Qualities of a Modern Futon

Quality futon mattresses are exactly that, they are mattresses.  In fact, they beat a brand new fold out hands down in my opinion, as the mattresses are so much nicer to sleep on. They have pocket coiled springs and are soft to the touch.  They come with a slip cover that can be taken off and washed, and overall the experience isn’t a bad one with a warm blanket and a good pillow.  Fold outs, I swear every time I sleep on one, I can feel every spring from that mattress in my back and Lord mercy, have you ever tried to move one!  It takes three men and an Army mule to get one up a flight of stairs and I put my back out helping my dad haul his old one off.  Trust me, the futon mattress is just better.

Considering Back Issues

Most of us have trouble sleeping when we are uncomfortable, but for those of us with clinical back pain problems, the experience can be almost unbearable.  If you have a guest coming over who has those problems, consider one of the higher end futon mattress products out there. I think you can even buy pillow tops for guests to sleep on.  The bottom line is that though it is still a futon, the mattresses that are available today are pretty nice and provide at least moderate levels of comfort for reasonable lengths of time, provided that the wife isn’t flogging you in your sleep for doing or saying something supremely stupid earlier that day in front of her family.

No matter why you are sleeping on that futon mattress, consider making it a new one. They are, all joking aside, tons better than they ever used to be or could have been and actually qualify as a mattress, which if you ask me, they never used to.  Futons are so much better, like everything else nowadays, and getting one in your home is cheaper and easier than ever.  They come in handy, not only when you forget your wife, but when your kids have friends over or if something goes wrong in your house, say a branch flies though a window in a windstorm.

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Married!

Congratulations, your new bride gets to pick you out a mattress.  You bet your butt she isn’t going to sleep on that smelly old futon mattress, so you had better get your backside down to the mattress outlet to pick something nice that you both like, before she does it without your input.  The upside is, if you have been sleeping on a fifteen year old futon, anything she likes is going to be a bonus.

Leaving your campus behind can be kind of sad, but it does come with some perks.  If you are moving back home, your mom will have a decent bed for you.  If you are moving in with a girlfriend, she is going to insist on a better bed (and probably already has one) and if you got a job right out of college, you will be getting a pay bump and can afford something better than a futon mattress.

Divorce…

This is a tough one, many divorcees end up on a futon for some period of their lives, hopefully as short as possible, and the added insult is it may not even be your futon you’re sleeping on!  Regardless of the why’s, giving this up means starting your life over new and fresh, and better things are on that horizon, starting with a better mattress.

New Job and Apartment!

A new job is always exciting, and when it means moving up in the world, most people get a better mattress even if the old one isn’t a mustard yellow futon mattress.  Seriously, this is a great moment for someone to enjoy. As the saying goes,  “To the victor goes the spoils”.  In your case, it means  a comfier home and a sweet new (real) mattress.  So enjoy shopping for it and remember, your futon was there for you before you hit it big.

Remember, no matter why you are moving up in the world, or what you are moving up to, the change can be very exciting and you will likely look back fondly on the fun times you had while you were living on a futon mattress.  It is a phase of total freedom for most, for many kids the first item of furnishing they ever buy for themselves, and it will always keep a tender spot in your mind.  That said, the day you throw it out will likely be one of the happiest in your life too, so enjoy and remember, it all started on a futon mattress.

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First and foremost, they are an amazingly comfortable buy for the money nowadays.  They used to be a horrible product. People actually made fun of (and still do) how bad they were.  I am happy to say that this is not the case now.  A futon mattress will look great and feel awesome for your guests to sleep on.  Keep a spare handy in your home because you will never know who will crash on your doorstep and need a spot to snooze!

A Futon Mattress in the Home Office

To me this is a natural place for a futon mattress, being as I live in my office anyway makes sense to sleep there.  Add a water closet and I would never leave.  Regardless, many people use a spare room as an office and having multi use furniture there just makes sense.  Home offices are something almost everyone has.  Without a futon in there, it is  kind of wasted space. But with a futon around, your spouse can chat with you, and guests can stay over on it if space is tight.

A Futon Mattress in the Guest Room

Guest beds should not be too comfortable, or your guests will never leave.  That is my father’s advice anyway; but this fills both bills nicely.  Dad might not approve of how nice the futon mattress feels to sleep on, but at least when my guest leaves, I can turn the room back into a television viewing room or sewing room again without this huge bed taking the whole thing up seven days a week.

A Futon Mattress in the Den or Living Room

I kind of like these futons for kids, and the places kids like to dwell in my house. No matter how often you tell them to keep soda and food out of the living room, they are going to ignore you when you aren’t looking.  This means that the removable cover on the inexpensive futon is a good call for a parent throughout the house and is one you are unlikely to regret, especially when their friends come over.  Multi use furniture is also great for when the kid’s friends come over because they won’t have to sleep on the floor when they do, and as a kid with asthma, I really appreciated that staying over at someone’s house.

