sofabed

A sofabed is a sofa, used for sitting on, and also a bed, used for sleeping on. Sofabeds have a metal or wooden frame that moves from an upright seating position, to a laid down, flat position for sleeping on. The can be placed in a spare room or the kids room to provide extra sleeping capacity for guests. Or, you can put them in the front room or dining room, and they can be used mainly for seating. Sofabeds are a good choice if you have limited space and need the best of both worlds, sitting and sleeping!

Futons are designed to be placed on tatami flooring, and are traditionally folded away and stored in a closet during the day to allow the tatami to breathe and to allow for flexibility in the use of the room. Futons must be aired in sunlight regularly, especially if not put away during the day. In addition, many Japanese people beat their futons regularly using a special tool, traditionally made from bamboo, resembling a Western carpet beater.