7 Best Sofas and Couches for Small Spaces
Daniel Davis 
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Best Velvet Couch for Small Spaces
Mistana Boevange-Sur-Attert Loveseat
This velvet loveseat offers a retro, mid-century style. Crafted with a solid pine wood frame, this sofa features a curved back seat with recessed arms and flared, tapered legs for a modern look.
Best of all? It’s completely stain-resistant, and the seat cushion removes to make deep cleaning a breeze.
Pros
- Velvet cushions available in multiple colors
- Stain-resistant fabric
- Easy to clean
- Extra padding
- Sleek design
Cons
- Sofa arms are shorter by design
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Best Pull-Out Couch for Small Spaces
Pottery Barn Teen Cushy Sleeper
This adorable sofa landed on our list of top sleeper sofas (no suprise!). It features a sleek profile with piped edges and square cushions. It’s designed to look like compact lounge seating, but it packs the punch of a pullout full- or twin-size sleeper (you choose). Plus, the seat cushion flips up to become a headboard on the space-saving bed and couch combo.
Pros
- Ideal pull-out option for small spaces
- Comes in Twin or Full sizes
- Easy to style
- Multiple fabric and color options
Cons
- More expensive than other compact options
What to Consider When Buying a Couch for a Small Space
Size
Before buying a couch for a small space, measure the size of your room, the doorway and the hall passages. If your area is extra small, your best option might be a loveseat that fits two people or even just one person.
Color and Material
If you’re in the process of designing or redesigning a small space for optimal coziness and style, you’ll probably be concerned with the overall appearance of the couch you choose.
Depending on your space’s design aesthetic, the material of a couch (leather, velvet, chenille, etc.) is important. Choosing the right color for a small space is also crucial. We recommend using neutral, light-colored upholstery to make a room feel fresh and airy.
How We Found the Best Couches for Small Spaces
As shopping experts, our only job is to help you find a winning product. We start with the research and reporting basics—what products are made of, what they look like and how much they cost—to ensure that we’re only recommending the buys that are worth your time and money. Then, we research the features that speak to the product’s quality, taking advice from industry insiders and subject-matter experts on what makes a product a smart value (or worthy of a splurge). Finally, we do the work of combing through user reviews to see how real people interact with the product, and if it stands up to the test.
FAQ
Where should you buy a couch for a small space?
Shopping for furniture online is the new normal, but choose a retailer with a strong reputation and expect to pay delivery fees on bulkier items. For small, quality couches, we look at places like West Elm, Wayfair and Pottery Barn.
What kind of sofa is best for a small room?
If you’re sofa shopping for a small living room, bedroom or den, look for a sofa that is L-shaped, U-shaped or a chase sectional. Generally, these types of sofas work best in small spaces and make rooms feel larger.
A light color couch makes a space feel bigger and brighter. Cream, beige and grey sofas are a bit more practical than white sofas, especially if you have kids and pets. Soft pastel hues also reflect light and open up your space.
