When people hear the word ''futon'' they often imagine a thin mattress that is situated close to the floor. However, the world of futons has exploded and expanded, making futon fold-up beds an attractive choice for the bedroom and for the rest of the home as well. Futons are now stylish and more comfortable than ever. Following are three specific ways to use futon fold-up beds to enhance your decor and to use your space wisely.
Using Futon Fold-up Beds in the Guest Room
Futon beds are a perfect choice for a guest room or study, as this room is generally used for many purposes. Few of us have the luxury of keeping a guest room exclusively for guests - rather, our guest rooms are often studies for teenagers, office space for parents, and play rooms for smaller children. The beauty of a futon bed is that it easily converts from a comfortable bed into a space-saving couch, leaving plenty of floor space for computer desks, TV stands, and even a small table. The addition of a futon bed in the guest room allows for great flexibility of space and use.
Futons for the Living Room
A cedar wood futon bed with an attractive colorful futon mattress doubles as a comfortable couch for entertaining and relaxing in the living room or family area. Add a lovely coffee table or end or side tables to create a truly functional space. For a charming country-side decor, choose a country futon frame and place a rectangular coffee table that has a natural wood finish next to it. Add a comfortable wooden rocker or glider next to your futon for an added touch of warmth. If your living room is more formal, choose a more traditional frame and place Mission End tables with a rich merlot finish on each side of the frame. For an added touch of elegance, place a Mission Plant Stand with a bonsai plant on top and watch your living room transform into a classy abode.
Futons for the Kids
Futon fold-up beds are perfect, as well, as a practical alternative to a regular bed or couch in the children's room. Use the futon as a permanent bed at night and fold it up during the day, giving your children a sofa where they can lounge and relax. If you prefer to have a regular bed for the children, use a futon bed as an additional sleeping and reading location within the children's room. Enjoy the futon as a couch most of the time, and then when the children have overnight guests and slumber parties, the futon can effortlessly convert into an extra bed for numerous children to sleep.
While futon fold-up beds are incredibly functional and practical, they can also be dressed up with embroidered or brightly colored pillows. With their wooden frames, futon beds are decorators' top choice for their client's homes. They save space, have multiple functions, and can be dressed up or down as desired.
