What is that bed called?

[radioactiveage]

What is the name of that couch that, if you remove the cussions, unfolds into a bed?

[MocoBird]

In the upholstery cleaning business it's know as a " sofa bed "

[kansashat]

You talkin' about a futon?

[MocoBird]

Originally Posted by kansashat

You talkin' about a futon?

A futon does not have cushions. It just folds out.

[Herfzilla]

Trundle bed?

[MocoBird]

Originally Posted by Herfzilla

Trundle bed?

Nope! Not that either. A trundle bed is the one that rolls under a day bed. You know the one you pull out, push down on it and it pop's up. What nobody want's to believe me that it's a sofa bed? Tough Crowd!!!

[Bman]

Originally Posted by radioactiveage

What is the name of that couch that, if you remove the cussions, unfolds into a bed?

Sometimes refered to as a Hide-A-Bed

[MocoBird]

Originally Posted by Bman

Sometimes refered to as a Hide-A-Bed

Well yes, but actually “hide-a-bed” is more of a generic term. I have heard people use the term “hide-a-bed” when referring to many different items. A couple examples would be 1) A bed that fold down from the wall, also called a Murphy bed. 2) A bed that rolls around and folds up then gets stuck in a closet. But in all fairness I have also heard people refer to a sofa bed as a “hide-a-bed” too.

[AAlmeter]

Sounds like a "Yes dear, sorry dear" bed. Be careful, Ive heard they tend to cause money to fall out of your pockets and turn them into diamond earrings while you sleep. Sleeping on them will also cause terrible headaches and a loss of stogie privelidges. Avoid sleeping on these at all costs.

[Bman]

Originally Posted by MocoBird

Well yes, but actually “hide-a-bed” is more of a generic term. I have heard people use the term “hide-a-bed” when referring to many different items. A couple examples would be 1) A bed that fold down from the wall, also called a Murphy bed. 2) A bed that rolls around and folds up then gets stuck in a closet. But in all fairness I have also heard people refer to a sofa bed as a “hide-a-bed” too.

I grew up in the furniture business many years ago...Hide-a-Bed was kind of like Kleenez is to facial tissue...I found this sample from the web

The Key Largo sleeper collection is a Simmons Hide-A-Bed with a Maxipedic Simmons Upholstery Mattress that offers a simple, elegant look for your home. Quality construction includes durable hardwood construction, 1.8 density foam cushions and sinuous wire seat springs. Beautiful furniture to complement any décor.

Color: Beige
Microfiber
Rolled arms
Wood feet and front rail
2 throw pillows on sleeper sofa
Hide-A-Bed sleeper sofa includes the Maxipedic Simmons Upholstery Mattress
All structural rails, parts and legs are hardwood
1.8 density foam cushions, wrapped with 100% densified polyester fiber
8-gauge sinuous wire seat springs, connected with 11-gauge tie wires
Sleeper sofa: Queen size; 299 coils; 7/8 quilting foam; 4 oz. felt pad


Your Serve MocoBird...

[Herfzilla]

I never knew that there were so many types!

[MocoBird]

Originally Posted by Bman

I grew up in the furniture business many years ago...Hide-a-Bed was kind of like Kleenez is to facial tissue...I found this sample from the web

The Key Largo sleeper collection is a Simmons Hide-A-Bed with a Maxipedic Simmons Upholstery Mattress that offers a simple, elegant look for your home. Quality construction includes durable hardwood construction, 1.8 density foam cushions and sinuous wire seat springs. Beautiful furniture to complement any décor.

Color: Beige
Microfiber
Rolled arms
Wood feet and front rail
2 throw pillows on sleeper sofa
Hide-A-Bed sleeper sofa includes the Maxipedic Simmons Upholstery Mattress
All structural rails, parts and legs are hardwood
1.8 density foam cushions, wrapped with 100% densified polyester fiber
8-gauge sinuous wire seat springs, connected with 11-gauge tie wires
Sleeper sofa: Queen size; 299 coils; 7/8 quilting foam; 4 oz. felt pad


Your Serve MocoBird...

I am in the carpet and upholstery cleaning business. I have owned and currently operate multiple Chem-Dry franchises in the L.A. basin and have for the last 16 years. Not disagreeing. As I said in my earlier post, the “hide-a-bed” is a very generic term used in the industry. Kind of like what Kotex is to feminine hygiene products. Check out these links and you will see some good examples of what I mean by generic term:
1) http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/main/cc.../adtg/11180441
2)
http://www.hideabed.co.uk/
3)
http://sofas-usa.com/catalog.asp?action=showcat&id=1

As you can see many items out there are referred to as “hide-a-beds”.

Balls in you court.

[MocoBird]

Originally Posted by Herfzilla

I never knew that there were so many types!

And it's not over yet!