15 Best Sleeper Sofas for Small Spaces, According to Editors

The Koala Sofa Bed is tailor-made for small living rooms. It’s delivered in five boxes that are easy to manage up narrow staircases or hallways, and it comes in three sizes (twin XL, full, or queen) that’ll accommodate rooms of all sizes. “My friends commented on how comfortable the seats are and were impressed by how easy it was to set up the bed,” shared Jac Kenny, Apartment Therapy’s senior manager of brand partnerships, after testing it at home. The seats fold out seamlessly to form the sleeper mattress, which means you don’t have to contend with a heavy, metal-framed mechanism.

Editors say the Sombra is the most comfortable sleeper at Crate & Barrel, citing the squishy-yet-supportive Tempur-Pedic mattress. It’s a fabulous pick for small spaces, too, due to its narrow 77-inch-wide silhouette. Even more impressive, there are eight other size options to pick from, so there really is something for everyone. Plus, the sleeper mattress folds out super smoothly — and the metal frame is barely noticeable!

Like the Koala, the Sabai Eclipse Sofa has a deep seat cushion that folds out to form the sleeper mattress, which makes setup easy. And if you want to make a style statement, the Eclipse comes in a bunch of bold colors and maximalist patterns. “If you’re a person who has guests stay with them a few times a year, and are looking for a sofa bed that you won’t feel bad about putting guests on, or won’t hate sleeping on yourself, this is a great find,” wrote Lifestyle Editor Lizzy Francis in her review. Sabai makes an Eclipse Sleeper Chair for especially cramped living rooms, too.

AT editors test their fair share of sofas, but the Buchanan Sleeper Sofa is one of the models that gets recommended the most. Measuring only 58 inches wide, the twin-size sleeper thrives in tiny rooms. “The Buchanan had a surprisingly soft seat, at least compared with other sleepers,” wrote one editor in a review. “From the get-go, I was impressed with its cushy yet streamlined silhouette.”

Our executive home director, Danielle Blundell, is a huge fan of Article’s OG Sven sofa, and the sofa bed version is even more functional, if you can believe it. It has all the MCM-inspired details we love on the original: a tufted seat cushion, rounded bolster pillows, and a clean-lined silhouette. What the original didn't have is this sofa bed's seat cushion that cleverly unfolds into a sleeper mattress and sits flush against the floor, turning small living rooms into guest rooms in seconds!

Editors say the Shift sofa’s three-layer foam cushions are just as comfortable as a regular bed, which is exactly what you want from a sleeper sofa. Even the sofa’s side cushions can be unzipped from their covers and used as bed pillows (because no one has room to store spare pillows!). Its bench-style cushion unfolds easily, too, so your guests can set up and put away their sleep surface whenever they want.

This 66.5-inch-wide sleeper can fit two people (sleeping or sitting!), so it’s a solid choice for studio dwellers who like to host but lack the space for a larger queen-size sofa bed. According to editors who tested it in-store, the Barton sleeper is way softer than it seems, which makes it a prime lounging spot. They also loved that the lower half of the sofa pulls out to extend into a sleep surface (and doesn’t pinch your hands along the way).

Though the Katina sleeper sofa actually pulls out to a queen-size mattress, the sofa itself is so cozy you just might fall asleep on it. The cushions are plush and make you want to melt right into them. The material is also quite practical, with the cushions being removable and reversible.

You'll want to read, sleep, and just lounge around in your robe on this convertible sofa from Serta. By day it's a soft couch, but when you want to unwind, just a few steps reveal a cozy lounger for yourself or a guest. The backrest has three adjustable positions and the couch comes in classic gray that seamlessly blends into any space.

Not quite a sofa, not quite a chair, this option from West Elm is an attractive compromise designed for small spaces. Not only is it the perfect reading chair (you could easily curl up here comfortably for hours), but it opens up into a gel-constructed Twin-sized mattress. Choose from dozens of upholstery options to truly make it your own.

Compact but full of style, the total width of this Pottery Barn sofa is just 56" wide, with a memory foam mattress that comes in at 36". That's why it's the perfect size for studios and guest rooms, and since it's Pottery Barn, you'll get tons of fabric and color options (and regular sales).

Featuring a premium foam mattress and an easy-to-use pullout mechanism, this American Leather sleeper sofa is as comfortable as it is elegant. The sloped arms and classic design make it a piece you will love to look at throughout the day as much as your guests will enjoy sleeping on it at night.

We're big fans of the full-sized sofas that Interior Design has to offer, but the Twin Sloan is the one you want for smaller spaces. The biggest draw for Interior Define is the freedom to customize — you can choose everything from the fabric to the colors to the legs, with the option to receive up to five swatches so you can be sure you're making the right choice.

This Ashley Furniture sleeper sofa is budget-friendly and packs a lot of punch in a small space. Super plush with a chic, contemporary feel, this couch turns into a twin bed, making it the perfect addition to apartments or home offices that double as guest rooms.

Good luck ever leaving this "chair and a half" from Crate & Barrel. With its deep cushion, soft slipcover, and cottage-inspired style, this pick screams cozy and will be a hit amongst overnight guests. Plus, it opens up to a long 91", so even though it's a Twin width, you'll be able to accommodate tall guests with ease.