Buying a sofa bed for a Costa del Sol home usually starts with one honest question: how often will someone actually sleep on it? A comfortable sofa bed for everyday sleeping in a guest room is a different purchase from a piece that a holiday guest uses for a week or two each year. This guide sets out what to look at before you choose, from the mechanism to the cover, and points to models we carry at our sofa bed range, with showrooms in Marbella and Málaga where you can book an appointment.

Before comparing designs, decide how the bed will be used. If you want the best sofa bed for daily use in a guest room, or a piece that will be someone’s main bed in a studio, you need a model the maker itself frames for regular sleeping. Some designs are built for that; others are described by the brand as a bed for occasional guests.

The wording matters. Innovation Living presents the Eivor as a design for everyday sleep, and describes the Aslak 120 as an everyday seater, lounger and sleeper. The larger Aslak 140 (140 x 200 cm), by contrast, is framed as a bed for two when guests stay. Reading that distinction saves disappointment later.

How a sofa bed opens affects both comfort and daily handling. Traditional gear systems fold a mattress out from under the seat. Innovation Living gives a five-year guarantee on its designs and a lifetime guarantee on the slats and gears of its multifunctional sofa beds.

Some models drop legs automatically as you open them. The Osvald and the Cubed from Innovation Living both use legs that deploy on their own; the Cubed opens into the room, so it does not need to be pulled away from the wall. Flexform’s Winny opens its seat with a patented mechanism, while the Twins folds out into two single beds, the second raised by a foot-operated mechanism. Flou’s Duetto hides a second pull-out bed lifted on gas pistons.

Guest-bed mattresses are thinner than a standalone bed, and that is normal for occasional nights. The Eivor uses an 11 cm mattress in both the 140 and 160 sizes. Where a model is meant mainly for guests, the maker sometimes tells you how to upgrade it: Innovation Living describes the Malloy (150 x 200 cm, 25.5 cm mattress) as a guest bed that becomes a daily bed only once you add a topper.

For regular sleeping, look for a sprung option. The Osvald is recommended by the brand for daily sleeping when fitted with its Pocket Spring Dual mattress. If a model is only offered with a foam mattress, plan for a topper if it will be used often.

A sofa bed has two footprints, closed and open, and both matter in a holiday flat where space is tight. Check the bed size against the room and the swept path in front of the sofa. The Eden from Flexform, for example, gives a 160 x 200 cm bed in the 167 version and 180 x 200 cm in the 187. The Osvald offers a single 80 x 200 cm bed once you remove the cushions, useful in a narrow guest room. Measure the gap, the door width for delivery, and the clearance the mechanism needs before you commit.

If you want a sofa bed with a removable, washable cover, read the specification closely, because brands handle this differently. Softline’s Meghan has fully removable upholstery, and Flou’s Céline is fully removable in both versions. The Eivor mattress is removable and washable at 60 degrees, which suits a busy guest room.

Others are more limited. The Aslak is only removable in its Nordic Cover version, washable at 30 degrees; with the standard Nordic Mattress the cover does not come off. On the Colpus, the standard mattress cover is not removable, though a removable version washable at 30 degrees is offered as a paid option. Sancal’s Nap has a fixed base, with only the backrest cushions removable. Gervasoni’s Ghost, by Paola Navone, is known for its oversize housse cover that lifts off easily.

For a sofa bed with storage for a holiday rental, look for somewhere to keep the spare linen and a cover you can freshen between stays. Sancal’s Nap hides a compartment under the structure for bedding, and Flou’s Duetto adds two drawers beneath the first bed. Softline’s Sleep has wheels on the rear legs so it can be moved for cleaning, plus a backrest with three positions.

For turnover, prioritise a removable or wipeable cover, a mechanism a guest can work unaided, and a mattress that copes with regular use. It is worth pairing the sofa bed with the rest of the living-room seating so the space reads as one scheme.

A few models show how the same idea plays out across the brands we carry. From Flexform, the Winny and the Eden are removable in fabric and framed as extra guest beds, while the Twins folds into two singles. Flou offers the fully removable Céline for guests and the Duetto with its second pull-out bed and drawers. Gervasoni‘s Ghost is defined by its easy-off oversize cover.

