A sofa cum bed cover has to survive the sofa opening every night, so the best ones are either loose enough to stay on when the bed unfolds or split into parts you can lift off in seconds. Before buying, measure the sofa closed and the bed open: most 3 seater sofa beds open to roughly 5x6 ft, and some to 6x6.
The nine designs below cover fitted, stretch and quilted options plus mattress covers for fold out beds. Not bought the sofa bed yet? Start with sofa cum bed designs and the sofa cum bed size guide.
Fitted Sofa Cum Bed Cover Designs
Fitted covers are stitched to the closed sofa with zips along the seat joint, so the bed can open with the cover on or after a quick unzip.
- Seats
- 3 seater sofa bed
- Build
- Cotton blend, zips
- Fits
- Guest room
A fitted 3 seater sofa cum bed cover in grey cotton blend with zips at the seat fold. Unzip the front panel and the bed pulls out without removing the rest.
Maker's note: Ask the tailor to put the zip exactly on the fold line; elsewhere it rubs your back at night.
- Seats
- 3 seater, wooden
- Build
- Sheesham, cotton
- Fits
- Study room
A wooden sofa cum bed cover set: zip covers on the three seat gaddis, which become the mattress when the frame slides open.
Maker's note: For a wooden frame, measure each gaddi; they become one mattress, so sizes must match exactly.
- Seats
- Futon, 3 seater
- Build
- Linen look
- Fits
- Living room
A skirted cover hides the metal fold out frame and keeps dust off the mechanism. It lifts off in one piece before opening.
Maker's note: Keep the skirt slit at the corners so you can reach the release lever without lifting the cover.
Stretch and Foldable Sofa Cum Bed Cover Options
Stretch covers suit click clack and foldable sofa cum beds because the knit gives as the back drops flat. Buy one sized for the closed sofa; it stretches over the open bed. Treat it as a sofa cum bed sofa cover by day and a base layer under the bedsheet by night.
- Seats
- Click clack, 3 seater
- Build
- Stretch knit
- Fits
- Studio flat
A foldable sofa cum bed cover in charcoal stretch knit. It stays on when the back clicks down flat.
Maker's note: Pick a cover with an elastic hem all round; a drawstring hem slips when the back drops.
- Seats
- Open 4 x 6 ft
- Build
- Stretch jacquard
- Fits
- Guest use
The same kind of stretch cover shown with the bed open. The knit lies flat over the joint, so you can sleep on it with a bedsheet on top.
Maker's note: Put a bedsheet over the cover at night; body oils fade stretch covers faster than seating does.
- Seats
- Armless, 3 seater
- Build
- Printed stretch
- Fits
- Kids room
A small geometric print in teal and white for a kids room sofa bed. Prints hide marks from daily use.
Maker's note: Look for a Martindale count past 25,000 rubs when children use the bed daily.
Quilted Covers and Sofa Cum Bed Mattress Cover Ideas
Fold out mattresses are thin, often 4 to 6 inches, and take sweat directly. A mattress cover protects the foam and can be washed separately from the sofa fabric.
- Seats
- Fits 5 x 6 ft bed
- Build
- Quilted cotton
- Fits
- Guest room
A quilted sofa cum bed mattress cover with elastic corners, on a 3 fold mattress. It adds a thin soft layer over firm foam.
Maker's note: Buy a cover 1 inch deeper than the mattress so the elastic grips under the corners.
- Seats
- Fits 4 x 6 ft bed
- Build
- Terry, TPU back
- Fits
- Elder's room
A waterproof mattress protector with a terry cotton top. It suits a sofa bed used by elders or young children.
Maker's note: Waterproof backing traps heat; use a cotton sheet on top in summer.
- Seats
- Any sofa bed
- Build
- Quilted microfibre
- Fits
- Living room
A quilted throw laid over seat and back in sofa mode, then folded away at night. No fitting needed, works on any shape.
Maker's note: Size the throw to the open bed so the same piece works as a light blanket.
Measuring a Sofa Cum Bed Cover: Open and Closed
Take two sets of measurements.
| Position | Measure | Typical numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Closed (sofa) | Arm to arm length, depth, back height | Depth usually 30 to 36 in |
| Open (bed) | Bed width x length, mattress thickness | 3x6, 4x6, 5x6 or 6x6 ft |
The bed size is written width by length, but some sellers write it the other way round, so open the bed and measure it yourself. A 3x6 bed sleeps one person; 5x6 sleeps two close together; 6x6 fits two adults comfortably.
Which Cover Type Suits Your Sofa Bed
- Pull out or drawer type: fitted cover with a front zip panel, plus a mattress cover.
- Click clack or futon: stretch knit cover that stays on in both positions.
- Wooden sofa cum bed: separate zip covers on each gaddi. See wooden sofa cum bed frames.
- Used as a bed every night: mattress cover plus bedsheet; keep the sofa cover for daytime.
For ordinary sofas, the sofa cover page lists fabrics and washing tips.
Questions buyers ask
Can I sleep on a sofa cum bed with the cover on?
Yes with stretch covers and fitted covers zipped at the fold, as long as you put a bedsheet on top. Remove quilted throws, which slide around at night.
Which sofa cum bed cover 3 seater size should I buy?
Buy a cover for a 3 seater sofa of the same arm to arm length. The open bed needs a separate mattress cover sized to the bed, often 5x6 or 6x6 ft.
How do I cover a foldable sofa cum bed with no arms?
Use a stretch cover made for armless sofas or futons, with an all round elastic hem. Regular sofa covers leave empty arm pockets that look baggy.
Are sofa come bed cover designs available with zips?
Yes, tailored covers are often made with zips at the back and along the seat fold. Ask for nylon coil zips, which bend with the fold better than metal ones.
How often should I wash a sofa cum bed mattress cover?
Every week if someone sleeps on it daily, like a bedsheet. Every month for a guest bed. Air the mattress on dry days in the monsoon to stop mildew.
Do covers for sofa cum bed frames with storage need a different fit?
Only at the base. Leave the storage lid or drawer front free, or ask for a cover that ends above the drawer line. See sofa cum bed with storage.