How To Take Advantage Of The Space Saved By A Folding Bed

　　A folding bed is a great way to save space in a small apartment, guest room, or children's bedroom. The folding bed folds flat when not in use, leaving valuable floor space for other items during the day or when there are no guests. A chair/sofa bed or futon provides a second use when sleeping is not needed. While they do save space, it's important to keep in mind that the actual floor space should only be filled with things that are as easy to move as the bed itself, to save a lot of hassle when guests arrive.

　　portable items

　　If you regularly use a folding bed to save space, whether in a children's bedroom or your own, be sure to use the space you gain during the day wisely. A folding bed does give you more space, but you don't want to keep moving things around, morning and night. Try to use the space for more portable items like laundry baskets or chairs with casters that can be pushed back against the wall at night. You can even use the folding bed itself during the day - a piece of plywood on top is a handy sideboard.

　　uninvited guest

　　If you have kids, you'll no doubt be familiar with the last-minute request for so-and-so to sleep over, "We promise we'll get a good night's sleep"! Or maybe you have family or friends who drive by regularly just to agree to a second drink, with a pleading look in their eyes? Whatever the reason, a folding bed is a must-have piece of furniture if you frequently have uninvited guests. You can instantly push it from the storage room to whatever room your guests will be in, then push it away again in the morning.

　　playroom

　　A folding bed or futon in a kid's bedroom can be a godsend, especially for the youngest child in the box! Being able to move the folding sofa bed during the day creates valuable play space and also encourages tidying at the end of the day, as the floor has to be clean for the bed to be rolled out. Your kids will have more space for puzzles, farm animals, or whatever they like, as long as they can pack up again after playtime.