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Five of our Favourite Sofas That Redefine Function and Comfort in Small Spaces
Five of our Favourite Sofas That Redefine Function and Comfort in Small Spaces
October 10, 2020

Five of our Favourite Sofas That Redefine Function and Comfort in Small Spaces

Compact living asks more from every piece we bring into our homes, especially the sofa. When custom isn’t an option, these five ready-made sofas combine comfort, versatility and smart design for small-space living.

Compact living asks more from every piece we bring into our homes, especially the sofa. When custom isn’t an option, these five ready-made sofas combine comfort, versatility and smart design for small-space living. 

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1. The Modular Master - IKEA SOEDERHAMN

The IKEA SÖDERHAMN series is modular, minimal and classic in its streamlined design. With its open frame and lightweight silhouette, it keeps small spaces feeling open and airy. Its low profile and deep seats create a relaxed lounge feel, while the modular format adapts easily to different floor plans and lifestyles.

It’s become an accessible furniture staple, one that’s inspired a host of designers and makers to produce custom fabric slipcovers, readily available in everything from heavyweight linen to bold corduroy. The result is near-endless flexibility, making the SÖDERHAMN one of the most customisable ready-made sofas around.

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2. Play it Soft & Slow with the Vitra. Slow Sofa

The Vitra Slow Sofa embodies refined restraint and design intelligence without compromising on comfort and functionality. Designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, it pairs lightness with luxury, using a transparent mesh frame and generous cushions to create an inviting yet visually weightless form. 

Its open form offers the comfort of a lounge piece without the visual bulk. Its soft-yet-structured design allows for a balance that makes the Slow Sofa as much a sculptural centrepiece as a place to unwind.

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3. EVA SLIDEAWAY BED’s Sexy Sliding Slats 

Designed with the same thoughtful versatility that Never Too Small founder Colin Chee champions, the EVA Slideaway Sofa Bed is a masterclass in adaptable Australian design. It’s clean, timber-slatted frame is cleverly constructed from sustainably sourced local materials, and dressed with recycled-foam cushions in washable covers, offered in a variety of colours and fabrics.

It’s a low-profile, comfortable and durable sofa that effortlessly transitions from lounge to daybed to guest bed in one fluid movement. According to Colin, the lightweight frame and generous proportions finally let both he and his partner (who are both over six-feet tall) lounge and sleep without compromise.

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4. Omhu!'s Teddy is a Sofa not a Soft Toy 

Sculptural and practical, the OMHU TEDDY Sofa is Scandinavian by design and by heart, intelligently functional and quietly full of character. By day, this playful, textural corduroy lounge is an inviting centrepiece. By night, it unfolds effortlessly into a comfortable full-size bed.

The low, generously cushioned frame is made from OEKO-Tex certified materials, with removable covers for easy care. Twin cold-foam mattresses provide durability and support, while thoughtful detailing gives the TEDDY Sofa its balance of clean geometry and comforting softness.

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5. Bubbly and malleable is e9 design’s Ethos… Sofa

The e9 design Ethos sofa is a dynamic, customisable, Australian-made lounging wonder. Designed with multi-purpose functionality in mind, it invites you to choose your sections, shift the backs and arms, and make it entirely your own.

Built on a robust steel frame with an inviting softness, the Ethos blends practicality with a clean, contemporary look. Custom options include movable back and armrests, different end shapes, fabric choices, and even integrated timber side tables, offering near-endless layout possibilities for small homes that value both design and durability.

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