Futons were originally from the Orient where space was of a premium so a convertible sofa to sleeper made the most sense. Today the same issue is ever increasing around the world. Dorm rooms at colleges to shared apartments to your favorite relative coming to visit, futons have become an essential piece of furniture in almost every country around the world.

The futons we see today are available as futon frame only, futon mattresses, and complete futon sets.

The futon frame designs very from all wood with a slat support and channel lock mechanisms, to all metal lightweight and durable, with free slide to lock mechanisms. These futons are available with different support systems from a metal slat design to a free spring and chassis design. All are designed with comfort, support, durability,  and ease of operation in mind. The most popular design today is the hybrid cross between a solid wood frame and a metal chassis for smooth easy operation of the futon from anyone anywhere.

 The futon mattresses of today again give you a large selection of all thicknesses and firmness. The futon mattress that came with your parents futon should not be the one you would sleep on today. Now mattresses are made of the highest quality foam products from HD ( High Density) to double wrapped cotton and wool to coil springs. The trick to a good futon mattress is finding the right support for a quality sleeping experience  while still having a comfortable seating area as a couch keeping in mind this is the position it will spend most of it time. Consider split mattresses when thinking about the futon you will use in your day to day life. Futon mattresses very in thickness from 3" to 10". A 3" futon mattress will fold over easily but will offer little support as a 10" futon mattress will not fold over easily but it will in turn offer great support for a comfortable sleeping experience.

Complete futon sets are a great way to instantly set your self up with a futon that is ready to use as soon as it arrives and you put it together. The complete futon sets however limit you with selection as far as the mattress you choose, the design of the cover and the firmness and support offered. The sets offered from the manufactures are pre-selected for easy matches to most decors.

 The Bi-fold design is by far the most popular design for futon frames. The length of the mattress becomes the seating area and the mattress folds in half for the seating position.

The Tri-fold wing design is very popular in the collage circuit as it is the most versatile changing from sofa to chair to lounger to sleeper without moving the futon all over the room.

Most manufactures offer at least 30 days warranty to make sure you are happy with their products. FutonsFutonsFutons promises to due our best to stand behind all manufactures warranties and make any concerns you have an easy fix. Our Professionals are available to answer your questions via e-mail or phone line any time just give us 48 hours and we will get back to you to help out any way we can.