SpaceMaster iBED Convertible Ottoman Foldaway Bed Sleeper Cot Faux Leather Single Size, Dark Espresso Brown

I saw Darla828’s review on Jan 3 2013, and I feel the review needs a 2017 update:This furniture piece now comes in ‘regular’ packaging lined with approximately 1/2” thick Styrofoam sheets. It is also insulated with cardboard sheets and white fusible paper packing sheets.Each corner of the ottoman has 2 wood “feet” that come together like corner moulding on a ceiling. The feet are stapled at the corner joints—essentially, the equivalent of 8 total feet for the 4 corners of the ottoman.One of the 8 feet had two brass screws had sheared off before I opened the box. The screws could have been extracted and replaced by 2 new screws by someone who is handy with tools or a DIYer.Instead--long story short--Corner Housewares sent a replacement ottoman with absolutely no hassles. It made for a very pleasant buying experience.I agree with Darla828’s recommendation to hammer in the staples to prevent jutting edges from possibly scratching wood floors. Personally, I don’t see the need for those staples on the foot connections. The staples could be replaced by an additional end screw on each foot. The screws are imbedded below the surface of the wood, so the screws do not come in contact with the floor. Only the balsa-type wood feet and the staples have contact with the floors.Most importantly, if you have wood floors, I would HIGHLY recommend putting felt pads or furniture sliders under the feet, to allow the ottoman to glide easily across the floor surface without the staples possibly scratching your floors.Yes, the “pleather” could be susceptible to scratches if you have pets and kids playing around it. That’s what happens to this type of material. In my case, I will eventually have a slipcover made to match the slipcovers on my other furniture, which has a white beachy theme, so I’m not concerned about future pleather scratches.As to the realities of a sleeper mattress: Yes they tend to be a little harder, but there are workarounds. There are Velcro straps at each corner of this mattress, to hold the mattress to its frame. I anticipated having thin, harder mattress on a convertible chair/ottoman sleeper, so I purchased separately a ‘Mattress Support Folding Bed Boards 24x60’ on Amazon—I placed it at the head of the mattress and it certainly improves the feel of the mattress. Since the Velcro straps are at the 4 corners of the mattress, it was easy to slip the bed board between the mattress and frame. (The bed board would need to be slid out from under the mattress and folded up separately when folding up the sleeper.) Or, use a memory foam mattress pad that can be cut to size—either starting with twin size for one, or cutting a full size to fit 2 separate sleeper mattresses--which I have done successfully on a chair-and-a-half sleeper that has a cot sized mattress. A thinner foam mattress pad allows it to be left on the sleeper mattress when folding it up—making it a bit tighter to fold up the mattress with the mattress pad, but it works.As to the top piece of the ottoman, it must have been improved, since my top piece fits like a plug over bottom section.Also, in my first attempt at pulling out the mattress, I had placed the ottoman top precariously to the side. The top fell onto a corner of the coffee table, which cut into the thin paper underlining of the ottoman top. The underlining is similar to the cheesecloth-like interface material under a regular box spring. Still, it’s not noticeable when the ottoman is closed and honestly I think the interfacing isn’t needed under the ottoman, but if it bugs you, it can be replaced with fabric-like interfacing or muslin from a sewing/crafts store like a JoAnns fabrics store.What isn’t mentioned: Consider storing it sideways! When the ottoman isn’t needed, it can be placed on its side, with its feet against the wall, within a walk-in closet, or against a lesser used end of a room, to be pulled out and placed on its feet when needed. Just make sure that the ottoman top is snugly inserted.I agree with the adage, “You get what you pay for." And I get nervous about buying furniture via the internet. I also have second and third thoughts about buying furniture sourced from another country known for cheap manufacturing. As the offset, prices are often lower on the internet versus a brick and mortar furniture store, so I was willing to take a chance on the purchase.As previously mentioned, when I did have a concern, I contacted the seller directly, Corner Housewares AKA Corner II LTD, which has on-shore (USA based) customer service. My customer service rep, Christine, and her manager, went beyond the call of duty in alleviating my concerns and promptly sending me a replacement ottoman sleeper. I didn’t need to use Amazon Assistant or contact Amazon Customer Service to escalate and resolve my concern. . While I do not foresee a future need for me to buy additional furniture, but I’d certainly look forward to buying products again from this seller.

