I recently moved across the country and, let me tell you, squeezing my roomy Los Angeles sofa into my tiny New York City apartment was nothing short of a miracle. And while my sofa may not be perfectly sized, yours can be if you do your homework and ask yourself these four questions.  

Small space or large, the humble sleeper sofa can be the perfect multi-purpose furniture. During the daytime it's a plain ol' sofa, perfect for TV viewing and hanging out. As night falls, it converts to a cozy sleeping space for you or your overnight guests. This updated list of best sofa beds sees some old standbys along with some new additions. Check them all out and be sure to sound off in the comments with your own opinions. 

This couch. IKEA Stockholm. Green velvet. Swoon.

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.

This living room in Justine & Angus' Toronto home has some great style elements in it. From the neutral sofa to the clear coffee table, the room strikes a nice balance between comfort and style. I've rounded up my five favorite pieces from the room so you can achieve a similar look in your own home.

Think of the daybed as the grown up version of a futon. By day it's an attractive sofa and at night it converts into a sleeping space. Great for studio apartments, daybeds are also a great way to add a guest bed to a one bedroom apartment.