Replacing Futon Hardware

If you plan on replacing futon hardware, it is suggested that you take a look at your original assembly instructions to be certain which part it is. Wait…you didn’t save your instructions? That might make things more difficult, but you will more than likely be able to find replacement futon hardware.

Depending on the online store or even the region, certain futon hardware may have different names or vernacular. Having the right name of the part help someone with replacing your hardware. You can also check out local stores to see if they have certain parts, although most futon hardware is proprietary to a particular manufacturer.

Shopping for Futon Hardware

Many websites may sell futon hardware and you should be sure to read all descriptions and measurements. If you are confused, it is suggested that you contact the website’s phone number to get clarification.

If the futon hardware is still somewhat intact, try measuring it to match the measurements on the website. Getting the correct measurements is key as many of these pieces of hardware are non-returnable.

Non-replaceable Futon Hardware

Not all portions of a futon frame can be replaced, especially if you own a metal futon frame. If a portion of your a wooden futon frame has broken, it is suggested that you contact the manufacturer to see if your futon frame is still under warranty. If not, you may be able to check to see if you can purchase replacement futon hardware.

Futon Hardware at Futons Etc.

Check out all the futon hardware available on Futons Etc. to find the right replacement part for your futon!

KD Frames only uses kiln-dried, tulip poplar hardwood grown in the Southern Appalachian mountains. This is one of the strongest hardwoods available and is perfect for use on futon frames.

These tulip poplar trees are grown on sustainable plantations with eco-friendly efforts in mind. This is beneficial for not only the environment, but also the economy. Since the wood is grown, transported, and cut in America, the American economy benefits the most. Because of the close proximity of the resources and their final product, many of these frames are some of the most affordable futon frames available anywhere.

Because the resources to make these futon frames are here in American, the potential for backorders and running out of inventory increases. Also, shipping generally happens much faster. KD Frames generally ships out their products much faster than other manufacturers, typically between 1 and 2 business days.

KD Frames also ships their futon frames via UPS, and are much easier to assemble and operate. Many of these frames also feature multiple lounge positions, not just sofa and bed positions.

Futons Etc. is extremely proud of providing the quality work and craftsmanship of KD Frames in our online catalog. Their affordability, ease of use, simple assembly, and their low-profile have made these futon frames.

Changing between the different positions with casual convertibles is simple and relatively easy. Most of these sofa beds use a mechanical click clack system and are available in a few different lounging positions, aside from just the traditional sofa and bed positions. This makes it really easy for anyone to operate a casual convertible, even your children.

While traditional futons are made up of the futon frame, the mattress, and a futon cover, casual convertibles are an all-in-one unit comprising of the frame and cushion. This can make looking for a functional bed easier and much more simpler. Majority of the casual convertible line features modern or contemporary designs that are great for a variety of interior locations.

Assembly of casual convertibles is also easy and simple. Generally all you need is the supplied bolts and allen key or wrench. An extra person may be necessary to help you move and setup your casual convertible as they can be rather heavy.

Below are just a few of the most popular casual convertibles available at Futons Etc.

Capitol Casual Convertible

The Capitol Casual Convertible features a gorgeous oval design. This casual convertible is available in a bright copper or a black fabric. Seats three comfortably.

Bermuda Casual Convertible

The Bermuda Casual Convertible offers a more simpler sofa appearance and is currently only available in brown. Each end is slightly raised to offer a unique style.

Aruba Casual Convertible

The Aruba Casual Convertible is one of the most popular casual convertibles because of its simple, laid back design. The arms are simply foam cushions that can be moved when you choose to convert this click clack. A chaise lounge position allows you enjoy a good book with your feet up.

Chelsea Sectional Casual Convertible

For those who are truly looking for a sofa appearance while enjoying the functionality of a futon, the Chelsea Sectional Casual Convertible is the perfect solution. This casual convertible features a one seater and three seater with ottomans for a functional and fabulous sectional sofa.

Don’t forget, this casual convertible does convert to a bed position and even features hidden compartments to store extra linens and sheets.

Casual Convertibles

Futons Etc. features many of Lifestyle Solutions famous casual convertibles click clacks. Learn more by visiting out website and don’t forget, all casual convertibles ship for free!

Below are the four Simmons futon mattresses available on Futons Etc. with a brief discussion of their contents and comfort.

Comfort Sleep Simmons Futon Mattress

This entry level Simmons futon mattress is perfect for the starting futon owner. The comfort Sleep Simmons Futon Mattress bonded polyester center support makes up the core of this futon mattress, and is surrounded by additional layers of high-resilience foam. A layer of cotton batting forms a plush top layer on either side of this Simmons futon mattress. Forget about looking for a futon cover, this futon mattress is available in 5 different colors, including: Natural, Black, Burgundy, Hunter Green, and Navy blue.

