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1). Furnishing a Spare Room
You have an extra room in your house and you’d like it to utilize the space for multiple purposes; a spare bedroom, an office, retreat and occasionally playroom.
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2). Futons beds
The word futon comes from the English spelling for a Japanese-style bed known as a "shikibuton," or floor mat. The classic Futon sits straight on the floor though there are now many designs of the bi-fold that have legs
The first futon introduced into American culture was constructed of a simple cotton mattress that could be placed directly on the floor and easily folded to save space.
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3). Futons Have their Place in the Houselhold
The word futon bed refers to the bedding system originally followed by the Japanese. The Japanese term for futon is shikibuton which means mattress.
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4). Choosing A Futon For Your Home - Should It Be Traditional Or Western?
A futon, simply put, is a small couch which turns into a bed when unfolded. It is actually one type of mattress that makes up a Japanese bed, sold at specialty stores called futon-Ya in Japan and other department stores. A Japanese futon set usually costs under 10,000 yen (around$83).
Traditional Futon and Western Versions:
A traditional Japanese futon set generally consists of a mattress called a shikibuton, a comforter called Kakebuton, blanket called mōfu, and a pillow called makura.
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5). What Is The Point Of School Uniforms?
School uniforms are the cause for much debate these days with some people claiming that all schools should adopt them and others claiming that school uniforms are going to be the ruin of civilization as we know it. People tend to feel strongly on the subject of school uniforms, that is a fact and it is also a fact that many schools could very well choose to put school uniforms into effect over the next couple of years.
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6). Beds, Beds And Beds! The Many Choices We Have
Beds come in a broad range of shapes, types and sizes. Beds used hundreds of years ago were created from piles of straw, ferns, animal skins or other natural materials. Today, in the modern world beds have evolved in many different ways. Now we have a fully sprung bed frame or a divan ( box springs ) which supports a mattress, On top of the mattress we have a pillow to lay our heads and a duvet or blanket to cover us and keep us warm.
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7). Choosing Your Futon Mattresses
There are some factors that have to be considered when buying futon mattresses. For example, the weight of the mattress will determine the ease of reconfiguring the futon sofa into a bed. Secondly, the rigidity of the futon mattress will also govern how the mattress folds over the frame when it’s used as a couch or chair. Check out the rigidity rating before buying one.
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8). Finding The Right Futon Covers
A futon cover is one of the essential elements of a futon bed. Though it is meant to be primarily decorative, it is also the component of the futon which protects the mattress from dirt, spills and other agents which may wear out the futon.
When buying a futon cover for a futon bed or mattress, there are a few things you need to watch out for. Your first task should be measuring the length, width, and thickness of the futon.
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9). The Truth About Futon Mattresses
Have small living quarters and trying to figure out where to sleep at night? If so, you aren't alone. There are many people who are living in cramped quarters, whether they are college students, have too many roommates, or just have more belongings than space available.
For these people, choosing a Futon bed is often a wise choice. The Futon has its origin in Japan, however the western style of Futons varies from the original version.
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10). Traditional Futon Beds
Futon is Japanese traditional furniture, basically a mattress that makes up a bed which is still commonly used today. Futons first appeared as weed-made rags in ancient Japan. A traditional futon set usually costs under 10,000 yen (around$83) sold at specialty stores called futon-Ya in Japan and other department stores.
A traditional Japanese futon.
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11). Buying Good Quality, Cheap Futons
These are some of the cheapest but good quality futons under $200 available on the market.
Mali Flex Multi-Position Lounger: From Kelp, Stone and Tang, this futon features an array of positions including sofa, lounger and sleeper – thanks to the six positional wings of the futon frame. The cushions and pillows are custom made and available in a variety of coordinating fabric hues exclusively for the frame.
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12). A Brief History Of Futons
Originally from Japan, Futons are like bed mattresses but used and made differently than in their home country.
Japanese Futons
Measuring two inches (5 cm) thick and filled with cotton and/or synthetic batting, Japanese futons are typically flat and are designed to be spread out on tatami flooring, which is a special kind of flooring indigenous to Japanese architecture.
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