Fun Fridays

At our house, we really try to celebrate the weekend.  Our celebration comes in the form of  my two boys spending Friday night on the couch equipped with a good move, a little bit of junk food, and their favorite blankets.  They love having a party, but they aren’t crazy about the couches.   I’ve been thinking a lot about moving their parties to the game/playroom, and using a  futon or two to serve multiple purposes!

When my husband suggested the idea of a futon, I’m not going to lie, I wasn’t crazy about it.  All I could think of  was the cheap black metal frames, usually associated with the word “futon,” but to my surprise, there are many different styles of futons, and the frame, mattress, and cover all have tons of different options.

First there’s the frame. While many futons do have a metal frame, they’re also available in wood. I would almost certainly pick a wooden frame because I think it will look good in my play/game room.   Wooden frames use slats to support the mattress which results in a more even and therefore a more comfortable, surface to lie on.

The mattresses have evolved greatly from the traditional cotton and polyfil. You can get them with an exterior made of several fabrics, including leather, and numerous fillings. Some even have bed springs like traditional mattress, while others are made of space-age memory foam. They come in all levels of firmness from the most soft to the most firm.

The last part of the futon is the futon cover. Most people either don’t know these exist, or forget about them, because most college students don’t have the budget for them. However they are an essential part, as they keep the futon safe and clean. They come in many different materials and designs.

I’m excited about the possibilities, and I’m sure my boys will be thankful for a soft place to land after their exciting Friday nights!