An L shape sofa cum bed design fills a corner with seating for five or six, hides bedding inside the chaise and still opens into a bed when a relative stays the night. It is the most hard-working piece you can put in an Indian living room or a family lounge.
The chaise is the short leg of the L. In most designs its seat lifts to show a storage box, while the long side has a pull-out deck that turns into the bed. Below are 6 designs, then a guide to choosing the chaise side, measuring the corner and checking the mechanism. For all types of convertible sofas, see the sofa cum bed design hub.
L Shape Sofa Cum Bed Design with Lift-Up Chaise Storage
These three keep blankets, pillows and the bedsheet for the guest bed right inside the chaise. Lift the seat, take out the bedding, pull out the bed.
- SizeSeats 5, opens to double
- BuildPly frame, grey fabric
- StorageLift-up chaise box
The chaise seat rises on a pair of mini gas struts, opening a box that takes two quilts and four pillows. The long side pulls out into a double bed.
Tell your carpenterAsk for small gas pistons on the chaise lid and a ply box floor with air holes for monsoon months.
- SizeSeats 5, opens to double
- BuildPly frame, beige fabric
- StorageChaise box + pull-out
Here the long side is pulled out and made up with a sheet, while the right hand chaise stays as a seat. Guests sleep across the long side.
Tell your carpenterCheck the pull-out deck rests level with the chaise seat, so there is no step at the corner.
- SizeSeats 6, opens to queen
- BuildPly frame, navy velvet
- StorageLift-up chaise box
Navy velvet and slim golden legs give a formal look for a drawing room. The chaise lid hides storage under its seat.
Tell your carpenterChoose SS golden legs, not painted ones, and every seat should carry dense foam.
Sofa Come Bed L Shape Design for Small Halls and Corners
A compact L fits a 10 x 12 ft hall without blocking the door. These use slimmer arms and a shorter chaise.
- SizeSeats 4, opens to double
- BuildSteel frame, mustard
- StorageLift-up chaise box
Armless on the long side so the open bed uses the full width. The short chaise fits beside a window in a small flat.
Tell your carpenterMeasure the chaise length against the window wall before ordering; most cannot be shortened later.
- SizeSeats 5, opens to double
- BuildTeak base, olive fabric
- StorageChaise box + pull-out
A teak wood base with loose olive cushions looks warm and lets you swap covers easily. The chaise lid opens for storage.
Tell your carpenterAsk for the wooden base to be polished on the inside too, so damp does not get in.
- SizeSeats 5, opens to queen
- BuildPly frame, light grey
- StorageChaise box
This L comes in separate blocks that clip together. Rearrange it as a straight sofa when you move flats.
Tell your carpenterAsk for metal clips that lock the blocks together, so they do not slide apart on tiles.
Left or Right Chaise: How to Decide
Stand facing the spot where the sofa will sit, with your back to the room. If the short leg of the L must sit on your left, you need a left hand chaise; if on your right, a right hand chaise. Shops do not always use the same words, so draw it on paper and show them.
- Keep the chaise away from the main door so it does not block the walk in.
- Put the chaise on the side with the window if you want to read there in daylight.
- Leave the long side facing the TV wall, because that is where the bed opens.
Some modular designs let you switch the chaise from one side to the other. Ask before you buy if you think you may move house.
Measuring the Corner and the Open Bed
Sizes vary by maker, so measure your room and compare. Note three numbers: the long wall length, the short wall length and the depth of free floor in front of the long side.
| Part | What to measure | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Long side | Wall length for the main seat | The bed opens from here |
| Chaise | Wall length for the short leg | Must clear doors and windows |
| Open depth | Floor from wall to where the bed ends | Roughly 78 inches with the bed out |
| Walkway | Space beside the open bed | Keep about 2 ft to pass |
A long side that opens to a double gives a bed about 48 inches wide; larger ones open close to queen width at 60 inches. Lengths sit near 72 to 75 inches.
Shop Checks and Common Problems
| Check or problem | What to look for or do |
|---|---|
| Chaise lid hard to lift | Ask for small gas pistons matched to the lid and cushion |
| Step between bed and chaise | Lie across it in the shop; the deck should sit level |
| Corner seat sags | Ask for a ply base under the corner foam and high density foam |
| Pieces drift apart | Metal connector clips under the joints |
| Fabric fades | Draw the curtain at noon; drape a cotton throw over the chaise |
For a wood framed corner piece made by a carpenter, browse our wooden sofa cum bed gallery. Prefer something that never needs opening? A diwan stays a bed all day.
Living with an L Shape Sofa Bed
Vacuum the gap where the chaise meets the long side every week, as crumbs and dust collect there. Flip and rotate loose cushions every month so they wear evenly. Air the chaise box on sunny days in the monsoon, and keep bedding in cotton covers. If an elder in the family naps on it daily, add a thin mattress topper on top of the long side for extra comfort.
Questions people ask
Can an L shape sofa cum bed be used every night?
Yes, if the long side has a sturdy pull-out deck and high density foam. For nightly sleeping, add a thin topper. Fold-out frames with thin mattresses are better kept for guests.
Where is the storage in a sofa cum bed l shape design?
Usually under the chaise seat, which lifts up. Some also have a drawer under the long side or open shelves in the arm.
What size room does an L shape sofa bed need?
A hall of about 10 x 12 ft takes a compact L. Larger lounges suit a six seater. Always check there is about 78 inches in front of the long side for the open bed.
Is a left or right chaise better?
Neither. It depends on your room. Pick the side that keeps the main door clear and lets the long side face the TV or the open floor.
Can a carpenter make an l shape sofa come bed design?
Yes. Many carpenters build the frame in MR ply with a pull-out deck and a lift-up chaise, then an upholsterer adds foam and fabric. Share the room drawing and the open bed size you want.