Choosing Corner Sofa Beds for a Country Cottage

Finding a corner sofa bed for a country cottage means working with the building rather than against it. Low beams, narrow ledged doors, winding stairs and walls that are rarely straight all influence which designs will fit and feel at home. In this guide we explain how to measure the route into the house as well as the room itself, why modular corner sofa beds are so much easier to bring into older properties, and how to choose between left hand, right hand and reversible layouts around a fireplace or wood burner. We look at mechanisms that suit smaller sitting rooms, fabrics that cope with dogs, muddy boots and wood smoke, and the soft natural colours that sit comfortably under low light. You will also find practical advice on leaving air gaps against solid stone walls, keeping the hearth safely clear and choosing coffee tables and accessories that complement the character of a traditional cottage home....