11 Best Small Couches to Maximize Every Inch of Your Space
Whether you're outfitting a bedroom, tiny den, or petite living room, these sofas are sure to be the perfect fit.
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While there is a time and place for a larger-than-life sectional, your living space may not be able to handle it. Maybe you reside in a big-city, pocket-size apartment, or your "reading" nook (let's be real, it's really where you binge the latest Netflix favorite… Sweet Magnolias, anyone?) just happens to be located in a bedroom, a small sunroom, or a petite parlor. Good news! It's easy to implement cozy living room ideas without it feeling, you know, too cozy. Small-space decorating tip no. 1: Rightsize your furniture by scouting out small couches and sofas—and we're giving you a head start with our editors' top 10.
Before you begin shopping, brush up on the many different types of sofas and couches available. (By the way, loveseat and settee are really just other names for a small sofa, usually with room for two.) Then, choose from this array of appropriately scaled seating (yes, you'll even find small sofa beds as well as petite L-shaped sectionals to suit that tricky corner space!). From rolled-arm traditional settees to streamlined modern loveseats, you name the room and the look, and we’ve got the couch to fit it. Last but not least, if your space allows—or if you decide your space is too small even for a small couch—complete your seating arrangement with a cozy chair.
Top Sofas & Couches for Small Spaces
Neva Loveseat
The Neva sofa from Six Penny is a fantastic choice for small spaces. The narrow armrests make it easy to to tuck it into pint-sized living areas. Six Penny offers many fabric choices to suit a wide variety of lifestyle needs. The light airy linen is a beautiful choice for low traffic rooms. The medium weight linen or cotton canvas can handle the daily grind--including pets!
Gemma Velvet Chair-and-a-Half Sleeper Sofa
Gemma Velvet Chair-and-a-Half Sleeper Sofa
Pros
- Budget-friendly
- Fold-out bed
- Made in the USA
Cons
This super-lightweight velvet stunner is petite enough for the tiniest studio apartment and folds out into a comfy bed for overnight guests. Bonus: No back cushions to fluff, but if you want to jazz it up, the price definitely leaves room in the budget for some fun throw pillows. Choose from five color ways.
Dimensions: 47”L x 26.5”D x 24.5”H
Ikea Friheten Sleeper Sectional
Pros
- Great price
- Hidden storage
- Fold-out bed
Cons
This cleverly designed couch has room to store spare bedding, books, or any other clutter that needs to be squirreled away before entertaining. While it's the largest option on our list, it is still small compared to other sectionals and the space-saving solutions it offers are worth the extra inches. Choose from five color ways.
Dimensions: 90 1/2"L x 59 1/2"D x 26"H
Faux Leather Midcentury Modern Couch
Pros
- Great price
- Highly reviewed
Cons
Get the leather look you love without harming animals with this faux leather sofa. Reviewers comment that it looks like the real deal and they can't believe the low price point. Perfect for a living room or lounge with Midcentury Modern style, this option is smaller than the average couch but still big enough to stretch out for a nap.
Dimensions: 80.3"W x 33.4"D x 33.4"H
Radley Loveseat
Pros
- Highly Rated
- Available in 12 colors
Cons
Macy's Radley sofa can withstand wear and tear from pets and small kids.
Dimensions: 62"W x 39"D x 30"H
Pros
- No arms (space saver!)
- Turned Legs
- Handcrafted in the USA
Cons
You might be surprised just how much room those pesky sofa arms take up in a room. This sweet small sofa will fit right into any small space, and you'll be shocked at just how much your posture improves when your elbows don't have a place to rest. For the upholstery, choose a light and airy neutral, an understated floral, or a fresh stripe.
Dimensions: 47"W x 35"D x 34"H
The Essential Loveseat Sectional
Pros
- Eco-friendly, nontoxic materials
- Adaptable (convertible chaise extension)
- Made in the USA in a family-owned factory
Cons
You may have thought your small space would inhibit you from being able to have a sectional, but this two-piece L-shaped option from Sabai tucks perfectly into a corner and offers all of the comfortable aspects that are sought after in larger sectionals. It's made out of recycled velvet that is available in five color ways. Choose from three different finishes for the wooden legs. Bonus: You can set up the convertible chaise extension on either side, so if you move or reconfigure your room, this piece can adjust.
Dimensions: 62"W x 34"D (61"D with chaise extension) x 32"H
Mini Adeline Sofa
Pros
- Many fabric choices
- Made in the USA
Cons
What you're losing in size, you're not losing in style thanks to pretty turned legs and a tufted back. Try this welcoming piece in an entry, sitting room, or situated at the foot of your bed for a comfy reading spot. Choose from a multitude of color ways in both standard fabrics and slightly pricier (but more durable) performance fabrics.
Dimensions: 59"W x 31.5"D x 32"H
Heather Taylor Home Sophie Sofa
Pros
- Stylish plaid, available in 2 colors
- Contractor grade
Cons
- A little pricey
Let a statement sofa inject some personality into your small space. We love this nutmeg plaid-patterned sofa. The wooden legs make it so that it doesn't take up too much space visually. Plus it's designed by the pattern queen herself, Heather Taylor.
Available in 62", 72", and 82" widths.
Belgian Club Loveseat
Pros
- Resistant to wear and tear
- Many fabric choices
- Made in the USA
Cons
- Expensive
Just because your couch is small doesn't mean it can't be hardy. This little loveseat comes in a bunch of durable indoor/outdoor fabrics by Perennials—this blue and white ticking is our favorite!—which means it can take a lot of spills and still look like a million bucks. It's perfect for a bedroom seating area and would also be at home among delicate antiques in a living room.
Dimensions: 50"W x 32"D x 33"H
Jolene Silver Grey 2-Piece Power Reclining Loveseat
Jolene Silver Grey 2-Piece Power Reclining Loveseat
Pros
- Power motors
- Reversible cushions
- Low-profile arms
Cons
- Only 1 fabric/color choice
Recliners have come along way! This loveseat has power motors that make kicking back and relaxing look really chic. While many recliners have attached cushions, this couch has reversible ones, which helps them last longer. And though the size rings in at about average for a couch, it still earns small-space credentials thanks to the low-profile arms that maximize seating area for an oversize feel without adding inches.
Dimensions: 84"W x 42"D x 34"H
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