The Best Sleeper Sofas for Small Spaces
Living in a small space requires some intuitive furniture shopping, especially when it comes to decking out a living room. One of the best pieces to invest in? A sleeper sofa. We’ve covered the best sleeper sofas in the past, but what about sleepers specifically made with small spaces in mind? We’re talking sofas that fold back futon-style, or ones that open up into Twin, Full, or even Queen-sized beds — whatever it takes to leave as small a footprint as possible in tight quarters while still keeping overnight visitors happy.
How to Shop for a Sleeper Sofa
Finding the right sofa for your space can be a bit overwhelming, so before we share our favorite small space sleeper sofas, let’s chat about what to look out for. Here are some tips on how to buy a sleeper sofa you’ll love for years to come.
- Keep the amount of space you need in mind. There are four types of sleeper sofas: full-on sleepers, sofa beds, futons, and daybeds. When folded, each of these will take up the same amount of space as a regular sofa so keep in mind the regular rules of sofa buying. However, when opened, that’s a different story. For instance, if you’re short of space, a full-on sleeper may not be the best pick because you need a significant amount of extra room to extend the pull-out mattress, something you’ll want to take into account before it’s in your home. Be sure to keep all space requirements top of mind when shopping for your sofa.
- Choose a pick that’s the right kind of functional. Think about your lifestyle and whether a sleeper sofa, sofa bed, futon, or daybed would best fit your needs. Do you entertain or host often but don’t have a guest bedroom? It all comes down to how frequently the sleeping function would, realistically, be used. And if you answered, “Truthfully, not that often,” you might be better off with a really deep regular sofa.
- Keep your budget in mind. Sleeper sofas can get expensive fast, so when shopping for your perfect pieces, keep your budget in mind. Thankfully, there is a practical option for any budget. Ranked in order by price, you’ll likely find sleeper sofas to be the most expensive, followed by sofa beds, with daybeds and futons on the lower end. It pays to splurge on a durable sleeper sofa, though, especially if it’s doubling as your primary everyday couch.
The Best Sleeper Sofas for Small Spaces
- Best Overall: Mistana Aria Upholstered Round Arm Sleeper
- Best Budget: Mercury Row Villatoro Armless Sofa Bed
- Best Splurge: Anthropologie Katina Sleeper Sofa
Whether you live in a tiny studio or just don’t want a large sofa, we’ve found the best small space sleepers of your (and your guests’) dreams. Because who says you have to sacrifice space or style for function?
Do you have a sleeper sofa you love for your small space? We want to hear all about it! Let us know in the comments below.