A couch attracts most of the attention in a room, no matter what size the room is. That s doubly important when the room is small because the couch might very well be the only piece of furniture available for sitting in the room. The couch needs to be extra special and beautiful when it s an apartment size sofa, so start the search among the selections offered by Tory and Martha Stewart.

The most important thing about a sofa is that it be comfortable to sit on. Some people prefer to choose style first, but couches that are soft and cushioned are often the most inviting. The next important decision is the fabric. Want a leather sofa. Choose a soft buttery texture with rounded arms and a cushion back design made with top-grain leather and a hardwood frame. Leather is available in a wide selection of colors from neutral to bright.

A fabric sofa in an eye-catching color like red or blue can be the star of the room. Choose a favorite color and style and look for construction details that include a hardwood frame, solid wood legs and reversible seat cushions. Button tufting on the seat backs can add instant charm as can things like scooped arms and a camelback silhouette. Look for a fabric blend that is strong and stain resistant but soft to the touch.

Small rooms often require all the furniture to serve double-duty, and one way that can be done with an apartment size sofa is to make it a sleeper sofa. A smaller version might be narrower than regular sleepers but a two-cushion design will still be wide enough to hold a twin size mattress. Choose a couch with good support and a thick mattress for as much sleeping comfort as possible.

Having trouble finding a couch that s small enough? Since most furniture sets are sold as separate items, why not try a loveseat as a couch? Usually just a smaller version of the main sofa, a loveseat can have all the design details of the larger piece and be just as comfortable. Look for the use of fine hardwoods, a tough but comfortable fabric covering in whatever style that fits the d cor of the room.

Find a beautiful couch. Browse the selection and choose an apartment size sofa today at Macy s.