I needed some extra seating for my tv room, but I didnt want to spend a fortune. I searched first, because its my go to foreverything. Sadly, I havent had much luck with furniture, so I was hesitant when I saw this highly rated at $159, but I saw the thousands of reviews and decided to pull the trigger.
First, the box. I loved that shipping box: not ONE annoying staple, which, for me at least, means no cuts. The futon itself came wrapped in a cloth protection cover, with the legs neatly hidden in a zippered compartment underneath the bottom of the futon.
Second, the assembly. I have put together a lot of furniture over the years, for myself and family members. I normally rate the assembly process in one of three ways: 1) how many glasses of wine I drink during the assembly process, 2) how many breaks I take during the assembly process, and 3) how many hours elapse before I call my husband and tell him if he doesnt take over, Im throwing it away.
So, using this scoring process: 1) 0, 2) 0 and 3) 0. In this case, a 0 score=perfection! The only thing that needs to be done is screwing on the legs, and that takes about 15-20 minutes. Thats it!
As for the comfort, yes, it is firm. Again, it cost $159. I certainly didnt expect down filling, and this wont get daily use in my house, so the foam cushion works. I will probably buy some pillows for the back, but the bottom doesnt bother me. I think it will work as an extra bed in an emergency too. I personally prefer a firm mattress, and many others do too. If we have a guest who prefers something softer, we have a mattress topper that we can use, problem solved.
Overall, Id say trust the reviews. If you need an affordable seating option, this is absolutely the best bet.
A Perfect Budget Futon
I needed some extra seating for my tv room, but I didnt want to spend a fortune. I searched first, because its my go to foreverything. Sadly, I havent had much luck with furniture, so I was hesitant when I saw this highly rated at $159, but I saw the thousands of reviews and decided to pull the trigger. First, the box. I loved that shipping box: not ONE annoying staple, which, for me at least, means no cuts. The futon itself came wrapped in a cloth protection cover, with the legs neatly hidden in a zippered compartment underneath the bottom of the futon. Second, the assembly. I have put together a lot of furniture over the years, for myself and family members. I normally rate the assembly process in one of three ways: 1) how many glasses of wine I drink during the assembly process, 2) how many breaks I take during the assembly process, and 3) how many hours elapse before I call my husband and tell him if he doesnt take over, Im throwing it away. So, using this scoring process: 1) 0, 2) 0 and 3) 0. In this case, a 0 score=perfection! The only thing that needs to be done is screwing on the legs, and that takes about 15-20 minutes. Thats it! As for the comfort, yes, it is firm. Again, it cost $159. I certainly didnt expect down filling, and this wont get daily use in my house, so the foam cushion works. I will probably buy some pillows for the back, but the bottom doesnt bother me. I think it will work as an extra bed in an emergency too. I personally prefer a firm mattress, and many others do too. If we have a guest who prefers something softer, we have a mattress topper that we can use, problem solved. Overall, Id say trust the reviews. If you need an affordable seating option, this is absolutely the best bet.