Sleep Cheaply and Comfortably with a Futon Sofa Bed
When it comes to saving space and money, nothing beats a futon sofa bed. Whether you find yourself needing a bed for college, a kid’s bedroom or simply as a solution for out of town guests, a futon cannot be matched. Many people mistakenly believe that a futon is nothing more than a glorified sofa bed, though in actuality, a futon provides a much more comfortable sleep experience than any sofa bed could provide. Unlike the average sofa bed that uses metal bars to provide support below the mattress, a futon uses flat, wooden slats that don’t press up on the sleeper.
Of course, the primary reason people purchase a futon is its ability to play the dual role of a mattress and sofa. This unique ability to transform means that the futon is one of the most space efficient pieces of furniture available, which is particularly useful in the college dorm environment where space tends to be limited. Most students tend to spend a lot of time during the day talking with friends, and a futon provides a great place to sit and relax when folded up into a sofa. Futons are also great for the college environment because of their toughness. After all, what other pieces of furniture can you think of that are nearly indestructible? The average futon will cost around $200, though even lower prices can be found by searching through bulletin postings and online classified ads.
Just because you’re saving money with the purchase of a futon, it doesn’t mean that your bed needs to look cheap. In fact, it’s quite easy to make a futon look sophisticated through the use of an upgraded futon cover and a bolster pillow or two. A simple upgrade like this will only set you back another $50 or so, but can really give your futon a polished look.
