Where in Europe can I buy a Japanese-style cotton futon? [more inside]
posted by westerly on Jun 14, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm moving on Sunday, and all efforts to sell (or give away) my bed and futon/couch have failed. There's no room for them in my new apartment. What should I do with them?
posted by Robson on Feb 13, 2009 - 21 answers

We have put a futon on top of a (very crappy) mattress base. Is this a bad idea? [more inside]
posted by ManInSuit on Dec 29, 2008 - 12 answers

Looking for plans to build a futon frame out of wood. [more inside]
posted by gzimmer on Oct 26, 2008 - 5 answers

Help me with my stupid futon mattress. When in 'sofa' mode, the futon mattress keeps slipping down. People who come to visit end up having their legs sticking out like little children when they sit down because the mattress extends out pas the edge of the frame. Very embarrassing. How do i stop the mattress from slipping so that people can once again put their feet on the ground? [more inside]
posted by storybored on Sep 22, 2008 - 15 answers

Futonfilter: Does a futon exist with good support? My current one needs to be flipped at least weekly and beaten (no joke) to keep the Grand Canyon from yawning into existance at night. [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Sep 21, 2008 - 10 answers

I just discovered an absent-minded guest left a damp towel on top of my futon, which of course got the futon damp. It was there about a day before I discovered it, and now both the towel and the futon have a very slight musty smell. I figure I can run the towel and the futon cover through the wash with some baking soda or something to get rid of the smell there, but I'm concerned about the futon (which is cotton with a foam core). Should I just let it finish drying out and hope for the best, or is there something I can do now to prevent a lingering odor and/or futon ickyness?
posted by I Said, I've Got A Big Stick on Aug 20, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm moving to Albany, NY, and I'm trying to figure out the most practical way to set up a place to sleep in my apartment (bed, futon, or mattress) as quickly and easily as possible. [more inside]
posted by Jaltcoh on Jul 9, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm about to embark on a nomadic lifestyle for, I believe, a few years. I will be spending in the neighborhood of 3-6 months at a time in various places, renting rooms, subletting, etc. What do I do about a bed? [more inside]
posted by SampleSize on Jun 16, 2008 - 21 answers

I'm looking for a small, comfortable couch futon that converts into a small fold out bed. I live in a small basement studio and space is at a premium. I'd like one no wider than 45 inches, that can unfold to a small bed, and that sits at a high level (no ground level ikea futons) [more inside]
posted by waylaid on Apr 21, 2008 - 10 answers

How can we make a futon mattress stay folded? [more inside]
posted by rbs on Sep 21, 2007 - 3 answers

How do I go about making a futon mattress or something close to that on a 100$ budget? [more inside]
posted by Obscurum on Aug 11, 2007 - 20 answers

How to recycle a futon mattress (in Toronto)? It's had daily use for 15 years so it's at the end of it's ability to be a comfortable bed or sofa. Used stuffing can't legally be used in stuffed products for sale. But surely it's good for something (anyone need a bunch of dog beds?). It's 8 inches thick and IIRC there's three layers of cotton alternating with two layers of foam. It's a really big thing to be sending to the landfill. [more inside]
posted by winston on Jul 17, 2007 - 14 answers

I am looking for the sort of futon frame that closely resembles a pallet used by a forklift. They sit very low to the ground (~8 inches) and essentially consist of horizontal slats raised off the ground a bit. Does anyone know where I can find one, preferably in New York? [more inside]
posted by milarepa on Jul 5, 2007 - 7 answers

Can you recommend a new mattress for this kid's bed from Ikea? [more inside]
posted by dhacker on Mar 18, 2007 - 4 answers

In 2000 I bought a really sweet mission style futon frame, but with a totally shoddy mattress. Time for a new one. [more inside]
posted by pieoverdone on Jan 2, 2007 - 4 answers

I sleep on a futon mattress directly on the (carpeted) floor, in the basement. I think the coldness of winter seeps through the basement floor and into my mattress. How can I keep from freezing when I want to get to sleep? [more inside]
posted by DrSkrud on Dec 30, 2006 - 27 answers

Comfortfilter: Help me sleep better- My futon is old, lumpy and I am currently too broke to replace it. [more inside]
posted by sunshinesky on Dec 17, 2006 - 21 answers

Help me find a cheap fix for a lumpy futon mattress. [more inside]
posted by anjamu on Sep 6, 2006 - 10 answers

Can a queen-sized futon fit in a car? I've found someone willing to take my futon (not the frame), but they say the "only have cars" and are wondering if it will fit. [more inside]
posted by amtho on Jun 21, 2006 - 11 answers

Where's the best place to get furniture online? I'm looking to get a cheap couch/futon contraption for around 150-200 dollars, and so far I'm looking at kmart.com. I don't know where else to look.
posted by petah on Mar 13, 2006 - 14 answers

Futon mattress alternatives? I have a lovely futon frame with a nasty lumpy old futon mattress. I'd like to get rid of the mattress and keep the frame, using it with my air mattress for overnight guests. Does anyone make sofa-type cushions that I could put on the frame to make it more of a couch? Could I make them myself? (+) [more inside]
posted by CunningLinguist on Jan 22, 2005 - 13 answers

I am in the market for a new, fairly high-end futon mattress for my platform bed. I'm not particularly happy that the last one I bought lost its firm-yet-comfortable futon feel (and compressed) in about five years. Having searched the web and found no guidance, I was hoping the Mefi community might have some wisdom on the subject?
posted by ParisParamus on Aug 24, 2004 - 12 answers

Futon advice needed. [more inside]
posted by nixxon on May 13, 2004 - 7 answers