Sometimes, when shopping for discount house furniture you have to make tough decisions. One dilemma you may come across when looking for cheap home furnishings is whether you should buy a discount sofa bed or a recliner sofa. This article will help you make up your mind and determine which item of furniture is right for you and your home.

So, what is the main difference between a recliner sofa and a sofa bed? Well, the answer is in their names – a recliner sofa is, to put it simply, a sofa that has a reclining feature. These are great for watching TV or reading on in total comfort. They are ideal for when you have had a tiring day at work and want to come home and just sprawl out and relax while catching up with your favourite soaps and TV shows. They allow you to sit normally (read: upright) like you would on a regular chair or sofa, or you can lay back and extend the footrest which will make it even more comfortable. They also come with an arm rest for resting your aching arms!

The majority of recliner sofas now come in leather and aren’t as expensive as you may think, are easily cleaned with a damp cloth and their longevity and durability make them even better value. Some also come with the ability to ease back aches.

If you’re buying a recliner sofa, make sure you measure your chosen model when the foot rest is extended to make sure you have enough room at home.

A sofa bed on the other hand is much like the recliner sofa except it doesn’t tend to come with the footrests. The other main difference is that it converts into a full blown bed for you and your house guests to sleep on – so it is basically two pieces of furniture in one! This is usually what sways people into buying a discounted sofa bed rather than the more expensive recliner sofas.

As with recliner sofas, sofa beds come in all shapes, sizes, colours and designs – there are literally 100’s of models and brands for you to choose from.

Now that you know the main differences between the two, you can make your decisions and begin looking at purchasing one of these essential household furnishings.

Always be on the look out for bargains and deals on sofa beds and recliners. You can check out our up to date listings on discount sofas by visiting our sofa bed catalogue by clicking here.

Where Can I Buy Sofa Beds And Recliner Sofas In The UK?

There are multiple stores, shops and retail outlets that you can buy a cheap sofa bed or recliner sofa in the United Kingdom. Among the bigger companies are Argos, IKEA and Dreams UK. These big retailers are all over England and you should be able to find one in your hometown with too much trouble.

Additionally, you can buy sofas, beds, and recliners online by checking out websites such as Amazon UK. These websites often have excellent deals and bargains for you to avail of throughout the year.

For expert buying advice and essential tips on buying a sofa bed, see our buying guide.