Innovation Living covers everyday designs such as the Eivor and Osvald, along with the Cubed and the guest-focused Malloy; note that its Zeal and Ghia are classified as daybeds rather than sofa beds. Softline brings the fully removable Meghan and the mobile Sleep, made in the brand’s own Danish factory. Sancal’s Nap, by Rafa García, transforms in two movements and stores linen underneath. You can browse all our brands to compare.

To review the models, sizes, mechanisms and finishes with an advisor, book a time with us. Our two-floor showroom in Marbella sits in Nueva Andalucía beside Puerto Banús, and we have two showrooms in Málaga. The team advises in English, arranges delivery and assembly across Andalucía, and can prepare a quote for any model. For a full guest room or rental fit-out, ask about our interior design service, or simply get in touch.

Choose a model the maker frames for everyday sleep rather than occasional guests. Innovation Living presents the Eivor as a design for everyday sleep, and recommends the Osvald for daily sleeping with its Pocket Spring Dual mattress. Reading the brand’s own wording is the safest guide.

Sancal’s Nap hides a compartment under the structure for bed linen, and Flou’s Duetto has two drawers beneath the first bed plus a second pull-out bed. Both suit a rental where you need to keep spare bedding close to hand.

Yes, though it varies by model. Softline’s Meghan and Flou’s Céline are fully removable, and the Eivor mattress washes at 60 degrees. Others differ: the Aslak is only removable in its Nordic Cover version, and the Colpus offers a removable cover as a paid option.

Measure both the closed sofa and the open bed, then the clearance the mechanism needs. Some models help in tight rooms: the Cubed opens into the room without leaving the wall, and the Osvald gives an 80 x 200 cm single bed when you remove the cushions.

You can book an appointment at our two-floor Marbella showroom in Nueva Andalucía, beside Puerto Banús, or at our Málaga showrooms, to discuss the models in our catalogue. The team advises in English and can prepare a quote for any piece.

If you are furnishing a terrace or garden on the Costa del Sol, two names come up again and again among luxury outdoor furniture brands: Kettal and DEDON. Both sit at the top end, both cope with sun and salt air, and choosing between them is rarely straightforward. This guide compares Kettal or DEDON honestly: their origins, what each does well, materials, designers and the care each piece needs by the sea. Both are in our catalogue at Oboe, so instead of naming a winner, we explain which brand fits which home.

Kettal began in 1966 as a family business founded by Manuel Alorda, starting with aluminium camping equipment. It is based in Barcelona and manufactures in its own facility in a coastal town 45 kilometres away, with a presence in more than 80 countries. In 2026 it marks its 60th anniversary. DEDON is younger. Bobby Dekeyser, a former professional football goalkeeper, founded it in 1990 around a weather-resistant synthetic fibre for woven outdoor furniture. Its headquarters have sat on the Lüneburg Heath in Germany since 1995, and it reaches more than 100 countries. The short version: Kettal grew out of metal and now works many materials, while DEDON was born from a single fibre and built a craft around it. You can find Kettal and DEDON in our catalogue.

Kettal makes a wide range: sofas, armchairs, chairs, tables, sun loungers, daybeds, parasols, pergolas and pavilions, lamps, rugs and outdoor kitchens. Its materials span lacquered aluminium finished in the Terrain paints designed by Doshi Levien, Aluwood aluminium with a wood-grain finish, ropes introduced with the Landscape collection in 2009 (including Bela Rope in polypropylene across 19 colours), an own synthetic fibre that imitates rattan, the Soga polypropylene material by Vincent Van Duysen, teak from sustainably managed plantations, and own textiles such as Rockress. If you are looking at Kettal outdoor furniture in Marbella, the modular Landscape sofa and the Maia armchair are good starting points. The breadth means Kettal can furnish a full terrace in one visual language.

