We have collected a wide variation of chair, sofas and chaise-lounges, which will morph and fold into a nice bed for the night.The designs are from all all over the world, and especially Japan.This first bed system is made up of 12 blocks. It’s basically build up by a wooden frame, and then you arrange the sofa-blocks as you wish. Very stylish and clever. These blocks can be put together in different ways, to create a sofa, a bed and everything in between.You can also use each element separately, and quickly seat lots of people, when you want to host a party. The wooden legs adds a light feel to the construction.It’s designed by Scott Jones.This next design is made by the Greek architect and designer Athanasia Leivaditou. The idea is so simple, and it’s something you can easily build yourself.The feature with the sliding desk and the folding side is a fun detail.The only disadvantage of this design is, that you get to sleep very close to the floor, so make sure you clean often.If you just need a cheap solution for having guests sleeping over, these simple fold-away beds are a good choice.
They won’t double function as chairs, sofas etc. but they are easy to fold out, and quite comfortable.You can get them here from $89 incl. shipping.They are a good upgrade from a mattress on the floor.This one is a gem.It’s a couch that can be pulled out to the exact size of a regular queen-size bed. And it has a nice memory foam mattress as well.It cost $1,495 online with shipping included.A very good price for this type of folding sofa. Read more about it here.This one is also a very simple design. Easy to build, and very practical in a small apartment or anywhere you need to make good use of every sq.ft you’ve got.It holds lots of storage space, and can be used as sitting space during the day. It doesn’t make the room smaller, and every inch is utilized to the max.This next piece of furniture is a Japanese design. It’s a chair, a chaise-lounge and a guest-bed.It’s a great space saver, and as a chaise-lounge it’s pretty stylish too.We haven’t been able to find the designer of this piece of furniture, or any non-Japanese shops who carry this piece.
The next one is also a Japanese design called “MT3 Reclining Sofa”. It’s also a sofa-like shape that will fold out to become a bed and a chaise-lounge.It a slimmer design, and works very well in all three variations.It looks super comfortable, and is perfect for reading and sleeping.Unfortunately it’s only available in Japan, as far as we can tell. It looks comfortable, and it will look great in a modern apartment.This next sofa will fold down and become a guest bed.It’s a basic design that we have seen before, but very functional and within seconds the sofa will turn into a comfortable bed.$192 including free shipping here.It’s very cheap and it looks robust. A fine sofa if you need an extra sleeping spot once in a while.Creative tables and furniture for small spacesOur Homemade Murphy bed with extra storage (wall bed)It’s been a long time coming, but I finally snagged a cozy little one bedroom apartment in NYC. It’s a railroad style apartment that has a slightly funky main room layout (read *awkward*), but it will be home, and I can’t wait to make it feel that way.
Working within the confines of a room that has a number of shorter and longer walls, and is therefore much more difficult to decorate, will be a challenge. But we’re excited to take the space and make it feel warm and inviting. We have a bunch of friends and family from out in NJ who have already expressed the desire to crash on our couch and “keep us company,” as we spend our first year exploring. The truth is, I love entertaining and having people stay over. However, that means amassing the appropriate furniture and storage spaces to accommodate things like extra sheets, pillows, and most importantly, a place for guests to sleep. In an apartment where every inch matters, I’ve been trying to look for solutions that are the most space efficient. Pull-out couches are obviously a godsend for city dwellers (or people who live in smaller places) everywhere, and who want to maximize the space they have and accommodate guests. I’ve done my fair share of research into different kinds of “sleeper” or pull-out couches to find some attractive, stylish, and affordable options.
Unfortunately, there seems to be an abundance of really doughy, uncomfortable, and just downright ugly looking pull outs. But, I was able to find some really great options for nice looking sleeper sofas that won’t cost a small fortune to purchase. While everyone’s budgets for decorating apartments and buying furniture varies, I created a list of some really solid options for under $1,000. Some of the options below even have *gasp* a cushion that lifts up inside of the couch, where you can store blankets and other bulky items, so you can keep your place looking #chic. 2. DHP Metro Futon Sofa Bed $389 3. Night And Day Convertible Sofa $549 7. Christopher Knight Home Alston Click-Clack Oversized Convertible Sofa $352 9. Trent Leather Full Sleeper Sofa (A bit pricier, but the reviews are great) $1,159 10. Aspen Convertible Sectional Storage Sofa $969 (wee for extra storage) 11. Flex Frost Sleeper Sofa $999 Any of the options above would be great additions to a home where accommodating overnight guests was a frequent occurrence.
