This Novogratz Brittany futon, or convertible sofa, may be well worth your money if you’re looking for a long-lasting futon to deck out your study or guest room. You’ll have your choice of five different colors: dark blue, green, grey, mustard or pink. Unlike most futons, this one has armrests on either side, which gives this piece of a furniture a more polished aesthetic.

The back of this futon reclines into three different positions, so you can choose at which angle you prefer to lounge or sleep. The low profile fits well with the mid-century modern design, and will look great in any room. As long as you know to expect a firm surface, you shouldn’t be disappointed with this purchase. The arms may prove a bit difficult to work with when assembling, but otherwise, this sofa isn’t too hard to put together.

If you’re after a low-budget futon that will give you a temporary sleeping solution for guests staying over or the occasional afternoon snooze on the sofa, this futon from DHP is a great choice. The Emily futon comes in a wide variety of colors and fabrics, ranging from velvet to linen, and even faux leather with your choice of vanilla or black. You can also purchase other designs in the series including a chaise lounger, rectangular ottoman or a futon and chaise set to fully deck out your living room. Although there have been some reports of this futon not being super comfortable to sleep on, it’ll be hard to find another of similar great value. Given that your futon likely won’t be your primary sleeping option, it’s hard to look past the DHP Emily if your main goal is to find an affordable sofa to suit your home decor.

When buying a futon, you should already understand that it’s going to be a bit firm to sit, lounge or sleep on. For some, that’s the point – to have a place for guests to sleep, but ensure they won’t linger too long. This futon may not inspire guests to stay longer because it is a firm surface, but for a few nights, it’s comfortable enough.

The split-back design lets you choose whether you want to lay one half of the back down, or reclined slightly. It’s a slick, modern design that works well in a study, guest room or dorm. You can get it in black or off-white (listed as vanilla), and it’s easy to put together. The weight limit is at 600 pounds, so it can easily hold two to three people.

One of the most popular futons from DHP is this Aria that’s best for smaller living spaces. The bright white faux leather really pops in any room, and the fabric is durable, so it’s long-lasting and easy to clean. Assembling this piece of furniture is easy enough, and it comes with a one-year warranty.

Like most futons, this one is very firm. It may soften over time and with continued use, but if you plan to sleep on it, you might want to add a mattress topper for extra plushness. The legs of this futon are supposed to be light tan in color, but some say the color is more of a green. This is a smaller futon than average, but only by a few inches. It’s an extremely affordable piece that’s compact enough for a studio, dorm or small apartment.

This Menze Twin futon is one of the most affordable futons out there that’s also great value. It comes in four different colors including red, black, brown and charcoal. You may need to pay a bit more for other colors. Assembly of this piece is as simple as screwing in the legs. This is a small futon, so don’t expect more than one adult to sleep on this comfortably – it’s close to a twin-size bed.

The padding is firm and thick, but it likely won’t be plush enough for most people to sleep on nightly. For occasional use, though, it will be ideal – or you can add a mattress pad or topper for extra comfort. The futon can hold about 600 pounds, which means you can relax when two or three people lay on it. It’s low to the ground, so it could be a good choice for children or your pets, too.