Unwanted guests all aside, you are likely to never regret the purchase of this product. Futon mattress cases are washable, they don’t have to be dry cleaned, and they come in more colors than my husband can see, as he is mildly color blind.  The point is no matter where you put it, the futon is going to look great and feel awesome no matter whom and how often it gets slept on.  The days of futons being a bad joke are over and a new era of comfort for them has now begun.  Viva la futon! In ten years, that is what people will say about them.

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The Case for the Futon

It is a great idea, provided the child’s room is big enough to support the sofa, to have a futon like piece of furniture in your child’s bedroom.  Kids tend to like to have their own guests. If you can cram them all into your child’s room, then you can grab yourself at least a small amount of peace and quiet throughout the house.  We used to do this when my cousins came over –  my aunts and uncles and parents would visit, we all would play together in our room and they would stay.  It worked great for all parties involved and amounted to very few issues.  Kids love having their own space, and having enough furniture in their room keeps them out of yours.  A futon mattress is affordable, easy to find, washable, and versatile, filling all of your needs beautifully.

The Case Against Daily Use

When you are on a budget, futons also double as bedroom chairs. If you put a futon mattress in a child’s bedroom and expect them to sleep on it day and night, that is kind of cruel, and do not complain to me when they have back problems.  This type of furniture is not meant to be used for years and years of daily use, and having spent my time on one as a young adult, I can tell you they do not make a good daily sleeper.  A cheaper twin mattress is a better idea in this case and you will have a better longevity out of it as well.  If you have a part time child, one who spends weekends at your home, these work pretty well for that, not killing the kid who is on it.

Many of us started out on a futon mattress.  We have seen the good in them and the bad, and fortunately they get better every single year. Technology works to improve an already pretty neat product.  Take a look in your area and see what the local mattress stores offer in sizes that will accommodate best the needs of both your kids and your home or wallet.  Don’t let them con you into something that will be a bad idea for both of you, and if you want to be real hardcore, go pick it out without them.  After all, you are paying for the futon mattress; if they want to buy it and put it in their own house, they can do whatever they want.

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When to Replace an Old Futon Mattress

When the stuffing is all crammed into the corners of the pad, that is a good time to replace your old futon mattress.  If, when you lay on it, you can count with your back how many support bars the thing has, you should probably get a new mattress.  If your guests make reservations at the budget motel in town claiming that the beds (roaches or not) are more comfy than your old futon, you should consider giving up the old futon.  There are many tell tale signs, those of you with wives will probably just be told that theirs is going the way of the dodo.

Where to Put the New Futon Mattress

Hooray, a fresh, unspoiled soda spill-free futon mattress for you!  Now where to put it?  How about the den –  those with a video game room will find it a welcome addition, mostly because the female of the house will not approve of any super nice furniture in there, and the kids will just get it icky anyway.

Futon mattress shells are machine washable, they look great for years, and short of lighting them on fire, they are about indestructible.  If you have a spare room for guests, it is nice because, like the mullet, it is business in the front, party in the back.  Or maybe it is business during the day, and party at night.  Either way, it beats a floor and a sleeping bag.  Besides, that is a cold way to sleep no matter how warm your house is (heat rises, you know). Sleeping on the floor is not something even the dogs in my house can do. We have all hardwood, no carpet, and no one is getting to sleep on our floor, especially the humans.

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This is the reason why you will need to measure the furniture you ought to cover. Get a measuring tape and start by measuring the length and the width or the other way around. There are three types of covers, and these are twin size, full size and queen size covers. Your measurement will identify the ones you will need. Take the size of a full size futon cover. The dimensions are 54 inches in width and 75 inches in length. If you have measurements close to that, then you should definitely buy that size for your convenience. Remember that the bigger the size, the pricier it is, so decide if you want to settle for a bigger cost than the one you really need. Futon mattress covers also come in different designs. You can choose between dozens of designs offered in the market today. There are some designs that fit one’s personality alongside with the space of living that you have.

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Your search online will give you many different types of results depending upon how you are searching for items related to your futon.

Not only must you consider how you will cover the thing, but also what it is made of and the type of bed frame you use. With the choices available to you, you may never have to get bored of your sofa-sleeper ever again.>Also, because there are chaise lounge futons and chairs that are made of futon mattresses, the various types of covering materials, patterns, styles, colors and choices are everywhere.

How You Will Be Using Your Mattress Affects The Type of Futon Cover

If you want to get a hip feel, use this type of animal print on your futon.

Here, we will discuss these various topics as well as cover some questions that come up in the process of owning convertible sleeper-sofas, overnight guests, home decor and such. Consider this article your introduction to the world of futon covers and their many benefits. Like with traditional couches, normal wear and tear is to be expected. Depending upon the uses that your futon sofa must endure, whether it is for mostly extra seating in an entertaining area or you have occasional, even frequent overnight guests, it will need to be protected.

