Buying a sofa bed is one way to save money and create extra space, says a writer.
Homeowners on a budget have been advised to splash out on a sofa bed, with its dual purpose providing a welcome financial saving.
Not only will such an investment save money, it will also create more space in a room, explains Patty Brown, of the Pattaya Daily News.
This will make "your room feel and look larger" as the sofa bed can be regularly folded up to leave attractive and compact seating.
The author has other tips for those who see lounge room furniture as the key to home design, such as where to locate pieces.
"Large furniture should be placed against the longest wall in order to give the room a balanced look," she notes.
This too will have an effect on the appearance of a room, with an even spread of furniture preferable to cramming items in.
According to a report by the Irish Times last week, a sofa bed can help families live more comfortably in smaller homes. 
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