I Look at Houses All Day, and I've Seen This IKEA Sofa in So Many Small Spaces (I'm Not Mad About It!)

"As a House Tours editor, you can basically find me at any time looking through photos of gorgeous homes. I love seeing people's creativity and thoughtfulness in their spaces. Of course every now and then I'll see the same product in different homes, but there's one IKEA find that's been popping up over and over again in small homes; It's IKEA's JÄTTEBO sofa, and if you have a small home it should definitely be on your radar."

"What makes IKEA's JÄTTEBO sofa special is that it comes in a variety of configurations, which allows it to fit in almost any room. However, it works best in smaller spaces, thanks to the cleverly hidden storage underneath the seat cushions. The couch comes in three colors: gray, dark green, and beige. The covers are washable. Another bonus? Because it's modular, you can add more pieces if you move into a bigger space or when your needs change."

"If your local IKEA doesn't have the JÄTTEBO in stock, don't fret: There are other options available that are super similar. For example, consider Wayfair's Clarington storage sofa. While it's a different material than IKEA's (corduroy vs. polyester), it has ample storage space underneath the cushions. And unlike the IKEA option, the cushions have pockets on the back for extra storage."

"West Elm also offers storage sofas, like this gorgeous Marin Storage Sofa. Just like the other two sofas, the seats lift to reveal ample space to hold seasonal blankets or other items. (If you live in a New York City apartment like me, it might become a second closet.) What makes this sofa special is that it doesn't necessarily look like it has storage; the pull tag is expertly hidden away, and the seating looks so plush."

IKEA's JÄTTEBO sofa is a modular couch designed for small spaces, featuring cleverly hidden under-seat storage and washable covers. The sofa comes in gray, dark green, and beige and can be expanded with additional modules when needs change or when moving to a larger home. Alternatives include Wayfair's Clarington storage sofa, which uses corduroy and adds back-of-cushion pockets, and West Elm's Marin Storage Sofa, which conceals its pull tag and maintains a plush appearance. Seats lift to reveal ample space for seasonal blankets and other items, effectively serving as additional storage in compact apartments.

Read at Apartment Therapy