When you have a large-sized room and searching for a sofa that must also fulfil your sleeping needs during movie nights, then L shaped sofa cum bed is the best option you have.
You may have come across various types of sofas, but among them, these L shaped sofas are the beautiful and favourite for the most.
Initially, I decided to buy a sofa for my home and started my internet searching episodes. I searched whenever I was free. Initially, I thought that for a smaller room; I need a sofa in a smaller size. But the internet just slapped in my face and told me that L shaped sofas were my best bet.
So, after that, I started searching specifically about the L shaped sofas and found that I can easily use that sofa as a bed if I buy L shaped sofa cum bed.
These exploration episodes finally end up in buying an L shaped sofa cum bed for our living room.
Considering my selfless nature, I decided to curate all my research into a blog that can help people buy a sofa to fulfill their space and seating requirements.
Come on, let us start together with few questions answered.
What is an L shaped sofa?
Most people often call L shaped sofas “Sectional sofas.” These are the oversized sized sofas that are in the shape of L. But it has more seating capacity and requires lesser space when compared with the seating capacity.
But, you must measure the size of your room and the spacing before opting for an L shaped sofa cum bed.
What are the various L shaped sofa types?
Basically L shaped or sectional sofas are of various types. The major four types are
stationary, Reclining, Modular and convertible types.
Stationary L shaped sofa
Stationary sectional sofas are static, that means, it cannot be moved or reclined. But it is the most economical type when compared with others.
Reclining L shaped sofa
A sectional sofa with the reclining feature at two or more seatings comes under the reclining sectional sofas category. It is also sub-categorized into manual reclining sectional sofas and power reclining sectional sofas.
The difference is simple. Suppose the reclining is manual with the help of a button and our human pressure. In that case, it is the manual reclining sectional sofa.
If we can do the reclining using a service of a single button along with other powerful features like massaging, USB, etc. are categorized under power reclining sectional sofas.
The manual type is affordable in the reclining style, as it has significantly fewer but required options.
Modular L shaped sofa
Modular sofas comprise individual units of seats that are clipped together at the base. This type helps us to arrange the sofa as per our desired specification and space availability. We can make it an L-shaped sofa, or we can make it a U-shaped settee.
Convertible L shaped sofa
Unlike modular types, we cannot arrange it as per our wishes. But in convertible style, we can move the ottoman either to the right side or to the left. Changing the position at our convenience is the significant advantage of this type.
What is L shaped sofa cum bed?
L shaped sofa cum bed is the type of a sectional sofa that can be converted into a bed when required. It will be our best mate when we like to watch movies at night and sleep on the couch in the living room.
What do we need to know while buying an L shaped sofa cum bed?
The significant things to be considered before buying the L shaped sofa cum bed are,
1. Availability of space in the house.
2. Measurement of our room and comparing it with the size of the sofa.
3. The number of seatings required. (This factor helps determine whether you need an L shaped sofa or a normal one).
4. Quality, durability, and aesthetics.
What is the difference between the left hand and right hand facing sectional sofas?
Suppose you stand in front of the sofa and the chaise ( The part with maximum seating capacity) is on the right. In that case, it is a right-hand facing sofa. While the chaise is on the left, it is a left hand facing the couch.
7 best L shaped sofa cum bed under 30000 in India (September 2021)
So, wasting no time, we can jump into the curated list of top 7 sofas that we can consider as the best L shaped sofa cum bed under 30000 rupees.
The most important point is, there is no number one here. All the listed L shaped sofas are best in their own way.
Fursure L-Shape 5 Seater Sofa Cum Bed 3 Seater + 2 Seater + 2 Puffy Pack
The most important aspect which we need to consider on an L shaped sofa cum bed is the number of seats. It has a need wood body frame with high-density foam and wooden legs.
It has one primary three-seater along with a two-seater which forms the shape of L. They also provide 2 puffy seats that, when placed together, make the setup as a bed.
We can also use the puffy seat as separate single seats, like our traditional stools.
Majorly, while checking the number of seats, you must also check the dimensions of the sofa and compare it with your room dimension before making a purchase decision.
Fursure L-Shape 5 Seater Sofa Cum Bed
- 3 seater primary | 2 secondaries | 2 Puffy
- 3 Seater dimension – 70L*32W*28H inch
- 2 Seater dimension – 54L*32W*28H inch
- Puffy dimension – 33L*21W*17H inch
This L shaped sofa cum bed comes with a 6-month manufacturer warranty and also comes with six additional cushions.
Let us see the positives and negatives of this before jumping into the next sofa.
Pros
- Heavy and durable
- Best budget buy
- Comfortable in both forms, sofa, and bed.
