Do sofa beds come with a built-in mattress?

Yes, sofa beds include a built-in mattress that folds away inside the frame. Mattress types and thickness vary by model and affect sleeping comfort. For further information, our bed sales team can help when choosing your next sofa bed.

How heavy is a sofa bed compared to a standard sofa?

Sofa beds are heavier than standard sofas due to the internal bed mechanism. This is worth considering for access, delivery routes, and upper-floor rooms.

Are corner sofa beds good for saving space?

Corner sofa beds can be a practical choice in larger rooms, combining seating, sleeping space, and often storage in one design. If you host family and friends often, a sofa bed will likely be an ergonomic space-saving solution.

Do sofa beds need special bedding?

Standard bedding can usually be used, but mattress depth may be slimmer than a traditional bed, so fitted sheets with shallower depth often work best. Since a sofa bed needs to fold away with its internal mechanism, anything too bulky may impede that.&nbsp...

Sofa Beds

Sofa beds for flexible living

Sofa beds are a smart choice for homes that need to make the most of every room. Ideal for guest bedrooms, home offices or living spaces with limited room, our collection includes compact and full-size styles in both fabric and leather finishes. Whether you prefer a traditional fold-out mechanism or a more streamlined click-clack design, each piece offers everyday comfort with the added benefit of a hidden bed.

You can view the full selection at one of our Gillies showrooms, where our team will help you find the right style and size to suit your space. Many of our sofa beds are available in a choice of colours and fabrics, so it's easy to coordinate with your existing décor.

We offer delivery across mainland Scotland, including setup and removal of all packaging. With over 125 years of experience, Gillies can help you choose a sofa bed that works hard without looking out of place.