If you remember college, you’ll remember the little college dorm. Furnishing bedrooms requires thinking outside the box. In a bedroom, space or the lack of it is our biggest enemy. Taking advantage of multipurpose furniture is key to creating a bedroom that works effectively.

Futons come from Japan where the lack of space brought with it the need to maximize the available area of ​​the room. As a university dormitory imitates the same characteristics of the Japanese apartment, it is logical that the solution is the same.

Some people say that futons aren’t very comfortable to sleep on and that you don’t want to sleep on one every night of the week. While this may be true for some lower quality older futons, most futons are not. The interior design of futons in the last ten years has progressed considerably. Manufacturers have taken material and design cues from bed manufacturers and incorporated them into futons. The end result has made the futon a viable alternative to bedding.

Modern futon sofas are very attractive. They can come in many designs, from wood finishes to contemporary metal frames. They can have folding armrests or integrated pillows. There are designs and styles that can fit any budget, from quirky to struggling students.

There are many affordable options from online stores that have free delivery and may include setup depending on your option. If not, you can take a look at furniture dealers, thrift stores, or eBay.

One of the best things about futons is that the covers can be zipped shut. This makes it very easy to remove the cover to wash it, replace it due to wear and tear, or replace the cover because you feel like changing it.

Futons come in a variety of sizes. The size I would recommend for the bedrooms is single. They fit well and it’s easy for one person to adjust the futon from a sofa to a bed. Chances are a queen futon is too big for a bedroom. Queen futons are larger and heavier and it can be difficult for one person to maneuver the futon from sofa to bed or vice versa.

I would recommend a futon to anyone looking for bedroom or small apartment furniture. They give you great flexibility and allow you to maximize the space you have available. When it comes to selecting a futon to buy, trust your instincts, usually your first impression will be able to tell you if the purchase is right for you or not.