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Futon Sizes: An Overview

Dec 12, 2022

If you are not sure about which size of futon you should get or even what are the different sizes available, here is an indepth look at futon sizes. Click on each section to learn more.

  1. Standard Futon Sizes: Length and Width
  2. Mattress Styles: Depth and Materials
  3. Futon Sizes for Frames

If you are looking for the perfect futon, to suit your space and budget, contact us.

Futon Sizes

1. Standard Futon Sizes: Length and Width

There are a wide variety of futon sizes

The bedding industry has standard sizes for mattresses. Standard futons sizes are the same as standard mattress sizes. These sizes may vary slightly from country to country. Here is a listing of the standard futon sizes in Canada.


Single: 39" x 74"


Single futons are the smallest size that you can get. They are a great option if you have limited space such as a college dorm room, camper, or small apartment. They also work well for:



Single futons are the same length as a double futon, but they are much narrower, so they are only appropriate for one person.


Double: 54" x 74"


Double futons are a great choice if you want a bed that is larger than a single, but smaller than a queen or king. They work well as a bed for a child, teenager or single adult. The nice thing is that you can fold up the futon when not in use to give you more floorspace during the day.


This is especially helpful if you want to use it in the following:


  • A smaller bedroom
  • A multipurpose room
  • A guest bedroom
  • A small apartment


Double futons can sleep two people if necessary, but it will be snug.


Queen: 60" x 80"

Queen futon sizes will give you more room for sleeping

Queen futon sizes are a very popular choice for couples as well as single adults who like more space to move around at night. This size of futon will give you the best of both worlds. You can enjoy extra living space during the day and lots of sleeping space to be comfortable at night.


Queen futons work well for the following:


  • Medium to larger sized bedrooms
  • Basements
  • Larger guest rooms
  • Living rooms
  • Garages


A queen futon will also give you more seating space when you use it as a couch.


King: 76" x 80"


Even though King size futons are not as common, they are available. They will give you lots of seating space as well as sleeping space. They are a great option for two adults to sleep comfortably. Both people can move around as much as they want without touching each other at night. It's gives you plenty of personal space for uninterrupted sleep.


King beds work well for:



Make sure you measure your space before you order a king size futon to be sure that it will fit where you want it to.

2. Mattress Styles: Depth and Materials

Futon sizes: There is a great variety of mattress thicknesses

As stated above, mattress length and width dimensions are standard. This is not the case, however, with mattress depths and materials. There is an extremely wide variety of thicknesses and materials used to make futons. This is a great advantage as you can find the perfect one for your needs and comfort level.


The Futon Shop offers an incredibly wide variety of futon mattress sizes and styles. Each mattress is made with superior quality new materials that includes a high grade of virgin fibre cottons bats. Here is a breakdown of each type. 



Deluxe 8-layer


The Deluxe Futon is a medium density mattress that is extremely versatile. It is soft enough that you can use it as a couch and yet it is firm enough to use it as a bed. This is a very popular mattress and it comes with a 2-year warranty. The Deluxe Futon is made of 4 layers of cotton as well as 4 layers of one inch, medium density foam.



Royal Line: Royal Plush & Royal Firm-8-layer


Our Royal Line is available in both the Royal Firm and Royal Plush models. If you are looking for more durable and longer-lasting mattress that you can use every day, then this is a great choice. They are built with high-density foams and come with a great 5 year warranty.


The Royal Firm consists of 4 layers of cotton and 4 layers of one inch, high-density firm foam. The Royal Plush is made from 4 layers of cotton and 4 layers of one inch, high-density soft foam.


Polysoft

Polysoft is a luxurious soft mattress that we make in our own factory

If you are looking for a more luxurious soft mattress, our Polysoft model is a great choice. Its unique design includes high-density convoluted foams and layers of special densified polyester. It will make a very comfortable and soft couch mattress as well as a great soft bed. It comes with a 5 year manufacturer's warranty.


The Polysoft is made of 2 layers of cotton, 4 layers of high density, soft convoluted and flat foams, and 2 layers of densified polyester.


Edgecore


The Edge futon mattress is an innovative design engineered for optimum comfort and durability. If you need an everyday family couch futon, then take a look at our Edgecore futon. Its high-density foam core design features an edge long, high-density solid foam edge support making it long lasting and great for everyday use. It comes with a 5-year manufacturer's warranty.


The Edge consists of 2 layers of cotton, 2 layers of densified polyester, and 2 layers of specifically engineered, high-density foam core units with a solid high density foam edge.


Memory Foam


Our top of the line Memory Foam model has been specially designed to be our most luxurious quality mattress. Its unique design includes high density foams to create a comfortable base for our top-of-the-line, unique-to-our-industry, high density Memory Foam. This mattress comes with a 5-year manufacturer's warranty.


The Memory Foam mattress is made of 4 layers of cotton, 2 layers of 1” High Density foam, and 2” of High Density Memory Foam.

3. Futon Sizes for Frames

You also have a variety of futon sizes of frames to choose from

The Futon Shop also has a wide variety of futon sizes for frames to accommodate our high quality futon mattresses. Here are your different options:


Sofa Frames


Our most popular sofa frames come in the following sizes:


  • Double - 74" to 85" wide and 36" to 39" deep
  • Queen - 80" to 91 wide and 36" to 42" deep


We also have a number of specialty sized frames as well. These include:


Studio/Loveseat Frames


Studio frames are love seats that can be converted into a double size bed and lounger with a flip-out ottoman. They are 54" to 65" wide and 36" to 39" deep.


Chair Frames


Our standard chair frame is 39" wide and 39" to 43" deep. We also have a jumbo chair available in some frame styles that measures 45" wide and 36 to 39" deep. Some of our chairs come with a handy flip-up ottoman that allows the chair to become a lounger or a bed.


Quable


A quable frame combines a double with a queen. It is the length of a queen frame and the width of a double and measures 85" to 90" wide and 36" to 39" deep. Quables are available in some of our frame styles


Larger Queen


The queen size frame is available in some of our frame styles. It measures 85" to 90" wide and 39" to 43" deep.


Why Choose the Futon Shop

The Futon Shop has the largest and best selection of Canadian-made futons in a wide variety of futon sizes. We also sell futon covers, bean bag chairs, mattress protectors and so much more.


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 own 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 location, so you can be sure that you are getting a quality product that will last. We are the largest futon manufacture in Canada, and we have been building our own line of high quality futon mattresses as well. You can come see our incredible lineup at our Burlington location or you can shop for all of our products online. We even ship all across Canada. 

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"I ordered a futon I needed for guests and then picked it up at the store in Burlington.
I had great service through email communications and at the store. And it's a great futon! Highly recommend."


- David Barker


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The Futon Shop Burlington Showroom Business Hours

Tuesday - Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm   |  Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm     Sunday - Monday: Closed


5205 Harvester Rd, Burlington, L7L, ON, Canada



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