Will it be weird to have a futon in dd's bedroom?

kiloyd · 02-15-2017, 06:27 AM

A friend is giving away their futon. We are going to get it for dd1. Then her bed can go to dd2 (dd2's bed is really old). Also when we have company she can lay the futon out and have room for two.

Just going to be tricky to get it into her bedroom.

MrsHutch · 02-15-2017, 06:32 AM

I think that sounds like a really fun idea if it fits.

mamacat · 02-15-2017, 06:40 AM

If it fits and would also make sure it is comfy to sleep on. So will she be sleeping on it every night or in there with another bed? When we had one we got a somewhat padded mattress pad that had straps in corners to put on over the futon to make it more comfortable to sleep on.DD might also want to leave it made up lke a bed and put pillows against the wall kind of day bed style. The one we had wasnt really large enough to sleepon unless it was folded down.The double sized ones are usually size of a large twin

kiloyd · 02-15-2017, 07:14 AM

This will be her bed. I laid on it and the cushion/mattress is very thick. I thought it was comfy. Going to let her lay on it when we go to get it to be sure she wants it.

I figure, it's free, she can use it as her bed for a year or two then we can get some debt down and buy her a brand new twin set and sell the futon for $40.

mamacat · 02-15-2017, 08:00 AM

It def worked for my dd to sleep on one but the one we had ws at a slant if not folded down and it was ind of a pain to fold up and down each time so you may want to consider keeping it made upi bed mode and using the pillows against wall idea if she wants to sit on it during day

2sunshines · 02-15-2017, 08:10 AM

Not weird at all.

As long as it's comfortable I'd definitely do it.

twoplustwo · 02-15-2017, 08:14 AM

I don't think it's weird.

When I was in my 20s and my job transferred me from Chicago to Texas, I ended up buying a futon on sleeping on it for a couple of years.

When we go to my sisters home to visit, one of the 2 sleeping area's we use is a futon.

If she is comfy and happy I don't see it as weird at all. In fact, I think its a great idea. She has a comfy sitting place in the day that turns into a bed at night. :thumbup

knitlove · 02-15-2017, 08:43 AM

I got a futon as my bed in 7th gread. I loved it. I used it through collage and then my little brother used it.

kiloyd · 02-15-2017, 10:58 AM

Thanks everyone.

I've had this friend measure the futon for me because we have an L shaped hallway to get it down and dd's doorway is at the end. I think we can make it work, have to turn it up on end and maybe open it up flat to wiggle it through her door.

Dh gave me a funny look when I told him about it.

Aerynne · 02-15-2017, 11:58 AM

My brother had a futon in high school. He loved it because he could have his friends over and turn it into a couch and then back to a bed. My mom did have trouble getting him to keep sheets on it, though.

So I would talk about that from the get-go if it does change to a couch.

knitlove · 02-15-2017, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiloyd

Thanks everyone.

I've had this friend measure the futon for me because we have an L shaped hallway to get it down and dd's doorway is at the end. I think we can make it work, have to turn it up on end and maybe open it up flat to wiggle it through her door.

Dh gave me a funny look when I told him about it.

I bet you can take it apart to get it through the L if need be.

ECingMama · 02-15-2017, 01:32 PM

Ours was very expensive and horribly uncomfortable, to warn you.

kiloyd · 02-15-2017, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ECingMama

Ours was very expensive and horribly uncomfortable, to warn you.

I laid on this as a couch and it was nice. Friend's dd used it as a bed for awhile.

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Originally Posted by knitlove

I bet you can take it apart to get it through the L if need be.

Should turn through the turn okay, it's getting it into the doorway.

kiloyd · 02-18-2017, 08:44 PM

We got the futon today. My husband son opened it flat and carried it right in! I was amazed it turned the 90 degree hallway turn so easily! Answered prayers.

And then dd got invited to spend the night with a friend, so she won't sleep on it until tomorrow night. ha! But now ds2 has a mattress instead of an air mattress. But he was so upset and crying that he wanted his air mattress back.

He was okay by bedtime.

I told dd1 that maybe she'll use it for a year or two and then we'll buy her a new mattress set. (I want to get debt paid off first)

Can't beat free!

2sunshines · 02-19-2017, 07:11 AM

Glad it was easier than anticipated to get in.