DEDON is defined by hand-weaving. It has produced in Cebu, in the Philippines, since 1994, with its own 15,500-square-metre factory there since 2000 and around 260 artisans. Every piece is woven by hand: a single item can use up to 1,700 yards of fibre and 60 hours of weaving. DEDON Fibre is developed and made by the brand in northern Germany; the company states it resists UV, salt water, chlorine and extreme temperatures without cracking or fading, and does not absorb moisture. EcoCycle Fibre, launched in 2021, is 90% plant-based. If you are weighing DEDON outdoor furniture in Marbella, the Seashell chair and the Lou sofa show the range of the weave.

This is where the two brands separate. Kettal offers choice: aluminium if you want something light and architectural, teak if you want warmth and patina, rope for a softer, tactile seat, and fibre where you want the woven look. DEDON concentrates on its fibre, refined over three decades, with cushions in solution-dyed acrylic. Neither approach is better. A varied terrace with different zones may suit Kettal’s wider palette, while a scheme built around one consistent woven texture leans towards DEDON. Both belong on any shortlist of luxury outdoor furniture brands for a coastal home. Our outdoor furniture pages show how these materials read in a real setting.

Kettal works with a long list of designers. Patricia Urquiola created Maia, Mesh, Band, Roll and Vimini; Jasper Morrison, Park Life; Doshi Levien, the high rope-backed Cala; Rodolfo Dordoni, Bitta, with braided rope inspired by mooring lines; Vincent Van Duysen, Giro; and Kettal Studio, the modular Landscape sofa. It also collaborates with Antonio Citterio, Ronan Bouroullec, Naoto Fukasawa and Konstantin Grcic. DEDON’s roster is tighter but distinctive: Richard Frinier since 1998, and Jean-Marie Massaud and Philippe Starck since 2008. Signature pieces include the NESTREST by Daniel Pouzet and Fred Frety, SWINGREST by Daniel Pouzet, MBRACE by Sebastian Herkner, SEAX by Jean-Marie Massaud, MU by Toan Nguyen, and the Seashell NUO in 100% EcoCycle Fibre.

Salt air and strong sun ask more of any material. Kettal recommends sealing teak every three months; cleaning aluminium with lukewarm water and a neutral soap, avoiding cleaning above 25°C and washing more often near the coast; and cleaning rope with a brush or vacuum and mild soap. DEDON advises cleaning its fibre with a cloth, lukewarm water and mild soap, without alcohol or solvents, and a pressure washer only on low. Its cushions are solution-dyed acrylic, washable at 30°C without bleach, and should not be left outside permanently. As common sense, rinse with fresh water after windy days and cover or store cushions over winter.

Choose Kettal if you want variety, the option of teak or aluminium, and a broad catalogue of designers to match different corners of a large terrace or garden. Choose DEDON if you are drawn to a single, hand-woven character and want that texture to carry the whole scheme. In practice, the decision is easier once you handle the finishes and fabrics in person, since the same rope or fibre reads differently in Costa del Sol light than on a screen. Book an appointment at our two-floor Marbella showroom near Puerto Banús, or visit our Málaga showrooms. Our team, who all speak English, can talk you through both brands, and our interior design service can plan a full terrace. You can also request a quote for any piece.

Neither is simply better. Kettal offers a wider choice of materials, including aluminium, teak and rope, while DEDON focuses on its hand-woven fibre. The right pick depends on the look you want and how varied your terrace is. Seeing the finishes in person makes the choice clearer.

Kettal works with lacquered aluminium in its Terrain paints, Aluwood with a wood-grain finish, ropes such as Bela Rope in 19 colours, an own rattan-like synthetic fibre, the Soga polypropylene material, teak from sustainably managed plantations, and own textiles including Rockress.

DEDON develops and makes its fibre in northern Germany. According to the brand, it resists UV, salt water, chlorine and extreme temperatures without cracking or fading, and does not absorb moisture. Its EcoCycle Fibre, launched in 2021, is 90% plant-based.

Kettal suggests sealing teak every three months and cleaning aluminium with lukewarm water and neutral soap. DEDON advises a cloth, lukewarm water and mild soap for its fibre, without solvents. As common sense, rinse with fresh water after windy days and cover cushions over winter.

