Teenage Room Ideas With Sleeper Sofas

Size Considerations

• Having a dual-purpose sleeper sofa reduces the amount of furniture you need in the space. However, you should still select a sleeper sofa that keeps the size of your room in mind. Your teenager might have a specific idea about how she intends to use her space. For example, if she is a dancer, she may want the space to practice. In this case, pick a narrow sleeper sofa, or one that fits into a love seat, so it will clear up the most floorspace for her to practice.

Decorating Tips

• Sleeper sofas come in a wide variety of shapes, colors and prints to match your decorating needs. Keep the style of the room in mind when selecting a sofa. For example, if the teenager's room is decorated in a modern motif, look for a sofa that has low, clean lines in neutral or bright colors to coordinate with the look of the space. If the room is more traditional, look for a sofa with a print such as plaid, damask or stripes.

Uses

• This piece of furniture will have a number of functions in the space. It may be everything from a bed to a workspace or place where friends gather. Incorporate other furniture to best make use of the sofa. For example, if the space is going to used for work, avoid the traditional coffee table in front of the sofa. Instead, opt for a desk that can be comfortably reached from a sitting position on the sofa.

Ease of Use

• To make your sleeper sofa worth the investment, you need to arrange your space so that it gets the most use. Choose furniture, whether it's a coffee table, desk or any other item, that can be easily moved away from the sofa when it is time to pull the bed out. Look for furniture with caster wheels that will easily roll out of the way. When the sofa bed is not in use, store bedding in a decorative trunk kept near the sofa.