14 Best Sleeper Chairs for Stepping Up Your Hosting Game

This lil chair knows alllll your angles—and it’s affordable to boot. It can convert from armchair to chaise lounge to bed in a snap, and the backrest alone adjusts to three different levels. It’s also got hidden back supports to keep everything sturdy but still cute (and I love those pockets on the side!).

THE REVIEW: “Fast shipping, perfect condition, [and] easy assembly. Love the versatility. Size and proportions are good even for a small room—not overwhelming even when fully open,” one tester writes. “Very firm but comfortable. Exactly what I needed. Extremely pleased with the product, and the price point was great. Don’t hesitate, buy one.”

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This sleeper chair is for the tall peeps! If you’re playing host to some particularly tall guests, you’re going to want a bigger bed. Unlike other sleeper chairs on this list, the Nerina Convertible Chair Bed extends to 83.9″ long—that’s longer than a Twin XL!

THE REVIEW: “A great convertible chair,” writes one reviewer. “It’s nice and extra long. It did take two of us to put together and took about an hour, but was totally worth it.”

Sleeper chairs are great, but if you’re looking for something wider, it’s a sleeper sofa or nothing. This one from Edloe Finch is simple, classy, and looks great, both as a couch and a bed. All you have to do is lower the back, and you’ve got what essentially amounts to a wide Twin mattress.

THE REVIEW: “We love it. It is the perfect sofa for our guest room,” writes a tester. “Rather than having a bed taking up space and used very infrequently, we have a nice looking, comfortable and functional piece of furniture that gets used much more often.”

This bb may look like a simple accent chair, but it actually folds out into a chaise lounge or a twin bed for overnight guests. Sorcery!! You’ll love the supportive fiber-wrapped foam feel, the small-space-friendly design, and the variety of color options (especially since you can also get it upholstered in luxe velvet!).

THE REVIEW: “I absolutely love these chairs!” one review reads. “I bought two for my office/guest room. They are very firm to sit on but easily fold out and can be pushed together to make a full-size guest bed. It’s just the versatility that I needed! Color is true to pictures, and a retro/mod style. They’re perfect!”

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If you told me this super-soft chaise is sitting in a corner somewhere in Buckingham Palace, I’d probably believe you. But it’s not, because look at that price tag. Regardless, it’s super chic, and the tufted velvet will have visitors thinking you’ve got $$$ in the bank—even if all your $$$ is currently sitting in your bar cart. The regal green goes with everything, but there are also 10 other colors to choose from if you want to go bold, from bright orange to cool blue.

THE REVIEW: As one buyer writes, “I love her! A great chair. Super-easy assembly. Adds a lot of space for additional seating. I love that the headrest can be lowered to make it more like a bed. I live in a one-bed, one-bath in Chicago, so I have to make the most of the small space, and this sofa really does it!”

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Okay, you caught us—this seat is made with polyurethane leather, not real leather. However! For $700, reviewers say it looks (and feels) pretty damn close to the real thing. This convertible chair comes filled with surprisingly cushy medium-firm foam and is equipped with two USB charging ports, so it truly is the best seat in the house.

THE REVIEW: According to one buyer, “For the price and the uncertainty, I expected a fairly firm and uncomfortable sofa, which was fine, because I only really needed it as an emergency sleeper if we have an overnight guest. I was very pleasantly surprised to find that the artificial leather is quite soft, and the cushioning is comfier than I expected. While it isn’t the comfiest sofa I have ever owned, it went far above my expectations.”

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Looking to make a statement? Get this v unique chair from Homary, which—thanks to its folding design—you can effortlessly convert into a sofa, chaise lounge, or single bed. It’s covered with cotton and linen fabric for easy cleaning and filled with spongey high-density foam—and can we talk about those chic rattan armrests??

THE REVIEW: “Great cozy addition to my home office space!” one review reads. “It’s a very comfortable spot to curl up while working when I need a break from sitting at my desk, and [it] doubles as an extra spot for guests.”

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Your mind will be *blown* when you see how tiny this bb becomes when it’s fully folded up. In its smallest form, this sleeper chair is a compact ottoman, which can be used as a stool or side table. Unfold it with the backrest tilted upward and you’ve got a lounger perfect for movie nights. Lay it entirely flat, and you’ve got a twin-sized bed in a pinch.

THE REVIEW: “I was skeptical at first, but I’m so glad I bought it!” writes one buyer. “It’s been used as a chair, lounger, and bed— with great results!! It’s comfortable and easy to pull out and put back together. I bought sheets to fit it, and it’s like a regular bed. Love that it folds up to an ottoman and we just keep it in a corner tucked away till we need it again.”

