Rest Well On Your Futon Seattle



by Cecelia Tanner


We all spend at least one-third of our entire lives asleep. Lost sleep means less productivity, results in a greater risk of injury, and in general puts people in an unfriendly state of mind. High quality nightly rest is important, and many people, especially those living in smaller spaces, have chosen a alternative to traditional bedding from a futon Seattle store.

Simply translated, the Japanese word 'futon' means 'bedding'. When first introduced during the 1970s, the earlier designs were tailored to the American market, and were made to be easily folded away when not in use. They became very popular, and were immediately copied by makers of inexpensive furniture. They became branded as cheap bedding for college students, something not really appropriate for adult living.

That idea is far from reality. Undeniably, these platform sleepers are a great way to decorate on a limited budget. But while the original padding often became lumpy and uncomfortable, today's mattresses are filled with polyester or high-density foam, providing good support while avoiding that feeling of sleeping on a rock-hard surface. They still may not be ideal for every sleeper, but are very effective when used in small apartments, or in guest rooms.

They are especially useful for the downsized living arrangements that are increasingly common today. While a regular, full-sized mattress is bulky, and can take up most of the space in a small area, a folding platform is much less intrusive. They easily convert from a sleeping to a seating area and back. This allows apartment dwellers to decorate the entire room, rather than the just space left over around the bed.

The traditional alternative has been the sleeper sofa. Usually constructed much more heavily, these convertible beds often have a rigid metal bar supporting the mattress, and that can cause a lot of discomfort during the night. Higher quality models avoid this issue with better mattresses, but can be very heavy and hard to move about a room.

And, they are often much more expensive. Once purchased, they usually require a truck for transportation. A fold-able sleeping platform, on the other hand, is easily moved, and can save money on truck rentals or delivery charges. In addition, getting a bulky sleeper sofa up narrow stairs or through non-standard sized doorways can be daunting, but the light weight and narrow profile of a platform sleeper makes moving simple.

Creative owners can choose whichever covering may seem most attractive or appropriate, unlike most sofa-beds. The next time you are in the redecorating mode, consider all the possibilities. Choose something that will not only fit your space well, but something that will be comfortable and not cost a fortune. You may be pleasantly surprised to find that your futon Seattle store has exactly what you are looking for.

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