Cons
- Sponges are not flexible
- After 6 months, the cushion will lose its shape.
- The stitches are not up to the mark.
Wait! Do not decide here. We have a few more on the list. Let us explore those before deciding.
Zidello Madisa 5 Seater RHS Fabric L Shape Sofa Cum Bed Set
Zidello is another brand which is in the sofa industry and manufactures L shaped sofa cum bed. The primary material is Leatherette, which covers the outer layer of the sofa.
For people who don’t know leatherette or considering leatherette as a leather, leatherette is a material which looks similar to leather but it is a synthetic material coated in PVC or polyurethane with no animal by-products like leather.
So, if you are a vegan, then it is the material designed for you. But it doesn’t last longer than 10 years and after a few years of usage, it cracks. So be careful while deciding..
Zidello Fabric L-Shaped Sofa Cum Bed
- 3 seater primary | 2 secondaries
- Material – Leatherette, engineered wood.
- 3 months manufacturer warranty.
- Weight – 50kgs
This L shaped sofa comes with a 3-month manufacturer warranty. There are no additional seats apart from the available 5 seats. We need to flip the seat to make it a bed.
Lets us see about the pros and cons of this L shaped sofa cum bed.
Pros
- They harmed no animal for making this product.
- Perfect weight to hold as sofa and bed.
- We can install ourselves with no professional help.
Cons
- Leatherette doesn’t hold for a longer duration.
- There are no extra seats provided.
- We cannot use it in the left corner as it is the RHS type.
Braxton Guinea Sofa RHS 4 Seater L Shape Sofa Cum Bed for Living Room (Grey and Black Fabric)
Braxton is a well-known furniture brand in the USA. They manufacture a lot of high-quality furniture which also gains over 4 stars out of 5.
This RHS 4 seater L shaped sofa cum bed is one of their new products which is launched on June 2021 at amazon.
It is made of the high-quality wooden frame and with grey and black fabric which last longer, as per their claim.
Braxton Guinea L Shape Sofa Cum Bed
- 4 seater | 2 pieces.
- Material – wood.
- Dimension: 223.52 x 152.4 x 83.82 cm
- Launched on 21 june 2021.
However, we can use this as an L shaped sofa by placing the second piece perpendicularly and as a bed when we put it together as shown in the image.
Pros
- Most renowned USA brand.
- Durable and lasts longer.
- Best design to be placed in the living room.
Cons
- You can only place it near the right corner as it is an RHS type.
- No verified buyers in India.
- There is no information about the warranty.
As this is a new product, if you want to be the early buyer or if you want to be unique from others, then you can definitely buy this.
But, I strongly recommend you to take some time if you are planning to buy this sofa. I will check for verified buyers and update the details as soon as I receive them.
There are a few more on our list that can help you decide. Let us explore.
Euskara Homes – Marissa 6 Seater L Shape Sofa Cum Bed Set
Euskara homes is another brand that is manufactured by Aanshi enterprises. As L shaped sofa cum bed is a unique product that is preferred by unique buyers, we cannot find a lot of buyers on amazon too.
I explored some more places and also from the word of mouth; I came up with this brand. Please do your research after short listing some from the list.
This sofa is a two-piece sofa, which comprises high stretchable polyester fabric. The manufacturer claims it gives you a soft feel and the colour doesn’t change even after a lot of rubbings.
Euskara Homes – L Shape Sofa Cum Bed
- 6 seater | 2 pieces.
- Material – Polyester & Spandex fabric
- Dimension: 360 x 162 x 73 cm
- Weight: 70kgs
This is also a new product launched on 28 July 2021. Brands started launching this L shaped sofa cum bed after they notice some demand in the market.
That’s why we can see a lot of new products in the market.
Let us explore the pros and cons of this product.
Pros
- Good ground clearance helps to easily clean below the sofa.
- High-quality soft fabric.
- 1-year manufacturer warranty.
Cons
- Heavy to lift and move.
- New product with very few reviews.
- The flexibility of the sponges may not last long.
Apart from all this, this is a product that labels them as pet friendly. It cannot be easily tearable and it is easy to clean as per the brand.
So, if you have a pet in your house, then you can probably try this one. Even this is a new product, it has a one year of brand warranty that will help us even when we face any issues.
HOMELINE HYDROLIC Sofa Cum Bed L-Shape
This is a hydraulic type, which comes with a single piece L shaped sofa cum bed with which we can convert the sofa into bed using hydraulics.
The brand claims that it had tested the product in various conditions, like durability test with 100kgs on each and every seat and the backrests for around 25000 cycles to ensure the durability and long life of the sofa.