Deluxe Spring Simmons Futon Mattress

This Simmons futon mattress offers a great bang for the buck. The Deluxe Spring Simmons Futon Mattress features an innerspring core with 272 premium coils to offer a supportive middle layer. Additional layers of cotton batting sandwich this innerspring core to provide a plush top layer. With all these materials, this Simmons futon mattress is about 6 inches thick.

Monarch 2 Simmons Futon Mattress

If you are looking for a medium firm comfort, this Simmons futon mattress is for you! The Monarch 2 Simmons Futon Mattress features multiple densities and layers of foam to produce the famous firm comfort. The core of this Simmons futon mattress is comprised of two layers of convoluted foam with additional layers of flat foam. A polyester fiber wrap covers the rest of the mattress to for a plush top layer.

Monarch Simmons Futon Mattress

As the name implies, the Simmons Monarch Futon Mattress is absolute luxury. Nearly 3 and a half inches of convoluted foam make up the core of this unique Simmons futon mattress. Additional layers of flat, high density foam wrap the convoluted core, and a a plush polyester wrap rounds out this futon mattress. Together these materials create a 8-inch thick futon mattress to offer supreme comfort.

Shipping Simmons Futon Mattress

All Simmons Futon Mattresses on Futons Etc are made to order, meaning that once you place your order, it will take between 5 to 7 business days to be manufactured and ship out of the place of manufacturing. Your Simmons futon mattress will be sent via UPS and will be delivered to your curbside.

Check out all of the futon mattresses available from Futons Etc. to find the best futon mattress for your home.

Looking and researching complete futons can be difficult task. There are hundreds of futon frame, mattress and cover manufacturers in America, making the possibilities endless.

For every futon frame on Futons Etc. there is a complementing complete futon set that provides the frame, mattress and free cover into one set. This makes it really easy to get the exact complete futon set that you’re looking for.

Futons Etc. makes the process even easier, providing all the necessary selections on one web page. But here is a step-by-step procedure in selecting the right complete futon for you.

Choosing Your Complete Futon Frame

The first step in choosing your complete futon is to find the right frame. If you haven’t noticed, there are nearly 100 frames available from a wide selection of the best futon frame manufacturers in America. Choose the style that fits your home best and then select the size and the wood finish and you’re set!

Some complete futons also have special accessories available such as matching drawers, coffee tables, or even end tables.

Choosing the Futon Mattress for your Complete Futon

Futons Etc. features nearly 15 different mattresses for your complete futon set. However, only a few are available in our complete sets. The entry-level, Standard mattress is roughly 3 to 4 inches thick and is not recommended for daily use.

You can upgrade to a variety of mattresses that fit your budget or comfort level. One of the most popular mattresses is the Moonshadow futon mattress due to its unique foam layers that make it plush and supportive.

Choose a Free Cover With Your Complete Futon

Now that you have chosen your frame and mattress for your complete futon, Futons Etc also provides a free futon cover. Don’t expect to receive the cover that you see on the image of the futon frame, only 15 solid colored futon covers available to choose from. These are basic, cotton twill futon covers that are washable, making them perfect for children.

With their complete futon, some customers end up picking their free futon cover and then purchasing a custom futon cover that has a design or a different material. This way when the futon is in the sofa position, the more elegant, custom cover will offer a sofa appearance, then put on the free washable cover when guest come to spend the night.

Free Shipping with Complete Futons

Any of the complete futons that you choose ship for free to your curbside. Since many of the manufacturers of a complete futon set may be located in different parts of the country, it is not uncommon for the frame, mattress, and cover to arrive at different days, sometimes up to a week a part. If you need more information regarding shipping options, Contact Customer Care to discuss your particular needs.

Now that you know more about the complete futons on Futons Etc., you can order with confidence.

Generally, most default or basic futon mattresses are between 2 to 4 inches and made of mostly cotton. These futon mattresses are primarily made to be a basic, entry-level option for the budget or space-minded consumer. They are easy to move and store, and are great for over-night guests. But these thin futon mattresses wear fast and you’ll soon be feeling the slats or spindles of your futon frame.

Upgraded futon mattresses offer extra thickness and typically have a longer warranty. They are perfect if you know that an entry-level futon mattress just won’t cut it. These futon mattresses are typically 5 to 6 inches thick and are recommended if you are looking for the most bang for the buck.

Higher quality futon mattresses typically are between 8 to 10 inches thick, and are perfect when looking optimum comfort and support. Futon mattresses in this thickness level also contain different interior contents, similar to that of a traditional mattress. You may find much higher density foams, differently shaped foams, premium innerspring coils, pocketed coils, and even memory foam to create unique and specialized layers for all comfort levels.

With thicker futon mattress, you also need to take some extra steps and special considerations. When it comes to a futon cover for your thicker futon mattress, it is recommended to obtain extra loft with your futon cover. Standard loft will fit mattresses up to 8 to 9 inches. Once you get into the 10-inch thick futon mattress, extra loft is required to make a perfect fit for your futon mattress.

