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By Doreen Allison. Futon. Published at Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 - 01:49:56 AM.

Futons, having the ability to transform itself from a couch to a bed, reduce the need to purchase extra (and in many cases, needless) furniture. Futons also need far less flipping than standard bed mattresses. And even when you do need to flip a futon mattress, they are lighter, and easier to do. This feature also makes futons a breeze to clean. These convenience factors are the main reasons why so many homes are opting to include a futon in their house. Not just for convenience, the futon has many health benefits as well. Did you know that futons are great for your back? Most futons are constructed with slats, and a cotton mattress, usually 3 - 6 inches thick. This causes the futon mattress to be slightly firmer than a standard bed mattress.
One of the first things that you are sure to notice when searching through the latest options for futons is the price. For one thing, these items do not feature the overly complex designs that are more commonly featured in traditional full mattress and frame sets. What does this mean to you? Less money is need for the craftsmanship of these items and less money is required for the materials. This all translates to you being able to look forward to a much more affordable home furnishing option. That is whey these options continue to be so popular among college students all the way through homeowners with limited budgets.
The functionality of the futon has been adapted some in western culture. Although traditionally, the futon did not have a frame but law directly on the hard floor, it has been adapted and place on the frame. Most of the western world‘s variants have hard plywood or soft pinewood frames. A common incorporation is the futon couch. The couch looks like it has two large bags that are filled with soft things. One of the compartments is for your butt and the other is for your back, when it is in the seated position. It can be laid flat to resemble a bed when you want to sleep. More commonly, these are being added to children‘s rooms. Microfibers are used to prevent staining, and also help contribute to their popularity in kids‘ rooms as well as living rooms that have a lot of family traffic.
More often than not, the futon is a functional, low-budget addition to the family room. Because of its multi-functional role it also serves to consolidate space. Space savings like this are necessary for smaller apartments and houses that are looking to optimize their space. Although this is a modern understanding of the utility of the futon, the futon has become synonymous in some production lines with the mattress, utterly negating its history.