The Fan-Favorite Costco Sleeper Sofa Is A Must-Have For Any Small Apartment

If you reside in a small apartment, you are acutely aware of the challenges associated with promoting a space of peace and relaxation for guests when they visit. While you can ask your company to stretch out on the couch or blow up an air mattress, another popular option is to invest in a sleeper sofa. This type of hybrid furniture can offer the best of both worlds for you and your overnight guests. Though it can be challenging to find a great sleeper sofa, members of Costco have access to a fan-favorite that checks all the boxes and will help you make the most of your small space.

The Thomasville Dillard Convertible Sleeper Sofa ($1,799.99) is a sizable sectional sofa that can comfortably seat six people. Its simplistic design meshes well with a variety of aesthetics and the light gray upholstery can be a big plus for small spaces since lighter colors are an ideal way to promote a feeling of openness. This sofa's legs are crafted from wood and have a subtle tapered design. As far as its compatibility for sleeping purposes, its extended surface — which unfurls from the main seating area — adds an additional 26.8 inches. The details of this sectional seem great, but what is the consensus from buyers who have added the sofa to their home?

Garnering widespread praise for a sleeper sofa can be a difficult goal to accomplish. With so many boxes to check, it's easy for the balance between form and function to be lost. Fortunately, the manufacturer of this particular product seems to have figured out how to create a truly comfortable couch for everyday use, as well as for sleeping needs. 

For starters, the sofa has a 4.5-star average out of over 600 reviews, with nearly 74% of those being 5-star reviews. Customers overwhelmingly love the comfort of its cushions and how easy it is to convert it from a sofa to a sleeper. 

While some customers seem critical of how firm the cushions are, the majority of reviews state that the firmness lends itself to a better level of comfort in the end. One writes, "I noticed that some customers complained about the cushions being hard but what do you expect for a pop out bed underneath the sofa. Unlike most sleeper sofas, they come with a flimsy mattress that hurts your back but this sofa does not have a mattress, instead it comes with an easy to pop out set of cushions that gives comfort and extended lounging for up to 6 people." 

If you consider yourself to be a conscientious buyer, you'll also be pleased to learn that this sofa is crafted from wood that is harvested from sustainable and responsible sources.

Even though this sofa easily converts from a couch to a sleeper, prior to purchasing the sectional it is imperative to measure your space to ensure that the sofa not only fits but that it's not too cramped. The long back of the sofa measures 120 inches, while the shorter end is 94 inches. 

Once you're sure it will fit well, you'll also want to determine how best to fit the sofa in your space. Fortunately, there are a number of configurations that you can try. The most natural way to position your sectional could be by pushing it into a corner so that the angle of the couch nestles into the corner of the room; however, you can also choose to orient the couch so that the longer side creates a room-separating feel between your dining and living spaces. Although this is a fine option in some spaces, you'll only want to choose it if there's enough clearance between the couch and the wall to invite a natural flow into the living room.

Finally, there is styling your sofa to consider. Since this one is lighter in shade, you have the option of adding colorful pillows and accent throws. Don't be shy about patterns, either — you can easily get away with stripes and florals and even embrace a more boho vibe by adding a multi-colored blanket. With a little effort, you can easily make this sectional sofa a statement piece in your space.