NEW COLLECTION Natural living FURNITURE Home furniture made simple ALEXANDRA BEDROOM SUITE Elegant, Beautiful & Simple MID-SET FUTON RANGE Simple in design, functional in comfort. TRI-FOLD SOFA BED Sofa by day & bed by night LOW-SET FUTON RANGE Simple, minimal, effective & beautiful CUSTOM MADE Beautifully hand custom made, designed by you Sofa bedsDoing two jobs to save you space and money, our sofa beds never rest – they leave that up to you or your guests. We have a big choice of styles and colours, with options like chair-beds and corner sofa beds. Many have built-in storage for bedclothes, too. With some models you can even choose your type of mattress to get exactly the comfort you prefer.How to Choose a Futon Mattress imageThe sleeper tosses and turns all night long while trying to get comfortable on a thin futon mattress. Futons often have an unearned reputation of being uncomfortable which is unfair because this is often...Read More about How to Choose a Futon Mattress
We are Australia's #1 supplier of authentic Japanese futons. We don't sell thin predominantly polyester futons. Most people that sleep on a futon in Japan do so on top of tatami mats. A Japanese futon consists of two parts: a shikibuton and a kakebuton. The shikibuton is the mattress, and the kakebuton is the quilt. We import limited quantities of hand-made quality futons from a small family-run business on Shikoku. We do not sell mattresses for sofa beds, chairs or slatted bases. Authentic Japanese futons require a solid flat surface. Both the shikibuton & kakebuton come individually stitched (quilted) and therefore, need to be covered. So don't forget to add one or two to your order. You never sleep directly on or beneath these (unless you own a cleaning business). Why you should choose a Japanese Futon over a local 'futon' mattress? Now available - Patterned Quilt Covers Naomi will make you a patterned quilt cover if requested. You can choose from any design on this page.
We will also make them to fit your existing quilt/doona. What's the difference between these and the other versions? Traditionally, kakebuton quilts are covered with a white sheet cover (see the image below) which doesn't always show off the pattern. So we have reversed the design and have used the plain white material to go on the outside of the quilt and used the patterned fabric to make the covers with. To enquire or purchase any of our items, please call the shop 07 5591 5088 or emailWhere can I buy a cheap futon mattress? Cheap futon mattresses can be purchased at a number of online retailers. The idea of cheap varies from person to person, depending on individual budgets, but discounted and low-cost futons can be found at US-Mattress, Walmart, Overstock, Kmart and Target. Where can I buy a futon mattress? What stores sell inexpensive futon mattresses? What are the various futon mattress sizes? US-Mattress has a page listing a selection of cheap futon mattresses.
As of 2014, its cheap futon mattress sections consist of mattresses under $100 and mattresses costing between $100 and $200. Walmart lists a large variety of inexpensive futon mattress brands ranging in price from about $90 up to approximately $350. Many of the futons are available to order online or for store pickup, but some can only be ordered via a third-party retail website. Overstock has a selection of low-priced futons starting at around $90. A search on Kmart for "cheap futon sofa beds" yielded 249 results ranging in price from $99 for a plain armless futon to a little over $500 for a richly-colored leather futon with under-seat storage. Target also sells futon mattresses and sofa beds. A plain 6-inch or 8-inch futon mattress can be purchased from its website for about $129. Other futon mattresses that come with a simple metal or wooden base or frame start at about $150. Learn more about Beds & Mattresses What are the standard futon mattress sizes?
Standard futon measurements are the same as regular mattress measurements. Standard mattress measurements for twin size are 39 inches by 75 inches, full si... What are some highly rated mattress protectors? There are many highly-rated mattress protectors including the washable Luna Premium Hypo-Allergenic Waterproof Mattress Protector and the SafeRest Premium ... What are some consumer complaints about Tempur-Pedic mattresses? Some consumer complaints about Tempur-Pedic mattresses are that the bed gets too hot, the mattress causes allergic reactions and that the company does not ... What are the dimensions of bed mattresses? The dimensions of bed mattresses are 39-by-75 inches for twin-sized mattresses, 54-by-75 inches for full-sized mattress, 60-by-80 inches for queen-sized ma... How do you clean a mattress? How can I make a bed base? What are the top rated Hampton Rhodes mattresses? Are pillow top mattress reviews generally favorable?
What types of mattresses does Kingsdown make? How much does a Ceragem bed cost?: might be good for guest/ play room : want to check it out....I struggle with sleep. It’s largely related to my auto-immune disease (although sometimes I wonder what comes first…). I’ve written about my insomnia here, and I’ve shared a bunch of sleep solutions you all sent in here. But at some point I had to look at my bed. I’ve been sleeping on a coil spring ensemble for 11 years. I’ve previously been told they ain’t great for you, especially for AI folk – they’re essentially EMF conductors. But I’m vocally and stridently against chucking stuff out just because a product no longer suits my principles or whatever. Thus, for many years it’s been a dilemma – replace or stay and burn? But this is where I have arrived: my old bed is 11 years old and it’s generally advised you should replace a coil spring mattress after ten. Plus, I need a guest bed (my coil-y one will move into my spare room).
