Sleeper sofas are good for have for the occasional unexpected guest or long term visitor. However, you don’t have to worry about giving up style and comfort for functionally, because there are many different styles of sleeper sofas on the market.

Traditional style

The traditional sleeper sofa is the one everyone is familiar with. It’s a standard size sofa with the Queen size mattress folded into the sofa and under the cushions. Even though it’s a traditional style, this doesn’t mean you don’t have to settle for an undesirable texture or color; you can chose leather, stain resistant microfiber, velvet, or standard fabric.

Sectional style

Sectionals can definitely give a room a more cohesive feel. If you love the cozy togetherness of a sectional in your home but also like the handy feature of a sleeper sofa, don’t fret. You can have your cake and eat it too. Many sectionals offer a hidden sleeper, and they are also available in many styles and colors.
Loveseat sleepers
Maybe you have a small living room and a traditional size sleeper sofa is too big for your space. Or, maybe you don’t want to switch from your current non-sleeper sofa, but you would like to complement the room with a loveseat and a sleeper. Luckily, in both situations, loveseat sleepers can accommodate your living room perfectly. Just like the other sleepers mentioned, there are numerous material and color options available.

Futons

For people who want a basic functionality and don’t want to mess with a fold out mattress, a futon is for you. This style is great idea for small apartments or college dorms. They are relatively inexpensive, and have a lightweight wooden or metal frame that makes moving easier.

Convertible sofas

Convertible sofas are the stylish hybrid of the futon and comfortable sofa beds. They don’t have a mattress that pops out; instead, the back folds down like a futon. However, unlike a traditional futon, they aren’t the boxy wooden frame, college-dorm semblance. So if you like the idea of a futon, but want a more grown-up look, a convertible sofa is a good choice.

Other options

With sleeper sofas, one major concern is a less-than-comfortable mattress. However, many sleeper sofa by FASHION FOR HOME now have the options of firm, normal or soft support, so users can be assured of a good night sleep.