Gone are the days when small space living also meant crammed space living. Whether you are looking for that perfect compact piece for your minimalist home or a classy couch for your guest room, futons are the way to go. Futons have revolutionized the world of compact living with stylish modern multifunctional furniture perfect for your tiny space and perfect for your wallet. The choices for futons are numerous so we have narrowed the search to the top five futons under $150.
Kebo Home Products Sofa Bed, Charcoal
This Kebo Sofa Bed is the epitome of minimalist living. It is made from cotton twill with a soft microfiber finish. The Kebo sofa bed measures shorter than most of the other futon beds. This quality makes it the best fit for a tight space. It converts easily from couch to bed and vice versa.
Rating: 4.4
Pros:
- Easy to build
- Comfortable
- It has padded feet to protect the floor
Cons:
- Measures shorter and slimmer than the average futon bed
- The microfiber finish picks up lint
Mainstays Black Metal Arm Futon with 6” Mattress
This futon is loved for its stylish design and functionality. The mattress is made from a thermo-bonded eco-friendly polyester core that contains upwards of 50% pre-consumer recycled material. The mattress cover is cotton twill. Perks of this futon design are the retainer clips that keep the mattress from slipping.
Rating: 5.0
Pros:
- It has retainer clips to keep the mattress intact
- Easy to assemble
- It comes with retainer covers
Cons:
- It is very low to the ground
Home Life Linen with Split Back Adjustable Klik Klak Sofa Futon Bed (Blue)
This futon is unique in its modern minimalistic design. With its clean lines and two position functionality, the Home Life Linen Split Back futon is the perfect sofa bed for small space living. If you are looking for a cheap but high-end looking futon, this deep slate blue linen is definitely the one.
Rating: 4.1
Pros:
- Easy to assemble
- Two-position adjustable functionality
- Firm mattress
Cons:
- Uncomfortable to sit/sleep on for long periods of time
- It is too low-lying
DHP Emily Futon Sofa Bed, Rich Grey Linen
The DHP Emily Futon Sofa Bed is an impressive compact futon in a sleek modern design. It has tufted upholstery that comes in faux leather, linen and velvet. Just like the Home Life Klik Klak, the Emily futon has a split back design. The split back design allows the futon to be adjusted in multiple positions. It can be paired with a chaise lounge and/or an ottoman for additional sitting/sleeping space.
Rating: 4.0
Pros:
Cons:
- Foam padding in the mattress is thin
- Uncomfortable if you sit/sleep in it for long periods of time
DHP Zany Futon Sofa Bed Sleeper
The DHP Zany Futon is an impressive small profile sofa bed that demands attention. It is modern, sleek and gives off an effortless timeless vibe. With its tufted upholstery design done in black microfiber, the DHP Zany Futon is perfect for a low profile color scheme. It can also be spruced up with colorful throw pillows or blankets for those who like a splash of color.
Rating: 4.1
Pros:
- Easy to assemble
- Effortless elegant design
Cons:
- It is too short
