When you’re short on cash or space for a typical sofa bed to kit out the office or living room, you might want to think about investing in a futon sofa bed.
Inspired by traditional Japanese futons which are a type of floor fold-out mattress, the futon sofa is a versatile and stylish solution to sleeping a houseguest with short notice and ease.
What’s the difference between a sofa bed and futon?
Differing from a regular sofa bed that is usually a traditional sofa with a hidden mattress that can be pulled out and unfolded to create a bed, a futon sofa bed folds in on itself to become a seat, and can also fold out to be a mattress. Though, nowadays, there’s sofa bed-futon hybrids that often feature aspects of regular sofa beds’ frames such as legs but also with the foldable mattress design. Futon sofa beds are generally less expensive and more portable than typical sofa beds.
6 best futon sofa beds to invest in
With style and affordability in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best futons and sofa beds currently on the Aussie market. Read on for our top picks.
Beauty Sofa Bed, $2000, Koala
Koala’s newest addition to the family is the Beauty Sofa Bed, a luxurious and stylish 3-seater sofa that doubles as a comfortable queen-sized bed.
Key features:
- The Kloudcell® topper offers cloud-like comfort and durability.
- Four hidden storage compartments to keep your items neatly stashed.
- Made from sustainable materials for a planet-friendly choice.
Loft 23 dark green Aero velvet double seater sofa bed, $599, Temple & Webster
A sweet mid-century modern addition to the office space that folds out to be a double bed.
Key features:
- Forest green velvet-feel polyester upholstery
- Comes with two scatter cushions
- Strong plywood and eucalyptus wood frame
Artiss lounge sofa bed, $245.95, Myer
For the laidback home, this floor sofa bed adjusts to five positions for ultimate relaxation.
Key features:
- Steel frame with reinforced joints
- Moisture-proof and wear-resistant Oxford fabric
- Comes with two matching pillows
Loft 23 Aero 2-seater sofa bed, $599, Temple & Webster
Easily folding out into a double bed, this contemporary futon-style bed comes in three chic colours, complementing any living room.
Key features:
- Scandi silhouette
- Space-saving
- Comes with throw pillows
Mikasa Furniture Felicia 3-seater upholstered grey sofa bed, $629 (usually $699), Temple & Webster
Multifunctional, this futon sofa can be used as a couch, recliner and bed. A lounger’s delight.
Key features:
- Supportive medium-to-firm futon mattress
- Sturdy pinewood frame and steel legs
- High density foam padding
Happy 2-seat sofa bed in Wind Forrest green, $799, Lounge Lovers
In four earthy shades comes this ’70s-esque two-seater sofa from Lounge Lovers is perfect for the minimalist home.
Key features:
- High density foam mix
- Steel frame with metal legs
- One sofa, three ways
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