When many people think of a futon, they picture the old style simple metal futon, but today's wood futon frames have made this furniture much more upscale and desirable.
A futon, by nature, is a very versatile piece of furniture. Whether as a sofa or a chair, it offers one an easy way to add extra sleeping space to their home. It's perfect for small spaces where you need to make the most of your living area, and ideal for lofts or studio apartments where you don't have a separate bedroom.
The only problem with futons, is that in earlier years they really weren't that stylish. Today, however, there is a huge selection of styles and many of today's futons have the same aesthetic appeal and quality as some of today's fine furniture.
Wood futon frames can be plain and simple or stylish and elegant. You can get bifold frames that fold over once and use the long edge of the mattress for the seating area making for a long sofa type futon or trifold frames that fold three times using the shorter edge of the mattress for more of a love seat length.
If you have a tropical style home or sunroom that you are decorating there are many futon styles to suit your decor. If you have a more traditional style, there are many heavy wood frames which you will be surprised at the elegant details on. And if you're more contemporary, then there are futon frames for this decor both in light and dark wood colors.
When you're searching for a futon frame, be it wood or metal, you want to be sure that it makes a good match to your existing furniture. You don't want your futon to look totally out of place, but more of an elegant addition to your decor. You can tie your existing furniture with your new futon by adding matching pillows or even having the futon cover match your existing upholstery.
Wood futon frames are made of many types of hardwood including oak and pine and come in a variety of sustained as Willis painted finishes. Taking care of your wooden futon frame is as easy as your other wooden furniture, simply keep it clean and polish it and you will find that it is both a beautiful and durable piece of furniture.