Kodiak Furniture Phoenix Hardwood Storage Futon

When space is limited, you need to get creative. Futons are a great buy for small rooms, as they provide seating in the day and a place to sleep at night. Whether you’re interested in getting a futon for your child’s bedroom, spare room or dorm room, there are a few features you’ll want to consider.

Determine whether you want to purchase a full futon set or just the frame — which could be the case if you already have a mattress but need to upgrade the frame. Otherwise, as you’re shopping, look at both the frame and the mattress.  Many modern futon mattresses are filled with foam or use an inner coil system.

As you browse the available frames, look for a model that’s sturdy and durable, as well as one that meets your weight requirements. For example, one model may only accommodate 300 pounds, while another has a weight capacity of 550 pounds.

Look at the style of the entire futon next. A faux leather mattress with a tufted design is great for an elegant space, while an acrylic-coated cotton mattress is better suited to a more casual space. Of course, color is also important. You’ll find futon mattresses in a wide range of fun colors, including burgundy, royal blue, khaki, cinnamon, teal, black and dark gray.

Opt for a futon set that has additional features that add to its functionality. There are sets with adjustable backs, as well as futons with built-in storage drawers underneath. You could easily keep an extra set of linens in the drawers for overnight guests.

• Always check the futon’s product care label when it comes to cleaning the fabric. Many are listed as “spot clean only.”
• Use the upholstery attachment on your vacuum cleaner to keep the futon free of dust and pet hair.
• It’s a good idea to rotate and fluff a non-innerspring futon mattress every other month or so. Otherwise, the filling can lump up in a few spots, making the mattress uncomfortable to sleep on.
• Should your futon mattress begin to feel a bit hard over time, you can purchase a mattress pad to place over it.
• Check how much assembly is required before you buy. While most futons are quite easy to put together once they arrive, some are a bit more complicated and require that you have a set of tools on hand.
• When it comes to price, you’ll pay the least for models that only contain the futon’s frame and not the mattress. The Best Choice Products Brown Faux Leather Futon and the Magshion Futon Furniture Sleeper Chair have moderate cost that match most budgets, while others that have two added storage drawers that are built into the unit are able to command the highest price.