Top 3 Reasons to Own a Futon

I feel like almost everyone I know has owed a futon at some point in their life. They are just so convenient! In fact, here are my Top 3 reasons to own a futon:

1. It’s Much Easier to Move
Instead of taking apart a traditional bed, moving it to its new location and then reassembling it all over again, you can much more easily move a futon. Simply collapse the frame and carry it anywhere you want. The actual futon is much lighter and folds in half, making it easy to fit in any doorway.

2. It’s Inexpensive
Futons are much cheaper than beds and sofas, however, don’t mistake low cost with low quality. There are many, many high quality futon frames and mattresses you can buy. Futons are often less expensive than beds and sofas because there’s less material required to make the frame.

3. Versatile
Futons can fold out into a bed or it can easily fold into becoming a sofa or a futon chair. It can double both as living room furniture and bedroom furniture. This saves both space and money. Also, futon covers can be purchased separately, completely changing it’s style, which is convenient if you want to redecorate, but minimize your costs.

Have you ever owned a futon, what has your experience been?

-M

Living Room Design Ideas

Design like the pros! These living room design tips are from all the top design styles and trends for extremely small to large living room design.

Flexibility and versatility are equally vital components for designing small spaces and large spaces. Insufficient planning can lead to purchasing all your furniture in the wrong scale for your room size. Either way, your living room will feel crammed and chaotic.

These tips will become your “must have” template for creating a living room design that speaks to your aesthetic and functional needs.

Moreover, function, function and more function should be your personal motto when designing any size space because your existing space will never expand anymore than it is right now.

Thus, it really doesn’t matter precisely how small or large your present floor plan is. Plan it wisely, select and arrange your furniture with care so you can flaunt it with pride.

Apartment Interior Design

For a large living room, a colorful convertible orange sofa, will add a little individuality to your space. A metal and glass coffee table with a marble veined base and sculptural abstract design motif balances out with the sleek TV stand that has ample storage drawers and shelves.

Art Deco Interior Design

For a very small living room on a budget, it’s okay to have one large piece in the room. A long white sofa with a slight curved back gently reflects art deco. It will accommodate enough seating for guests without having too many pieces to overwhelm the space.

A modern glass and metal coffee table is a great choice for putting cups or magazines on without looking like it’s taking up space.

A glass television stand, again provides function and storage that can be interestingly displayed without appearing to take up space. The glass furniture vanishes into the background creating the illusion of more space than there is. As a final touch, put your art deco stamp in your living room design with artwork and accents.

Asian Interior Design

If you have a larger living room to decorate in an Asian scheme, an adjustable backed, tufted, high end futon is a great place to start.

They come in an assortment of colors or you can play up the black and white theme. A low to the ground coffee table with a little textural detail is keeping with the Asian story. Combining a darker wood TV Stands with Asian motifs anchors the room and allows for stylish storage.

Futons on a Budget

Cheap Futons (but Stylish!)

One of the most popular items on the market right now is the newly improved futon. It used to be considered a clunky, poor-quality guest sleeping space, but now that technology has evolved, practical futons have been introduced to the modern world.

Unfortunately, a lot of these updated futons cost an arm and a leg, so where can you find an excellent quality futon for under $350.00? I’ve pulled up a few different examples from Morefutons.com:

Elite Product Skyline Full Black Metal Futon Frame
$147.95
One of the most practical futon choices – in quality and price! The frame has been treated with a scratch proof powder coat finish, and has been designed to remain durable, even after years of folding.

Hillsdale Geneva Black Full Metal Futon
$175.00
This futon is basically a step above the previous futon – they both feature the same durability stats, but the Hillsdale model has a more graceful contemporary style.

Elite Digit-Flex Sofa Futon - Safari
$175.99
This unique futon has six different folding options, so you can make it go from a sofa, to a lounge chair, to a bed, and more. Ideal for dorm rooms!

Serta Futons Madrid Futon Frame
$209.00
The sleek look of Serta’s futon arms gives this futon a stylish look. Choose between natural wood finish or espresso brown for your futon frame. It’s been designed to be lightweight, yet sturdy at the same time.

August Lotz Monticello Hardwood Futon Frame in English Oak Finish
$314.00
At the top of the budget is the August Lotz futon frame made of solid oak. It has a classic appearance that shows off the grain of the wood. A special feature is their use of dovetail construction – it evenly distributes body weight, reducing the chance of the frame wearing out.

Perfect for back to school, stylish futons at affordable prices!