Sofa bed for a small apartment, which brands are reliable?

The brands people usually recommend are Dico, Muebles Peralta, and some of the basic lines from Ripley or Falabella, because they hold up pretty well to daily use without falling apart quickly. The important thing is to check the specific reviews for the model you're interested in, because it varies a lot depending on the design - some sofa beds have a more durable opening mechanism than others. If you can, touch the product in person before buying it to see how comfortable the bed is and how easy it opens and closes, because that's what really matters in a small space where you're going to be pulling it in and out all the time.

If you're going to live in a small space, what matters more than the brand is checking the opening and closing mechanism carefully before you buy. I've seen people regret it because the sofa bed gets stuck or takes way too much effort to pull out, and that ends up being what you use the most (or the least, because it wears you out 😅). Go down to the store and actually try how it opens, how much force it needs, whether the bed stays firm when you unfold it.

As for durability, the options other people mention are solid, but also pay attention to the type of foam and the structure. The cheaper sofa beds sometimes have really soft foam that sinks at the slightest touch, and the wooden or metal base ends up being flimsy. If you're going to use it regularly (not just once in a while for guests), investing a bit more in something with a more reinforced structure pays for itself within months.

One thing not many people check: the actual size when it's a bed. Sometimes a sofa that looks compact when it's open takes up practically the whole room, so measure the space well before you decide 📏 Some stores let you return it within a certain period if you're not into it, so ask about that too.