Tropical Futon Covers accommodate a futon mattress as it is better during the day and comfortable at night. Decorative sheet sets also make suitable futon covers. By the way, what is a futon? Is it a day bed, sofa bed or sofa?

A futon, as Americans call it, is a shikibuton, which means mattress to the Japanese. The American concept, however, has been broadened to mean a sofa or armchair during the day and a sleeping space at night.

Futon is a living room as well as bedroom furniture. The refreshing property originating from an oriental culture makes it popular among Americans. Provides a novel home decoration idea. The futon market remains strong for space-saving students and apartment dwellers, plus the fact that it’s inexpensive. It is an ideal space for guests and convenient to move outdoors for any beneficial use.

There have been many improvements to futon furniture and mattresses since it became popular in the 1970s. Today, futons are made from hardwoods ranging from oak to mahogany. The solid material mattress now comes in vibrant colors and select fabrics. With the Tropical Futon Cover, you can quickly and inexpensively turn an entire room into a new look.

A day bed is different from a futon because a day bed has a differently constructed headboard. It looks like a sofa. For the day bed, the back of the sofa serves as the headboard. For a futon, the back is actually the mattress folded up to form a sofa, while a day bed mattress does not fold up.

A sofa bed is a sofa with a built-in bed. The bed is designed to fold in and out of the sofa to transform it from a sofa or loveseat into a bed. This provides a great alternative to a guest room by allowing a living room to become an overnight guest spot.

Sofa beds come in a variety of styles. Like a futon, a daybed can fold out from behind or the seat can fold down to reveal a frame and mattress. They come in different sizes.

A thicker mattress with no box springs is best if the futon doubles as both a bed and a sofa. For a more comfortable sleep, thinner mattresses can be topped with thick foam or mattress pads and protectors. Futon mattress comes in different sizes such as twin, full, and queen.

To protect the life of the mattress, buy at least one futon cover. Opt for one that is machine washable. Cotton sheet sets and other fine sheets are also available in appropriate sizes. Some are decorative and fit a washable futon cover, while others require dry cleaning. Washable futon covers are more convenient as they can easily be thrown in the washing machine.