A sofa bed is an undeniably useful thing to have, whether you rent or own your place. Ideal for watching telly or general weekend lounging, it will save your skin when unexpected visitors stay ...

It boasts a wide comfy seat; firm but suitably slouchy back cushions; and a slimline frame that makes it compact enough for tight spaces. You wouldn’t know this one’s a sofa bed at all ...

This two-seater sofa bed from Article, also the maker of one of our favorite sofas, is a good example of Turner’s criteria of a pullout couch that doesn’t look like a pullout couch.