The process of folding a futon into a sofa may depend upon what type of futon it is. Typically, a futon will be pushed up or down in a certain spot, allowing it to come down into the form of a sofa.
One can browse and shop for futon sofa beds at most major retailers including Walmart and Kmart. One could also find futon sofa beds in furniture stores.
How do you open a futon bed
Hypothetically, the answer is yes. Technically the answer is no because a bed is designed specifically as a bed in every sense of the word. A couch can be slept on but are not typically designed for sleeping, unless it is a pull out sofa. A futon on the other hand is a fold up bed that turns into a small to medium sofa.
One major trend in the sofa bed industry is the futon. A futon can be a sofa, and then when it is time to go to sleep it is a bed. This can save space in a room.
A futon can be folded and stored away during the day time.
A sofa is a piece of furniture that does not have the functionality of lowering the back end for sleeping. Whereas, a futon, flattens out entirely to form a bed.
A futon is a couch that has a double use. It can fold out and be used as a bed.
If possible try it out and see if it's comfortable. There are more tips here http://hubpages.com/hub/Futon-Sofa-Beds-What-You-Should-Know-Before-Buying-A-Futon-Sofa-Bed
A futon would be better as it can double as a sofa.
It is called a 'futon.'
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You can find a used futon or sofa bed from Nextag, basically anywhere, either online or from flea market, or from garage sale, check your neighbourhood for the weekend sale in your area.