The choices for the best sofas for small apartments, are not what you have typically seen before.
I'm sorry those small low back sofas that you can't put your feet up on and can barely fit two people just don't work.
Here you will find 6 styles that are great and to me its okay to go larger with your sofa as long as it fits in your space.
Here are the best sofas for small apartments
Before we get into the list of the best sofas for small apartments, I wanted to show you some typical sofas that are used In small apartments.
Below is a picture of two smaller sofas I don't recommend, and a better option if your space is small and you want a comfy sofa to binge Netflix but still want it to be stylist too.
Tip if you love the curved look or want something interesting or unique, keep your sofa simple, casual, and comfy you can add interest with textiles like pillows and throw blanket.
Then go fun with a accent chair or even a coffee table.
The movie night sofa
This sofa is a good one. At the highest price point of the bunch, and the largest coming in at 84" width It's still a great apartment sofas that has an open floor plan or a larger living space.
You will need a 7ft clearance for this sofa, I think this will work great in a studio space that's all open its a great sofa to add division to an open concept space.
It's the perfect sofa to sink into and its 40'' wide which is great if you are taller.
The movie sofa comes in lots of different colours and the fabric is a stain-resistant performance fabric which great for hosting parties, pets, and kids.
comfort level
9 out 10 This one comfy sofa!!
Affordability
4 out 10 sorry this one is expensive coming in at $2790 but it's wide, super comfortable and it is performance fabric so I think it's worth the price but it is a lot for a an apartment sofa.
Cons
It is larger than others, so it will take up more space in your apartment but it's comfort level is totally worth it.
This sofa is a bit pricy but with that being said the quality is great. Because it has one large cushion it does tend to slide around abit so keep that in mind.
Lyric sofa from structube
The lyric sofa from structube is gorgeous! coming in at 74'' in width makes this a perfect apartment sofa. It's not too big but not too small either.
It's a great sofa to curl up on to watch a movie and comfortable enough to take a nap.
As a designer I love the shape. I also love the wood detail to me this sofa just looks and feel expensive.
The price point is pretty affordable, and you are getting a great quality sofa highly recommend.
comfort level
7.5 out of 10 it's a bit more firm but you sink into it so its pretty comfortable.
Affordability
6 out of 10 It's not cheap coming in at $1799 but very reasonably price and you get your money's worth I feel this sofa will last.
cons
honestly I don't really have any, but I do wish the legs were a different shape i'm not a fan of them, and I do wish they had more colour options.
Finnala sofa from IKEA
Ikeas finnala love seat sofa is definitely one of my favourites. We have the three-seater sofa in dark grey in our apartment right now and I am loving it.
very comfortable, just wide enough to put you feet up. It has a low back which is great for lower ceiling heights but doesn't lack in comfort.
Special tip: I have the Gunnared medium grey finnala sofa the fabric on this is the best affordable fabric for pets. It does a great job hiding dog and cat hair, and the fabric doesn't snag with their nails.
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The best part about the Finnala sofa line from ikea is you can buy this sofa in pieces so you can literally create any size and shape you want.
With company like bemz that do custom covers you can create a beautiful custom sofa at a fraction of the cost.
It has washable covers which are great for pets and kids. You can also purchase covers separately on ikea so this great if your sofa cover ever gets damage.
Finnala love seat also comes in a sleeper sofa as well perfect for small spaces where you don't have a guest room but need a place for guests to sleep. sleeper sofa starting at $1899
Want to know my top list of the best affordable sofas for families check it out here
Tip if you have lower ceilings like 8ft or a ceiling with bulk heads you want your sofa and your chairs to have a lower back so it makes your ceiling feel larger than they are. This will help bring better balance to your space.
comfort level
8.5 out of 10 its firm but comfortable you can cozy up and relax. Even though the back is low, the cushions are higher and it very comfortable when you sit back.
Affordablility
9 out 10 at $1099 I think that's a great price point for this sofa and its sleek design. The fabric is high quality as well.
cons
Honestly it's great and I don't have any major complaints. I do wish the seats were a little wider and I would love the arms to have a better shape and not be so boxy but that's just me.
cami 62" sofa from Wayfair
The cami sofa by joss and main is a good one. Its small and coming in at 62'' but its width makes it the perfect depth for putting your feet up.
They also offer a 92" sofa and they have matching accent chairs as well. I love that it has a bench seat fo that more high end traditional look.
The slope to the arms make it timeless and classic and the warm wood detail on the base this is such a great stylish apartment sofa at great price.
It also has performance fabric as well so great sofa if you like to entertain or have pets or kids.
comfort level 8.5 out of 10 This sofa is so comfortable I love the full bench cushion so you don't sink into the middle.
Smaller in length, so not the greatest for napping but with the back being so plush and the seat having good amount of depth is a very comfortable sofa to binge watch Netflix's
Affordability 8 out of 10 coming in at $1659 yes is a little pricy for a small sofa however that quality, comfort and the fact that in performance fabric I actually think this is a great price and worth the investment.