Protection of your futon does not need to be strictly functional without fashion. Futon slipcovers come in a variety of patterns that can match nearly every taste. Again, depending upon the type of look that you are going for, you can use your cover to enhance the look of the space without overpowering. Covers come in varieties from basic solid colors of primary colors, muted tones on up to your favorite ’80s colors in bright pinks or neon. Patterns can also be found with animal prints, florals, and more elegant looking styles as well.

Think About The Function When Deciding On Fabrics For Your Futon Mattress Cover

Fabric choices will also be a factor when you are deciding on your choice of futon cover. It is suggested that you

Here is a sample floral print by Aya Fabric (www.ayafabric.com) that can be used to get a custom futon cover made.

match the fabric with its most frequent uses. For example, using a microfiber suede or linen type cover is not recommended where kids and animals will be jumping up on it. Common sense applies here of course. You might, however, opt for a leather option as it can wear quite well with pets and children. For a child’s play area, the best fabric choices are cottons and cotton blends with usually some kind of patterned print or something dark for obvious reasons.

With the resurgence in the popularity of futons in many homes, there has been a shift towards modern looks as well as the more traditional Japanese appearance. Futon beds and basic frames are still popular for college dorms and serve a much more utilitarian over fashion function. However, in finer homes, futon sofa-sleepers are the perfect solution for the empty-nesters who have the occasional house guests coming to stay for a short period. They work very well in a guest room or home office/guest room.

If the case is one where you use yours for extra seating in an entertaining area and crave variety, then futon covers are your perfect solution. When you put a slip cover on your futon, you give yourself options that didn’t exist before. If you are thinking ahead, you can even get several covers and have them ready to change out when the mood strikes. In times that call for more spark, go for the animal print or bold color or pattern choice. Trying to create that more intimate or subdued feel, then use a muted color or elegant pattern.

This is how restful and zen-like your space could be, you would need to consider this for your choice of the right futon cover.

Covers for your futon can be the ultimate expression of your creativity and personality. Green conscious home owners even have natural organic materials and hemp as possible options for futon covers. When it comes to something so seemingly simple as putting a cover on a sofa or couch, you might never know how much your personality can come through. It is cheaper and definitely much quicker than painting a room or buying new furniture. In fact, you can order your a cover for your futon online, have it shipped to your home, wash it and have it on your couch in under a week. Best wishes, thanks for stopping by and happy shopping!

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What’s The Deal With Hemp As A Futon Mattress Cover?

Hemp comes in various ounce styles - this is a 14 oz. sample - that have different 'tightness' to the fabric. All hemp will feel rougher at first, then soften with use.

Now, because of its popular uses in health, nutrition and its ‘green’ qualities, it’s making a comeback.  Hemp material is making a big impact in the clothing and apparel business.  Because of this, hemp fabric has become much more readily available.  There was a time when hemp would have been much more prohibitively expensive, but not any more.  Some top designers and fashion icons have used hemp in some of their lines over the last several years.  Various celebrities have also been quite vocal about their support of hemp and wear hemp clothing to some award shows.  The obvious standout here is Woody Harrelson who – ahem – may also be indulging in the ‘hemp-related’ smoke-able product.

What makes hemp such a great choice for futon covers?  Basically, it is a plant whose properties allow it to be grown and created into fabric; not a totally foreign idea (hint:  organic futon covers).  Hemp is a quite hearty plant and can tolerate harsher growing conditions, making it less likely to need chemical treatment to produce a profitable yield.  The abundance of organic hemp fabrics are a testament to this.  Hemp is also very durable.  It can take a lot of abuse and still maintain its strength, shape and form.  These qualities make it great for futon slipcovers.

Another quality, just briefly alluded to is hemp’s propensity to be a greener product.  Just mentioned is its heartiness in various growing conditions.  Less chemicals are needed to grow it and thus less is put into the earth.  Another green property is its ability to grow quickly.  Much like bamboo, that can be grown and harvested rather quickly, it is a sustainable resource in some respects.

One unique property of hemp is that it wears a bit like denim.  Like your favorite pair of jeans that get better with age and wear, so goes hemp.  Hemp feels a bit more stiff or ‘abrasive’ at first.  But, with normal wear and use, will soften to a more comfortable feel.  This simple fact alone will cut down on any futon cover repair bills.  Many hemp fabrics will maintain their natural look at market and will have a light caramel or tan color.  The unique properties of hemp fibers give it a more natural and organic feel about them.  Much like their organic cotton fiber friends, hemp fabrics can be laundered similarly.  In fact, if your chair covers (or bed) ever get too ‘ripe’ you, rest assured your futon cover cleaning is a snap.  If the choice is between organic cotton or hemp futon covers for similar colors and uses, you might find hemp to be a great choice.

