[apartment] couch-like things

[wispfox]

OK, upon multiple suggestions, invesigating queen-sized futons w/frames that are both couch and bed on craigslist. Worst case, I don't find anything. Best case, I find something that's in decent shape to replace the couch for very little or nothing at all.

Also going to keep an eye out for a bed for the guest room, because if it's cheap enough but still in good shape, why not? And, as someone pointed out, I can always sell things on craigslist, come time to wander the country!

Comments

[szasz.livejournal.com]

When we bought a full-size futon, from a local place here that I really trust, we inquired about queen-sized ones but got told that they're very rare because they're hard to make in a way that they are comfortable to sit or sleep on. And that the ones you find out there are usually either too fragile or too uncomfortable.

Just sharing what I heard.

[wispfox.livejournal.com]

Hmm... interesting. I do intend to check out anything before deciding to buy, so perhaps I might have realized that, but I doubt I'd have known it was wide-spread. Shall pay attention, then. :)

[ian-gunn.livejournal.com]

My experience matches this. I've owned a couple of double sized ones and a single sized ones. I've not seen a queen sized one. Also, if you have a choice, a hardwood frame will hold up better. I was unhappy with the quality of the inexpensive pine one I had, but it was cheep.

[dancingwolfgrrl.livejournal.com]

IME, full-size ones are fine for both sleeping and sitting.