The Sol Place Sunset Sofa Bed is a modern sleeper built for small spaces and pet households, designed to flip from couch to bed quickly. Sol Place designs in Los Angeles and manufactures overseas, and the brand positions the fabric as scratch-resistant and water-repellent. In our hands-on testing, it felt cozy and simple to use, but it was not especially cool and did not have the deep lounge feel taller sitters may want.
Product Overview
| Sofa | Overall Score | Pros | Cons | Ideal For |
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| Sol Place Sunset Sofa Bed | 4.2/5 | Pet-friendly upholstery; quick sofa-to-bed conversion; compact sizing | 20" seat depth; non-removable covers; average cooling | Small spaces; overnight guests; pet homes |
Final Verdict
If you want a sleeper you can leave in the main living space and use regularly, the Sunset mostly works. In our testing, it kept a tidy footprint and opened into bed mode without much fuss. The trade-offs were the moderate seat depth, hands-on cleaning, and only middling breathability on long sits.
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Who It’s For
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Apartment dwellers who need a real guest bed
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Pet owners who want fabric that is easier to live with
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Hosts who switch into bed mode often
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Who It’s Not For
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Tall loungers who want a deep, sink-in seat
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Hot sitters who run warm on upholstery
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Anyone who wants machine-washable covers
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How We Tested It
We assembled the sofa from boxed delivery, timed the setup, and repeated the sofa-to-bed conversion through everyday use. Our testing looked at setup time and effort, heat buildup during two-hour TV sessions, comfort in upright sitting, relaxed lounging, and overnight sleep, plus daily wear, room clearance, cleaning, and overall value alongside the 120-day trial.
Our Testing Experience
We lived with the Sunset the way most people would: laptop sessions during the day, TV at night, then bed mode on weekends. The 18-inch seat height was easy to get in and out of, and the 20-inch seat depth felt more supportive than sinky, which worked better for upright sitting than sprawled lounging. Marcus (6'1", 230) thought the front edge held up well but still noticed heat on longer sits. Mia (5'4", 125) liked how easy it was to curl up without feeling swallowed by the seat. Jamal (6'3", 210) spent two nights on the unfolded bed and found the 81-inch sleep length workable, though the center of the surface felt more secure than the edges.
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What we liked
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No-tool setup and straightforward conversion
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Supportive seat geometry for upright lounging
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Quick spill cleanup in day-to-day use
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Who it is best for
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Small living rooms that also need guest space
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People who switch between work sitting and TV lounging
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Homes that want a simpler sleeper setup
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Where it falls short
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Hot sitters who want a breezier fabric feel
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Deep-seat loungers who sprawl for hours
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Anyone wanting removable, washable covers
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Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
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| Scratch-resistant, water-repellent performance upholstery | Not a deep lounge |
| Converts quickly from sofa to bed | Covers are not meant to be removed |
| Full/Queen sizing works well in smaller rooms | Only average cooling for warm sitters |
| Seat cushions stay in place better than many loose designs | Lobby/front-entrance delivery can be inconvenient upstairs |
Details
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Price: $1,549 sale (was $1,749) at our latest verification check.
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Options: Queen (70" W) or Full (64" W); both 39.5" D x 33.5" H.
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Seat: 20" depth; 18" height; 23" arm height.
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Bed: 81" sleep length; 8" mattress thickness; 61" (Queen) / 55" (Full) sleep width.
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Upholstery: Smooth Performance Fabric or Textured Performance Bouclé; scratch-resistant, water-repellent, stain-resistant; not waterproof.
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Setup & policies: no tools; about 20-minute assembly; free U.S. shipping to the lobby/front entrance; 120-day in-home trial; original packaging not required for returns; one trial per customer.
Review Score
| Metric | Score | Remarks |
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| Assembly | 4.6 | No tools, quick build, clear steps |
| Cooling | 3.9 | Comfortable at first, warmer on longer sits |
| Comfort | 4.2 | Supportive for upright lounging; solid for occasional sleep |
| Durability | 4.1 | Handled daily friction reasonably well |
| Layout Practicality | 4.4 | Strong small-space utility; bed mode needs clearance |
| Cleaning | 4.0 | Everyday spills were easy; deep cleaning is more involved |
| Value | 4.1 | Competitive for a sleeper with a 120-day trial |
| Overall | 4.2 | Best for practical, guest-ready daily use |
How to Choose the Sunset Sofa Bed
Choose the Sunset if you want a sleeper that behaves more like a daily sofa than a sink-in lounge. In our testing, the 20" seat depth favored upright sitting, and the upholstery made spills and pet messes easier to manage. It makes the most sense for average-height loungers, work-from-the-couch routines, and guest-ready apartments.
Look elsewhere if you want a deeper, more laid-back sit or a sleeper with removable covers. If you want a deeper lounge feel and a larger modular footprint, West Elm’s Harmony Modular Sleeper line is closer to that brief.
Limitations
The Sunset’s biggest compromise is that it is not a true deep-seat sprawl sofa. At 20" deep, taller users are more likely to perch or add pillows to stretch out. The upholstery is built to resist everyday messes, but cleaning is still hands-on because the covers are not intended to be removed. Delivery to the lobby or front entrance can also add friction for stairs and tight hallways.
Sunset Sofa Bed vs. Alternatives
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Why choose these models
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Scratch-resistant, water-repellent upholstery for daily messes
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Fast flip-open bed design with an 8" mattress
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Full/Queen sizing that stays apartment-friendly
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Alternatives to consider
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Koala Sofa Bed [3rd Gen]: easy conversion and compact proportions
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Article Soma Sofa Bed: memory-foam sleeper feel in a compact format
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West Elm Harmony Modular Sleeper: deeper lounge feel and modular layouts
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Pro Tips for Sunset Sofa Bed
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Measure for bed mode clearance: the unfolded length runs to about 87", so plan for a real runway in front of it.
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Give the mattress time to settle after unboxing; it is compressed for shipping, and the feel improves after it expands.
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Keep a lint roller or vacuum nearby for routine hair and dust pickup on performance fabric.
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Blot spills right away, then wipe gently; aggressive scrubbing can spread the mess.
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Skip machine washing and steam cleaning; plan on spot-cleaning habits instead.
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If you have bouclé, use distilled water for spot cleaning to reduce water-mark risk.
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Check cushion alignment after conversion; Velcro-secured cushions work best when pressed back into place.
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Keep extra bedding nearby so bed mode is easy to use when guests stay over.
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For taller guests, add a supportive pillow setup to keep the sleep surface feeling centered and stable.
FAQs
Is the bed length workable for taller sleepers?
In our overnight testing, the 81-inch sleep length worked for Jamal at 6'3". The key was staying centered on the surface, because the middle felt more stable than the edges.
Can you remove and wash the covers?
Some covers have zippers, but the brand does not recommend removing them for washing. In practice, that means spot cleaning and regular upkeep.
How long does setup take, and what is delivery like?
Assembly is no-tool and took about 20 minutes in our setup. The brand offers free U.S. shipping, but delivery is to the building lobby or front entrance rather than white-glove placement.
