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 »
Increase the Visual Appeal of Your Futon with a Futon Cover
Futons are a great solution when it comes to saving space and money, though most standard futon mattresses tend to look sort of boring. Although most people are unaware, it is possible to dress up your futon through the use of futon covers. While most people will use a sheet set and comforter during the nighttime, these are commonly removed during the day, particularly when the futon is converted into a couch. For this reason it’s important that the futon cover be somewhat interesting. After all, who wants to look at a drab black or brown cover? Perhaps you want it to match the surrounding decor or maybe you just need to replace a worn cover. By using the right futon cover, you have the ability to add visual appeal to your room, meaning you no longer have to settle for the status quo. There are many different options when [...] Read more »