The 12 Best Sleeper Sofas — Editor-Backed Options That Infuse Function With Style

Is it a sofa? Is it a bed? These editor-approved options check both boxes and should satisfy even the pickiest of aesthetes

four sleeper sofas from various retailers on a colorful background
(Image credit: Article, Burrow, Benchmade Modern, Pottery Barn)

The best sleeper sofas have an ability to do two things simultaneously. They pull double-duty as both a seat and a bed and multitask the most in smaller homes where flexibility is tantamount.

There are different styles of sleeper sofas and sofa beds, all of which are modeled after the best couches and sofas. There is the futon, which unfolds seamlessly into a mattress; there is the trundle, where an extra block of cushion extends from underneath the main frame; and there is the convertible option, which boasts a hidden pull-out mattress.

All are great, depending on your needs. Below, using my shopping editor prowess, I'll run through 12 stylish and well-reviewed options sourced from the best home decor brands — stores I know, love, and trust. In keeping with the Livingetc mission, I highlighted some of these pieces for their killer style first and foremost, though they are, of course, well-rated and well-reviewed. And since I couldn't get time with any of these pieces one-on-one, I turned to customer feedback, retailer accommodations (things like warranties and extended dimensions), and online reviews from trusted competitors, editors, and friends to inform my selections. As Livingetc's self-proclaimed sofa expert who has spent upward of 30 hours researching, shopping for, and interviewing sofa experts regarding the makings of a great couch, I'm confident there's something for everyone here. Without further ado, let's dive in.

12 of the best sleeper sofas to try

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Why are sofa beds so practical?

Sofa beds aren't meant for sustained use, so don't make them part of your regular night routine. Rather, save yours for guest visits or impromptu living room sleepovers. Otherwise, though, these dual-function pieces help design lovers and hosts adapt to rapidly evolving situations while maximizing valuable space in the home.

"Sleeper sofas are incredibly convenient and excellent space-savers, offering dual functionality as both seating and a bed – perfect for smaller apartments without guest rooms," says Grace Baena, interiors curator at Kaiyo. "They're also versatile since you can quickly transform your living space into a guest bedroom or a cozy spot to watch a movie."

You'll usually see a sleeper sofa in a "living room or den, serving as the primary seating during the day and transforming into a guest bed when needed," she continues. "However, we've seen creative placements in home offices, allowing the space to double as a guest room – perfect for those with smaller spaces in the city! They're also popular in finished basements or vacation homes, creating multi-functional spaces that can accommodate guests. The key is to ensure there's enough room for the sofa to fully extend when in bed mode!"

Brigid Kennedy
Writer

Brigid Kennedy is a freelance writer and former style editor for Livingetc.com, where she scoured the internet for the best and most stylish deals on home decor and more. She also served as the website's in-house sofa expert, completely revamping and reworking Livingetc's expansive sofa buying guide by interviewing a total of 17 interior designers and sofa experts at top brands like Article and Benchmade Modern; sitting on upwards of 50 sofas across both Pittsburgh and New York City; extensively polling her friends and family for their own sofa-buying anecdotes and product recommendations; and traveling to Dallas, Texas, to tour the floor of a couch factory. In total, she estimates she has spent 40+ hours (and counting!) reading, writing, and talking about couches with accredited sofa connoisseurs o then pass that knowledge on to you. She describes her personal design style as colorful and clean, and in her free time enjoys reading, watching movies, and curating impossibly niche playlists on Spotify. She recently relocated from Manhattan to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she's decorating and DIYing a new home downtown.

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