Whether your home plays host to a stream of overnight guests, or understand the challenge small-space living, finding a sofa bed that looks good and feels good is a mighty task.
With new brands and viral products entering our feeds on the daily, finding a product with a steady mix good quality, style and comfort can feel like chasing a moving target.
I’d been eyeing the Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed for a while. It has a clean, modern silhouette, and the glowing reviews had me curious. I recently downsized my home, and needed a piece of furniture that not only fit my smaller living room, but could also move with me as I go throughout many phases of my life – everything from moving to decorating drama.
What sealed the deal for me was the removable covers. On the Eva website you can actually buy additional covers, which is perfect for someone like me (a very indecisive person) who will inevitably decide I want to completely overhaul my living space with a new aesthetic (I’m looking at you next, Japandi interiors). So, I thought, could this be the elusive sofa bed that finally balances style, comfort, function AND my unrealistic expectations?
Below is my review of the Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed: what impressed me, what could be better, and whether it’s truly worth the investment.
Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed review verdict
- Our rating: 9 out of 10
- Why we rated it a 9/10: This sofa bed ticks nearly every box: chic design, quality build, easy setup and clever features like removable covers. It’s ideal for small spaces or frequent guests. While slightly firm, it feels durable and high-quality. Bonus points for style flexibility, which is great for indecisive decorators like me.
Pros
- Fast and easy to assemble
- Gorgeous colourway
- Simple design
- Cute and comfortable
- Pillows are a bonus!
Cons
- Cushioning is quite firm
- Requires strong muscles to put the covers on
- Comes in many boxes (this could be a pro) so lots of carboard to throw away
What’s so special about the Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed?
The Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed stands out in a crowded market thanks to its easy functionality and uncompromising style. Unlike most sofa beds, this one nails the balance between good looks and practicality – and the almost-hidden Slideaway mechanism feels like a clever little secret. You can switch from sofa to daybed mode in seconds, and the ability to easily swap out its covers means you can update your space without investing in entirely new furniture. The Slideaway’s supportive, firm cushioning provides a comfortable experience for both sitting and sleeping.
Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed materials, size and features
- Frame is crafted with solid American Ash timber and plywood with American Ash veneer and a natural low VOC oil finish
- Upcycled foam and polyester fibre duvet wrap cushion foam and filling
- Sofa dimensions: 188 x 111 x 88 cm
- Daybed dimensions: 188 x 153 x 88 cm
- Covers are removable and washable
- 5-year limited structural warranty on frame, 5-year fabric warranty
- 9 colourways available
Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed colourways:
Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed in Olive
Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed in Oatmeal
Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed in Slate
Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed in Terracotta
Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed assembly
I’ll be honest, the idea of assembling a sofa bed had me a bit rattled at first, but it ended up being way easier than I expected. On delivery, the sofa bed arrived in several well-organised, clearly labelled boxes, and all the components were easy to identify. There weren’t a hundred loose screws or complicated instructions like you get with some mid-tier furniture brands, which made the assembly quick and easy.
I loved that there were video instructions on the site to guide me – although, to be honest, it felt so simple I might have managed it blind (not that I’d recommend it). The whole tool-free process took me less than an hour; I even did it on my lunch break with time to spare – don’t tell my boss!
Everything felt intuitively designed to make setup smooth. While the multiple boxes meant I had a fair bit of cardboard to dispose of, the ease and efficiency of the assembly more than made up for that minor inconvenience, especially if you value simple, no-fuss furniture.
Is the Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed comfortable?
I had two non-negotiables for a sofa bed: comfort and style, and the Eva Slideaway definitely nails both.
Many reviews online do say that the Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed can be quite firm, which is true. My partner took one for the team and slept on it for a night just to see how it would feel. “It was comfortable and incredibly spacious for a sofa bed, however, I did find it quite stiff,” he said. We also had my dad stay over for a week, who then became our official guinea pig, but said that he found it comfortable and not stiff at all – so it must come down to personal preference. Luckily Eva has a Sydney and Melbourne showroom so you can try before you buy.
That said, I do expect the firmness will settle over time. The firmness of it all does make it feel like a high-quality piece, with generous width and depth to kick back and relax.
Results from our test
I’ll cut to the chase – the Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed passed the test with flying colours. From the moment I sat down, I knew this sofa bed was the one for me. While on the stiffer side of the firmness scale, I still felt comfortable and supported, and I know that it’s the kind of quality design that will see me through the years.
In my short but sweet lifetime, I’ve tried both ends of the sofa spectrum – from the withered, bumpy and concaved hand-me-down to the overly firm, sit-up-straight ones. The Slideaway feels like it’s on an entirely new spectrum: supportive, comfy, stylish, and practical all in one. And the cherry on top? Removable (and washable) covers that let you switch up the look without committing to a whole new sofa. For busy households with kids and pets, this will be a game-changer for life’s little accidents.
The only downside to this sofa bed is that there is no armrest or place to put your coffee mug (which is necessary for a small space without room for a side table). Thankfully, Eva recently launched their Slideaway Side Table, which clamps neatly onto the arm of your Slideaway Sofa Bed. A perfect solution!
Should you buy the Eva Sofa Bed?
A thousand times over: yes! The Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed has made itself known as the love I didn’t know I needed. I’ve been known to completely restyle and rearrange an entire room in under an hour, so the fact that this sofa bed has removable covers definitely doesn’t disappoint. Safe to say, I’m already looking forward to plenty of movie nights (and even more naps) on this beauty.
Where to buy the Eva Slideaway Sofa Bed
