Comments on: Futon with storage

By: Nina

Nina — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:13:55 +0000

I’ve never seen a futon WITHOUT storage in Eastern Europe. There is variety of them (averagely $400) available in Brooklyn (New York), and I’d say specifically at Coney Island.

By: ns

ns — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:59:43 +0000

in case someone stumbles upon this page while hunting for a futon: i ordered the one mentioned here and it is fantastic. within a few inches of the size of my former, heavy, full-sized couch. very comfortable both as bed and as sofa.

that said, *do not* purchase from “the futon shop” as recommended here by unclutter. they were unprofessional and crazy. they have bad reviews online and many complaints logged with the better business bureau. i thought of reporting them myself but the futon eventually arrived.

By: Lucy

Lucy — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:15:51 +0000

I bought mine from American Signature Home Furnishings, it appears to be the exact same model. My roommate and I used it for two years as our main couch, and it (1) was very comfortable and (2) the microfiber cloth stood up to all our sitting. Our futon was on the smaller side, however, more suited to an apartment. And the bed that folds out is a “full” bed size (so smaller than the typical queen-sized fold-out bed).

All in all, I’d definitely recommend it.

By: laura

laura — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:50:50 +0000

added: I just clicked on the link to check the price, Yikes! The friends I mentioned in Memphis that had one said they only paid about $200 or $250 for it!

By: laura

laura — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:48:43 +0000

@ Libby: The friends I stayed with in Memphis TN had one like this, so I am sure you could find something in a resonable distance from you.

The one I slept on was pretty short, but the “arms” were removable for taller guests. I, however, thought it was rather stiff for a couch OR a mattress…then again, I like a really soft squishy sitting/sleeping place.

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:07:20 +0000

I continue to be stymied when I see…futon and aching back. I had an aching back for most of my life and the ache went away AFTER I started to sleep on a futon.

A futon is firm and (if placed on the floor) is better than the old trick of putting a piece of plywood under your mattress to provide firmness for an aching back.

I slept on a futon for 20 years with no back pain at all. Only recently have I switched to a platform bed…i.e., mattress on plywood. No back aches.

By: ShopLittleGifts

ShopLittleGifts — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:45:56 +0000

very nice. there is a futon shop close by where i live but i’ve never noticed they had such nice designs. must go back and take a look. love the storage. you can put extra pillows or blankets in there.

By: lachlan

lachlan — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:15:21 +0000

this is brilliant – we have one in our study for guests, and the storage underneath holds the fitted sheet, a nice thick doona an two pillows, so the sheets are ready togo when someone ‘crashes’!

By: Libby

Libby — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:34:48 +0000

Sadly, the $140 shipping cost is really off-putting for those of us on a budget. I don’t live anywhere near California but have been looking for a good, stylish futon for ages.

Back to searching I go, I suppose.

By: Shalin

Shalin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:41:53 +0000

@Eric – yeah, I those storage ottomans are so clever!

By: ns

ns — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:13:42 +0000

@michelle, that is what i am wondering too. can someone tell us how it is as a couch? that is mostly what i would use it for. i am also concerned it is very heavy?

but it’s so beautiful! thanks for the tip lifehacker

By: Madelyn @ Southern Weddings

Madelyn @ Southern Weddings — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:07:31 +0000

I love the storage underneath the futon. It’s such a simple idea but revolutionary at the same time. Wonderful post!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:07:01 +0000

Does anyone use this as their everyday couch, too? My pre-husband and I live in NYC & we need a comfy couch that can also fold out/down for guests. How does this rate when you’re lying down on it watching TV?

Thanks!

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:05:17 +0000

I recently got a storage ottoman off of Amazon, which I’ve found is pretty nice too. It also has the advantage that the tops flip over and become trays, so it’s like a combination of an ottoman, a storage unit, and a table, all in one.

By: Shalin

Shalin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:34:48 +0000

That does look like a good piece of furniture – and a pretty good price if it’s comfortable too.

I’ve been looking for a futon or loveseat for a while, but realized that I what I want in terms of form/function may not exist – so I design a set using Google Sketch-up and am having someone make it. Basically, two large-ish corner pieces and a long ottoman than can slip in between the corners to make a sleeper. It’s not really weird set of furniture, it’s just that I’ve never seen it before.

Best,
Shalin

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:48:20 +0000

I grew up in the Los Angeles CA area and we had one of these in the late 40’s, complete with under couch storage. As a teen in the late 50’s, I had ours in my bedroom and slept on it every night. It wasn’t called a futon though, just a sofa bed

By: Trish

Trish — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:35:16 +0000

we have a similar piece bought from Boscov’s dept store-it’s kept in our playroom. usually it’s just us or the cats sitting on it, but when family comes we have an instant bed, it works well and doesn’t take any extra space. love the storage underneath!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:14:15 +0000

I just wanted to add my recommendation for this type of futon, its great, I have one in my apartment. I can testify that it works for even taller or heavier people; my friend who is 6′9″ and 300lbs slept on it comfortable as did my 6′5′, 250lb cousin. So if anyone is worried about the sturdiness of this piece, it hasn’t been a problem for me.

By: Michael (500 Apples)

Michael (500 Apples) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:10:49 +0000

Our family of four live in an appropriately-sized 3 bedroom house with our daughters sharing one of those bedrooms with bunk beds. My wife insists on cramming the old double bed into the “play room/office” for guests.

This futon would be great for us. I especially love the hideaway storage.