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If a midcentury-modern aesthetic is what you’re after, this chair will be it for you. The clean lines keep it contemporary, and the plush velvet gives it a little retro flair while also making it cozy as can be. Simply unzip the zippers located at the back and seat areas, and you’ll find hidden support legs that pop out to turn it into a full-blown bed. You can also use the two included throw pillows as to rest your sleepy head!

THE REVIEW: “This chair looks nice in our home office and the price is right!” one review reads. “Great option for extra guests. We ordered a 4-inch memory foam topper for extra comfort when it’s being used as a pullout twin bed. The fabric is nice and the only assembly required was screwing on the legs—very easy to do. Happy with this item!”

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This one’s a bit of a splurge, but it’s worth it. To the naked eye, it’s a solid, double-wide armchair just begging to be snuggled up in. But pull it out and you’ve got a supportive, comfy bed with a six-inch-thick mattress. One of the best parts of this chair is that you can get it in nearly every shade of the rainbow (seriously—it comes in 87 colors) so you can match it to any room in your house. (Just note different fabrics change the price, so check before you buy.)

THE REVIEW: “This chair fits wonderfully in our music room,” one reviewer notes. “We use the room for extra guests visiting and have found air mattresses ‘just okay.’ Now we can treat a guest in a far more comfortable manner. As a chair, its width is wide enough for a person with a small pet to sit in…It’s well-designed, sturdy, and we look forward to enjoying it for many years to come. Would highly recommend.”

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Complete with a tufted seat, bolster pillows, and a memory foam mattress, this retro-inspired sleeper chair is seriously luxe (and well worth the price tag, trust). The pullout mattress mechanism is so easy to use, and when folded up, this option simply looks like a chic, oversized seat. Plus, it comes in just about everyone color and fabric imaginable.

THE REVIEW: According to one review, “After a long research, I finally found the Briar Twin Sleeper Sofa, which is what I needed in my home office room: perfect for a rest and to host family when they are in town. The sofa is comfortable and the bed, too—easy to open, it takes less than a minute to have it ready.”

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Clean, contemporary, and v comfortable, this twin sleeper sofa chair from Crate & Barrel will fit with any aesthetic. You’d never guess that it contains a plush hybrid mattress inside, which easily folds out whenever you have guests. Plus, this pretty seat comes in SO many color and fabric choices.

THE REVIEW: According to one buyer, “I was looking for good design pullout bed for our small NY apartment for a month, and finally I found the best one. It is simple design but good quality and very comfortable. This is a perfect match—what I was looking for.”

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The different types of sleeper chairs are defined by the mechanisms by which they turn into beds. As you can see, not all sleeper chairs open up the same way. Some have handles to pull out a hidden extension, others simply unfold onto the floor. Here’s what you need to know:

Pullout Sleeper Chairs

Pullout sleeper chairs require some force to set up, as you literally have to pull out (and often up) to set up the bed. The mattress cushions might not be connected, but the bed will likely have a metal frame for ease of use, and some even have storage space hidden under the bed.

Foldout Sleeper Chairs

The foldout sleeper chair is like the pull out, only instead of pulling a bed from underneath the chair, you’re going to unfold it from the couch. Basically, these usually require you to unfold the seat to create a flat, bed-like surface. The bed on foldout sleeper chairs will ideally feel less segmented than those on a pullout, and can have legs hidden in the cushions.

Whether you’re looking for a simple foldout chair bed or a luxe mini sleeper sofa, here are a few things to keep in mind as ya shop:

Check out the dimensions

When measuring your space for a sleeper chair, there are several factors you’ll wanna consider. Look at the dimensions of the seat (including height, width, and depth) both when it’s folded up and when it’s fully extended to make sure it’s a good fit for your room. Be sure to note the size of the sleeping surface as well, ’cause no one wants a sleeper chair that’s too short or too narrow to *actually* fit your guests.

Choose a fabric that’s best for you

Want a neutral-toned sleeper chair that’ll work with various color palettes? Or maybe you’re looking for a jewel-toned pop of color to anchor your living room? Whether you want something luxurious, extra-durable, or even washable, we’ve got options for ya, so just think about your decor (and any fur babies/actual babies that may wreak havoc on your new piece). Also, remember that natural fabrics feel softer, but they aren’t nearly as easy to clean and maintain as synthetic fabrics.

Think about your guests

Okay, so who will be sleeping on this bb most often? Do you want a sleeper chair that can accommodate your college friends for a night here or there? Or do you want a sleeper chair that will keep your mother-in-law comfy during a week-long visit? Consider who will be getting the most use out of your new piece and whether you want something with a legit mattress or just, ya know, a nice, cushy surface.

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