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Not terrible, just comfortable and good looking sleeper sofas.

Sleeper sofas might sound scary and that's because for a long time, probably for most of the time you've ever spent on or around a sleeper sofa, it was indeed terrible. We're talking the youngest sibling sleeping on the pull-out couch in the hotel room. We're talking that ancient couch in the basement that pulls out into what appears to be a sheet on coils. We're talking post-grad futons that look like stale beer and a night of regret.

No way. Not here, not anymore. Not for us. Sleeper sofas have gotten some major upgrades. No longer are they just ugly pull-out couches with mattresses so uncomfortable you might as well sleep on the floor. The technology has gotten better, so there's actually pretty good support in the mattresses. And they've gotten better looking, too. If there's anything worse than sleeping the night on an old, gross futon, it's having to look at that futon during the light of day. No, thank you. These new couches for sleeping are straight-up luxe.

Here, we rounded up eight of the best sleeper sofas out there right now, all of which we guarantee are an upgrade from whatever bar you might have set for sleeper sofas before. There are cool, modular ones that hide the fact that they can become a bed at all. There are sofas made with cushions that you can specifically rearrange such that the couch becomes a bed. Like many couches on the market now, a lot of these are customizable, too. That means you can pick out your preferred fabric texture and color, as well as any of the detailing for the legs and add-on accessories. Reimagine your sleeper sofa journey, starting here.

Burrow's Range three-piece sofa is roomy, luxurious, and minimalist without feeling boring. It's modular, so you can rearrange the configuration of the seats, and you can buy add-ons (like ottomans) to make L and U shapes, too. The back cushions all flip over the edges of the couch, and there's a memory foam mattress topper that fits right over the foundation of the couch for a very quick couch-to-bed turnaround.

If the word "futon" gives you the heebie jeebies, we get it. But this is not your average futon. Rove Concepts made major upgrades to the old structure with soft cushioning and high-end materials. It's not a big space for sleeping — it measures 82'' x 37'' x 34.3'' — but you can add a mattress toper for added comfort.

Apt2B's Olivia sleeper sofa pulls out into a queen-sized bed, which is not bad for a couch night of sleep. It comes in your choice of 55+ color options for the fabric, and it's made in downtown L.A. within two to four weeks after ordering. It's a great way to support U.S.-based manufacturing and slowed-down production.

Article's Soma sofa bed has that kind of look that makes you know it's a sofa bed, which is generally fine if you don't care or you're putting this in the basement or somewhere that isn't trying to draw your eye every minute of the day. Besides that, it's a good option for actually sleeping. The love seat part unfolds into a mattress and the lounge section has room for storage.

A daybed is not quite as legitimate of a bed as a couch with a mattress, but it is also generally easier to sleep on than just a standard couch. Plus, they have a kind of cool, cozy look to them, this Six Penny take especially. It's 68 inches long and 36 inches deep, so it's a better option for shorter people (ahem, the children) but it looks cozy and luxurious when not in use as a bed.

West Elm's sleeper sofa is how you make a sleeper sofa look as high-end as possible. The luxe velvet fabric and sharp edges of the couch make the whole thing look modern and sturdy, rather than clunky. It's 80 inches long and the back rest folds down to create a whole surface area for sleeping.

Bench Made Modern's sofa bed can be made to whatever you need and want it to be. Pretty much all of it is customizable. Make it anywhere from 75 inches to 87 inches long. Choose from a plethora of fabric and leather color options, foam and fiber or foam and trillium cushioning, and four choices of leg materials and colors.

Would this be a sleeper sofa story if there wasn't at least one Ikea couch here? The answer is no. It wouldn't be. Not a very realistic one, at least. Listen, this is an Ikea couch so you know what you're getting. It's simple, it's sturdy, and it's prepared to get the job done. get it for extra sleeping space in a guest room or basement.