Futon beds are beds that also double as chairs, loveseats and sofas. During the daytime, you fold the frame and the mattress so that the furniture provides seating. When you need a place to sleep, you unfold the frame so that the mattress is flat, and you have an instant bed. You can purchase a futon sofa bed in a variety of sizes from one suitable for one person to one big enough for two to sleep with plenty of elbow, knee and tossing and turning room. The sizes range from single or twin, to California king, but double or full-size futons which sleep two just like a double bed are the most popular size. A futon bed in the living room, family room or den provides a great place for seating and a handy place for an overnight guest to sleep. But futons are also popular in bedrooms. Kids [...] Read more »
A Futon is a Great Extra Bed For Guests
If you are short on space, you can use a futon to create both a sleeping and sitting area. The styles and designs available for today’s futon beds are extremely designer friendly. With many of the styles created with wood frames you never know the couch you are sitting on is actually a futon bed! You can also find styles available in the metal frame design. The styling of some of the wood designed futon frames is very similar to that of fine crafted furniture pieces. They come with sturdy wood slats and hefty stretcher rails. In addition to the traditional futon sofa bed, you can also find futon chairs that extend to create a single size bed. This is a convenient accessory piece for a room that is short on space such as a college dorm room. You can have a seat for your guest to sit and visit [...] Read more »