Both brands are in our catalogue. We cannot say which pieces are out at any moment, so we recommend booking an appointment at our two-floor Marbella showroom near Puerto Banús or our Málaga showrooms. Our team speaks English and can show you the finishes and fabrics.

If your home sits within reach of the sea, your terrace faces a harder brief than most. Strong sun, salt air, pool chlorine and humidity work on materials at the same time. Choosing outdoor furniture for a coastal climate on the Costa del Sol is partly about the material and partly about the care each home can realistically give.

This guide sets out what the weather does, how the main materials respond, and how to match them to a year-round residence, a holiday home or a rental. It draws on the care advice of the makers we carry.

Four things act on a seaside terrace, often together. Strong sun fades some finishes and dries out timber. Salt air leaves airborne chlorides on every surface, and these are the main cause of corrosion on metal near the coast. Pool chlorine adds more chlorides, especially on furniture set close to the water. Humidity keeps everything damp, which is what mould needs to take hold on fabrics and, in the wrong conditions, on wood.

The practical answer to the search for the best outdoor furniture for salt air is not a single material. It is a material whose upkeep suits how often someone is there to give it. A residence lived in all year can follow a routine that a rental cannot. Our outdoor furniture selection spans several of these materials.

Left in sun and rain, teak turns to a silver grey. Tribù, Gloster and Kettal all describe this in their care guides as an aesthetic change that does not affect the strength of the wood. Gloster’s teak comes from managed plantations and is a close-grained hardwood with a high natural oil content, which makes it resistant to rot.

If you prefer to keep the honey tone, a sealer is used and reapplied. Kettal recommends applying it roughly every three months, more often in hospitality settings; Tribù suggests once a season. Two cautions matter. Tribù advises against oil, which can cause flaking, mould or staining, and Gloster notes that teak is not painted or varnished. Gloster also warns against ever using a pressure washer, as it erodes the surface, and suggests cleaning once or twice a year. It is best not to move a teak piece straight from the garden into a heated room. You will find teak among the Gloster and Tribù ranges in our catalogue.

Powder-coated aluminium is light and does not rust, but the coating still needs looking after by the sea. Kettal and DEDON both advise cleaning with lukewarm water, a pH-neutral detergent and a soft cloth, with no abrasives, solvents or pressure washers, and cleaning more often in coastal areas.

One rule is easy to overlook. Kettal advises against cleaning the paint when the surface is above 25°C, so work in the shade or early in the day. Regular upkeep helps prevent corrosion, colour change and loss of gloss, which matters most on the coast. Kettal’s Terrain paints, designed by Doshi Levien, are an electrostatically applied polyester powder cured at 160°C to protect the aluminium against extreme weather. See the Kettal range for these finishes.

Not all stainless steel is the same near salt water. According to Australia’s stainless steel association (ASSDA), grade 316 contains between 2 and 3% molybdenum, which improves resistance to pitting corrosion in chloride environments. It is the grade chosen for buildings facing the sea and is known as marine grade. Grade 304 has no molybdenum and is the standard stainless steel.

Wherever it sits near the coast or a pool, DEDON advises cleaning stainless steel often because of chlorides, avoiding chlorine-based products such as bleach, and keeping it away from contact with iron or rust, which can mark the surface.

Woven synthetic fibres suit the coast well. DEDON states that its fibre resists UV, salt water, chlorine and extreme temperatures without cracking or losing colour, and does not absorb moisture. It is cleaned with a cloth, lukewarm water and mild soap, without alcohol or solvents, and tolerates a low-pressure wash. That combination is a sensible starting point for many seaside terraces; see the DEDON range.

Rope details need their own routine. For Kettal ropes such as Bela Rope, in polypropylene, brush or vacuum off dust, then clean with mild soap and water and rinse. Treat stains by dabbing rather than rubbing.

