| Futon beds are one of the oldest styles of beds out | | | | For use as a sofa, the convertibility of the mattress |
| there dating back long before spring mattresses | | | | is an asset for providing additional sleeping spaces in |
| became a standard. But in recent years, futon beds | | | | your home without the sacrifice of space. Moving |
| are making a come back for a few reasons. | | | | them is typically easier then the extremely heavy |
| #1 - Futon beds are relatively cheap | | | | conventional sofa beds with all the metal components |
| Good quality futon beds can be as inexpensive as | | | | on the inside. Switching between configurations is |
| $200 dollars including the frame. This is great news | | | | relatively easy, although, for the thicker futon |
| when you are buying new beds for your children or if | | | | mattress (8" thickness) additional help is sometimes |
| you are looking for a cheap bed for yourself. They | | | | necessary when folding them down. |
| are readily available from many stores today. | | | | Futon covers can be purchased to customize the |
| #2 - Futon beds are diverse in their use | | | | look of them as furniture and the frames or |
| Most futon beds can double for fold up couches and | | | | mattresses can be replaced individually making it easy |
| chairs. They can be modified to be lounge style chairs | | | | to upgrade. They come in a plethora of sizes and |
| for watching movies or reading a book as well as | | | | styles so it is pretty easy to find one that matches |
| provide a well supporting mattress. Compared to | | | | any room. |
| other sofa beds, they provide excellent balance of | | | | For teenagers, being able to convert them to a |
| comfort in both the sofa and the bed configurations. | | | | couch promotes individuality and allows them to have |
| #3 - Futon beds are good for your back | | | | more control over their room. The couch |
| With a firm mattress feel, you won't be waking up | | | | configuration gives them an area to have alone time |
| with a sore back. Studies show that people who | | | | while reading a book, playing video games or listening |
| sleep on futon mattresses tend to toss and turn less | | | | to music. Bunk beds and other designs are also |
| frequently if the mattress is flipped on a regular basis | | | | available. Bunk beds will typically have a convertible |
| (every month or two). It does not cause pressure | | | | lower bunk into a couch which can be a great space |
| points on your back to be pinched and keeps your | | | | saver in the room. |
| back in a straight line regardless of your sleeping | | | | Due to all this, it is easy to see why more people are |
| position. For teenagers and children specifically, futons | | | | choosing futons again. With more condo dwellings, |
| provide a mattress that reduces back problems in | | | | futon furniture can add sleeping spaces with low |
| adulthood due to poor back development. | | | | space requirements. |