Simmons Futon Mattresses at Futons Etc.

October 28, 2008 Futon Mattress — aaron

Simmons futon mattresses are favorite among futon owners. The same quality that you can find in traditional Simmons mattresses are also available in futon mattresses. Futons Etc. has recently added four Simmons futon mattresses to our online selection.

Below are the four Simmons futon mattresses available on Futons Etc. with a brief discussion of their contents and comfort.

Comfort Sleep Simmons Futon Mattress

This entry level Simmons futon mattress is perfect for the starting futon owner. The comfort Sleep Simmons Futon Mattress bonded polyester center support makes up the core of this futon mattress, and is surrounded by additional layers of high-resilience foam. A layer of cotton batting forms a plush top layer on either side of this Simmons futon mattress. Forget about looking for a futon cover, this futon mattress is available in 5 different colors, including: Natural, Black, Burgundy, Hunter Green, and Navy blue.

Deluxe Spring Simmons Futon Mattress

This Simmons futon mattress offers a great bang for the buck. The Deluxe Spring Simmons Futon Mattress features an innerspring core with 272 premium coils to offer a supportive middle layer. Additional layers of cotton batting sandwich this innerspring core to provide a plush top layer. With all these materials, this Simmons futon mattress is about 6 inches thick.

Monarch 2 Simmons Futon Mattress

If you are looking for a medium firm comfort, this Simmons futon mattress is for you! The Monarch 2 Simmons Futon Mattress features multiple densities and layers of foam to produce the famous firm comfort. The core of this Simmons futon mattress is comprised of two layers of convoluted foam with additional layers of flat foam. A polyester fiber wrap covers the rest of the mattress to for a plush top layer.

Monarch Simmons Futon Mattress

As the name implies, the Simmons Monarch Futon Mattress is absolute luxury. Nearly 3 and a half inches of convoluted foam make up the core of this unique Simmons futon mattress. Additional layers of flat, high density foam wrap the convoluted core, and a a plush polyester wrap rounds out this futon mattress. Together these materials create a 8-inch thick futon mattress to offer supreme comfort.

Shipping Simmons Futon Mattress

All Simmons Futon Mattresses on Futons Etc are made to order, meaning that once you place your order, it will take between 5 to 7 business days to be manufactured and ship out of the place of manufacturing. Your Simmons futon mattress will be sent via UPS and will be delivered to your curbside.

Check out all of the futon mattresses available from Futons Etc. to find the best futon mattress for your home.

Complete Futons

October 23, 2008 Futon Frames, Futon Mattress, Futon Sets — aaron

Complete Futons

Looking and researching complete futons can be difficult task. There are hundreds of futon frame, mattress and cover manufacturers in America, making the possibilities endless.

For every futon frame on Futons Etc. there is a complementing complete futon set that provides the frame, mattress and free cover into one set. This makes it really easy to get the exact complete futon set that you’re looking for.

Futons Etc. makes the process even easier, providing all the necessary selections on one web page. But here is a step-by-step procedure in selecting the right complete futon for you.

Choosing Your Complete Futon Frame

The first step in choosing your complete futon is to find the right frame. If you haven’t noticed, there are nearly 100 frames available from a wide selection of the best futon frame manufacturers in America. Choose the style that fits your home best and then select the size and the wood finish and you’re set!

Some complete futons also have special accessories available such as matching drawers, coffee tables, or even end tables.

Choosing the Futon Mattress for your Complete Futon

Complete Futons - Free Cover Collections

Futons Etc. features nearly 15 different mattresses for your complete futon set. However, only a few are available in our complete sets. The entry-level, Standard mattress is roughly 3 to 4 inches thick and is not recommended for daily use.

You can upgrade to a variety of mattresses that fit your budget or comfort level. One of the most popular mattresses is the Moonshadow futon mattress due to its unique foam layers that make it plush and supportive.

Choose a Free Cover With Your Complete Futon

Complete Futons - Mattress Selection

Now that you have chosen your frame and mattress for your complete futon, Futons Etc also provides a free futon cover. Don’t expect to receive the cover that you see on the image of the futon frame, only 15 solid colored futon covers available to choose from. These are basic, cotton twill futon covers that are washable, making them perfect for children.

With their complete futon, some customers end up picking their free futon cover and then purchasing a custom futon cover that has a design or a different material. This way when the futon is in the sofa position, the more elegant, custom cover will offer a sofa appearance, then put on the free washable cover when guest come to spend the night.

Free Shipping with Complete Futons

Any of the complete futons that you choose ship for free to your curbside. Since many of the manufacturers of a complete futon set may be located in different parts of the country, it is not uncommon for the frame, mattress, and cover to arrive at different days, sometimes up to a week a part. If you need more information regarding shipping options, Contact Customer Care to discuss your particular needs.

Now that you know more about the complete futons on Futons Etc., you can order with confidence.

Futon Mattress Thickness Levels

October 21, 2008 Futon Mattress — aaron

When I talk to friends others about futons, and especially futon mattresses, they are always seem rather skeptical. There is a common idea that futon mattresses are these thin, lumpy, and ugly mattresses from Wal-Mart or Ikea. However, with proper education and research there are hundreds of futon mattresses that are highly comfortable to sit and sleep on.

Futon Mattress Thicknesses

Generally, most default or basic futon mattresses are between 2 to 4 inches and made of mostly cotton. These futon mattresses are primarily made to be a basic, entry-level option for the budget or space-minded consumer. They are easy to move and store, and are great for over-night guests. But these thin futon mattresses wear fast and you’ll soon be feeling the slats or spindles of your futon frame.

Upgraded futon mattresses offer extra thickness and typically have a longer warranty. They are perfect if you know that an entry-level futon mattress just won’t cut it. These futon mattresses are typically 5 to 6 inches thick and are recommended if you are looking for the most bang for the buck.

Higher quality futon mattresses typically are between 8 to 10 inches thick, and are perfect when looking optimum comfort and support. Futon mattresses in this thickness level also contain different interior contents, similar to that of a traditional mattress. You may find much higher density foams, differently shaped foams, premium innerspring coils, pocketed coils, and even memory foam to create unique and specialized layers for all comfort levels.

With thicker futon mattress, you also need to take some extra steps and special considerations. When it comes to a futon cover for your thicker futon mattress, it is recommended to obtain extra loft with your futon cover. Standard loft will fit mattresses up to 8 to 9 inches. Once you get into the 10-inch thick futon mattress, extra loft is required to make a perfect fit for your futon mattress.

Futon mattresses have come a long way since their inception into the American furniture market. Unfortunately, there has been a backlash of attention for futon mattresses, because many original futon mattresses are so thin and uncomfortable.

Taking the time to properly research and understand the many different futon mattresses at Futons Etc. can help you when it comes time to choose your futon mattress. Be sure to read the descriptions and take notes! If you have any questions, Futons Etc. has a great team of customer care representatives that you can chat with at anytime, or even call to answer any questions you have about the futon mattresses available.


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