Cons They only have 2 colours cream and soft grey I like when brands have a at least 4 colour options to better suit your style.
62" is a little small doesn't offer a lot of seating space and not great for napping if you are taller.
I wish they had an in-between option like 70" but this is good if you space is really small.
cami 62" sofa from Wayfair
The cami sofa by joss and main is a good one. Its small and coming in at 62'' but its width makes it the perfect depth for putting your feet up.
They also offer a 92" sofa and they have matching accent chairs as well.
I love that it has a bench seat fo that more high end traditional look.
The slope to the arms make it timeless and classic and the warm wood detail on the base this is such a great stylish apartment sofa at great price.
It also has performance fabric as well so great sofa if you like to entertain or have pets or kids.
comfort level 8.5 out of 10 This sofa is so comfortable I love the full bench cushion so you don't sink into the middle.
Smaller in length, so not the greatest for napping but with the back being so plush and the seat having good amount of depth is a very comfortable sofa to binge watch Netflix's
Affordability 8 out of 10 coming in at $1659 yes is a little pricy for a small sofa however that quality, comfort and the fact that in performance fabric I actually think this is a great price and worth the investment.
Cons They only have 2 colours cream and soft grey I like when brands have a at least 4 colour options to better suit your style.
62" is a little small doesn't offer a lot of seating space and not great for napping if you are taller. I wish they had an in-between option like 70" but this is good if you space is really small.
Friheten sofa from ikea
The Friheten sofa from Ikea offers so much all in one sofa.Making this a great choice for a small apartment sofa
This corner sofa has more seating space, pulls out into a double bed for guest and the long lounge side can be opened up for additional storage.
Price coming in at $1299 this sofa offers a lot. also Ikea offers a 365 day return policy so it's risk free to try and see if you like it for your space.
It comes in a few colours, but this ikea sofa doesn't have removable covers.
Comfort level
6.5 out 10 its a little firm for me but it is made of foam so this is good for a small apartment and when you have guests over to sleep.
Affordability
9 out 10 Although this sofa almost doubled in price since 2020. I do think this offers a lot and is the perfect solution for a small apartment.
You get storage, a guest sleeping space, lots of seating, and it's compact sleek design is a space saver too. So for that I think the price is good.
cons
Firstly I'm not a fan of the design, it does look a little cheaper, but nothing a bit of styling can't fix.
You have to build it ugh but that's just Ikea
The fabric is not the greatest quality, and you can't wash it so keep that in mind if you like to entertain, or have pets and kids.
Not the most comfortable sofa in the world, it's more firm than squishy so you don't sink into it.
The backsalen sofa From Ikea
Okay here is a sofa that has everything you will need. The backsalen love seat has a deep seat 37'' and width is 65"
Just the coziest sofa and with a price point starting at $549. It's a great affordable small apartment sofa.
I love it's look, it's stylish and so comfortable. It has removable covers and I love the fabric it's a mix of cotton and linen.
The backaslen sofa comes in multiple sizes and styles and they even have a chair as well.
I have this in my apartment now and I'm obsessed! so comfortable great fabric for pets and easy to get out stains. Picture below
With all the different sizes you are sure to find one perfect for you apartment space. below are all the sizes and styles they offer.
Underneath has so much room for storage. I would get clear bins, and tuck under, this gives you so much extra storage and if you're in a small apartment you could use the extra storage.
It is a wider design so keep that in mid when styling your space but I highly recommend you give this some consideration cause it really is a good one.
My hope is one day they will come out with a L-shaped Sectional so I can use it in our new home when it's ready.
Tip There are online stores like bemz , Etsy, and comfort works that do custom ikea covers so if you want a high performance fabric or a more custom look you can order to fit your Ikea sofas.
comfort
9 out 10 its got some firmness to it and its not sink into kinda comfortable but the depth and the high back just make it so comfy to lounge in.
Affordability
10 out 10 guys this is priced great. To get a wider, linen and nice looking sofa for under $600 that compact enough to fit in a studio apartment I think that's a win win in affordability.
cons
I wish they came in more colours and even patterns ikea used to have a plaid chair pattern I would love if that was an option or even a velvet would be nice.
Something to know, cushions are filled with thin foam not a fan I took them out and added two of the 14x24 down filled ones to the colours and its way better.
The chair was hard to build lol Ikea instructions were not clear.
Tip type In the sofa on YouTube its way easier , it took us an hour of trying to figure out the instructions and few tantrums, then I YouTube it and we built it in 10 minutes lol.
There are so many great options for small apartment sofas, but these to me are some of the best that aren't to small and don't lack in the comfort department.
If you have the space I say go as big with the sofa as possible.
It is a focal point in your living room, can also be a great divider and for most we do spend a lot of time sitting on our sofa when we are home so it should not only look good should feel comfortable too.
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