Thursday, February 26, 2009

Growing Popularity of Futons



In the past five years, futons have become more popular largely due to a combination of factors including smaller living spaces, improved designs and the growing trend of furnishing our homes with multifunctional pieces. This once much maligned piece of furniture has fast become a respected member of the furniture community. If a sofa that can be transformed into a bed (or a place to sleep can be changed into a sofa) piques your curiosity, you can browse a great selection of futons at More Futons.


Futons are lighter and more stylish than traditional hide-a-bed type couches. Like the Lifestyle Solutions Casual Convertibles Orlando Convertible Sofa, convertible futons typically come as a complete unit with both frame and mattress. If you are in the habit of having people visit you on a regular basis, you can also put them in more than one room, for example a den and the living room, increasing the available sleeping spaces in your home, with or without the assistance of a guest room.


Manufacturers have responded to the futon’s growing popularity by offering consumers not only improved designs but futons in a range of décor styles, as well. The Strata Furniture Carriage Plantation has a transitional style that is easily adaptable to more formal or traditional décors. But if the vibe in your home is more modern, Innovation USA manufactures some pretty stylish contemporary futons while being super functional at the same time.


In the years since its first tentative North American appearance, technology has greatly improved both the mattress and frame construction of the futon. Part of the bad press coverage futons previously experienced was due to the foam mattress becoming lumpy or hard. But today, several brand name manufacturers of traditional mattresses, like Simmons are producing plush, versatile futons mattresses that make owning a futon very comfortable. Wood futons, like the Elite Products Florenzia Futon Frame include user-friendly hardware that makes converting the futon to a bed almost effortless.


With a growing emphasis on making the most out of our living spaces, it’s no wonder that futons have gained in popularity in recent years.

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