The Futon Lady's Blog

So you have a spare room in your home and the possibilities for that space are endless. You could make yourself a home office or a playroom for the kids, but note that you will also need a place for any guests you have sleeping over. You may not have guests over often enough to have a dedicated guest room, so why not create a room that meets all of your needs? Meaning that it can double as your home office or playroom and as  a place where your sleepover visitors can stay. The key doing this is to choose the right furniture. By choosing furniture that can be adapted for a variety of purposes, you can have a multipurpose room that can be as useful when you have guests as it is when you need a space to work or just to relax.

Bean bags and futons make comfortable furniture plus a great gift for your family. Have guests coming for the holidays? Futons and our bean bag beds will add more sleeping and seating area without adding onto your home. We have many items that will make your life easier and fun to use. Already have a futon or bean bag? Get a new cover to change your look. Hundreds to choose from and take home the same day. 

We have a range of futons to satisfy any budget. You can spend as little as $258. for a metal frame with a 6" mattress or as much as $1000+ for a hardwood frame with a memory foam mattress and decorative cover. There are many mid-priced futons that are excellent quality that will last for years. Mid-range price for a futon would be around $500-$700. What a futon costs is not a tricky question, but complicated because you have so many choices between the frame, mattress and cover. Selecting what you want in a futon depends on your needs and your budget. You can customize the look and feel you want, and pick up or have delivered quickly. And best of all, futons fit anywhere!

Futons get a bad name from cheap versions of sofa-sleepers, klick klack sofas, and dorm room futons from discount stores. This is not what Futons are all about, they are so much more. Be a smart shopper, don't be afraid to take a closer look. Current futons have evolved greatly over time along with their original users. From simple beginnings they have evolved into a great alternative to conventional heavy sleep sofas.

We went from "I don't want a futon" to "when can you deliver it?" in about 30 minutes.

Dear Futon Lady,

I started thinking about what would go with futons in our store? I did a little research and found lots of interesting stories about what other stores carry to sell or just keep you entertained. Here is a list from stores in different areas of the country that caught my attention.

Millions of people are making the switch to Futons as an alternative to conventional sleeper-sofas. They are functional, space saving, versatile and comfortable. Before you decide to buy a futon, do your homework and research the different possibilities. Check out our web site or the FAI site www.futon.org - It's an excellent place to start. Futons are ideal in an extra room for overnight guests and make the room look larger in the daytime or use as a primary sofa any where in your home.

Memphis, TN - J. Russell  bought his futon as a freshman at the University of Memphis in 1996. "I remember it like it was yesterday, walking into The Futon Store on Poplar. It was love at first sight", said Russell nostalgically. His bright red cover gave the right punch to his unfinished frame. Russell recalls how uncomfortable the dorm beds were, which led him to purchase his futon. "The futon mattress has springs in it, and I remember thinking it feels better than the mattress my parents spent a small fortune on," recalls Russell.

Need help in picking out a movie? Here is the classic futon movie guide for your enjoyment and a good laugh. Maybe you have some we have not thought of. Add your own and send to our facebook.