The product arrived the same day as this review.
I recently moved and finally had enough space that I wanted a solution that offered seating for my office and a sleeping solution for up to two people. My office is relatively large, so saving space wasn't necessarily a concern. After reading the reviews, I settled on two of these convertible Ottomans - the idea was just too neat to pass up, and the price didn't seem too crazy. And yeah, they're not perfect and their size makes them a bit awkward to try to pack into the house (alone) once delivered (thankfully, I didn't have to navigate any stairs). Once unboxed, though, I immediately noticed a few things...
(The Bad)
1) I ordered Mustard Yellow and received, I believe, Denim Blue for both Ottomans... All right, fine, not the worst mix up but I was REALLY looking forward to the obnoxious yellow as I like vibrant things. At the very minimum, the price of the color received is the same price as the color I ordered, but I'm still disappointed. Minus one Star!
2) There are multiple dirt spots (which might actually be rust) on both Ottoman skirts near the legs. I found this odd because neither box was damaged enough to make me think that this happened during shipping, and both came wrapped in plastic, further solidifying the notion that this occurred pre-packaging. So I assume these spots must have been on the material at or near assembly. No idea. Whatever, not that big of a deal.
3) One Ottoman has a corner of material with a few punctures in the fabric. I don't think this will create a problem, but that probably depends on how rough my family and guests are with the Ottomans going forward. Probably worth subtracting a star for, but I'll refrain for now.
(The Meh)
4) Sure, they're probably not as pillowy soft as many people prefer their beds to be, and maybe after sleeping on one of these for eight hours without a foam topper, you might have a few stiff joints, but all things considered, they're pretty impressive.
(The Good)
5) Despite its awkwardly large size, this product is light enough that two people could easily carry it upstairs, or even one person if they have a hand truck. With two side by side, you could maybe sit three people in the chair configuration, although I'm not going to vouch for the comfortability of the middle seats since they'd be sitting on the frame (not sure how much cushion they'd get).
6) GLORIOUSLY wide size. I'm not a small person (that's slang for fat); this product's width is mind-blowingly amazing and genuinely the most significant selling point (for me - which is dumb, because I don't plan on sleeping on these). And they're rated for up to 440 lbs?! DANG. Guess I won't need to worry about any of my guests sleeping on these.
7) IF you get two, as I did, now you have multiple configurations to suit your fancy. Sofa for seating three, two big butt chairs or loungers, one large (near King size) bed for a pair of guests, or two small beds for separate guests. Total multi-functional-bonus.
I scoured the internet looking for at least a queen-sized sleeping solution that was still functionally usable when not needed as a bed. That was considered stylish and could be reasonably pushed to the side if space was ever needed. I was convinced I'd have to sit on a waiting list for some Ikea configuration or pay twice what I paid for two of these.
It was so nice that the ottoman came without the need of putting it together. The ottoman is very nicely made and looks nice in my room. There is no problem opening it up into a bed - the hinges work well and is easy to open and close. The bed is a bit firm but I have used it a few times and placed an old quilt on the top before placing the sheets on which made it more comfortable. It is perfect for my needs.
I love this bed. It is a mild mannered ottoman by day but at night is a mighty handy twin bed.The designer really thought out how to make this perfect. there are magnets to close the skirt neatly. It is wide enough to sleep on. things we learned include
twin sheet have no where to tuck in. Finally slipped the sheet under bottom feet to hold down top sheet.
we bought a memory foam topper to cushion the sleeper at night. the fitted sheet works there.
to lay the headrest flat, you have to ratchet the headrest all the way up to unlock it. it is very easy to start the upward slope and happens by accident a lot.
The legs have no locking mechanism what-so-ever; I was transforming the unit into a different configuration and one of the sections slid and slammed to the floor.. it caught my fingers between those specific hinges and it hurt like a mofo. Additionally, it scratched the heck out of my wood floor (I rent an apartment in Brooklyn, so that's gonna come out of my security deposit). Lastly, I've had it for less than a month and with light use its already becoming noticeably uncomfortable. All of this for $400 dollars? Avoid this p.o.s.
even though i order light brown and got grey it was easy to figure out no building. is very firm . i am not trying to send it back because of the color was wrong and to much work . But maybe they sould check what color people pick and make sure its right
I bought two of these chairs for my guest room/kids' media room, and promptly returned them. If I were only planning to use it as an ottoman or a twin bed, I would have been happy, but the primary use for me was as a chair, and in that configuration, it was so supremely uncomfortable. The seat is so long that the break at the knees is really awkward. The back doesn't sit up all the way, so the sitting position is very unnatural. Finally, the back is really short, so there's very little support in that reclined position. I would recommend this item if you're only using it as an ottoman and occasional bed; if you need a seat, look elsewhere.
