Solve your space problems with sofa beds

(The Philippine Star) Updated May 30, 2009 12:00 AM

The Deborah: Perfect for studying, then relaxing

MANILA, Philippines – Dorm hunting, apartment hunting, or condo hunting all amounts to the same thing: finding a comfy place to live in. But first you have to find a space in which you can fit a small kitchen, dining area and, most important for a stressed-out student, a bed.

Dimensione offers solutions not only make dorms livable but a home away from home. Sofa beds are the ultimate solution for small spaces; these nifty pieces come in various shapes, lengths and sizes that are adaptable to whatever space you find yourself settling in. For a room with plain walls, the Darla, Danica, Dannah or Denise sofa bed is the perfect choice, not only because it accentuates the area; it also fits two people at the same time for P25,950. The Darla can give you the fluffiness of the bed you left behind but saves space as a pullout from the wall. The Danica is similar except that it’s made out of micro-fiber and available in shades of red and black. The Dannah, on the other hand, is more streamlined and resembles an orthopedic bed in feel, but requires less time to set up since all you have to do is flip the seat over and put the backrest forward. It comes in red or black, depending on your color preference. The Denise sofa bed is modern in appeal with its neutral brown shade and open backrest, which when pushed down will turn into a bed.

For even smaller spaces, the Dylan (P17,950), Deborah (P17,950), Debbie (P14,950), or Daniela (P5,995) is the suitable choice. The Dylan, with its ottoman design, can double as a study table by day and a pullout cot at night. Because of its mobile design, you can place it anywhere in your room. If you’re the type who studies better when sitting or reclining, the Deborah sofa bed not only allows you to adjust the backrest, you can lay it out flat and drift off to sleep with your books on your chest. If you prefer a more compact look with similar adjustments, the right choice is the Debbie sofa bed. A mix of the Dylan and Deborah, the Debbie is compact in style like an ottoman except with backrest. Though it needs to be pulled out flat, it also offers the flexibility of a reclining chair, whose angle can be adjusted depending on personal preference. Available in red or black, it also comes with a patterned pillow.

Called the smart sofa bed, the Daniela resembles a futon with its easy storage design in candy colors of green, pink, yellow and red. It allows for more mobility, fits into more color schemes and can even be brought along on camping trips.

These sofa beds and more dorm essentials are available at the following Dimensione branches: Homezone Glorietta 4, Robinson’s Place Ermita, Rockwell Power Plant Mall, SM City North Edsa, SM Megamall, Alabang Town Center, TriNoma, Mall of Asia and Dimensione Bonifacio High Street, or log on to www.dimensione.com for more details.