In my family we have a sort of unique tradition.  On Friday nights, my two boys have a party.  The party comes in the form of a moderate amount of junk food, a good movie, and a late night sleeping on the couches.  They love the party aspect, but they simply tolerate the couches as they seem to come with the atmosphere.  We are nearing competion of our basement.  We are putting a play/game room in the basement which I think would be a lovely place for their Friday night parties.  I’ve been thinking a lot about how I could accomodate those parties, and after quite a bit of research, I have come to a conclusion I couldn’t see coming, a futon!

Many people think of the cheap black metal frames, when they hear the word “futon,” but there are many different styles of futons, and the frame, mattress, and cover all have tons of different options.

First there’s the frame. While many futons do have a metal frame, they’re also available in wood. I would almost certainly pick a wooden frame because I think it will look good in my play/game room.   Wooden frames use slats to support the mattress which results in a more even and therefore a more comfortable, surface to lie on.

The mattresses are no longer limited to cotton and polyfil. You can get them with an exterior made of several fabrics, including leather, and numerous fillings. Some have bed springs like traditional mattress, while others are made of space-age memory foam. They come in all levels of firmness from the most soft to the most firm, which means you can find one that suits you.

The last part of the futon is the futon cover. Most people either don’t know these exist, or forget about them, because most college students don’t have the budget for them. However they are an essential part, as they keep the futon safe and clean. They come in many different materials and designs.