Out of the box it's pretty easy to unfold it into it's various configurations. It was VERY firm to sleep on directly - probably not comfortable as-is - but we bought a single (twin) memory foam topper, which made it very comfortable. Opened to a flat bed configuration, it's just a tiny bit smaller than a regular twin bed an adult fits comfortably, although a tall person might not fit. Fitted sheet fits well (especially with the addition on the topper). Top sheet and blanket were a little long at the bottom, so we put clips on the end corners and bungeed the clips underneath to ensure our guest didn't get tangled up in them if getting up in the middle of the night. (Because of the design, there is no ability to tuck the bottom of the top sheet and blanket, but the clip and bungee thing worked!) Also, there was an issue with keeping the leg at the head of the bed from collapsing with movement of the bed. We overcame this problem with a metal rod (or wood would also work), which fit tightly between the leg for the head of the bed and the ottoman leg to prevent any chance of collapse. We purchased this because we wanted the capability of allowing a friend to sleep over, should the need arise, but wanted to use a very small guest room as a craft room and didn't want to fill the room with a standard twin bed which might only be used once or twice a year. With the added topper and the security rod, the ottoman/bed fits the bill. It's easy to convert from ottoman to lounge seat to bed and back with easy-to-follow directions. Once we did it a couple of times, we don't need the directions any more. The gray material looks nice as an ottoman or lounge and the frame is sturdy (except for the head of the bed being prone to collapse - that could use something to secure it.) Anyway, if you're up for dealing with the 2 issues mentioned (head of bed leg and extra firmness of sleeping surface), especially if space is at a premium, this may work for you. It did for us - and our guest.
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Very substantial support!
Its perfect for the space! I use it in my RV for a sofa and a extra bed! Easy to fold out and very strong support!!
Pretty friggen amazing, all things considered
The product arrived the same day as this review. I recently moved and finally had enough space that I wanted a solution that offered seating for my office and a sleeping solution for up to two people. My office is relatively large, so saving space wasn't necessarily a concern. After reading the reviews, I settled on two of these convertible Ottomans - the idea was just too neat to pass up, and the price didn't seem too crazy. And yeah, they're not perfect and their size makes them a bit awkward to try to pack into the house (alone) once delivered (thankfully, I didn't have to navigate any stairs). Once unboxed, though, I immediately noticed a few things... (The Bad) 1) I ordered Mustard Yellow and received, I believe, Denim Blue for both Ottomans... All right, fine, not the worst mix up but I was REALLY looking forward to the obnoxious yellow as I like vibrant things. At the very minimum, the price of the color received is the same price as the color I ordered, but I'm still disappointed. Minus one Star! 2) There are multiple dirt spots (which might actually be rust) on both Ottoman skirts near the legs. I found this odd because neither box was damaged enough to make me think that this happened during shipping, and both came wrapped in plastic, further solidifying the notion that this occurred pre-packaging. So I assume these spots must have been on the material at or near assembly. No idea. Whatever, not that big of a deal. 3) One Ottoman has a corner of material with a few punctures in the fabric. I don't think this will create a problem, but that probably depends on how rough my family and guests are with the Ottomans going forward. Probably worth subtracting a star for, but I'll refrain for now. (The Meh) 4) Sure, they're probably not as pillowy soft as many people prefer their beds to be, and maybe after sleeping on one of these for eight hours without a foam topper, you might have a few stiff joints, but all things considered, they're pretty impressive. (The Good) 5) Despite its awkwardly large size, this product is light enough that two people could easily carry it upstairs, or even one person if they have a hand truck. With two side by side, you could maybe sit three people in the chair configuration, although I'm not going to vouch for the comfortability of the middle seats since they'd be sitting on the frame (not sure how much cushion they'd get). 6) GLORIOUSLY wide size. I'm not a small person (that's slang for fat); this product's width is mind-blowingly amazing and genuinely the most significant selling point (for me - which is dumb, because I don't plan on sleeping on these). And they're rated for up to 440 lbs?! DANG. Guess I won't need to worry about any of my guests sleeping on these. 7) IF you get two, as I did, now you have multiple configurations to suit your fancy. Sofa for seating three, two big butt chairs or loungers, one large (near King size) bed for a pair of guests, or two small beds for separate guests. Total multi-functional-bonus. I scoured the internet looking for at least a queen-sized sleeping solution that was still functionally usable when not needed as a bed. That was considered stylish and could be reasonably pushed to the side if space was ever needed. I was convinced I'd have to sit on a waiting list for some Ikea configuration or pay twice what I paid for two of these.
