If you want to have seating during the daytime that becomes an extra place to sleep at night, then you could choose a foldout sofa bed or futon sofa bed. There are drastic differences between the two, so choosing the right one for your room and your preferences is important. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, so you should examine those carefully before making an expensive purchase. Qualities of Futon Sofa Beds A futon is a piece of furniture that has a folding frame. There are frames that simply fold out flat to create a bed and are known as bi-fold frames, and there are tri-fold frames. Bi-fold frames are the most popular ones today even though most futons manufactured several years ago were on tri-fold frames. Bi-fold frames allow futon beds to appear just like a sofa. These sit off the floor like most couches on legs, and many [...] Read more »
Futon Beds: A Great, Versatile Choice
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 »