Glamping Girl CampingCamping And PicnicsBeds A K A3/4 BedsSofa BedsDaybedSeating CamperStreak BedDiy TrailerForwardCool DIY idea for sofa bed. Thinking about using a futon mattress for the flexibility.. omg…what a great idea. Wanted a double bed for the guest room/ my husbands office (a diy of course) but didn’t have the room…. this is an awesome idea. Urban Futons specializes in small scale functional furniture such as futon beds and convertible sofa sleepers. This unique shopping site offers unbiased reviews by the expert futonologist, Dr. Futonberg. Learn about the best recommended futons and mattresses for everyday sleeping and sitting.Urban Futons features affordable quality sofa beds and futons with modern styles designed for urban spaces. Servicing the lower 48 states as well as our local NYC customers.Shop Full or Queen Size Futon Packages The Futon Has Come A Long Way The word "futon" means different things to different people. For simplicity sake, I'll focus on the Western futon which is basically a futon mattress on a bi-fold futon frame.
In the early 1990's, the metal frame futon started to make an increasing presence in the furniture consumer market. Since the metal frame futon was cheap, it became the predominant futon bought in the U.S., typically priced under $200. There were not many choices of futon mattresses to go along with this frame, except for a heavy and lumpy mattresses stuffed with shredded recycled textile mill fibers mixed in with cotton. Due to the limited knowledge of futons by the average consumer, these imitations were widely adopted by college students, and placed in kids rooms and basements. The result of this metal futon frame frenzy gave the futon industry a bad rep. Today, most consumers are unaware of the stylish wood futon frames and the dozens of futon mattresses such as memory foam, innerspring, cotton and foam, and the high density foam option. At Urban Futons you will find many options in all prices, sizes, styles, and materials. Dr. Futonberg, founder of Urban Futons, has reviewed and selected just enough options for every budget, style and function.
It's all about how you use your futon: Dr. Futonberg's insight on choosing a futon bed or a convertible sofa bed, the pros & con Separate mattress making it as comfortable, if not more comfortable than a conventional bed mattress Removable futon cover, allows you to always update the look without reupholstering the futon mattress Ability to choose among a variety of mattresses that meet your comfort level for sitting or sleeping Comes in standard full and queen sizes Easy to pack up and move. Frame can be easily assembled, reassembled, mattress can fold in half or roll up. Harder to open and close than a convertible sofa bed Exposed wooden arms, may not be safe for very small children Depending on the futon mattress, the seating depth may not be proportional to your height Convertible sofa bed pros: Looks more like a conventional sofa (can be more aesthetically appealing to some people) Very easy to convert from sofa to bed and back
Some models have adjustable back rests and arm rests for lounging Easy to move or deliver. Able to fit through small doorways and sharp turns. (bottom legs and or arm rests are detachable) Some models have bottom storage compartments Convertible sofa bed cons: Seating cushion or mattress tends to be much firmer With a small exception, most models do not have removable covers, so you're stuck with one look Around 80% of the models do not come in standard mattress sizes to accommodate two adults. Most models will convert into a twin and half bed, rather than a standard full or queen size Inability to change the seat cushion/mattress because it is not separate from the sofa frame For the cheaper models (under $600), less longevity, 3-7 years with daily sitting or sleeping before the wear and tear to become noticeable. Premium futon mattresses will last 10 plus years. Review from a happy customer:"I moved to a small studio apartment in NYC and I did not have enough room for a sofa and a bed frame in the same room.
I was thinking of a Murphy Bed or wall bed, but this option was a bit expensive for my budget. I thought of a pull out sofa bed sleeper, but the mattress is usually uncomfortable with the metal bar sticking up in your back. I did not have time to visit their showroom store due to my busy schedule so I scheduled a face time consultation with one of their salesmen. The salesman I spoke with, suggested a futon bed for every day sitting and sleeping. I thought futons were just for college students, but to my surprise I found that futons come in a variety of different options. The sales person suggested a sturdy wooden wall hugger frame by Strata with thick armrests and the Pulsar memory foam futon mattress by Otis. This was the best decision I ever made. Now when you walk into my studio apartment, it looks like a living room and not a dorm room. My futon package looks like a real high end sofa, and has served me well . "Thanks Urban Futons,Pat O'Connor,-an urban dwellerNYCMore Options: Colour »
Independently Encased Coil Premium 8" Full Size Futon Mattress Overall: 54'' W x 75'' L Overall Product Weight: 57lb. Overall Product Weight: 35lb. Foam Density: Fibre Foam 2.0 Overall: 75'' W x 54'' L Overall Product Weight: 33.5lb. More Options: Size » All Cotton 8" Futon Mattress More Options: Colour » 6" Full Size Futon Mattress 10" Cotton and Foam Futon Mattress 12" Cotton and Foam Futon Mattress Foam & Cotton Futon Mattress Deluxe 8" Cotton/Foam Twill Futon Mattress 8" Cotton and Foam Futon Mattress True 8" Foam Futon Mattress Country of Manufacture: United States All Cotton 4" Futon Mattress Vitality 6" Cotton and Foam Full Futon Mattress Overall Product Weight: 55lb. Springair 10" Futon Mattress Vitality 10" Cotton and Foam Futon Mattress Compatibility: Compatible with full sized futon frame Liberty 4" Cotton Premium Futon Mattress Overall Product Weight: 43lb.
Foam Density: 1 PCF Compatibility: Compatible with all futon frames Vitality 9" Full Size Futon Mattress 8" Innerspring Full Size Futon Mattress Overall Product Weight: 48.6lb. Vitality 8-inch Full Premium Futon Mattress Feather Touch 9" Futon Mattress 8" Foam & Cotton Futon Mattress Overall: 39'' W x 76'' W x 75'' L x 80'' L Bayside 6" Cotton and Foam Futon Mattress Overall Product Weight: 45lb. 26Willow 9" Memory Foam Futon Mattress 8" Cotton Futon Mattress Maple 5" Cotton and Foam Futon Mattress Overall Product Weight: 39lb. True 6" Foam Futon Mattress Vitality Cotton and Foam Futon Mattress More Options: Fabric » Queen 10" Solid Cotton Futon Mattress Overall: 60'' W x 80'' L Overall Product Weight: 75lb. 10" Replacement Innerspring Full Size Futon Mattress Overall: 54'' W x 74'' L Overall Product Weight: 54lb. Bonnell 6" Coil Full Futon Mattress Overall Product Weight: 51lb.
Chestnut 8" Cotton and Foam Futon Mattress Luxury Natural Wool 8" Foam Core Futon Mattress Compatibility: Compatible with all standard futon frames; not for use with tri-fold systems Feather Touch 7" Futon Mattress 9" Cotton and Foam Futon Mattress De Luxe Wool 6" Foam Core Couch Futon Mattress 8" Foam Futon Mattress Overall Product Weight: 50lb. Vitality Cotton and Foam Full Size Futon Mattress Vitality 10" Cotton/Foam Futon Mattress Foam Density: High density 6" Cotton and Foam Futon Mattress 8" Innerspring Queen Size Futon Mattress Overall Product Weight: 51.3lb. Luxury Cotton 8" Foam Core Futon Mattress Deluxe 8" Foam/Foam Futon Mattress Redbud 9" Coil Futon Mattress Foam Density: 2.5 PCF Foam WoolWrap 8" Futon Mattress Overall Product Weight: 40lb. Dream 3 Gel-Infused 10" Memory Foam Futon Mattress Core Construction: Memory foam 8" Cotton Chair Size Futon Mattress Overall: 24'' W x 54'' L