
After over 10 years of living with her worn, outdated, '70s sofa, four years of determined contest entry, and 6,400 votes in her favor, San Francisco resident Julie Lee has been named the owner of America's ugliest couch, winning a $5,000 living room makeover designed by HGTV's
Kim Myles. For the past four years, Lee has entered
Sure Fit's Ugly Couch Contest, and now, her effort has paid off.
To hear what Lee has to say about her living room makeover plans, as well as to tell me about your own ugly couch experiences, read more.

For those of you wondering
how to decorate a studio, or just living in a small space, I've always emphasized that dual-purpose furniture is key. A pull-out sofa will accommodate overnight guests and serve as seating during the day. At 66" wide, the
West Elm Convertible Sofa ($799) is a great size for a studio.

When it comes to rainy Friday nights, there's nothing better than curling up on the sofa with your shoes off. But when it comes to sofas, there's always a good, better, and a best. This go-round, I'm going to take a look at the trifecta of mid-century sofas, tufted, buttoned, clean-lined, and ready to make an appearance in a living room near you.