"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." FUTONS WERE—and are—staple furniture of broke college kids everywhere. The old-school wood-slat frames ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We made sure to consider all of these criteria — size, durable materials and fabrics (velvet, cotton, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So, who are futons for? The easy answer: everyone. Anyone with enough room for a futon can incorporate ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Don't get the wrong idea here. We're not talking the Craigslist futon that was in your first apartment.

Which futon bed is best? Futon mattresses are a traditional form of bedding in Japan, going back as far as records began, but Western-style futon beds are a more popular choice in the United States.