5 Futons And Sofa Beds To Shop And Save Space In 2023

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When you're short on cash or space for a typical sofa bed to kit out the office or living room, you might want to think about investing in a futon sofa bed.

Inspired by traditional Japanese futons which are a type of floor fold-out mattress, the futon sofa is a versatile and stylish solution to sleeping a houseguest with short notice and ease.

Differing from a regular sofa bed that is usually a traditional sofa with a hidden mattress that can be pulled out and unfolded to create a bed, a futon sofa bed folds in on itself to become a seat, and can also fold out to be a mattress. Though, nowadays, there's sofa bed-futon hybrids that often feature aspects of regular sofa beds' frames such as legs but also with the foldable mattress design. Futon sofa beds are generally less expensive and more portable than typical sofa beds.

With style and affordability in mind, we've rounded up some of the best futons and sofa beds currently on the Aussie market. Read on for our top picks.

Loft 23 dark green Aero velvet double seater sofa bed, $599, Temple & Webster

A sweet mid-century modern addition to the office space that folds out to be a double bed.

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Artiss lounge sofa bed, $245.95, Myer

For the laidback home, this floor sofa bed adjusts to five positions for ultimate relaxation.

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Loft 23 Aero 2-seater sofa bed, $599, Temple & Webster

Easily folding out into a double bed, this contemporary futon-style bed comes in three chic colours, complementing any living room.

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Mikasa Furniture Felicia 3-seater upholstered grey sofa bed, $629 (usually $699), Temple & Webster

Multifunctional, this futon sofa can be used as a couch, recliner and bed. A lounger's delight.

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Happy 2-seat sofa bed in Wind Forrest green, $799, Lounge Lovers

In four earthy shades comes this '70s-esque two-seater sofa from Lounge Lovers is perfect for the minimalist home.

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