If you are out looking for a new bed, the selection on the market is awesome. It includes bunk bed, loft beds, canopy beds, platform beds, traditional coil or spring beds and of course, futons. Most people still have the impression that the futon mattress is like sleeping on a bed of rocks. Well times have changed. It is true that between 1968 and 1974, the industry hand-made the mattresses by stuffing cotton into pockets. Often the process lacked consistency thus creating an uncomfortable sleeping surface. Futon covers have also changed dramatically. In the past, you may have only had a few designs and colors to choose from. Today, the selection of futon covers is almost unlimited.

Depending on how often your futons are going to be slept on, there is a different futon mattress to suit your needs. The more often it will be used, the thicker the mattresses should be. Daily use ones would likely be 9 inches. Some great options to consider include the Sealy Posturepedic, Posture Lux and the Eternity. If it is going be used only occasionally, good choices would be the Sealy Deluxe 6 inch. Many other top manufacturers are also making these and your best bet is to go and check them out at a local retailer. You will also find a good selection of futon covers at your local retailer but you will find a great selection on line.

Some of the most popular futon covers on the market include real and faux leather micro suede, plaid, denim, contemporary designs, southwest designs and tropical prints. Many are machine washable and we highly recommend this option. Most come in twin, full and queen sizes to fit your futon mattress. Because of their versatility, futons offer a great way to help decorate any room in the house. They can be a focal point, or can nicely blend in to the room's dcor, the choice is up to you.