Futon mattresses have come a long way since their inception into the American furniture market. Unfortunately, there has been a backlash of attention for futon mattresses, because many original futon mattresses are so thin and uncomfortable.

Taking the time to properly research and understand the many different futon mattresses at Futons Etc. can help you when it comes time to choose your futon mattress. Be sure to read the descriptions and take notes! If you have any questions, Futons Etc. has a great team of customer care representatives that you can chat with at anytime, or even call to answer any questions you have about the futon mattresses available.

Selecting Your Children’s Futon Cover

First, find out what color or colors you are trying to achieve and obtain in that room. You can use Futons Etc’s search feature to filter through different terms and keywords that you are interested in. After that browse through a few futon covers, and take a look and be sure to read the description and specifications. Since you may be looking for a futon cover that works in your child’s room, you may want to make sure that it is machine washable.

Once you have a few children’s futon cover options picked out, we suggest ordering swatches. Ordering swatches is a great way to look at the futon cover fabric before making the commitment to order, since many custom futon covers are non-returnable. Having a chance to feel and experience the fabric before making the order can prevent mis-matched colors in your home. You may call a customer care representative at 1-800-785-3416 to help you with ordering swatches of the futon covers you are interested in.

Now that you have the background information to find the perfect cover, here are some futon covers that feature fun and playful designs that are perfect for your child’s bedroom.

Bug a Boo Futon Cover

This children’s futon cover has a unique design with ladybugs pouncing around a checkerboard pattern, as if you were on a picnic. This Bug a Boo futon cover is perfect for a child’s room due to the playful nature of this futon cover.

Comrades Futon Cover

If you or your child are animal lovers, or are looking for a friendly feeling in your child’s bedroom, the Comrades futon cover is absolutely perfect. This machine-washable children’s futon cover consists of cotton and polyester is sure to be strong and versatile.

Blue Jeans Futon Cover

The Blue Jeans futon cover is great children’s futon cover as it features a repeating pattern of a blue jean pocket with a red bandana hanging out. Your child will love this futon cover and friends will be envious.

Ringo Futon Cover

This children’s futon cover has a funky pattern of oblong bubbles in blues and greens. The Ringo futon cover is 100% cotton and is dry clean only.

Children’s Futon Covers

These were just a few of the children’s futon covers that are available at Futons Etc. Of course there are hundreds of futon covers to browse through that you and your child may enjoy. Just don’t forget to read the descriptions and to find out whether the children’s futon cover is machine washable or dry clean only. You can always contact a customer care representative if you need more help regarding any questions to get the best children’s futon cover.

SIS Covers has two great lines of suede futon covers available that look absolutely gorgeous and are incredible soft.

Premium Suede Futon Covers

Premium suede futon covers from SIS Covers are gorgeous. These suede futon covers automatically come with piping when you order. This gives the premium suede futon cover of your choice extra pop and and visual appeal.

These premium suede futon covers are not truly made of a suede material, but rather a cotton and polyester blend. This blend of materials creates a soft and lush feeling that will make your futon mattress appear much more impress and luxurious.

Soft Suede Futon Covers

SIS Covers also has a Soft Suede futon cover line that is relatively similar to the Premium Suede futon cover line. The biggest difference between these two lines is the Soft Suede futon covers do not have piping automatically sewn to the cover’s seam.

Soft Suede futon covers also feature an all Nylon material, rather than the cotton/polyester blend of the Premium Suede futon cover line. However, either suede futon cover line is still machine washable, adding to the versatility of these suede futon covers.

Suede Futon Covers at Futons Etc.

You can find many suede futon covers at Futons Etc.

This new line of Convert-a-Couches, dubbed the Siesta Line, features a total of 5 separate designs, and each one is available in 4 different microfiber fabric colors. Currently, only three of these Convert-a-Couches are available at time of writing, however the other two will be released shortly.

One of the new features of the Siesta line of Convert-a-Couches is that it ships in one box via UPS. Previously, these sofas shipped in two boxes. One carried the body, while the other carried the arms of the Covert-a-Couch.

Matching loveseat Convert-a-Couches are now available in all designs, so you can make a complete living room arrangement. Before, only full size Convert-a-Couches were available. Handy Living has answered requests of many customers and interior designers with these matching loveseats. These loveseat Convert-a-Couches seat two comfortably and fold out to a 52″ x 54″ size bed, perfect for children.

Winning the “Best Buy” award and releasing their new line of Convert-a-Couches, Handy Living has been busy these past few months. Now you can be a part of this award-winning line of Convert-a-Couches and experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. You can check out the Madrid Convert-a-Couch, Cabo Convert-a-Couch, and La Paz Convert-a-Couches which are available now, with the Cancun and Baja following up shortly.

The interview goes into details regarding the history and genius of Wall-Hugger futons. Brian also discusses what he thinks makes a great futon manufacturer, and how Strata Furniture goes above and beyond to be the most innovative futon manufacturer.

Visit Futon Magazine to learn more about Strata Furniture from Brian Donohoo.