The Successful Guide To Sleeping On The Sofa
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Last Modified 3 March 2021 First Added 15 November 2018
We have all had to sleep on a sofa at some point, and if you haven’t then don’t worry, your time will come! To help you wake up feeling fresh as a daisy, we’re tackling the issue of sleeping on the sofa successfully.
But before we crack on, why not consider a sofa bed? If you need a little help on what to look out for, check our guide to buying a sofa bed.
If you’re sleeping on a sofa, you’ll notice that you tend to sink into the cushions, rather than being supported. This is because the cushions on a sofa are usually made from a foam filling, and there are no springs to displace your weight properly. To counteract this place a thick blanket on the cushions which will help to make the surface firmer.
Remove the back cushions so that you have a wider ‘bed’ upon which to sleep. This gives you a bit more space to roll around, and if you miss out this step you’ll quickly discover that a sofa feels particularly narrow once you’ve been on it a few hours!
Make sure you get the comfiest pillow and blanket with which to sleep. Steal other people’s bedding if you have to, just make sure you’re kitted out well enough that sleeping on the sofa isn’t going to be a massive chore!
Read more: How To Sleep Well Away From Home
We all know that a sofa doesn’t have the same proportions as a bed. This means you may not be able to stretch out as well as you usually would. To combat this problem and make sure sleeping on the sofa isn’t going to consist of tossing back and forth entirely these positions should help:
And if none of this works? Then you might want to try the floor. Though sleeping on the floor isn’t really recommended there’s no arguing with the fact that you’ll probably have a lot more leg room this way. Remove the bottom cushions from your sofa and use these to create a temporary mattress that will help you get through the night more soundly.
Finally, if you have regular guests or sofa surfers staying at your home, why not invest in a sofa bed? Give them a great night’s sleep. If you need a little help deciding on the best type, check out our sofa bed buying guide first.
Related – Guest Beds Guide
If you’ve got any more tips for sleeping on the sofa, then let us know! Perhaps you can help out a poor soul in need of some handy sofa solutions . . .