Why a Futon?
Overall Style and Comfort: A traditional sofa sleeper looks like a standard couch. To sleep on it you need to remove the seat cushions and pull out the mattress which is attached to a metal frame. The mattress, by design, is usually thinner than a standard mattress and the “bar in the back” syndrome is apparent for anyone trying to sleep on it. A futon sofa sleeper simply converts from a bed to a couch and back again with a simple conversion scheme built into the frame itself. You both sit and sleep on the same cushioning. A traditional sofa sleeper has seat cushions and a foldable mattress which have a comfort level that is fixed by the manufacturer. You get what they have. A futon sofa sleeper allows you to choose the comfort level you want because you choose the mattress you want. Hard, firm, soft, cushy. You get what you want. Upholstery Options: The upholstery on a traditional sofa sleeper is permanently affixed to the frame and cushions. A futon sofa sleeper allows you to choose