If you remember college you will remember the cramped college dorm room.
Furnishing dorm rooms requires think out of the box.
In a dorm room space or lack thereof is our biggest enemy.
Taking advantage of multipurpose furniture is key to creating a dorm room the functions effectively.
Futons come from Japan where the lack of space brought about the need to maximize the available area of the room.
As a college dorm room mimics the same characteristics of the Japanese apartment it is logical that the solution is the same.
Some people say that futons are not very comfortable to sleep on and you would not want to be sleeping one every night of the week.
While this can be true for some lower quality older futons the majority of futons this is not the case.
The internal design of futons over the last ten years has progressed considerably.
Manufactures have taken materials and designs cues from bed manufactures and incorporated them into futons.
The end result has turned the futon into a viable alternative to the bed.
Modern Futon Sofas are very attractive.
They can come in many designs from wood finishes to contemporary metal frames.
They can have fold down arm rests, or built-in pillows.
There are designs and styles that can fit any budget from extravagant to the struggling student.
There are many affordable options from online stores that have free delivery and depending on your option can included set up.
Other wise you can have a look at furniture dealers, secondhand stores or eBay.
One of the cool thing about futons is that the covers can zip off.
This makes very easy to remove the cover for washing, replaces the cover because of wear and tear or replace the cover because you feel like changing it up.
Futon come in a variety of sizes.
The size I would recommend for dormitories is a single.
They fit in well and it is easy for one person to adjust the futon from a couch to bed.
A queen size futon will most likely be to big for a dorm room.
Queen futons are bigger and heavier and can be difficult for one person to manipulate the futon from the couch to bed or vice versa.
I would recommend a Futon to anyone looking for furniture for dormitories or small apartments.
They give you great flexibility and allow you to maximize the space that you have available.
When it comes to selecting a futon for purchase trust your gut, usually your first impression will be able to tell you if the purchase is right for you or not.