14 Best Futons for Small Spaces, Dorm Rooms and Tiny Apartments (2025)

With over 14,000 five-star reviews on Wayfair, this velvet futon from Mercury Row is a comfortable size without being too big or too small. It's available in a number of colors, won't break the budget and does not sacrifice on style — note the wood frame, brown tapered legs, vertical tufting and square arms.

Most online reviewers were impressed by the quality (considering it's less than $500), loved the color options (many were on the hunt specifically for a green sofa) and found it easy to assemble. One online customer wrote, "This is exactly what we needed and the quality is amazing. Very easy to put together, I did it alone."

Voted the best value sleeper sofa by our textile experts, the Serta Rane Sofa Bed is a popular and well-rated choice on Amazon because it's affordable, great for small spaces and easy to assemble. The sofa locks into three different positions: upright, reclined and flat. Choose from four colors, including black, charcoal, java and navy blue — all at slightly different price points, but currently starting for less than $150.

While some online Amazon reviewers found it to be a bit firm, most seemed to be happy with the quality given the price point, mid-century look and small size. "This is a very well-made futon. It's comfortable and firm, assembly is nearly nonexistent," one online customer wrote.

Guests will never be able to tell that this elegant sofa from Pottery Barn is actually a futon. While the back of most futons are not always the most attractive, this one looks like a regular couch. It has a modern style with square arms, removable solid rubber wood legs and you can choose from six fabric options (including basketweave, boucle, linen, velvet, chenille and plain weave), each with multiple color options.

Host guests during the day on the comfortable and firm-feeling cushions, then transform the sofa into a futon for your guests to spend the night. Plus, save more space in your home and store extra blankets in the hidden storage under the seat cushions of this futon. It's one of the priciest options on our list, but our GH furniture experts rank Pottery Barn as the best place to buy a couch (so the quality will meet the price tag!).

Available in faux leather, linen and velvet, the Emily Futon is
an affordable and versatile option for college students or adults living in smaller spaces. It's only 71" long, lightweight and arrives in a singular box — plus, most Amazon reviewers agreed it's quick and easy to assemble. "I had it set up within 5-10 minutes as the instructions were straightforward and had very few steps," one reviewer wrote.

The split back design allows for a number of different lounging and sleeping positions. If you are shopping for a child or teen, there's a number of bolder color options including pink, green and navy. But there's chic neutrals as well, like vanilla and camel faux leather.

Futons can double as a chic home accent, such as this vintage-inspired tufted sofa, which also features a split-back design. It's available in 12 different colors, including playful hues like mustard, light green and pink and neutral options like black, light gray and white.

The thick cushions, sleek arms, tapered wood legs and a button-tufted design give it a luxury look — no one will suspect it costs less than $300. As with all of the best couches from Walmart, a fast, easy assembly is a priority.

A bestseller at Walmart, this fabric futon is equipped with a USB port, so teens and college students can charge their laptop, cell phones or iPads as they lounge. It's extra small size (only 66" long) makes it a practical fit for dorm rooms or apartments where space is limited.

The modern sofa is available in three colors: black, blue and charcoal. And, this affordable find has three different adjustable positions for sitting, lounging and sleeping.

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If you don't have room for a full-sized sofa, you might want to consider a futon chair. This chair from Amazon converts from an armchair into a recliner or a flat bed. The footrest/ottoman piece can be stored underneath the chair, making it easy to pull out and up as needed.

For a great low price, this convertible chair is a lightweight alternative to a traditional recliner. It's also available in subtle shades like navy, light grey and beige as well as a bold yellow.

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This modern (and budget-friendly) memory foam futon is a best seller at Walmart. In addition to its pillow-top cushions and tapered legs, what stands out is that this pick has adjustable arms, so you can choose whether or not to lounge with arm rests.

There's also a split back, which adds to its versatility. For less than $200, this supportive sofa is currently available in camel, blue and gray faux suede upholstery or black faux leather.

For the ultimate space-saving option, Japanese futons are quilted sleeping pads that can lay directly on the floor. It's the perfect solution for those who like to host overnight guests, but don't have space for another piece of furniture. When you're not using the floor mattress, it folds up and can be stored in the included storage bag.

Plus, this one is available in Twin, Full or Queen sizes. According to online reviewers, this pick provides a pretty good night's sleep.

To pair with your modern home style, consider this chic futon sofa with five tapered legs and three adjustable angles for the backrest. It comes in teddy fabric and tufted velvet in a ton of trendy colors (everything from white, grey and pink to teal, mint and mango), with price points varying between $200 and $240.

Many Amazon reviewers agreed it's easy to assemble, a great idea for small spaces and surprisingly sturdy given the low price point: "Obsessed with this piece. It’s moderately comfortable. Very easy to assemble (15 min/less). Fits perfect in my home office and can easily be transported to different rooms if need be," one online customer wrote.

Equipped with a middle armrest and two cup holders, this faux leather futon is a stylish choice for college dorms, bachelor pads, game rooms or small living rooms where entertaining is top of mind. When it's time to convert it into a bed, the armrests can be removed (you can also use them as a pillow!) and the back rest reclines.

According to Walmart, the compact sofa is easy to assemble and arrives with detailed instructions. It's available in five neutral shades: black, brown, espresso, gray and white. Probably the most notable feature? It looks way more expensive than it actually is.

While you may not want to use this one as your everyday sofa, it's one of the better options for everyday sleeping since it has a hardwood frame that converts into a Queen-size bed frame. According to online customers, it's sturdy and comfortable. One five-star Amazon reviewer wrote, "This is NOT your old college futon! Comes in three pieces but they all arrived the same day. The quality is great, the mattress is very comfortable and all the pieces fit together like a dream!"

Just note: This arrives in three larger boxes and you may need two people to carry and assemble this one. Available in chocolate, black or navy suede, this futon is stylish yet neutral, and will pair well with most rooms' decor.

This mid-century modern sofa has a split-back design, wood construction, wide track arms and is available in black or camel faux leather. According to Amazon reviews, it's easy to assemble and offers a lot of value for the price (currently less than $300 in camel!). One online reviewer wrote, "This was *super* easy to assemble. All you have to do is screw on the legs, and then slide the backrest to the seat of the chair."

Other online reviewers noted that the faux leather appears high quality and that the style is more beautiful in person. Although it's a great pick for smaller spaces, some reviewers found it was bigger than expected, so be sure to check your measurements.

Affordable, well-rated and easy to assemble, this memory foam futon is our favorite velvet sofa — and it's available in the perfect lush shade of green. It has a vintage-inspired design with button-tufted arms and seat back, plus it's available in trendy colors, including blue, gray, green, and mustard.

Overall, Amazon reviewers were happy with the quality of the fabric, colors and how comfortable it is, especially when considering the price point: "Amazing! It’s super comfortable and lots of room to move around. Super easy to assemble as well," one customer shared.

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To put together this list of the best futons, Associate Lifestyle Editor Alyssa Gautieri considered all of the best places to buy furniture online and scoured online reviews to find the best-rated options that did not sacrifice on style. She also took a look at the best sleeper sofas and the best sleeper chairs to include a few of Good Housekeeping Institute's top-tested picks. Other factors that were considered include material, color options, price, ease of assembly and overall aesthetic.

Guatieri covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she worked for various home publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine, in addition to brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries. She covers home brands on a daily basis and is constantly hunting for stylish, quality and highly-rated products.