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I like the difference between futon and futon (see wikipedia) We've had this style of futon for the last 20 years, and they've served us well. I think it's really the price that differentiates the two; futons are priced like a cheap couch, futons are priced like a mattress. If you can find a futon that's priced like the matress/couch combo that it is, you will be very well served. Otherwise you're just buying cheap dorm-room crap.
More on reddit.comDo you need to roll a futon up every day if it's resting on elevated wooden slats?
Anyone tried ditching the traditional bed setup and go with a futon or just a mat on the floor?
I like sleeping on the a mat on the floor, but I want a bed for aesthetics, would putting a thick drywall platform on a standard bed frame with wood slats achieve the same effect or does it defeat the purpose ?
I move around a lot and prefer to live in small apartments and lofts. What are some good options for a futon that is comfortable and will last.
I prefer dark wood or retro colors for styling.
I like the difference between futon and futon (see wikipedia) We've had this style of futon for the last 20 years, and they've served us well. I think it's really the price that differentiates the two; futons are priced like a cheap couch, futons are priced like a mattress. If you can find a futon that's priced like the matress/couch combo that it is, you will be very well served. Otherwise you're just buying cheap dorm-room crap.
I can't offer much advice other than to avoid the ones sold in big-box retailers. I've had futons from WalMart, Target and Big Lots, and none of the three held up very well. I finally decided just to get a normal bed, single size, and get a collapsible frame for it.
If you want a futon that will hold up well, try checking bedding-specific stores; avoid the big-box retailers.
I'm thinking of getting a futon that rests on the wooden slats. I've only heard of people rolling futons up when they are on the ground due to the accumulation of mildew, though I'm not sure if that's an issue if the base is elevated.