You will find this item at most bedding and furniture stores. May also be found at thrift stores, garage sales, etc. if second hand is acceptable to you.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
I recently purchased a brand new futon and I am so disappointed. I tried sleeping on it and it was so uncomfortable, I could not even fall asleep. It made my back hurt. I would recommend trying to find a store where you can sit or lay on the futon first before actually buying.
Yes, a loveseat sofa beat would be safer, as a futon has nothing to keep someone from rolling off. Also, a loveseat sofa bed normally takes up less space.
A futon is really like a sleeper sofa. You can take these and fold them up and down just like a sleeper sofa. They just offer a more modern design. They can be bought with metal and wood frames. However they are usually not quite as comfortable as a sleeper sofa. They can be found at most major discount store, furniture stores, and in warehouse outlets.