Solution-dyed acrylics such as Sunbrella are very well suited to the coast, as the colour runs through the whole fibre and the cloth resists mould. Bleach advice varies by maker, so the fabric label is the rule. Sunbrella allows a mild bleach solution for mould; DEDON prohibits bleach on its acrylic because it discolours.

Cushions need care whatever the cover. DEDON does not recommend leaving them out permanently, advises drying them after rain and storing them fully dry over winter, and warns that protective covers should not sit on cushions all the time, as condensation causes mould. Gervasoni offers over 50 water-repellent, mould-resistant outdoor fabrics, and both DEDON’s BRIXX and Gervasoni’s iroko InOut 709 use quick-drying or water-repellent foams.

If the house is empty for weeks, choose for low upkeep. Teak kept in its honey tone needs a sealer several times a year, so an unattended terrace is a poor match unless you accept the silver grey, which is purely cosmetic. Powder-coated aluminium and synthetic fibre ask for less frequent attention, though salt still calls for a rinse when someone visits. Marine grade 316 stainless steel is the right choice for seafront metal, but DEDON advises cleaning it often because of chlorides, so it suits homes where someone can keep to that.

Cushions are the weak point. Where nobody can bring them in after rain, plan storage, quick-drying foams and easy access to a dry cupboard. Gervasoni’s outdoor programme, built around materials treated to stay outside all year, is worth looking at through our Gervasoni range.

Oboe is a family-run design furniture business founded in 1987, and our outdoor catalogue includes Kettal, DEDON, Gervasoni, Tribù, Gloster and Vondom, among others. The clearest way to compare a teak table with an aluminium or fibre piece is to see them and talk through the care each one needs for your terrace.

You can book an appointment at our two-floor Marbella showroom near Puerto Banús or at our Málaga showrooms, ask our team for advice, or request a quote on any piece. Our whole team speaks English, and our interior design service can plan a full terrace.

There is no single answer. Powder-coated aluminium and synthetic fibres such as DEDON’s cope well with salt air and ask for less frequent care. Marine grade 316 stainless steel suits the seafront but needs cleaning often because of chlorides. Teak needs a sealer several times a year if you want to keep its honey tone rather than the silver grey.

Grade 316 contains between 2 and 3% molybdenum, which resists pitting corrosion in chloride environments better, so it is chosen for seafront settings and called marine grade. Grade 304 has no molybdenum and is the standard stainless steel. Near the coast or a pool, 316 is the safer choice.

Tribù advises against oil, which can cause flaking, mould or staining, and Gloster notes teak is not painted or varnished. To keep the honey tone, a sealer is used and reapplied, roughly every three months for Kettal and once a season for Tribù. Otherwise teak weathers to a harmless silver grey.

It depends on the material. Gloster warns against ever using a pressure washer on teak because it erodes the surface. Kettal and DEDON advise against pressure washing powder-coated aluminium. DEDON’s synthetic fibre does tolerate a low-pressure wash. When unsure, use lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth.

DEDON does not recommend leaving cushions outside permanently. Dry them after rain and store them fully dry over winter, and avoid leaving protective covers on all the time, as trapped condensation causes mould. Solution-dyed acrylics resist mould, but follow the fabric label for any bleach advice.

The Gervasoni Ghost sofa has a simple idea behind it: a light frame, soft cushions and a generous cover that lifts off. Designed by Paola Navone, the Ghost has become one of the brand’s most recognised pieces, and its removable cover makes it a sensible choice for a home near the sea.

This guide explains what the Ghost is, how it is built, the outdoor Ghost Out version and what to check before you order one through Oboe, an official Gervasoni dealer in Marbella and Málaga.

The Ghost is a collection from Gervasoni designed by Paola Navone. It gathers sofas, armchairs, ottomans, chairs and beds, all built around a light body and soft, yielding cushions. The signature sits in the upholstery: a full, loose cover, the housse, with its profile drawn by visible seams. The name comes from the original all-white version.

Gervasoni describes the pieces as furniture you dress and undress in a moment, like a change of clothes. The collection has run for two decades, with the brand marking twenty years of the Ghost in 2024. You can see the range on the Gervasoni pages and the indoor Ghost sofa listing.

