My name is Allan Alley and this is my website about buying futons and related products. I hope that this provides you with the right advice to buy the best futon for your home.
Futons are more than a fad; they’re a popular and price-friendly piece of furniture. As a couch, they offer ample seating, but with a few quick moves, the futon becomes a comfortable bed. Buying a futon is like getting a sofa and a bed for a single price. Besides the affordability factor, futons are created to save space. They are constructed to be able to fold out to form a bed, but neatly tuck back in as a couch during the day. Futons are perfect for apartments, dorm rooms or even a home office.
Before shopping for futon covers, make sure you know the exact size of your mattress. Futon mattresses come in standard sizes, from twin, full, queen or king size. It’s also a good idea to physically measure the thickness of the mattress.
Once you have all of this information, you are ready to choose a cover for your futon. A cover will keep the mattress clean, but with the countless selection of colors and designs, it will also contribute to the decor of any room. Futon covers are relatively easy to put on; they comes with a zipper that opens the cover wide enough for the mattress to slip inside. This feature also makes taking the cover off for cleaning a practical matter.
That may be the first consideration you have when choosing a futon cover: the fabric. There are many options, from cotton to silk to leather. Of course, the price varies depending on the fabric with a cotton cover averaging about $30 while the more expensive ones may cost several hundred dollars.
It’s wise to check out the washing instructions on the cover before purchasing it. Some may be quickly tossed into the washing machine, but others require dry cleaning. Your choice of the fabric will depend on where and how the futon will be used. If it’s in a high traffic area and may be subject to food spills, it might be best to get a washable fabric. Futon bunk beds in children’s rooms will probably be best covered with a fabric that is more easily cleaned. If your futon will function as more of a centerpiece in your living room, a more expensive fabric will give it a classy and sophisticated look.
The next step is deciding on a color and pattern scheme for the futon cover. There is a wide variety to choose from, with all of the colors of the rainbow represented. You can easily match the color to the existing decor of the room in which the futon will be placed. The color of the cover can either subtly complement the room or it can make a bold statement.
Pattern options for the covers range in every style, from modern to contemporary to a classic look. You can choose patterns that feature broad strokes of color, delicate designs or flowers or geometric designs. For children’s room, cartoon characters, balloons or sports-related themes are popular.
With all of these choices, buying futon covers will be a fun experience. And when that cover is put on the mattress, you will be pleasantly surprised at the visual difference it makes in any room. Then go ahead and relax on your new futon!