Sleeper Ottoman Downfalls

Sleeper ottomans are now quite common in American homes. These are basically padded, rectangular tables that one can also use as a temporary bed. Many experts recommend them for kids' sleepovers and for housing temporary guests. They are very fashionable and tend to look good in living rooms. However, there are a few sleeper ottoman downfalls to think about before you run out and buy one for your home.

Insufficient padding

Many sleeper ottomans are not very soft. This makes them less than comfortable to sleep on and tends to cause back pain in those who are older or stiffer. However, you can consider getting an extra pad to put on top of an overly firm ottoman.

The type that folds

Some sleeper ottomans fold up into halves and thirds when they are not in use. This is great for storage, but is also just one more thing that can go wrong. The hinges on the folding mechanism sometimes rust and start squeaking if not used often. If you want to avoid this, make sure you fold and unfold the ottoman regularly and oil the joints.

Not always stable

Sometimes one side of the ottoman sits higher than the other. This leads to a rocking effect when the person sleeping on the ottoman moves. This is easy to fix, however, by just placing a small wedge under one side of the ottoman.

Browse this selection of sleeper ottomans. Sleeper ottomans are decent pieces of living room furniture with multiple purposes.