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 ...

Lights down, popcorn popped, movie on screen – sounds like the perfect recipe for a cozy night in! But what if your living room isn’t quite equipped for movie marathons with friends or surprise ...

College kids and condo dwellers often make strange bedfellows, but a futon just may be the common ground. Originally thought of as a sort of poor man’s couch, futons are making quite an impact in the ...

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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 versatility of futons makes them the right furniture for many situations. Whether you want an extra sleeping space for guests, a foldaway bed for your dormitory or a new couch for your living room ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." FUTONS WERE—and are—staple furniture of broke college kids everywhere. The old-school wood-slat frames ...

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 ...