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.