Finding the right futon frame and mattress is a great and inexpensive way to add extra seating to any room, whether it’s for a college dorm or a living room full of guests. A futon frame and mattress is a great alternative to a sofa, in that they are generally cheaper and easier to transport. If you have guests staying over, a futon frame and mattress is also a great way to add extra sleeping room. Futons are great options for creating a bed on the go and storing it the next day. Since futon mattresses are not connected to the actual frame, they are easily storable if you need extra room.
Some of the best places to buy a futon frame and mattress are Ikea, West Elm, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Futon World. Any major furniture store should have a nice selection of futons to choose from. Futons are significantly cheaper than sofas; for a queen sized futon you can expect to pay anywhere from $150-$350. A similar sized couch could easily cost double that.
There are some tips you should follow when selecting a futon frame and mattress combination. If you are purchasing your futon frame and mattress separately in a store, you will want to make sure that the futon mattress fits snugly within the frame. Futon sizes run similar to beds, so if you are looking at a queen futon frame, you will want to be shopping for queen size futon mattresses. Many futon mattresses are made for a specific frame and it is very common to be able to find a futon frame and mattress that can be bought together. Sometimes you do not even have the option of purchasing them separately
You will also want to find a mattress and frame combination that is pleasing to the eye. Both futon frames and futon mattress come in various sizes and materials, so selecting the right combination requires a fine attention to detail. Certain futon mattresses will look better in a steel frame, while others will be better complemented with a wooden futon frame. Everyone differs in taste, so find a combination that is suitable to you. Once you find a nice aesthetically pleasing frame and mattress combination, you will want to test the comfort of the futon. There is no point in getting a nice looking futon if you do not enjoy sitting down on it. Make sure you get a futon that you or your guests will be comfortable relaxing on. If the futon is going to be used for sleeping purposes, be sure to test out the dimensions of the futon and make sure it is suitable to fit whoever will be sleeping on it.
When purchasing a futon frame and mattress, it is always a good idea to get some sort of product insurance in writing. Whether that means getting a warranty for the product, a money back guarantee, or credit with return, you will want to know that you have options. If for whatever reason, you find that you may need to return your futon frame and mattress, you want to be given that option. So protect your investment by getting a customer satisfaction incentive.