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Sleep Well
Separation and divorce can cause a lot of sleepless nights -- and your old bed may be making matters even worse. Treat yourself to a truly comfortable bed -- or sofabed, if space is at a premium -- and help yourself to a good night's sleep.
During the week, your one-bedroom apartment is perfect for your needs. But every other Friday night, your eight-year-old son arrives to stay with you until Monday morning. Or maybe your best friend now lives out of town, but comes in for the regular Saturday night card game you've been playing for ten years. How to accommodate your friends and family without adding an extra bedroom?
With a sofabed, of course! And the good news about modern sofabeds is that they can be both attractive and functional -- and many are comfortable enough to sleep on every night. We've searched for convertible couches that combine style and comfort.
Choosing a new bed
According to the Better Sleep Council (a non-profit organization supported by the mattress industry), you should consider shopping for a new mattress if: you wake up with pain, stiffness, or soreness; you aren't sleeping as well as you were a year ago; you had your best night's sleep somewhere other than your own bed; or your mattress shows visible signs of wear and tear. Look for a bed that meets your unique needs for comfort, support, and space. (If you have a new live-in partner, shop with him/her.) "Test-drive" a new mattress by lying down on your back (remember to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes when bed-shopping), then shift to your usual sleep position. Does the mattress gently support all points of your body?
When shopping for a new mattress, the Better Sleep Council recommends these shopping tips:
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Comfort. A mattress doesn't have to be as hard as a tabletop to be good for you: new mattresses use cushioning materials and surface treatments to make them feel soft while still providing the support you need.
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Support. The bed should support your body at all points and keep your spine in the same position as good standing posture. When selecting a mattress, keep in mind that your body should be able to relax, with your spine supported in its natural curve.
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Space. Select a mattress that gives you enough room for free, easy movement. If you're sleeping with a partner, consider a queen- or king-size mattress to ensure that both of you have enough space to feel comfortable.
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Value. Choose a quality product made with new materials. Look for the best value -- not the lowest price.
What if your new place can't accommodate a full-sized bed -- or if you need an extra bed without adding an extra bedroom? Choose a sofabed or futon! The good news about modern sofabeds is that they can be both attractive and functional -- and many are comfortable enough to sleep on every night. We've searched for convertible couches and beds that combine style and comfort; on the following pages are some of the best now available.
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 5. "DANBO" -- Part of IKEA's new collection this Fall, this sofabed opens easily to a comfortable foam mattress. The arms recline, and the removable black polyester-cotton cover is washable. $399 at IKEA. |
 6. "PAUL" -- Available as a sofa or sofabed in more than 60 different colors and fabrics (including designer prints such as Ralph Lauren), this oversized sofa comes with a 20-year guarantee. Shown here: a cashmere-wool blend in charcoal gray. $3,300 at Montauk; visit www.montauksofa.com to preview different colors/fabrics for this sofa. |
 7. "EKTORP" -- This sofabed is covered with a machine-washable, fitted cotton slipcover, which is available in a number of colors. Full/double size mattress. $699 at IKEA; visit www.ikea.com for a location near you. |
 8. "3118" -- This gorgeous Italian leather sofa or queen-sized sofabed is available in cognac (shown above) and black. $899-$1,299 (depending on color and whether it's a sofa or a sofabed) at Jennifer Convertibles. Call (800) JENNIFER for a location near you, or visit their website at www.jenniferfurniture.com. |
 9. "3514" -- Choose a sofa or full-sized sofabed in hazelnut (shown here) and black. Italian leather from private label. $1,199-$1,399 (depending on color and whether it's a sofa or a sofabed) at Jennifer Convertibles. |
3. "3096 ICE"(below) -- This beautiful white Italian leather sofa hides a full-sized bed. $799 (sofa only) $999 (sofabed) at 
4. "BIG BEN" -- This modern sofa is well-suited to apartment dwellers. Available as a sofa or sofabed in more than 400 different colors and fabrics: from brushed cotton to cashmere to wool. This Art Deco sofa -- shown here in a cashmere-wool blend in charcoal gray -- comes with a 20-year guarantee, and is available in 102" and 120" lengths. $3,300-3,600 at Montauk. Visit For more information on selecting a mattress, visit the Better Sleep Council's website at www.bettersleep.org.
