I am in need of a quality, queen-sized futon for my office/guest BR in my new apartment, but I honestly have no clue where to look. Any decent recommendations that won't hurt my parents' back or guests when they come visit? Thanks.

7/13/2013 12:47:38 AM

My brother got one from Fred's Beds that was his main bed for many years. Queen size too.

7/13/2013 12:59:21 AM

Thanks! Looks like they'll ship to NorCal (where I live), but I was wondering if anyone had any experience with some big box store retailers? Walmart? Costco? Pier 1? Target?

7/13/2013 1:08:58 AM

I second freds beds. Sleeping on one tonight that ive had 8 years.....

7/15/2013 1:12:03 AM

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Emily-Convertible-Futon-Multiple-Colors/16550066

I used to have one of the metal frame futons with a detached mattress, and this one is much more comfy. It is still stiff when you lay down, not exactly same as sleeping in a bed, but it is a big improvement over traditional college futon. You don't feel the frame with your butt while sitting up, and the mattress does not slide down and have to be re-adjusted every week like it does with the old-school futons.

7/15/2013 11:47:38 AM

most of the ones i've seen from the big box retailers are shitty. Costco might be worth a look, they tend to do a better job finding quality furniture than the others.

Ours also came from Fred's beds. It was pricey, but the mattress has stayed comfortable for over 8 years now.

7/15/2013 12:19:40 PM

Okay, so it sounds like Fred's Beds is what I'm looking for. Odds are my parents will bitch about the futon and I'll be stuck sleeping on it anyway, and I have a bad back

Which model do you all recommend?

7/15/2013 4:47:52 PM

i have the "eureka" in a queen size.... the only thing i found is that when it is used as a bed for a long time and i want to switch it to a sofa...the mattress is a bit too bulky to just bend into position so i have to sit heavy stuff on it for a while....but i suspect that would be true with any thick mattress you got...

7/15/2013 5:29:11 PM