how comfy is it to sleep on a futon?

Question

thinking of getting rid of bed and buying a futon

Answer 1

If you invest in a really good, quality futon mattress then it's very comfortable. The frame makes a tremendous difference as well. DON'T go with a metal frame. Find a good, wooden frame and then a thick plush mattress. Be sure to try it out at the store before you buy.

Answer 2

My futon (guest bed) is so uncomfortable that we put an aero bed mattress on top of it before anyone sleeps on it. It started out not too bad when we first got it, but compressed and got rock hard very quickly.

But they have all kinds of futon mattresses now, even ones with springs. The store should have a couple different mattress types on display for you to try out.

I'm assuming you mean a whole futon couch, not just a futon mattress. The attraction of course is you can fold it up and use it as a couch if you're in a studio apartment or something. The reality is, you won't. It's a pain to fold and unfold (even if it operates really smoothly which it probably won't), and you're not going to take your bedding on and off to make it a couch during the day and a bed at night.

If you already have a bed and don't have a really pressing reason to switch, I'd say stick with the bed.

Answer 3

There are actual couches that lay down like a futon but aren't as uncomfortable and look like a real couch when they aren't laid out. Bit more pricey than a futon but a lot better for appearance and comfort. They sell them almost everywhere.

Answer 4

Peter they are okay on the short term, but for everyday use you could end up with terrible backaches. However you could invest in a real japanese bed if you fancy sleeping nearer the floor and your room is not draughty.

Personally I love futons but I think that I may be in the minority. Also my back does not allow me to sleep on one these days.

Answer 5

It is not "confy" at all. The metress is usually poor quality and smaller than a regular bed. Also the spring structure is not so good so you would need an additional pad to to make it a little better. I do not like sleeping on them at all, but if you are visiting and it saves you a hotel bill, then it is quite alright....KECK

Answer 6

They are decent, but after maybe a few weeks, the cushioning goes out and your back hits the frame. If you have a wooden one, that would be better because for some reason the mattress stays deliciously sleep-onable.

Answer 7

It depends on the matress, not the Futon.

The only problem is when you roll over onto the outer frame bit, its cold and hard.

Another problem is getting up, you are low o the floor and seing as the muscles and tendons arn´t warmed up you tend to get a sore back.

Answer 8

It depends on the type. In general they are fine, although if they are the folding up type you will get valleys where it bends. So it depends how much you keep them folded up. I slept on one for about a year and it was really quite comfortable but I rarely folded it up. Make sure you get a really thick mattress if you go this route.

Answer 9

They are nice to sleep on once in a while, but most nights - it gets really uncomfortable - a bed is alot nicer and better for your back.

Answer 10

with a good futon mattress - very comfy. with a really cheap one, rubbish.

Same as mattresses, itis worth paying a bit of cash for something good. as a rule they're a lot harder than traditionally sprung mattresses, but this is rumoured to be better for your back.

I like mine!