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By Fred Albert, About.com

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Turn an Ottoman Into a Bed

You can use Duo as an ottoman or table, then open it up for sleeping.

The Duo Ottoman from Apt folds out into a mattress.

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If you've got space for an ottoman, you've got a spare room.

• Apt's Duo Ottoman looks and works just like a footstool, but when you remove the cover it reveals a fold-out single bed. At $298, it's priced less than a lot of ottomans alone. And with the optional $48 tray, you can use it as a table, as well. Duo comes in two fabrics and 10 color choices, so it's very adaptable--just like your house guests, one hopes.

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