Faux Leather Sofa Beds

Why choose a faux leather sofa bed?

If your sofa has to stand up to children, pets and the occasional spilt drink, faux leather sofa beds earn their place. It wipes clean in seconds, doesn't hold onto pet hair, and shrugs off the sort of everyday mess that fabric can hold onto. You get the warm, classic look of leather and a sofa that turns into a bed for guests, at an honest price. For a busy family room, it's one of the most practical choices we stock.

What is a faux leather suede sofa bed?

Our faux leather sofa beds have a soft, suede-effect finish. It's smooth to the touch, holds its colour and shape well, and keeps that wipe-clean quality that makes faux leather so easy to live with. It isn't real leather, and we'd never pretend otherwise. What it gives you is the look and the low-fuss upkeep, without the real-leather price tag.

Is a faux leather sofa bed better than real leather?

It depends on what you want from it. Faux leather gives you a similar look for a lot less; it wipes clean more easily, and it doesn't dry out or crack in sunlight the way real leather can. Real leather ages and softens over the years in a way faux leather doesn't, and it has a natural feel some people prefer. For a sofa bed that has to earn its keep in a busy home, faux leather is usually the more practical pick.

What types of faux leather sofa bed do you offer?

Our faux leather suede sofa beds come mostly as roomy corner designs, plus a straight 3-seater, with a few layouts to suit your space:

Faux leather corner sofa beds seat the whole family and fold flat for guests, with left-hand and right-hand options. Faux leather sofa beds with storage lift up at the chaise to keep spare bedding tucked away.

Not sure about which type to choose? Our sofa bed buying guide can help.

What size faux leather sofa bed do I need?

Getting the size right matters as much as the finish. Our compact and small faux leather corner sofa beds start from around 155 cm on the shorter side, a smart fit for smaller rooms that still want an L-shaped layout. Mid-size corners in the 220 to 260 cm range suit most UK living rooms and are the natural starting point if you’re unsure. Large faux leather sofa bed designs from 260 to 290 cm work well in open-plan spaces, while our straight 3-seater faux leather sofa bed is a neat fit for narrower rooms.

Not sure what will fit? Our sofa bed measuring guide takes the guesswork out of it.

How do you open and close a faux leather sofa bed?

Our faux leather sofa beds convert in one of two ways. A chaise-fold folds the chaise flat to extend the sleeping surface in seconds, with no frame to set up, which suits everyday use. A pull-out draws the seat base forward to reveal a full double sleeping surface, closer to the feel of a real bed and better for guests staying a few nights. Our guide to sofa bed mechanisms explains both, or our guide to how to open and close a sofa bed can help you know how to use the mechanism.

What colour are your faux leather sofa beds?

Our faux leather suede sofa beds come in a warm chocolate brown, a shade that works as well in a traditional front room as a modern flat. If brown is the look you're after, take a look at our full range of brown sofa beds. Prefer a softer, fabric finish? Our chenille sofa beds come in grey, green, beige and blue.

How do I style a brown faux leather sofa bed?

Brown is easier to style than it looks. It sits naturally against cream, beige and warm white walls, and a few rust, mustard or deep green cushions bring it to life. Natural wood, rattan and a wool throw lean into its warmth, while cooler greys and soft blues stop a brown room feeling heavy. A couple of plants and a warm lamp do the rest. For more ideas, read our guide to choosing the best sofa bed colour for your space.

How do you clean a faux leather sofa bed?

This is where faux leather sofa beds really pay off. For day-to-day care, a wipe with a soft, damp cloth is usually all it takes, with no special sprays or treatments needed. Spills sit on the surface rather than soaking in, so you have time to deal with them, and pet hair brushes straight off. Our fabric care guide has the full rundown.

Are faux leather sofa beds comfortable to sleep on?

Our faux leather sofa beds are made for guest nights and rooms that do double duty. The corner designs fold out or pull out to a proper sleeping surface, with storage on hand for the spare duvet. For anyone staying more than a night or two, a pull-out gives the most bed-like feel. You can read more in our guide to what to expect from a sofa bed for sitting and sleeping.

Which faux leather sofa bed is right for you?

If easy upkeep is your priority, faux leather is hard to beat, and the choice then comes down to your room. A corner design seats the whole family and adds storage, while a straight 3-seater suits a narrower space. Pick a pull-out if guests stay often, and a chaise-fold if you want the quickest everyday convert. Have a browse above, or contact our friendly team if you'd like help deciding.