Futon - The Futon Makeover

Not long ago, the futon was the bed-cum-sofa for people who could not afford the luxury of a comfortable bed. It served the purpose of a rather ugly couch by day and an uncomfortable bed at night. It was certainly not the first choice of people who could afford better furniture, but those with limited means, especially students relied on it. Millions of Americans had to choose this uncomfortable solution for their bedding problems.

However, things have changed. Now, the futon has an entirely new look. It comes with some innovative design features and product improvements that add to the décor of the house. Now homeowners include futons in the home rather than discard them to the basement or a seedy guest room in the back of the house.

Just like the old futon designs the new futons are essentially sofa beds but they are more comfortable and definitely more decorative. At the same time these futons are quite functional. They serve as comfortable couch to sit on during the day time and as comfortable functional bed during the night.

These reinvented futon designs are not just provisional solution for a bedding. Their improved design and enhanced comfort has propelled them into being more than a sofa bed. The improved back support can even rival the most expensive conventional actually has made the futon comeback possible.

One of the complaints made about the old futons was that their mattresses went flat after being used. This was because many of the old futon mattresses were made from a single layer of cotton that easily became condensed and offered little support. But now, futon mattresses have multiple layers including at least one made from solid foam which provides additional support and "bounce back". This subtle but very appreciated improvement has definitely contributed to the new image of futons today.

Solid frame of new age futon is another addition over the old futon design. These frames make conversion of futon from sofa to bed then back to sofa easier. You will find the best futon frames in the oak wood and some of the more affordable one in steel. Thought the oak wood futon frames appeal more to the traditional décor yet the steel frames are not bad either. They are well made and do not fall back in appearance.

The versatility of the futon cover is another great feature of the new futons. Any time you feel like changing the décor in a room, you don't need to worry about the futon. Simply find a new cover that matches the new design scheme and put it on over the futon. It is much less expensive the upholstery or replacing the futon plus it makes the unit more versatile so it can be used in more locations.

Futons have quite easily left back their shoddy image of merely being a cheap, inexpensive, sofa bed. They have indeed made a comeback and become adaptable to the interior designing tastes of the modern homeowners with their innovative design enhancements. The quality issues have all been resolved and the decorative value added. Any new age home interior without a futon is definitely missing out on tasteful home interior addition and a restful sleep.