Futons & Futon Bed Mattress

Futon bunk beds are perfect fit for people who live in small urban apartment or in a domitory The futon on the lower bunk level gives provides this sofa, while saving extra space of the room. You can fold it down or back as you need.

Many Futon beds are made of metal as well as woods. This allows a strong,stylish and yet not so bulky appearance, it gives you a feeling of space in the room. Likewise, the ladder to the top bunk of a futon bunk bed is often fixed to the side of the bed, and is part of the frame. This means that when the futon is being used as a sofa, the ladder is not obstructing your vision. Although it sounds obvious, you should make sure that you can access the bed from at least one side if you are planning to buy a model designed in this way.

Remember that most bunk beds don't come with matresses. It is important that you buy the right mattress for the bed, as it could affect safety. Contact the manufacturer for more information and recommended mattresses, but as a guide, ensure that the upper bunk mattress allows for 5” of frame above it.

Prices for futon bunk beds vary enormously, from around $300 to over $1000. Most commonly, they are priced around $400-$600. If you can afford it, it is advisable to purchase a model above the base end of the market. As there are moving parts in a futon bunk, it is important that it is well constructed and highly durable. In the long term, this will probably represent greater value for money, in terms of comfort and length of life.