6 Different Futon Mattresses: Find the Perfect Look

October 31, 2022

Futon mattresses come in many different shapes and styles. Here are 6 lovely futon styles to help you find the one that suits your tastes the best. Click on each one to learn more.

If you are looking for the perfect futon for your particular style, check out our great selection.

Futon Mattresses: 8 Different Choices

1. Traditional Futon

Traditional futon mattresses will fit perfectly in almost any decor

Traditional styling includes:


  • Rich wood tones
  • Plush fabrics
  • Soft edges
  • Symmetry and balance


This beautiful futon has all of these great features and more. If you are looking for a multipurpose piece of furniture that can double as both a sofa and an extra bed in your traditional style room, then the above futon is a great option.


2. Art Deco

Futon mattresses with bold geometric designs work well in an Art Deco room

Art Deco is a design style that is characterized by rich colours and bold geometric designs. It celebrates all things metropolitan and modern. If you love the glamour of the Roaring 20's, then this is the perfect design style for you.


If you really want to emphasize the modern aspect of Art Deco, then you could pair the above futon mattress with a black metal frame.

3. Arts and Crafts

This beautiful solid oak frame would look wonderful in an Arts and Crafts designed room

This beautiful futon is a great choice for your room, especially if you are going for an Arts and Crafts style. This style became popular between 1910 and 1925.  Arts and Crafts is characterized by having no extraneous decoration that will take your eyes away from the craftsmanship.


That's why choosing a hardwood futon frame in a simple style like the one pictured above works so well with this design. The emphasis is on the beautiful oak finish itself so that your eyes are drawn to its quality construction. 

4. Retro

Bring a taste of the 70s into your room

If retro is more your style, then check out this "flower power" inspired futon. We love the way that this futon definitely gives you a taste of the eclectic 70's without going totally retro. The pattern is bold, but the colours are more up-to-date with a lovely combination of greys and blacks.


It is placed on a gorgeous hardwood frame that will surely last you for many decades to come.

5. Modern

Modern futon mattresses look great in studio and bachelor apartments

Modern and contemporary styles are often confused, however, even though they share some similarities, they are quite distinct. Modern style features:

  • Monochromatic tones, neutral colours
  • Minimalism and simplicity
  • Right angles
  • Polished surfaces

The neutral colour palette, minimalistic design and small footprint of the above futon, would fit perfectly into a modern studio or bachelor apartment.


6. Scandinavian

Scandinavian futon mattresses are inspired by northern European countries

Scandinavian furniture takes its inspiration from northern European countries including Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. If you want a futon that will fit with your Scandinavian design, then choose one that:

  • Has a simple design
  • Highlights function over decoration
  • Comes in neutral colours
  • Has clean lines


The futon pictured above includes all of these wonderful features of a classic Scandinavian style.


For the Best Futon Mattresses, Choose The Futon Shop


If you are looking for the best quality futon mattresses 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 futon? 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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