Made in America
There was a time when America lead the modern world in manufacturing and industry. When American made meant something. Quality, durability and fine craftsmanship were synonymous with the words ‘made in usa’.
There was a time when America lead the modern world in manufacturing and industry. When American made meant something. Quality, durability and fine craftsmanship were synonymous with the words ‘made in usa’.
It happens all the time. You replace your old clunker of a mattress with a new, more supportive one. You get a great night’s sleep, while that old mattress of yours is occupying a 23 cubic-foot space in a landfill somewhere, if at all. Most landfills refuse to take in mattresses because of how difficult…
We talk a lot about ways to save space here on the Futonland blog. City dwellers are always looking for more ways to save space given the size constraints of the average city apartment; home owners are always trying to figure out how to make space in their basement and attics.
Sleeping on a thin futon mattress can be uncomfortable, especially if you opted for an inexpensive one. This often results in waking up with significant back discomfort. Many affordable futon sets from IKEA and other big box stores come with thin foam mattresses. Over time, these mattresses can become lumpy and unsupportive, resembling thin yoga…
Folding Foam Bed/Bench is a fun and functional centerpiece for any room. With its 3-tiered multifunctional design, it creates the perfect layout for your space with the ability to customize it at the flick of a wrist. Use it as a large seating pad or table or fold it out completely and use it as…
Choosing the right type of futon mattresses for sitting is just as important as picking the right frame. If your futon will be used as your primary sofa, the mattress needs the right thickness and construction to feel supportive, keep its shape, and stay comfortable over time. Traditional futon mattresses made from all cotton —…
You love your futon — it is comfortable, flexible, and perfect for small spaces. But if your futon mattress keeps sliding forward every time you sit down or convert the frame, it can make the whole setup feel unstable. The good news: you do not have to keep wrestling with it. With the right non-slip…
Most of us now understand the value of organic food, but far fewer people have thought about what it means to sleep on an organic mattresses. You are not eating your mattress, but you are spending a third of your life lying on it, breathing in whatever it is made from. For anyone trying to…
Most people only ask whether a mattress feels “comfortable” in the showroom. But true mattress quality is about more than first impressions. It is a mix of honest construction, durable materials, and the right match for your body, budget, and how long you expect the mattress to last. You do not have to become a…
The challenge many small-space residents face is simple: how do you fit a sofa beds into a wall under 70 inches wide and still sleep two people comfortably? For two adults to stretch out without feeling cramped, the sleeping surface needs to be at least a full (54″ x 75″) or queen size (60″ x…
Choosing the right futon frame is just as important as choosing the mattress, especially if you use your futon frequently as a sofa or as an everyday bed. The frame carries the full weight of the mattress and the people on it, and it also takes the strain of every conversion from sofa to bed…
When you are furnishing a flexible, multi-purpose room, a day bed is one of the most practical pieces you can choose. By day, it works as a sofa for reading, working, or watching TV. By night, it becomes a sleep space for you or your guests. To make that versatility truly work, you need the…