Futons do not always get the respect they deserve when it comes to convertible furniture. In sofa mode, a futon can fit in spaces where a full-size couch or lounge chair would be too big. As a ...

The dual functionality of a futon frame, acting as a sofa in daylight hours and a bed at night, is a key selling point. Especially popular in our current era of increasing numbers of compact ...

Which futon frame is best? When space is tight and overnight guests are on the way, finding a place for everyone to sleep can be challenging. Fortunately, futons are up for it. This adaptable ...

The futon has evolved from weed rugs that originated in Japan. According to Kayo Matsushita, who researched the history of futons for his master’s thesis at Columbia University, the Japanese-style ...

The smartest way to make the most of a small space is with functional furniture that serves more than one purpose. Futons are a go-to for this scenario—couch by day, bed by night—because they add ...

Unlike a sleeper sofa, a futon is a lighter piece of furniture that goes from seating to sleeping in no time. These multitaskers became popular in the 1970s but the futon couch history goes back to ...