futon

Fold-flat sleeper

A futon is a low bed or couch that converts between seating and sleeping surfaces.

The Western futon typically has a foldable frame with a thick cotton mattress that serves as cushion when upright and bed when flat: The guest room just has a futon.

The Japanese original is a floor mattress rolled up and stored during the day.

convertible

sofa-bed

Dual-purpose seating and mattress

mechanism · pull-out · dual-purpose · transformation · lounger · sleeper · daybed · couch · sitting · reclining

bed

mattress

Padded sleeping surface

  • beddingMaterials covering a mattress
  • frameSupporting outer structure
  • slatsThin flat strips

platform · sleeping · cotton · foam · innerspring · tufted · queen · twin · full · cover

compact

space-saving

Minimizing area used

storable · apartment · dorm · studio · lightweight · stackable · closet · storage · rolling · efficient

Japanese

tatami

Woven rush floor mat

  • ryokanTraditional Japanese guest house
  • kotatsuBlanketed table with heater
  • shojiPaper-covered sliding partition

airing · folding · minimalism · yukata · onsen

comfort

cushioning

Softening force or fall

plush · cozy · padding · thickness · density · lounging · relaxation · sinking · springy · breathable

furniture

frame

Supporting outer structure

armrest · slipcover · upholstery · living-room · den · bedroom · seating · decor · household · affordable

Categories
Opposites
bed formality/permanence

futonfour-poster bed

Bed with vertical corner supports

canopy bed · sleigh bed · bedroom suite · king-size bed · platform bed

furniture quality/luxury

futonking-size bed

Largest standard mattress option

Tempur-Pedic · California king

furniture structure/support

futonbox spring

Rigid mattress foundation

platform bed · adjustable bed · hospital bed · spring mattress · firm mattress

Phrases
Family

futons

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G