Futons have been part of our furniture culture for some time now, and are often viewed as a cheap answer to the problem of where to put an overnight guest, or for fitting both sleeping and sitting functionality into a small apartment. They can serve either of these purposes admirably, but you should not be swayed too much by the desire to save money when shopping for futon beds. Remember, someone is going to be sleeping and sitting on that piece of furniture, so selecting one that will be … [Read more...]