Growing up, the only type of couches my family owned were futons. I thought they were the coolest — you could change the covers, they expanded for sleepovers, and they seemed much more modern than an overstuffed sofa. Nowadays futons are more often associated with dorm rooms than cool furniture. However, there's no denying a futon's small space convenience. Here are a few convertible options for your post-collegiate home.

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In this supersized world, sometimes finding small space furniture can be a challenge. Case in point: small sofas. I'm currently looking for a sofa but it can't be any larger than 60 inches. My research is your gain, fellow small space dweller.

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Michael Shaikin, owner of Ottawa-based The Modern Shop, wants to bring a fresh take on modern design to Canada. As the former owner of a vintage resell shop, Michael certainly has the retail chops for this venture. And with an eye for great designs from Europe and the US, he has style covered, too.

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This recent house tour -- Mary Lee's Life in 300 Square Feet -- is a perfect example of carving out a bedroom space even in a small studio. By day this room serves as cozy little living room, complete with a home office. By night, the sofa folds out, the bedding comes out of the storage cubes, and voila -- a bedroom. I rounded up a shopping list of the essential components of Mary's living room, along with a quick guide to why it works...

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We're always excited to learn about new sofa resources to add to our Marketplace — and even more so when it's one specializing in small space furniture. Simplicity Sofas offers apartment sized furniture that is bench made in High Point, North Carolina and shipped across the country via UPS Freight with some (easy) assembly required. More

Sofa beds may get a bad rap but they're lifesavers for small spaces – or any home that is expecting guests, for that matter. Not all sleepers will break your back ... or the bank. In fact, there are quite a few really good sofa beds out there if you know where to look. And, hey, that's what we're here for! Check out this roundup of the best sleeper sofas available today. More

Our British readers may already be familiar with Sofa.com but they're new to the us in the States. And like most new emigres, the custom sofa retailer is making their first stop in New York, with a Chelsea showroom and online store. More

We're wrapping up our bedroom coverage this week and next week we'll start digging in on small space posts. As a bridge between the two subjects, we're looking at our favorite stores for essentials with creating a bedroom in a small space – daybeds, futons and sleeper sofas. Whether you're trying to carve a boudoir out of a studio or set up a guest room for the mother-in-law, check out these retailers for small space sleeping solutions. More

It's always fun for friends and family to stay over and spend the night, but it's difficult to have a dedicated guest bedroom for just those few times a year, especially for those of us in small city apartments. That's why we love how the sleeper sofa can instantly transform a living room or office into a guest bedroom. Check out some favorite sleeper sofas that are the perfect combination of form and function. More