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Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Fold-Out Ottoman Bed is a Great Alternative to Pull-Out Sofas

— June 9, 2014 — Art & Design
As helpful as pull-out couches and cots can be, they each have glaring problems that are solved with the Fold-Out Ottoman Bed. First of all, pull-out sofas as usually a pain to move around since they are so heavy while cots can be a hassle to hide. The Fold-Out Ottoman Bed is the best of both worlds. When not in use as a sleeper for guests, it folds into a useful ottoman right in plain sight.

Designed by Solutions, the Fold-Out Ottoman Bed is the size of a twin bed. Folding into three, it is covered with a simple piece of fabric to disguise its true purpose. The slipcover is available in a range of colors including red, black and denim to better fit into many homes. The bed can accommodate up to 250 pounds.
Trend Themes
1. Fold-out Ottoman Bed - This trend solves the problems of both pull-out sofas and cots for guest sleeping arrangements.
2. Multi-functional Furniture - The Fold-Out Ottoman Bed is an example of furniture that serves more than one purpose and solves a common problem.
3. Space-saving Solutions - The Fold-Out Ottoman Bed is a space-saving solution for small living spaces that need guest accommodations.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can benefit from developing more multi-functional pieces like the Fold-Out Ottoman Bed.
2. Hospitality - Hotels and other hospitality businesses can provide more comfortable and space-efficient guest accommodations with the Fold-Out Ottoman Bed.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can utilize the space-saving and multi-functional aspects of the Fold-Out Ottoman Bed in their designs for small living spaces.
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