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It’s been well established that the contents of many typical brand name and popular ‘traditional’ mattresses contain several different types of chemicals and compounds that will ‘off-gas’, especially when new – which is how most people prefer to buy their mattresses.  Now, while futon covers won’t necessarily block this off gassing as they are fabric and allow gases to come through, they will be a wonderful complement to protect your organic futon mattress.  So, what’s so special about organic covers, sheets, or bedding you might be wondering?

Other Types of Futon Slipcovers Are Available

Look at all these futon cover fabric options to choose from.

What makes organic cotton slipcovers so appealing is for their health benefits to you and the guests you care about.  You might now want to put one on the in-laws futon, but that’s your business – hehe.  Really, wouldn’t you rather know that just a few inches away from your nose and mouth is a totally safe, organic fabric that won’t irritate or harm you?  Whether you use your futon as a couch, lounger, or bed – the benefits of organic are clear.  There are other health benefits as well.  Because organic cotton is grown without the use of pesticides and such, you can be comfortable knowing that your other ‘resting place’ (ie. planet earth) will not be harmed by such chemicals.  Many times, the companies that make and market organic cotton futon covers will also use natural dyes or some stitching to enhance the look even further.  Not only that, many of these companies will also employ fair labor practices by paying fair wages and avoiding sweatshop labor.  This is certainly an added bonus – and think, you just thought you were helping yourself with your new organic covers.

Since there are several manufacturers of these futon bed covers, you’ll want to do a little more research before settling on one.  Check to make sure that all these qualities exist with the company you choose.  Also, if your slipcover has a zipper, brass is the way to go.  One more important note:  make sure to order the size of your futon cover about 2″ deeper than your futon mattress height to allow for shrinkage that will occur.  For example, your futon mattress is 6″ tall, order the 8″ size cover.

How do you care for your organic cotton covers?  The recommendations for washing futon covers are to use mild, biodegradable detergents (no bleach) and tumble dry low (remove promptly) – same as you would for many of your other regular cottons.

Finally, what can you expect to pay for one of these organic futon covers?  You should check around online because prices do vary greatly.  You shouldn’t spend more than a few hundred, depending on the size of your futon mattress.

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Here is a modern print cover for your futon that is sure to save you from those boring solid colors.

Because of their ease of use and ability to transform a room in moments by simply changing what you’ve got covering the futon mattress itself.  As you continue your search, you will find that there are styles, fabrics and sizes to fit any futon mattress and any budget.  From roughly $30 for basic cotton covers in a simple pattern up to $300 or more for luxurious fabrics and patterns, like leather.  Or, as one contestant would say on one of those ‘Project Runway’ seasons ‘letha’.  Yes, she was from New York.  Yup, can you believe it, leather futon covers!

Whether you’re used to futon slipcovers or not, it will take you about the time it takes to put away your laundry to have your new cover in place.  The hard part is picking which one to buy.  That’s where this site comes in.  We’re dedicated to covering all the angles you can think of.  If there is something we’ve missed, stay tuned, because it will show up in a future article here.  If it exists in the futon world, it will be discussed here.  That’s what is so great about the internet, we’re actually able to have a forum to discuss specific topics like this.

Remember, the internet is a great place to search for cheap futon mattress covers, but that doesn’t mean you will scrimp on quality.  In future posts we’re going to talk about a specific fabric and its pros and cons.  It’s not necessarily a discount futon cover, but it isn’t made of gold or silk thread either.  If you think you already know what fabric you’re going to go with, hold on!  If you are stuck on leather, then we can’t stop you (it is pretty cool) but you’ll get some benefit from reading our next installment.  Hint:  these futon covers are good for you AND your guest beds for several reasons.

As you can easily tell, this site is all about furnishing your room with inexpensive futon chairs and mattresses. It is also about covering them with a wide variety of fabrics, like leather or cotton, satin, silk, and velvet. When you cover you futon mattress, you want to use a fabric that is highly durable and easily cleanable.  After all, you don’t want your mattress or sofa couch perfume and cologne samples.  All you need to do is take it off and put on a new one.  In fact, you should design your cover with a zipper across one of the dimensions, so that you can remove your futon mattress cover and clean it.

However, as I have mentioned, you do not necessarily need to sacrifice fabric quality to stay within a budget. One approach is to buy a futon mattress, cover it with durable fabric, then using a bit more luxury in the covering that you buy. For example, on top of the cotton sheets or other bedding that you use on your futon mattress, you could use a Discount Satin Comforter. Discount satin comforters can be a real bargain and can make your futon mattress much more luxurious. Decorating your room on a budget can still mean that your futon mattress, bedding, and comforter are all beautiful.

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