What Is a King Sofa?

Size

• A type of sofa bed and not a true sofa, king sofas contain a king mattress. These mattresses typically run 75 or 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. A "California King" mattress measures 72 inches wide and 84 inches long. Both kings sleep two adults comfortably, leaving each adult the same space they would have on their own twin mattress. When folded back into the sofa, your resulting couch will be 32 inches wide by 80 inches long, approximately.

Features

• Like other couches, these sofas come in a range of colors and textiles, such as leather or washable. The king mattress inside the bed ranges in thickness from 3 to 5 inches. Again, depending on your brand, you may feel the bars or springs that support the mattress while you are resting on it.

Converting

• King sofas convert to foldout beds once you remove all the cushions and sofa pillows. Pulling the seat cushions exposes the mattress frame, which features a support bar to grab. Grab the bar and tug out and up to lift the mattress from the sofa frame. Since the king mattress takes up a lot of space, clear other furniture and tables from the room before you expand the mattress.

Considerations

• If you're concerned about fitting a piece of furniture this large inside your home, measure the room first to make sure it can accommodate the king sofa when expanded. These sofas are designed to come apart and be reassembled, so the king sofa will be broken down for delivery. These sofas differ by manufacturer, so see how king sofas convert to foldout beds once you remove all the cushions and sofa pillows. These sofas differ in manufacturer warranty, so compare different brands before you commit.