How to Make the Futon Flat

Guests can sleep on a futon when you don't have an extra bed.

A futon is a convenient piece of furniture that provides a couch to sit on during the day and a bed to sleep on at night. Some futons are even attached to a bunk bed for greater convenience. The bi-fold futon is the most popular type of futon and can easily be made flat and converted into a bed by following a few simple steps.

Things You'll Need

• Futon

Instructions

1. Locate the handles on the front of the futon, along the bottom of the frame.

2. Pull up on the handles to lift the bottom section of the futon.

3. Pull the handles toward you while continuing to pull as the futon opens up.

4. Lower the handles to finish converting the futon into a bed.

References

• Futon Life: The Evolution of the Futon Mechanism