Futon Advantages

Many prefer their futon sofabeds to the old-fashioned Castro Convertible-style sofabeds sold by furniture stores such as Jennifer Convertibles, Pottery Barn and Bernie & Phyll's. Those 250lb. sofabeds are behemoths to move. They offer stapled-on fabric, sharp steel bed edges, sagging thin 4" mattresses, and bars in sleepers' backs.

Futons offer multiple advantage, plus easier operation and greater sleep comfort than old-fashioned upholstered sofabeds. Instantly, a home office converts into guest bedroom. Taking a futon up a narrow staircase is a breeze: it comes in easy to carry components. And cleaning a futon cover is easy: just unzip & dry-clean it for 12 to 14 dollars.

Sleepsofas Compared	Our European Futon Sofabeds	Common U.S. Sofabed
Cost?
Reg. 75" Double-size Sofabed cost:	$549 to $995	$1,000 to $2,000
Is one twice as affordable?	Yes	No
Ease?
Can you easily take it home today?	Yes	No
Can you save an $85 delivery fee?	Yes	No
Can you move it easily later?	Yes	No
Does it fit?
Guaranteed to fit through all doors & stairs?	Yes, always	No: replace Sofa
Do you pick your next apt. or does it?	Yes	No: Replace Sofa
Comfort?
Offers ideal mattress comfort?	Yes: 8-10"	No: thin 4" foam
Comes with 10 & 15 yr. mattress warranties?	Yes	No
Sofa seat depth adjusts to suit you?	Yes	No
Design gives proper support everywhere?	Yes	No
Deck avoids painful "bar in the back"?	Yes	No
Only safe, rounded edges for toes and shins?	Yes	No: Sharp steel
Guests sleep over without pain?	Yes	No
Convenience?
Reclines to a 3rd position as a lounge?	Yes	No
Opens effortlessly in 5 secs.?	Yes	No: +/- 3 min.
Closes easily in 3 min.?	Yes	No: +/- 180 secs.
No need to remove 4-6 big sofa cushions to open	Yes	No
No need to move coffee table	Yes	No
Takes only 15" of space to open?	Yes	No, 45"
Standard size mattresses?	Yes	No
Sheets tuck in tightly on all sides?	Yes	No
Choice?
Can you pick your cushion firmness?	Yes	No
with the arm style and finish you want?	Yes	No
with the fabric you like, on any sofabed?	Yes	No
Can you choose from 800 fabrics?	Yes	No
Can you remove the fabric for easy cleaning?	Yes	No
Can you replace cover affordably?	Yes	No: Replace sofa
Can you update to a new fashion cover?	Yes	No: Replace sofa
Can you replace flattened cushions?	Yes	No: Replace sofa
If red wine spills, is there an easy solution?	Yes	No: Replace sofa
If your cat claws it, do you have options?	Yes	No: replace cat
If your dog chews it, is there an easy fix?	Yes	No: replace dog
If the fabric doesn't fit, do you have choices?	Yes	No: replace sofa

"Futons combine practicality, comfort & style." As one industry expert at Iowa City Futons commented:

The data suggests that futons by far outperform all other kinds of furniture.

1) Functionality: Futons prove to be more functional & versatile pieces of furniture by converting in one swift motion from a couch to a bed while maintaining a superior level of comfort.

2) Value: Futons can replace the need for a regular couch & separate regular bed while averaging less in cost than either individually, thus saving potentially hundreds of dollars.

3) Transportability: Futon frames can be quickly assembled and disassembled, making them lighter and easier to move.

4) Interchangeability:  Each individual piece of a futon ensemble can be replaced, allowing the consumer to upgrade one component at a time (i.e. purchase a new futon mattress for an old frame) without having to invest money in a new set entirely; also, the consumer can make a completely new look by replacing only the futon cover.

5) Durability: Well-constructed futon furniture, along with proper use and care, will ensure many years of dependability.

[Iowa City Futons]

Futon Design

Ever since 1982 when we introduced the world's first futon sofabed, Wm. Brouwer's A-frame futon loveseat, we've worked with our own woodshop and our best futon frame makers . . . to design futons that were more and more comfortable and easier to convert. Our workshop/showroom customers luckily gave us immediate feedback about what they did and did not like. And thus Bedworks' futon designs got better and better.

Today after 25 years of constant feedback and improvement, our customers report our futons are outstanding in comfort and ease of use. These are our design improvements that make Bedworks' futons work better for everyone.









Drawn by Tina Dudley
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