All of which- now that I’ve weighed up the various factors – has given me a green light to get myself a new bed. Please note: In this My Simple Home series I implore you to weigh up your own predicament at every turn as I have above. Please don’t chuck stuff out other than as a carefully considered last option. I have researched my options for several months now and the Big Fat Conclusion I’ve arrived at is that… Me, personally, I’ve chosen the Bio Latex mattress from The Comfort Shop, and I’ll explain why. And just so you know, this is a sponsored post, but opinions are all my own and I researched the topic and approached The Comfort Shop myself. You’ll find my position on sponsored posts and advertising here.Latex – despite the scientific-y name – comes from latex vessels under the bark of the rubber tree. It’s best for your health. Latex is hypoallergenic so it’s great for allergy sufferers or for people who suffer from hay fever, asthma and respiratory problems.
Oh, and it’s also anti-microbial. Rubber trees have a protective anti-microbial “milk” to protect it from damage. The milk forms a protective layer to prevent infection which means that fungus, bacteria and dust mites simply can’t survive inside a latex mattress.In that it lasts longer than other mattresses – about 20-30 years. Latex is elastic, which helps to eliminate sagging and loss of firmness in the mattress. You sit on it and get up and it bounces right back to it’s original position as soon as the pressure is removed. Talaley is not always 100% natural. Talaley is often a blend of natural latex (called Dunlop latex) and synthetic, petroleum-based latex, the latter being cheaper to produce. Talaley is gelled together with carbon dioxide gas to lock everything in place. And so it’s far from being a natural product. No carbon dioxide is used in the manufacturing process of the Dunlop latex mattresses. It’s a small Australian company… And I like to support such things.
Plus, their latex mattresses come from Italy, not through Asia. Why does this matter? Because mattresses passing through Asia get sprayed with a bunch of hazardous fumigants. Which kinda ruins the whole clean sleeping vibe. Can I just use any old bed base? You’ll need to use a slatted base, or at least a base with some holes in it to allow for air to flow naturally through the base and the mattress. I went with the Ergo Bed Base from The Comfort Shop. It’s made from European Beech Timber (clean, sustainable) and ticks off a bunch of European standards and certifications for safety. The Euros are world leaders in all this toxin-free stuff. I sleep more soundly going with their stuff. There are two sides to my base, so that each person (should I happen upon a bed mate!) can control their own bed. Plus partner disturbances are minimised. Two things: there’s a manual adjustable head and back rest, which moves to 6 different incline positions. And the rigidity adjusters – yes, that’s their name – vary the tension on the slats, so that each side can be made firmer or softer.
The posture slats are designed to work with your mattress in absorbing your body weight and movement, which reduces pressure on your body. Yes, if you really want to use one, electric blankets don’t harm latex mattresses. But it is best to choose an electric blanket with thin wires. I, however, have to add that I don’t advise using electric blankets in general – TERRIBLE EMF stuff going on, again, defeating the clean sleeping vibe. Just so you know. And don’t they get hot?I looked into this, even though I tend to sleep cold. There are MANY forums devoted to people debating this topic. Check them out if you’re curious. The concern is that latex is a closed cell material, so it doesn’t allow the air to circulate as much. But good brands overcome this with carefully placed pin core holes studded throughout. The holes go all the way through, so that the mattress can breathe. My mattress also has a ventilation band, which allows for extra breathing, and keeping a neutral temperature.
This was a big part of why I chose this mattress… trust me, I tested a few! I’ve tested out my Bio Latex mattress for 6 weeks now. The experience is a unique one: while it’s a lovely firm feel, at the same time it has a “snuggliness” that makes you feel like the mattress is hugging you. There’s no other way to describe it. I also invested in The Comfort Shops latex pillows – which are lovely and firm, too. I have neck issues…the combo – of the snuggly-but-firm mattress and the pillows – seems to be helping this. The bed certainly doesn’t get hot and, despite REALLY hot nights of late, I’ve been waking up with the general feel that the bed hasn’t got “sweaty”. Do you know what I mean? The whole experience feels clean and airy. Am I sleeping better? I’m actually sleeping all the way through the night (most nights). It only occurred to me the other day that this had been a consistent thing for a good few weeks now. There are a number of factors contributing to my insomnia, but having something snuggly-but-firm to collapse into each night is certainly making a difference.
If you are in the market for a new mattress, consider what you do with the old one. There are a number of restrictions on getting rid of mattresses because most people don’t want to sleep on yours. Waste centres won’t usually take them because of the bulk, or charge a higher fee. For a cost effective removal of your old mattresses and bases, check out Landsavers. Feel free to post questions below…and please add your own Simple Home ideas and tips…I’ll be updating posts and creating new ones with the information I find (and will be sure to link back to you!) may contain links to sponsors and affiliates with the capacity to receive monetary compensation, which helps to support the growth and development of this site. Giveaways are sponsored promotions and will always be stated as such on the post. Books, eBooks and other products that align with my site and ethos may potentially be accepted for review, but please respect my desire not to clutter my life with “stuff” before you send your wonderful product or press release.