Size Guide
Choose The Right Size Couch Frame |
The type and level of use you anticipate for your futon will determine the type of frame to best suit your needs. Futon frames generally come in two broad varieties: folding frames and stationary platform beds. Folding futons are designed to fold in half or thirds and can be used as both a sofa or as a bed. They make excellent guest beds, and can also be used as a primary sleeping surface for the budget-conscious. Bed futons are specially designed to replace a traditional box spring and mattress on a platform bed. |
Bi Fold Style Frames |
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A bi-fold frame is the most common type of futon frame. Bi-folds are convertible futon sofa-bed frames that use two slat racks, allowing the futon mattress to fold once, along its length. Full size bi-fold frames are approximately 75” (inside the arms) and queen size bi-folds are approximately 80”. (The arms can be expected to add between 4 and 12” to the total width of the frame, depending on the specific frame design.) When opened to a bed, a full size measures 54x75” and a queen measures 60x80” | |
39" Chair & Built In Ottoman |
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Pictured is a 39” futon chair with a split cushion and a built in ottoman. When the chair is reclined and the ottoman is pulled out a twin size 39x75” sleeping surface is created. | ||||||

54" Love Seat & Built In Ottoman |
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Futon love seats are versatile and a futon love seat can be used to complete a living room set. With the built in ottoman this love seat provides a unique sitting/ sleeping solution that folds flat into a full size bed. Ottomans are built in to the frames using a sliding mechanism. Cushions for love seats and ottomans can be 1 piece or two piece. | |
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Pictured is a 54” love seat utilizing a split cushion with a built in ottoman. When the love seat is reclined and the ottoman pulled out, a full size 54x75” sleeping surface is created. When not being used as a bed, the ottoman makes a great foot rest, or can be put away to create space. | ||||||

Full Size Sofa |
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A Bi-Fold Frame is the most common type of futon frame. A Bi-Fold is a convertible futon sofa-bed frame that utilizes two slat racks. The bi-fold allows the futon mattress to fold once along its length. Full size bi-fold frames are approximately 75" inside the arms, while queen size frames are 80". When opened as a bed, a full size measures 54x75". | |
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Pictured here on a bi-fold couch frame. Full size is the most common size of futon mattress used on a couch. When used as pictured, this style sits like a traditional sofa. When opened to a bed, it makes a standard a full size measuring 54”x75” between the arms. | ||||||

Queen Size Sofa |
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A Bi-Fold Frame is the most common type of futon frame. A Bi-Fold is a convertible futon sofa-bed frame that utilizes two slat racks. The bi-fold allows the futon mattress to fold once along its length. Queen size bi-fold frames are approximately 80" inside the arms, while full size frames are 75". When opened as a bed, a queen size measures 60x80". | |
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Pictured here on a bi-fold couch frame. Queen size is NOT the most common size of futon mattress used on a couch. When used as pictured, this style sits like a traditional sofa with a back that is six inches higher than usual. When opened to a bed, it makes a standard a Queen size measuring 60”x80” between the arms. | ||||||