I bought this to be an extra sleeping spot for grand kids. It came in a horrendously packed box that had been jimmy-rigged,with another box taped over the top of the torn box underneath. (whether was the shipper or the company I am not sure) The ottoman will do for while but I have a feeling it is not going to hold up to much use before it looks so shabby i will need to replace it. The surface of the "leather" marks, scratches and damages extremely easily, If you have cats forget it, my cat has already caused damage and not scratching, just walking across the surface. My grand son's toy cars with rubber wheels also as marked it up - so it is just too delicate for my household. Another issue is the mattress, it is thin and hard, i am sure if an adult tried to sleep on it, they would walk up with back issues. It is approximately 2 inches thick and made of thin foam, again, I am sure this is not going to hold up for very long. I imagine it will be flatten and even harder after a few months of use 2 or 3 times a week. There is a wooden piece that fits under the top section and on top of the folded up mattress when it if folding into the ottoman. It is made from rough, balsa wood type wood in a large square with a flimsy piece of cloth stapled to the edges. You set this I think to separate the top section from rubbing on the metal of the bed (?) The problem with this is there are sharp points from the staples that aren't put in very well, I found this out by slicing open my thumb on the staple when first opening the bed. I hammered in the remaining staples, so beware when you open it. Secondarily it is made poorly you don't know where to place it when the bed is open to keep it from getting broken as it is so flimsy, I at this point can't comment on the hardware or the opening or closing mechanism's longevity, but it can be tough to open and close the bed and if you don't watch where your fingers are, you could lose them when it snaps closed. this isn't that unusual I don't think, it is similar to opening a sofa bed. The last issue is the top piece doesn't sit solidly on the bottom section, so it is continually sliding sideways and needing to be readjusted. I haven't owned one of these before so I don't know if you go up a price point or two whether you would get what I find wanting in this ottoman, but you need to be realistic about what you are getting here, maybe the saying "You get what you pay for." isn't wrong .

This is a very nice ottoman, it is a beautiful dark brown leather (exactly as in the picture), it is sturdy and well made. It come in the box completely put together you just remove the packing and use. The sleeper pulls out easily and although the foam mattress is thin I found it quite comfortable because it is foam not inner spring. The ottoman is a bit shorter and larger then some and almost square so make sure you read the measurement so you know what you are getting. I purchased for a loft bedroom to use as an extra bed for extra kids and thought I would put it at the end of the bed as a bench but found it too square so stuck out into the room more than expected so endedup placing on the wall.My only complaint with it is that when you sit on the middle of it it you sink down and it feels like just the leather is holding you up so I wonder if over time the cover may rip. The edge is more stable and to put your feet up on sit more on the edge it is no problem.

Purchased this for my work office for those nights I'm pulling an all nighter. Replaces a camping cot. Minor assembly of feet was simple if you use a drill. Cot pulls out and stows with ease. Cot is sturdy and has ample length for an average weight adult (I'm 5'11", 180 lbs). Mattress is decent thickness, but I have an additional roll up camping mat for it and it makes it even more comfortable. Ottoman is sleek faux brown leather (They sell cloth one as well) and very nice size for when cot is stowed. Well worth the money.

I love how great a bed this makesIt is sturdy and a very good twin size bedNo one would know this tailored hassock is a bedIt is comfortable and my guests enjoyed it and so did i when i tested it!

Perfect guest sleep solution, would highly recommend to others. Happy that we bought two because of versatility of the item.

Love it