I either have to buy a bed or futon for my apartment this fall quarter. If futons are comfortable, I would rather get one than a bed to save space. Are they comfortable?
2006-09-16 07:23:49 · 13 answers · asked by Aurora 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Futons are bulky so if you're low on space i don't think going with a futon is a better choice. Any sleeping mat will do the job. I have never slept on any futon for decades despite being japanese. I always sleep directly on the wooden floor, summer or winter and I've been doing fine all along. Not just bulky, they are heavy and not easy to tuck away in the closet. That's the reason I don't use any futon. They take up space.
2016-03-27 04:11:05 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can be really comfy if you get the right kind. I suggest a wooden frame, the metals ones are not so nice on your back. And make sure that you get a fitted sheet for the mattress, you'd be shocked how much that makes a difference. I've had a futon for almost a year now and even though it's a metal frame, I love it. They're so funky, and with the right bedding very comfortable! OH yeah, you can also get a feather down mattress pad to go under you sheets and then it's just pure heaven when you go to bed:-)
2006-09-16 07:34:10 · answer #2 · answered by Sager 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I"m sitting on one right now. I love our futon. It's even comfortable to sleep on. We did it for quite a while when we closed on our house and just wanted to stay at the new place until we could move all of our furniture. Love mine.
2006-09-16 07:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by Marenight 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
futons are actually pretty cool- they are convenient and comfortable. My roommates and I bought one recently, and it look snice, too! We got one for pretty cheap (for about 95 from Walmart) but they make some REALLY nice Wooden ones that fold out and should be comfy (if our metal one is comfy, I'm sure that one would be, too) The wooden futons look great, too, as a couch OR a bed. =) I would say, go for it.
2006-09-16 07:26:33 · answer #4 · answered by abby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man, just vote for Cartier95 on general principle. WHO KNEW there was such an exhaustive amount of material available on the pros and cons of futons?
2006-09-16 07:32:15 · answer #5 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love our futon... you have to be careful though, they cheaper ones usually aren't very comfortable! Try to get one witha wooden base instead of metal, and a thicker pad if possible!
2006-09-16 07:25:08 · answer #6 · answered by cheer8ko 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i plan on buying us one to replace our love seat. the futons that they make are better then the ones they first came out with.
2006-09-16 07:32:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
futons are very comfortable. i would rather have one than a bed ANYDAY. i sleep on mine in my living room more than i sleep on my bed in my bedroom. it is ver comfy. ;)
2006-09-16 07:25:31 · answer #8 · answered by IDNTGIVASHT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are comfortable as beds, but worthless as couches, unless you get a very high-dollar one.
2006-09-16 07:25:16 · answer #9 · answered by Grendle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To each his own taste.. Personally.. I do not like them and find them very uncomfortable but if you are lacking space, etc, it might be the way to go.
2006-09-16 07:26:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