5 Great Futons For Small Apartments

July 25, 2022

Here are 6 high-quality futons for small apartments. Click on each one to learn more.

If you are looking for the best futons for small apartments, check out our futon gallery.

Great Futons for Small Apartments

1. Ottawa Oak

Just because you have a small apartment, does not mean you have to sacrifice on quality. We have a great selection of hardwood futons for small apartments that are made from incredibly sturdy and durable Canadian hardwood like our Ottawa Oak model.


The best part about the Ottawa Oak is that it is designed with tray arms that fold down. So if you want to place your drink beside you, you can simply fold down the arms to use as a handy tray and then fold them back up again to give you extra space.


The added advantage is that you won't have to invest in end tables that will take up space you don't have. It is nice to know that you have the option of a folding tray whenever you need it.


Price Point: $$$ - $$$$

2. Magog Hardwood

One of the greatest challenges of living in a small apartment is usually the lack of storage space. Well the Magog hardwood futon will help solve that problem. It is designed with 2 large, built-it drawers that easily slide open and closed to give you convenient extra storage.


In addition, this beautiful futon has a very small footprint so it will easily fit into tight corners. As with all of our Canadian-made futons, you can choose from a wide variety of beautiful futon covers and wood finishes to suit your design style.


Price Point: $$ - $$$

3. Mission Studio Pine

If you are in the market for futons for small apartments and you are on a tighter budget, you can still get a beautiful one made from wood. Take a look at our Mission Studio model. It comes with a finished pine wood frame with a great selection of lovely finishes. Like all of our futons, the Mission Studio is made in Canada. It can be used as a double bed, lounger, or love seat all in one and is designed with mission-style arms.


The Mission style was developed by the furniture maker Gustav Stickley. It has simple horizontal and vertical lines with flat panels that highlight the beautiful grain of the wood. It has a wonderfully modern feel to it and is also the perfect choice for small spaces!


Price Point: $$

4. A Frame

The A Frame futon is the ultimate choice when it comes to futons for small apartments. This classic design takes up so little space when it is folded up that it can be easily tucked away in a corner so that you can enjoy more room for moving around your space.


This Canadian made unfinished pine, shown above with a 6" mattress, is available in both a single and a double size. Its contemporary look makes it a great choice for dorm rooms, studios, lofts, and bachelor apartments. The best part about this futon is that it is incredibly budget friendly.


Price Point: $

5. L Frame

The L Frame is another great budget-friendly model that is perfect for smaller apartments. It is designed without arms so that you can enjoy the maximum sleeping space while cutting down on its overall width.


This charming Canadian made unfinished pine futon is available in both double and queen sizes. You can also choose from our wonderful selection of futon covers to complement any decor.


Price Point: $ - $$

For the Best Futons for Small Apartments, Choose The Futon Shop


If you are looking for the best quality futons at the best price, contact The Futon Shop. At The Futon Shop, we know how amazing our futons are because we are both the manufacturer and the retailer! Since 1984 we have been manufacturing our line of high-quality futons in a wide variety of styles and sizes. If you prefer, we can also make a custom size to meet your exact requirements. 


All of our futons are crafted right here in Canada at our Burlington Ontario location, so you can be sure that you are getting a quality product that will last. We are the largest futon manufacturer in Canada and we even build our line of high-quality futon mattresses. You can come to see our incredible lineup at our Burlington location or you can shop for all of our products online. We ship all across Canada!


Looking for a small futon? Here are a few options to choose from. Click here to see our full gallery.

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"We purchased from here instead of getting something shipped from Amazon because we were hoping for better quality & better customer service, not to mention supporting local, and we were not disappointed. Everyone we spoke with was super kind & helpful, our order was ready quickly and they fully loaded it into our vehicle, and when we had a slight issue with our order they were extremely quick to resolve it. The futon looks great and the mattress is really comfy. We did go with the Tahoe Pine frame which is not the best quality wood, but that’s to be expected in our price range - opt for better if you can afford it. Overall, worth the extra drive to Burlington (or the shipping cost if you get delivery).

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- Kathleen Pacheco


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