Why a Futon?

Overall Style and Comfort:
A traditional sofa sleeper looks like a standard couch. To sleep on it you need to remove the seat cushions and pull out the mattress which is attached to a metal frame. The mattress, by design, is usually thinner than a standard mattress and the "bar in the back" syndrome is apparent for anyone trying to sleep on it.

A futon sofa sleeper simply converts from a bed to a couch and back again with a simple conversion scheme built into the frame itself. You both sit and sleep on the same cushioning.

A traditional sofa sleeper has seat cushions and a foldable mattress which have a comfort level that is fixed by the manufacturer. You get what they have.

A futon sofa sleeper allows you to choose the comfort level you want because you choose the mattress you want. Hard, firm, soft, cushy. You get what you want.

Upholstery Options:
The upholstery on a traditional sofa sleeper is permanently affixed to the frame and cushions.

A futon sofa sleeper allows you to choose a cover and then change it if you want to change your decor.

Moving & Set-up:
Moving a traditional sofa sleeper is a major chore. They weigh in at about 175 lbs. or more and getting them through a standard doorway or up a stairwell is tricky at best for a professional moving company, let alone an untrained consumer.

A futon sofa sleeper usually is assembled on site and is much lighter and easier to move.

Value & Price:
A decent traditional sofa sleeper will cost you anywhere from $999 to $1599 and up. Cheaper models and close outs will be less.

A decent futon sofa sleeper will cost you $450 to $899 and up. Cheaper models and close outs will be less.