Budget Friendly Futons for Everyday Use

November 10, 2022

The Futon Shop has many budget friendly futons to choose from. Because all of our futons are made to a high quality standard right here in our Burlington factory, they are perfect for everyday use. Take a look at our selection:

If you are looking for the best selection of budget friendly futons, contact us.

Budget Friendly Futons from The Futon Shop

1. A Frame - Unfinished Pine

The classic A-Frame futon won't break your budget

An A-frame, or trifold futon, is another great budget friendly futon. The frame is made up of 3 parts. Two sections form the backrest and one section forms the seat of your futon. Like the Spacely, this style of a futon is a great option if you are on a tight budget and your space is very limited.


Even though it has an incredibly small footprint, the A-frame offers you a great deal of versatility. It can be folded up completely to give you a great seat for studying or reading during the day. If you want to stretch out a bit, then you can easily convert it to a chaise lounge. To do this, simply fold only one end up and leave your futon frame in an "L" shape as in the picture above.


When you are finally ready for sleep, simply stretch it out fully for a great single bed that can easily fit into any tight corner.

2. L Frame - Unfinished Pine

One of the best looking budget friendly futons is the L-frame

If you want a larger futon but space is so tight that even having armrests on each end of your futon could make the difference between it fitting and it just sticking out and getting in your way all the time, then consider purchasing an L-Frame futon.


The L-frame futon is one of the best larger futons for smaller spaces. It comes in both a double and queen size. Not only does it fold up during the day as a sofa, which takes up very little space, but it is designed without arms, meaning that it is more compact than futons with arms. In addition, this great-looking futon is economically priced if you are on a tight budget.


But don't worry about not having armrests. You can purchase stylish bolsters or throw pillows to complement your futon's cover to give you the comfort you need without sacrificing on space.

3. Tahoe - Unfinished Pine

The Tahoe is a lovely, budget friendly futon

Like all of our high-quality futon, the Tahoe is also Canadian made. It has a beautiful unfinished pine frame that would look great in any traditional or contemporary room.


It is available in both a double and queen size, so it is a roomy option that is also one of our best budget friendly futons. If you want to change your colour scheme, it's easy with our incredible selection of futon covers.

4. Nantes - Unfinished Pine

The Nantes is an easy-to-operate, space-saving futon

The Nantes is another one of our budget friendly futons that's both easy to operate and has a small footprint. Its frame is also made from beautiful unfinished pine and it comes in both a double and a queen size.


This futon is the perfect choice if you are looking for extra seating/sleeping space for your home office, basement, or multi-purpose room. The armless design means that it will easily fit in a small, out-of-the-way corner of your room, ready to be pulled out whenever you need it.

5. Parkwood - Hardwood

We have budget friendly futons made from hardwood too

If you love the look of hardwood, don't worry. We have some budget friendly futons that have hardwood frames too. The Parkwood is a classic-looking futon that has traditional mission style arms. You can choose from two beautiful finishes: dark and medium, to suit the colours of your room. It is available in a double size.


This elegant futon would look great in any living room, den, or family room. You can even add some decorative throw pillows to complement your futon cover and give you additional comfort.

6. Medina - Hardwood

The Medina is another one of our lovely hardwood options

Here is another one of our budget friendly futons with a hardwood frame. The Medina has a slightly rounded, yet sleek frame with mission style arms. It also comes in a double size and two striking finishes: one very dark and the other very light.


Spending a little bit more on a hardwood frame could save you money in the long run. Hardwood is extremely durable, so if you are using your futon everyday, then purchasing hardwood could mean that you won't have to replace it any time soon. Your futon will last you many years to come, so your total cost of ownership will be less than if you purchase a lower quality futon.

For the Best Budget Friendly Futons, Choose The Futon Shop


If you are looking for the best budget friendly futons, 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!


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