Hosting guests without a spare room often requires improvised sleeping arrangements like air mattresses. A sofa bed provides a more reliable and comfortable option. The Nolan sofa bed, priced at £299 at Argos, drops to £209.30 with a 30% discount using code RED30 at checkout, saving nearly £90.
Design and Key Features
The Nolan boasts quilted fabric upholstery that splits into a mattress for easy bed conversion. Slim, angled chrome legs lend a midcentury modern vibe. It comes in versatile colors: grey, ecru, and blue, suiting various home styles.
A clic-clac mechanism enables one-motion unfolding into a bed, bypassing the hassle of pumps. Assembly proves straightforward, needing only leg attachment. Customers note its durability over inflatables, with no risk of punctures or deflation.
Dimensions and Practical Uses
In sofa mode, it spans 180cm wide by 84cm deep, seating three comfortably. As a bed, dimensions reach 111cm by 180cm, akin to a small double (120cm x 190cm). It excels in spare rooms, offices, studies, or playrooms as dual-purpose furniture.
With Easter nearing, it prepares homes for unexpected visitors, serving as permanent seating or guest bedding.
Customer Reviews
Shoppers highlight assembly ease: “Easy to assemble, just screw on the legs, and it’s ready.”
The mechanism earns praise: “The mechanism is smooth and easy to operate – no wrestling required! Once unfolded, it is surprisingly supportive. My first guest slept soundly through the night and even commented on how comfortable it was, which was a huge relief.”
Design appeals widely: “I bought this for a spare room/office. And it is perfect. It is of much better quality than others; the natural colour is very modern and classy and goes with any other colour.”
Another shares: “I bought this to go in my office for when guests visit, and it is perfect. It’s a really lovely, quality material that feels like it is going to last. It’s a really good size as well, as both a bed and a sofa. I had my first guest stay last week, and they loved it.”
Practical perks include: “The material is also easy to clean,” and “It’s even deep enough to nap on when not in bed mode.” One calls it a “stylish and space-saving option, perfect for small spaces.”
Some report firmness issues: “The style and colour of this sofa bed is lovely (I ordered the blue), but the sofa is very hard. I used it as a sofa bed when guests came. I slept on it for two hours, during which time my back hurt badly, and all I could feel was the wooden frame running down the sofa. I ended up sleeping on the floor, which was more comfortable.”
A mattress topper resolves this for many: “We used a mattress topper to make it extra comfortable. Our guests were happy and had a good night’s sleep.” Another adds: “It’s comfortable to sit on and easily turns into a bed for guests, though the mattress isn’t super thick. I bought a mattress topper for extra comfort, and now it’s great to sleep on.”