Perfect for my needs,
It was so nice that the ottoman came without the need of putting it together. The ottoman is very nicely made and looks nice in my room. There is no problem opening it up into a bed - the hinges work well and is easy to open and close. The bed is a bit firm but I have used it a few times and placed an old quilt on the top before placing the sheets on which made it more comfortable. It is perfect for my needs.
love it but
I love this bed. It is a mild mannered ottoman by day but at night is a mighty handy twin bed.The designer really thought out how to make this perfect. there are magnets to close the skirt neatly. It is wide enough to sleep on. things we learned include twin sheet have no where to tuck in. Finally slipped the sheet under bottom feet to hold down top sheet. we bought a memory foam topper to cushion the sleeper at night. the fitted sheet works there. to lay the headrest flat, you have to ratchet the headrest all the way up to unlock it. it is very easy to start the upward slope and happens by accident a lot.
Literally, Dangerous.
The legs have no locking mechanism what-so-ever; I was transforming the unit into a different configuration and one of the sections slid and slammed to the floor.. it caught my fingers between those specific hinges and it hurt like a mofo. Additionally, it scratched the heck out of my wood floor (I rent an apartment in Brooklyn, so that's gonna come out of my security deposit). Lastly, I've had it for less than a month and with light use its already becoming noticeably uncomfortable. All of this for $400 dollars? Avoid this p.o.s.
is very firm
even though i order light brown and got grey it was easy to figure out no building. is very firm . i am not trying to send it back because of the color was wrong and to much work . But maybe they sould check what color people pick and make sure its right
Bonanza sofa bed , convertible
Its awesome
Great as an ottoman or bed, uncomfortable as a chair
I bought two of these chairs for my guest room/kids' media room, and promptly returned them. If I were only planning to use it as an ottoman or a twin bed, I would have been happy, but the primary use for me was as a chair, and in that configuration, it was so supremely uncomfortable. The seat is so long that the break at the knees is really awkward. The back doesn't sit up all the way, so the sitting position is very unnatural. Finally, the back is really short, so there's very little support in that reclined position. I would recommend this item if you're only using it as an ottoman and occasional bed; if you need a seat, look elsewhere.
Nice size. Needs some adapting.
Out of the box it's pretty easy to unfold it into it's various configurations. It was VERY firm to sleep on directly - probably not comfortable as-is - but we bought a single (twin) memory foam topper, which made it very comfortable. Opened to a flat bed configuration, it's just a tiny bit smaller than a regular twin bed an adult fits comfortably, although a tall person might not fit. Fitted sheet fits well (especially with the addition on the topper). Top sheet and blanket were a little long at the bottom, so we put clips on the end corners and bungeed the clips underneath to ensure our guest didn't get tangled up in them if getting up in the middle of the night. (Because of the design, there is no ability to tuck the bottom of the top sheet and blanket, but the clip and bungee thing worked!) Also, there was an issue with keeping the leg at the head of the bed from collapsing with movement of the bed. We overcame this problem with a metal rod (or wood would also work), which fit tightly between the leg for the head of the bed and the ottoman leg to prevent any chance of collapse. We purchased this because we wanted the capability of allowing a friend to sleep over, should the need arise, but wanted to use a very small guest room as a craft room and didn't want to fill the room with a standard twin bed which might only be used once or twice a year. With the added topper and the security rod, the ottoman/bed fits the bill. It's easy to convert from ottoman to lounge seat to bed and back with easy-to-follow directions. Once we did it a couple of times, we don't need the directions any more. The gray material looks nice as an ottoman or lounge and the frame is sturdy (except for the head of the bed being prone to collapse - that could use something to secure it.) Anyway, if you're up for dealing with the 2 issues mentioned (head of bed leg and extra firmness of sleeping surface), especially if space is at a premium, this may work for you. It did for us - and our guest.
Nice quality very heavy and durable, wish there were more colors to choose from
Nice quality very heavy and durable, wish there were more colors to choose from
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