Futon Match-Up: Futons vs. Click Clacks

Click Clacks have become a rather popular alternative to traditional, Americanized versions of futons. This type of futon normally allows for a easy operation and simple purchasing process.

Before deciding on a click clack futon, I suggest you take a look at some pros and cons listed below.

Click Clacks

Click Clacks have become a rather hot item for decorating in the 21st century due to their sleek look, simple operation, and easy assembly. Read more

Futon Mattress Slippage

Your futon has finally arrived! You’ve assembled the frame, unpacked your futon mattress and added your custom futon cover. For the first time you place your futon in to the sofa position.

As you take a seat with iced tea in one hand and the remote control in the other, you begin to notice that you and your futon mattress are in a free-fall, slipping off your futon frame. Next thing you know you’re on your floor with iced tea all over your new shirt and and upset at your futon frame.

Futon slippage affects millions of new American futon owners each year. Futon slippage occurs when the seat and back decks of futon frames are so smooth that they don’t have enough traction to hold your mattress in place when moving your futon from the sofa to bed position. But don’t be discouraged, futon slippage can be solved with an innovative product available at your favorite futon boutique:

For this problem, Otis designed Gripper Strips. This high-friction material comes in a pair. You simply place one roll on to the front of the seat deck, and another roll on the top of the back deck. Your futon is ready to go. Otis futon mattresses are one of the most luxurious premium futon mattresses in America. Because Otis futon mattresses are so plump and thick, they tend to enjoy staying more flat than wanting to fold in the sofa position. This product was created to solve this very dilemma.

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Rug Stopper

Another solution is to purchase rug stopper, a specialty material used to keep area rugs in place on tile and hardwood floors. This is just simple rug stopper material that you can get at any department store or furniture store. While not as effective as gripper strips, rug stopper is an immediate solution that you can buy from a local brick-and-mortar store.

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No matter which solution that you choose, your futon frame and futon mattress will behave like it should regardless of thickness.

Lounger Futons: Innovation, Style and Functionality

As the world’s most versatile and functional furniture, futons come in endless shapes, sizes and forms allowing you to find futon that is ideal for your living space. The most common and well known member of the futon family is the traditional full size futon. Many people don’t realize that the world of futons expands far beyond the renowned full size futon. Not only are there queen size futons rounding out the

classic bed size category, but there are loveseat size futons, chair size futons and twin and loveseat lounger futons. Of the atypical futon sizes, the loveseat and twin lounger sizes are perhaps the most sensible in that they offer the many options of the more common sizes in addition to a compact, space

saving design. The frame essentially operates as a traditional sofa or chair, but features a hidden pullout extension piece beneath the seat of the frame. This pullout ottoman is attached to the actual seat, and allows you to create a comfy chaise lounge, reclining steamer or a true bed at a full 75 inches long. A twin lounger would be 39 inches wide plus the width of the futon frame arms while a loveseat lounger size would be 54 inches wide plus the width of the futon frame arms.

The loveseat lounger size is able to accommodate a full size mattress while the twin lounger size is able to accommodate a twin size mattress. At 75 inches in length, these mattress would only “fit” on the frame while the pullout extension piece is in use. If your futon is in the seating position, the additional length of mattress would either cascade, or fold, over the back of the futon frame or else double up beneath the seat. Visit this link for a video demonstration of a cascading mattress. The cascading mattress format is only possible with mattress 6 inches thick or less.

If the look of the cascading mattress is unappealing to you, or if you would simply prefer a thicker mattress, you can opt for a split mattress model. A split mattress offers all of the comfort of a regular mattress, simply split into two pieces. One piece fits the seating area of your futon frame perfectly, while the additional piece is the size of the pullout extension. Whenever you wish to lounge or sleep, simply grab the ottoman size section of your split mattress out of the closet. For a demonstration of the split mattress format, check out this informative futon video.

Just like a traditional full size futon, loveseat and twin lounger futons are able to function as comfortable sofas and accommodating beds. Because their length is not constant, lounger futons allow you to optimize your space. Loveseat and twin lounger futons are ideal for living rooms, dens and guest rooms where space is limited or you simply want a less imposing piece of furniture. Also, because these are atypical sizes, it is nearly impossible to tell that these innovative futon furniture pieces are biological members of the futon family.

Web Spotlight: FutonsETC.com

This month’s Futon Magazine Web Spotlight is on Futons Etc Factory Outlet. This website features an easy to use interface, clear selection, and friendly customer support. These features make Futons Etc a great destination for the first time futon buyer.

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