The tired old pull-out couches of yesterday have become the new sleeper sofas of today. Today’s sleepers are fresh, trendy and way comfortable. There are a wide assortment in style, upholstery and size.

College is a time when it is good to have furniture that does double duty. A sleeper sofa is a great choice for obvious reasons. Students can sit there when working on their laptops, entertain friends and read textbooks on the comfort of a couch. Later, it opens into a comfortable bed. A good choice is the Sterling Twin Sleeper by Fairmont Designs. It is available in a durable fabric which comes in many choices. It is small enough to fit into small rooms yet large enough for sleep. This comes in larger sizes too.

A chair sleeper is for really small spaces which, let’s face it, some college dorms are. These provide a very roomy sitting space for one and open into a twin bed. They also come in many styles and colors such as the Denver Chair Sleeper by Savvy and the Madrid Chair Sleeper by Savvy. Comfy, trendy and made to fit pretty much anywhere.

Having a sectional sleeper sofa at home is great for when your college kid brings home other people’s college kids for the holiday. The 664 True Sectional with Chaise Queen Sleeper by Stanton is a good choice because it is attractive and durable. It can hold two sleeping people on it without even opening it. The Milan True Sectional Sleeper Sofa by Savvy is also a good choice. But beware; this one is so puffy and soft that you might have to “encourage” visitors to vacate it.

College buddies, sleepovers, even you on an all-night movie binge, might benefit from a sleeper sofa. They look attractive and are extremely comfortable without even being opened.