For homes where space is at a premium, making the most of every item’s utility is important. The more something can do, the more value it offers when space is short. So whether you’re in a college dorm, a studio apartment, or a packed house, some of the best choices for furniture are products that offer multiple uses while only taking up the space of one product.

Stuffed furniture is one classic strategy for outfitting tight spaces. Of course, the most popular and recognized convertible furniture pieces are futons. With a tug, a soft couch flattens out into a full-sized bed for sleeping. And while sophomoric dorms are what most people often correlate futons with, plenty of high-end futons are made that are both attractive and mature that save space and offer excellent comfort. Often packed full of fiber filling, futon cushions can also be full of foam to make the futons feel as comfortable as a traditional sofa.

Another space-saving piece of furniture making a resurgence today is the folding bed. Often recognized from gags or cartoons, beds that fold into the wall open a room up in seconds. Today, these stowaway beds are made with high standards and built from quality materials, offering a sleep surface as good as any traditional bed.

Yet another piece of accessible and fun convertible furniture is the foam folding seat. This three-section cushion can be an ottoman-like seat or fold flat for an occasional-use sleeping pad. These beds are made in virtually every fabric and design, making them practical and attractive in any room of your home. If you’re short on space, you don’t need to feel as if you’re short on comfort as well. With some planning and smart utilization of your space, you can be comfy with room to spare.