My personal favorites are numbers three, seven, and twelve, and I feel like they would be fantastic canvases to build the aPaRtMenT oF yOuR dReAmS upon. You already know about space-saving vinyl record storage, book storage, bike storage, shoe storage, billiards, and even storage beds. But what about the other essential piece of furniture that you plop onto after a long day at work — your couch? Sure, any couch or sofa could technically fit in your apartment if you had the NY Couch Doctor disassemble it before carrying it through your door. However, nothing makes a small apartment look smaller like a ginormous piece of furniture that devours most of your living room. The couch you purchase can make or break the comfort, aesthetics, and feng shui of your apartment. So rather than lugging your old sofa from your parents’ house (here’s the best way to move from a house to a tiny apartment), or trying to find a cheap futon on Craigslist, choose a piece that conforms to your space and your taste.
Measure your living room, plan out the living areas, and then invest in any one of these stylish space-saving sofas or couches that will actually fit in your apartment: Tiny apartments aren’t the most accommodating for a dinner and/or cocktail party, and so you probably don’t need a traditional three-seat sofa. If your couch is mainly for you and your S.O., you and your roommate, or you and your Hinge date, a loveseat is your best bet. Because it’s shorter narrower, and lighter than a traditional sofa, a loveseat is one of the best couches for small apartments. Especially if you live in a walk-up and don’t want to break your back trying to finagle a 350-pound sofa into your 5th-floor home.And though loveseats were originally made to pair with larger, traditional sofas, their condensed size makes them appear tailor-made for a studio. The Lloyd Loveseat pictured above is made in the US and available in 18 colors, so you’re bound to find one that melds with your apartment style or palette.
Additionally, the backrest is only 2 feet 8 inches tall, so it’ll obstruct less natural light and fit evenly with the base of your bed for example. If the Lloyd Loveseat’s $1,349 price tag is a bit too hefty, fret not. There’s always IKEA, which makes loveseat versions of almost all of their sofas. Okay say you do want to entertain at least four guests in your apartment, and you just so happen to have an empty corner. What should you do?Put a sectional in that corner. Thanks to its L-shape, not only will a sectional squeeze perfectly in that space, but it’ll also sit four people (or more if you’re cuddly) in the length usually required to sit three. With a backrest height of 2 feet 7.5 inches, the Hamilton from West Elm sits low like the loveseat above while its narrow arms limit its length to 6 feet 11 inches. Want the chaise to be on the right side instead of on the left as pictured above?West Elm offers both options. If you’re okay with shelling out $1,868 for a sectional, by all means purchase the Hamilton.
If you’re not, head to IKEA and pick up a comfy, chic, and modular SÖDERHAMN sofa and chaise: Or check out the $758 Soho Flat Flex sectional: Like the Hamilton, the Soho Flat Flex sectional comes in a left or right hand option with a chaise. Unlike the Hamilton, it’s also available as a sofa with a free-floating ottoman that won’t cost you one month’s rest. If you don’t have the space or the need for a full sectional, consider its defining feature: the chaise lounge. While technically not a sofa, these therapist couches accomplish the same basic functions. Plus, because they lack a full back cushion, they meld into smaller surroundings easier, and can adapt to your existing décor. You can find a chaise lounge in any style, and from just about every era if antiques and period pieces are your bag. Want a Victorian flair in your apartment? There’s a chaise for that, though it might be called a “fainting couch.” You can also buy a mid-century modern chaise, or one that is just modern.
Chaises can be inconspicuous, like the $639 Patterson from Armen Living: Or they can be coconut-esque conversation pieces like the $4,600 Ichiban Slide: But let’s be real, who has that kind of spare change? Check out these other stylish chaise lounges, which start in the low $200s. In case you didn’t already know, we love furniture that serves multiple purposes, and the rainbow orange Kubo is no exception. Kubo comes from the Turkish furniture maker Istikbal, and while it’s a little wide (7 feet 6.5 inches) for a small apartment , it has tons of storage space hidden underneath its cushions where you can stash anything you want. Of course, Kubo isn’t the only couch with storage out there. Home Reserve builds narrower loveseats with built-in storage, and Overstock carries some inexpensive options too. If you really want a bright orange multi-purpose sofa, though, another option is the Doc sofa bunk bed. It transforms from, yep, a sofa into, yep, a bunk bed, in less than 30 seconds: