Why we love it: One of the best value folding beds on the market, the Pioneer from Jay-Be has a slim enough steel frame so as not to ruin your décor, and features a durable spring base which, it so happens, is more heavy duty for long-term use than a foldable bed with slats. Simple, effective – we can’t complain.
6. Best fold up single sofa bed
Specifications:
- Bed size – Single.
- Mattress type? N/A – velvet covering a foam fibre wrap filling, plus.
- Pros: This compact number doubles as a stylish cocktail chair in the living room.
- Cons: It’s not for those who prefer a softer sleep surface.
Why we love it: Somewhat of a single sofa bed come chairbed, this Habitat one-seater sofa bed is versatile enough for use with guests staying over or, equally, extra bedroom/living room seating and, that pink velvet! We love her.
7. Best camp bed/fold up bed
Specifications:
- Bed size – Small single.
- Mattress type? Foam Free Pocket Spring Mattress.
- Pros: Boasts a pocket-sprung mattress for comfort and support.
- Cons: Nothing of note.
Why we love it: Another one of the better Jay-Be value for money iterations, this folding bed includes free delivery, the signature Jay-Be J-Tex sprung base system for full body support and, in terms of design, it’s one of the least offensive metal frames for fold up beds, so you don’t have to accept all that factory-esque metal work and wheels into your crisp interiors.
8. Best stackable day bed
Specifications:
- Bed size – Two singles, or one king.
- Mattress type? Memory foam.
- Pros: Stylish, adjustable, supremely comfy, and it comes in a good range of fabric options.
- Cons: As an extra guest bed, it’s on the pricey side.
Why we love it: Unlike conventional fold out, or even clic-clac sofa beds, this nifty number from John Lewis boasts a unique design. OK, it’s more stackable than foldable, but when it comes to space-saving, it’s up there with the best of them – call it an honorary inclusion. Cleverly, this mid-century inspired furniture piece boasts three-in-one functionality: stack it for a stylish day bed, separate it for two singles, or push them together to give your guests a king size bed to spread out in.
9. Comfortable fold up bed
Specifications:
- Bed size – Small double bed.
- Mattress type? 3D Airflow Pocket Sprung 400 Mattress.
- Pros: This one boasts a temperature regulating mattress for all-night comfort.
- Cons: Its integrated headboard falls a bit short.