Shopping for a sleeper sofa that doesn't look like the sagging hand-me-down you had in college can take some patience and digging. You want something that's going to look nice in your adult apartment, but you also want it to be comfortable for you and your guests - and functional, a.k.a. able to convert into a bed with minimal effort.
According to Annie Mueller, a senior designer at online interior design service Havenly, it's also important to consider how the piece will be used: "Is it intended for a teen's space? Will it go in a basement? Will this be your primary sofa?" She says that taking all of these factors into account will impact the sleeper's cost, style, and size. To help you find the best sleeper sofa for your space and budget, we consulted Mueller and 14 other interior designers for their suggestions.
Below are their 29 favorites, which cover a range of styles and price points, from easy futon-style foldouts to fancy sofas with queen-size memory-foam mattresses that might even rival what's in your bed.
