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Ditch the Clunky Sleeper Sofa: These Convertible Couches Are Actually Cool

If the idea of a sleeper sofa—creaky box springs and a bad mattress—gives you nightmares, consider a convertible couch. Fold out, flip forward, or simply remove the pillows. We’ve pulled together 11 ingenious options that will compel you to put away that half-working inflatable mattress for good.

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The cylindrical lumbar support on Flemming Busk’s Twilight Sofa rotates backwards, unfurling a sleeping space for two. Larger than a queen size bed, this Danish design converts a serenely minimal living room into a suitable guest room.
The cylindrical lumbar support on Flemming Busk’s Twilight Sofa rotates backwards, unfurling a sleeping space for two. Larger than a queen size bed, this Danish design converts a serenely minimal living room into a suitable guest room.
Another queen-sized option is Blu Dot’s hilariously titled One Night Stand. Guest not included.
Another queen-sized option is Blu Dot’s hilariously titled One Night Stand. Guest not included.
Inmod’s Unfurl can be used at three angles: upright, semi-reclined, and fully reclined. It boasts a 7-inch thick mattress.
Inmod’s Unfurl can be used at three angles: upright, semi-reclined, and fully reclined. It boasts a 7-inch thick mattress.
The armrests of this gridded option from Dot & Bo become a headboard and footboard when the couch is fully flat. At 7’6" long, it works just as well for kids' sleepovers and visiting grown ups.
The armrests of this gridded option from Dot & Bo become a headboard and footboard when the couch is fully flat. At 7’6" long, it works just as well for kids' sleepovers and visiting grown ups.
For tiny spaces that need to accommodate guests, there’s no better option than Softline’s Sleeper Chair. The wool and nylon upholstery is a durable mix; with chrome-plated steel legs, the chair is sleek enough to claim a spot of honor in a compact home.
For tiny spaces that need to accommodate guests, there’s no better option than Softline’s Sleeper Chair. The wool and nylon upholstery is a durable mix; with chrome-plated steel legs, the chair is sleek enough to claim a spot of honor in a compact home.
With serious depth, the Havana Sleeper is ideal for afternoon naps, so imagine how comfortable it’d be when fully reclined. As a bonus, there’s a sizable storage compartment in the back, so you can keep extra sheets and a quilt at hand.
With serious depth, the Havana Sleeper is ideal for afternoon naps, so imagine how comfortable it’d be when fully reclined. As a bonus, there’s a sizable storage compartment in the back, so you can keep extra sheets and a quilt at hand.
Like puzzle pieces, the seat and backboard of the Crashpad Convertible Lounger interlock when reclined. It’s a design that prevents a sunken crevice where the two pieces meet, guaranteeing good ZZZs.
Like puzzle pieces, the seat and backboard of the Crashpad Convertible Lounger interlock when reclined. It’s a design that prevents a sunken crevice where the two pieces meet, guaranteeing good ZZZs.
Jensen-Lewis’ Clubber offers a retro feel and a quick conversion. The barely-there chrome legs present a nice alternative to the heftier sofa beds of yore.
Jensen-Lewis’ Clubber offers a retro feel and a quick conversion. The barely-there chrome legs present a nice alternative to the heftier sofa beds of yore.
Tribeca Decor redefines convertible with this set that changes from armless couch to bed to chairs with the help of a swivel base. The base also acts as a built in coffee table in one of the eight options.
Tribeca Decor redefines convertible with this set that changes from armless couch to bed to chairs with the help of a swivel base. The base also acts as a built in coffee table in one of the eight options.