First want to say we love the futon. But this thing is a beast! We purchased the queen size and it is extremely heavy and bulky to move. My husband and I do struggle a bit putting it down to bed and lifting it back up to couch. Perhaps it is because its brand new and stiff or perhaps its because it has a really really nice thick mattress, which is a plus. I wish the mattress was a bit softer and I feel the need to put a two or 3 inch memory foam topper on it for those sleeping on it more than one night in a row. We agonized over whether to buy a sofa sleeper or a futon, and we are extremely happy we chose the futon. The sofa sleepers in this price range are far inferior, and the mattresses are really poor quality. Many many many pieces to assemble but once built, it is very sturdy and worth the price. We will get used to putting it up and down eventually.
We love this futon, but it is a beast!
First want to say we love the futon. But this thing is a beast! We purchased the queen size and it is extremely heavy and bulky to move. My husband and I do struggle a bit putting it down to bed and lifting it back up to couch. Perhaps it is because its brand new and stiff or perhaps its because it has a really really nice thick mattress, which is a plus. I wish the mattress was a bit softer and I feel the need to put a two or 3 inch memory foam topper on it for those sleeping on it more than one night in a row. We agonized over whether to buy a sofa sleeper or a futon, and we are extremely happy we chose the futon. The sofa sleepers in this price range are far inferior, and the mattresses are really poor quality. Many many many pieces to assemble but once built, it is very sturdy and worth the price. We will get used to putting it up and down eventually.