That means if you are 100kgs and use your sofa 25 times a day, then your sofa will be rigid for 1000 days as per the brand’s claim.
They also tested the sofa with 30+ tests to ensure the durability of colour after several times of usage and rubbing.
HOMELINE HYDROLIC Sofa Cum Bed
- 5 seater | Hydraulic.
- Material – Wooden frame.
- Dimension: 360 x 162 x 73 cm
- Durability tested – 25000 cycles
It is listed under the brand generic, which sells a lot of products other than this sofa on amazon. Most of them got more good reviews. However, as I said already, there is no review for this product as it is a new and growing market.
If you are buying an L shaped sofa online, then you are one of the early adopters who buy furniture online.
Let us explore the pros and cons of this L shaped sofa cum bed.
Pros
- Most durable product.
- Colors will not fade even after a longer usage.
- Hydraulic assisted.
Cons
- Single piece model which cannot be used as 2 sofas if required.
- It cannot be placed in all the desired places.
- Warranty details are unknown.
With warranty details unknown, we need to dig deeper about the product before deciding. But however we can return the product with the help of amazon 7 day return policy.
Let us explore two more L shaped sofa cum bed before the big decision.
Furny Ashley 3+1 Ottoman 4 Seater L Shape Interchangeable Sofa
It is a L shaped sofa which doesn’t mention about the bed part. I added this into this list because, as Indians, we find a loophole to use a product as per our desire.
One of my friend is using the L shaped sofa as a bed by just moving the secondary seats in a way to make it as a bed. He just bought a sectional sofa without the bed option in it though.
So, Let us also talk about this option as it may help most of you to decide wheather the L shaped sofa cum bed is absolutely necessary or not.
This is actually a 4 seater sectional sofa made of timber wood and a fabric over the sponge.
They say the density of the foam is 32, that means the density is high and it lasts longer than usual.
Furny Ashley 4 Seater L Shaped Sofa
- 3 primary | 1 ottoman | Interchangable
- Material – Timber wood.
- 1 year brand warranty
- Weight – 50kgs
Apart from that, it is has a good number of reviews which helps us to go for it with higher amount of trust.
Let us explore the positive and negative side of this sectional sofa.
Pros
- Very comfortable beyond expectation.
- Value for money.
- With legs that offer higher ground clearance.
Cons
- Some may feel like the quality detoriates over a period od time.
- There is no specific bedding option.
- It doesnt suit for continuous seating.
Dont trust all the positive and negative reviews. Most of the time, i tend to trust the negative review more than the positive one. Please dont think like me, that may end up in unsatisfactory experience even when you buy a quality product.
Please check all other speficiation and brand name to decide.
Urban Ladder Kowloon Sectional Sofa Cum Bed with Storage
So, we finally reached the end of our list but this sofa is somewhat special than others.
This is a pure L shaped sofa cum bed which has good number of reviews too. In addition, we can use this as a full time bed for a longer duration unlike other L shaped sofa cum bed options. It also accomodates 2 people for a comfortable sleep.
And another good news is, it can be perfectly interchanged. That means we can either use it as a LHS or RHS L shaped sofa as per our wish.
Urban Ladder Kowloon Sectional Sofa Cum Bed with Storage
- 3 seater | Interchangable
- Easy Installation
- 12 months brand warranty
- 1 Storage shelf
As an added advantage, it also comes with a storage, which makes this sofa an L shaped sofa cum bed with storage.
Its sturdy look and added features makes this sofa a star performer in its category.
Let is explore the pros and cons of this sectional sofa cum bed.
Pros
- Completely flexible to arrange
- Suits well in small one BHK houses.
- Ample storage space.
Cons
- Quiet expensive.
- Sometimes the mechanism to convert the sofa to bed may trouble you.
- Durablity is low.
This seems to be expensive but with its ample features, this is one of the good to go option among the list.
Closing Note
So, as we came across all the best L shaped sofa cum bed especially on amazon, i hope you had a broad knowledge from the entire article.
However, please do a thorough research before deciding. Sofas are to used for years and that must be durable and long lasting.
As I said earlier, please measure the room space availability before purchasing a L shaped sofa cum bed.
Please ask me any questions regarding this in the comment. I will try to answer all your questions in the FAQ section below.
FAQ
How do you place an L shaped sofa cum bed in a living room?
To place L shaped sofa cum bed in the living room you have to first measure its size, then check wheather it is RHS or LHS type. We can place it in the right corner if its a RHS type or in left if it is LHS type.
However, for the bigger living room, you can place it few meters behind the centre.
