Sometimes I get frustrated that there just never seems to be enough space in the house.  Every room we have serves a purpose.  Aside from the basics ie. bathrooms, kitchen, etc. . . we have bedrooms, an office, a playroom, and an exercise room.  Each room houses things that I wouldn’t want  displayed in our common living area, so I really don’t want to change my set-up, but there is one major thing we’re missing, a place for our guests to sleep. 

I have been complaining about this issue from the dawn of time and the complaining  just hasn’t gotten me anywhere. . .go figure. 

I decided to use a little creative thinking and figure something out to solve my problem.  I would like to add a sleeping space in the office since it seems to be a little more welcoming than the alternatives.

There isn’t much room for a regular size bed, at least not to be there permanently, so after some research, I have decided that a futon just might be the best way to go.

Now, don’t stop here, I know what you’re thinking.  You’re probably visualizing a cheap metal frame holding a lumpy old cushion right? However, there are several different styles of futons, and each part has many options, making it easy to customize the furniture to something that will fit my needs and perhaps more importantly, my decor.

Take for instance, the frame. While many futons do have a metal frame, they’re also available in wood. Wooden not only look good, they are sturdy too.   Another thing I like about wooden frames is that they use slats to support the mattress which results in a more even and therefore a more comfortable surface to lie on.

Mattresses themselves have certainly come a long way. I wouldn’t dream of putting my guests on a terrible excuse for a mattress when they come to visit!  You can get them with an exterior made of several fabrics, including leather, and a ton of different fillings. Some 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.  Pretty impressive, right?

Then there’s the futon is the futon cover. Most people don’t even know that futon covers exist. However they are an essential part, because they keep the futon safe and clean. They come in a wide variety of materials and designs.

So as you can see, just by changing my attitude and looking at the possibilities instead of the problems, I have opened my eyes to a new world of possibilities.  I never would have guessed that they would come in the form of a futon, but hooray for that!