Futon Facts

Futons are affordable and practical. Those living in small spaces such as apartments or that need multi-functional furniture benefit from the selection of a futon.

History

The Japanese have small mattresses that roll up for easy storage. Furniture designer William Brouwer designed a foldable bed frame to go with the simple mattress, and the American futon was born.

Function

A futon is a multi-functional piece of furniture that easily transforms from a couch to a bed. It allows individuals with small living spaces to have multi-functional rooms without purchasing expensive furniture.

Size

Futons come in a variety of sizes. Most futons fold out in to a full size bed, but twin- and queen-sized futons are also available.

Benefits

Futon mattresses have covers that can be easily changed. This creates the opportunity to transform the look of a room in minutes.

Considerations

Consider the overall design of your room when choosing between contemporary Zen-inspired futons or futons that look like traditional furniture. Consider your budget as well as futons are available at every price point.

References

• Temple Slug
• Total Bedroom Furnitures