Futons - Great For Small Spaces

Futons originated form the Japanese Culture. They were traditionally Japanese bedding. It was a thin mattress that they would roll out on their matt floors to sleep on at night and the next morning would roll them back up for the day. Since then the Futon bed as become westernized in America. During the day the futon is a comfortable couch or sofa and at night it transforms into and equally comfortable bed.

Futons are affordable comfortable versatile and convenient way to maximize a small living space. They are a great solution for dorm rooms, small apartments, studios apartments and condos; Futons are two pieces of furniture made into one. During the day it used as comfortable sofa and for night is folds out into a comfortable bed. They are a great versatile piece of furniture to complement any household space.

There is a great selection of category futons to choose from. You have your contemporary, convertible sofa, Metal, Wood fame futons and great selections of futons covers. If your décor is more modern you have the contemporary futons or the metal-framed futons may be more appropriate for you. If your décor is more traditional look then the wood frame futons would be a better fit for your décor. Futon mattress covers, you can let your imagination run wild with all the different colors of fabric and different types of textures for the cover that will compliment any style of décor for any home.

Futons mattresses also come in a broad range of thicknesses and types. You have your 6 inch thick cotton/foam core Mattress, 8 inch Thick Innerspring Mattress or Chair Mattress your options or endless. It's your style and taste is the only matter that needs to be considered in your choice of futon.

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Helen Lebouef writes article for the futons

The History and Evolution of Futons

Futon is a specific term used to describe traditional Japanese styles of bedding. Like most other styles these also consist of stuffed mattresses and blankets. The only difference is that they can be folded so as to make the room available for other purposes as well. The stuffed mattress (shikibuton) and the blanket (kakebuton) are together called a "futon".

The history of futon and its evolution into what it is today is discussed in brief in the following paragraphs.

Futons were originally designed to be placed on the floor and were folded and kept away in the closet in order to allow the room to be used for other purposes. They were put out in the sun and beaten regularly using a tool made from bamboo, quite like a carpet beater.

There are a variety of futons available in various sizes such as single futons, double futons and futon beds.

Evolution
Futon beds and furniture have evolved a lot since their early days. The western version has several modifications. Western futons are placed on a wooden or a metal frame and can be used both as a bed and a couch. The frame is foldable in the middle allowing it to be used as a couch. The western futon is larger and thicker than its Japanese counterpart. These have become very popular with western buyers owing to its flexibility and low price and the frame and the mattress are mostly sold together as a complete bed set.

Benefits
Futon beds are cheap and are preferred especially by people who live alone, like college students. But now days, beautiful and smart variants that have flooded the market have made them a favorite among buyers who want to enhance the look of their living or study rooms.

If you do not have the money to spend on a bunk bed for your children's room, then a futon bed is your best bet. Cheap, as it is, you can get a good quality futon bed in less than a hundred dollars. Put a set of futon sofa beds in your drawing room and make sure you are always ready for those unexpected guests wanting to stay overnight.

A lot of furniture buyers have a set thinking about futon beds not being comfortable. Now, this is a misconception. These beds can be as comfortable as a regular bed with a conventional mattress and come at less than half the price.

The conventional futon sets and its many variants are available in your nearest furniture mart but to avail great discounts and a wider choice, don't forget to go and look for them online.

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Bunk Beds, Bunk Bed Futons and Loft Beds - What's the Difference?

Parents buy Bunk bed Futons, standard Bunk beds, and Loft Beds because kids love them! Here's how these three types of beds are different.
Futon Bunk Beds
Futons with Bunk Beds typically include a twin bunk bed above and a full-size futon sofa below. You can use the futon bunk bed below as a sofa by day and as a bed at night. Futon bunk beds are front operating, so there is no need to pull the entire bunk bed away from the wall. Just fold out the futon sofa underneath with the sheets already tucked under the futon cover.
Futon bunk beds give kids a sense of adventure. Kids use them for sleepovers when little friends stay the night. With sleeping space to accommodate three small people (twin above, double below), it is easy to accommodate small guests.
Parents use futon bunk beds so two children can share a bedroom more easily than separate twin beds allow. The upper bunk is usually for the older child.
Make the most of limited floor space by transforming the couch into a bed when you are finished reading to your children before bed - one of the best habits you can introduce as a parent. Fold the couch back in the morning and they will have more space to spread out projects on the floor, build make-believe worlds with little figures, or enjoy books on the comfy sofa.
Safety First!
Be sure to choose any type of Bunk Bed with the top bunk completely surrounded by sturdy double rails to prevent accidents. Many Bunk Bed Futons come in unfinished pine so there is no gorgeous finished wood surface for the little play hammer to ruin. You can stain or finish it or just leave it as is for a pale wood look that will keep a room light and bright. Do yourselves a favor while your kids are little. Buy bunks that they can't ruin!
Loft Beds
Loft Beds have a twin bed above and an open space below that provides extra floor space or room for separate piece of furniture, like a love seat sofa, a desk, or a play stand. Older kids put their computer workstations here!
Provide a table surface below and younger kids now have a play space in an otherwise small room (Let's face it! They get the smallest room in the house). They can park their train set, doll house, Legos, or construct any other make-believe world without having to disassemble it each night. Better yet, parents don't have to step on all those little pieces previously on the floor!
Standard Bunk Beds
Standard bunk beds have the traditional format -- one twin size bed above and one twin size bed below. Each family has its own needs to satisfy, so there's something for everyone! Nothing folds out; both beds are fixed twin beds.
With many standard bunk beds, you have the advantage of using the bunk bed as a twin bunk (that is, using both beds) while kids are little and are sharing a room, but later as a loft bed for one child. When kids get older and move to separate rooms, the bunk bed can be converted to a loft bed for one! All you do is remove the base of the lower bunk, turn the back rail toward the wall, re-attach it to the sides, and voila! -- A loft bed!
Summary of Futon Bunk Beds, Loft Beds, and Standard Bunk Beds
So now you know that a futon bunk bed is two beds, the bottom being a futon. The standard bunk bed has two twin beds -- above and below. And the loft bed has one bed above and an open space below.
Mattress Protectors
For little ones, don't forget mattress protectors so little incidents don't become big incidents. Mattress protectors protect your mattresses from bedwetting issues by providing a moisture-proof barrier over the mattress. They also provide allergy protection with a barrier that dust mites and other bugs cannot penetrate if they're already in the mattress. Mattress protectors are easily laundered and replaced on the bed.



Mary Engle is a contributor and author for the website Futons and Beanbags