The defining feature of the Ghost sofas is the removable cover. It lifts off the frame and cushions, so you can take it away to clean or change it following the fabric’s care instructions, which matters more in a coastal home than most people expect. Salt air, sun through tall windows, sun cream and sand all take a toll on upholstery.

For a holiday house or a rental that sits empty between visits, a cover you can take off is practical rather than decorative. It also lets you refresh the look over time without buying a new sofa. If you are weighing up options, our sofa buying guide is a good place to start.

The Ghost is built on a solid beech frame with plywood panels. Depending on the model, the seat uses elastic webbing or a panel base, with polyurethane foams of differentiated density for support. The loose cushions are filled with feather, which gives the soft, lived-in look the collection is known for. The legs are in black polyethylene.

For exact specifications on any model, check the product page or ask the team.

Ghost Out is the outdoor version of the collection, again by Paola Navone. It keeps the relaxed lines of the indoor Ghost while adding technical features made to withstand water and sun. The outdoor range includes an armchair, a chair, a sofa and a modular sofa, so it can be scaled from a small terrace to a full seating group.

On the Costa del Sol, where outdoor living runs for much of the year, this matters. See the outdoor Ghost and our terrace pages for ideas. Simple care helps: rinse with fresh water and cover pieces over the winter.

Gervasoni was founded in 1882 in the province of Udine, in Friuli, as a wicker workshop. In 1925 it passed to Giovanni Gervasoni, and today the third generation runs the company. It exports around 75% of its output to some 80 countries, and since 2015 it has been part of the Dexelance group.

Paola Navone was artistic director until 2020 and created several of the brand’s most recognised collections. Alongside Ghost sits InOut, another Navone outdoor line that pairs traditional materials such as wood with newer ones and fabrics made to cope with water and sun, plus ranges including Brick, Loll, Nuvola, Next and Gray.

The Ghost sofa comes in several versions, including the Ghost 10, 10 G, 110, 112, 114, 12, 14, 16 and 18. Gervasoni offers quicker delivery on some models in white linen, and the wider catalogue includes its own linens and other fabrics.

Three things are worth settling before you order: the fabric (linen has a particular feel and drape), the configuration and the measurements. We do not publish dimensions or lead times here, because they depend on model and finish; the product page carries the details and the team can confirm the rest. You can request a quote with your specifics.

Oboe is an official Gervasoni dealer, so you can order the Ghost in Marbella and Málaga through us. We are a family business in design furniture and interiors, founded in 1987, and have worked with more than 50,000 local, national and international clients since then.

There are three showrooms: Marbella, near Puerto Banús and set over two floors, and two in Málaga. The pieces on display change over time, so it is worth booking an appointment if you want to see a Ghost in person. The whole team speaks English. To talk through fabrics and configurations, or for a full interior design project, book an appointment or ask the team for advice.

Yes. The removable cover is the defining feature of the Gervasoni Ghost. It lifts off the frame and cushions, so it can be cleaned or replaced following the fabric’s care instructions. That makes it a practical choice for coastal and holiday homes, where salt air, sun and everyday use are harder on upholstery than in a city flat.

The indoor Ghost is not made for outdoor use, but Gervasoni makes Ghost Out, an outdoor version by the same designer, Paola Navone. It has technical features built to withstand water and sun, and comes as an armchair, chair, sofa and modular sofa for terraces and gardens.

The Ghost is built on a solid beech frame with plywood panels. The seat uses elastic webbing or a panel base with polyurethane foams of differentiated density, the loose cushions are feather-filled, and the legs are black polyethylene. For exact specifications by model, check the product page or ask the team.

The Ghost was designed by Paola Navone, who was artistic director at Gervasoni until 2020 and created several of the brand’s best-known collections. The Ghost launched two decades ago, and Gervasoni marked its twentieth anniversary in 2024.

Oboe is an official Gervasoni dealer with a showroom in Marbella, near Puerto Banús and set over two floors, plus two showrooms in Málaga. As the pieces on display change over time, it is best to book an appointment first. The team speaks English.