02-15-2017, 06:27 AM	#1
kiloyd Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16,108	Will it be weird to have a futon in dd's bedroom? A friend is giving away their futon. We are going to get it for dd1. Then her bed can go to dd2 (dd2's bed is really old). Also when we have company she can lay the futon out and have room for two. Just going to be tricky to get it into her bedroom. __________________ k-i-loyd, not kill loyd ISFJ/P Katherine, married 8-9-97 ds1 22 (adding a dil in August!) dd1 18 dd2 16 ds2 10

02-15-2017, 06:32 AM	#2
MrsHutch Rose Garden An Enneagram 7 type 1/2 ENTP Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Malawi! Posts: 6,295	Re: Will it be weird to have a futon in dd's bedroom? I think that sounds like a really fun idea if it fits. __________________ Stacy here! Enjoying my Complementarian marriage to Mr. Hutch since May 20, 2006 Blessed Mama of Miss H (16), Mr Big J (15), Miss T (14), Mr Little J (11), & Mr A (7) Missing three I will meet in Heaven (Feb 2012), (Apr 2016) & (Jun 2020) "Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people don't shoot their husbands, they just don't." -Legally Blonde

02-15-2017, 06:40 AM	#3
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Will it be weird to have a futon in dd's bedroom? If it fits and would also make sure it is comfy to sleep on. So will she be sleeping on it every night or in there with another bed? When we had one we got a somewhat padded mattress pad that had straps in corners to put on over the futon to make it more comfortable to sleep on.DD might also want to leave it made up lke a bed and put pillows against the wall kind of day bed style. The one we had wasnt really large enough to sleepon unless it was folded down.The double sized ones are usually size of a large twin __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

02-15-2017, 07:14 AM	#4
kiloyd Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16,108	Re: Will it be weird to have a futon in dd's bedroom? This will be her bed. I laid on it and the cushion/mattress is very thick. I thought it was comfy. Going to let her lay on it when we go to get it to be sure she wants it. I figure, it's free, she can use it as her bed for a year or two then we can get some debt down and buy her a brand new twin set and sell the futon for $40. __________________ k-i-loyd, not kill loyd ISFJ/P Katherine, married 8-9-97 ds1 22 (adding a dil in August!) dd1 18 dd2 16 ds2 10

02-15-2017, 08:00 AM	#5
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Will it be weird to have a futon in dd's bedroom? It def worked for my dd to sleep on one but the one we had ws at a slant if not folded down and it was ind of a pain to fold up and down each time so you may want to consider keeping it made upi bed mode and using the pillows against wall idea if she wants to sit on it during day __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

02-15-2017, 08:10 AM	#6
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,024	Re: Will it be weird to have a futon in dd's bedroom? Not weird at all. As long as it's comfortable I'd definitely do it. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

02-15-2017, 08:14 AM	#7
twoplustwo Moderator Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 6,533	Re: Will it be weird to have a futon in dd's bedroom? I don't think it's weird. When I was in my 20s and my job transferred me from Chicago to Texas, I ended up buying a futon on sleeping on it for a couple of years. When we go to my sisters home to visit, one of the 2 sleeping area's we use is a futon. If she is comfy and happy I don't see it as weird at all. In fact, I think its a great idea. She has a comfy sitting place in the day that turns into a bed at night. :thumbup __________________ ESFJ DYT 3/2, Enneagram 9w8 married to My Guy (2003) mom to: Cherished (dd, 12/2005) Warrior (ds, 07/2007) saved & baptized (2004) Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16

02-15-2017, 08:43 AM	#8
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: Will it be weird to have a futon in dd's bedroom? I got a futon as my bed in 7th gread. I loved it. I used it through collage and then my little brother used it. __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

02-15-2017, 10:58 AM	#9
kiloyd Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16,108	Re: Will it be weird to have a futon in dd's bedroom? Thanks everyone. I've had this friend measure the futon for me because we have an L shaped hallway to get it down and dd's doorway is at the end. I think we can make it work, have to turn it up on end and maybe open it up flat to wiggle it through her door. Dh gave me a funny look when I told him about it. __________________ k-i-loyd, not kill loyd ISFJ/P Katherine, married 8-9-97 ds1 22 (adding a dil in August!) dd1 18 dd2 16 ds2 10

02-15-2017, 11:58 AM	#10
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Will it be weird to have a futon in dd's bedroom? My brother had a futon in high school. He loved it because he could have his friends over and turn it into a couch and then back to a bed. My mom did have trouble getting him to keep sheets on it, though. So I would talk about that from the get-go if it does change to a couch. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

02-15-2017, 01:32 PM	#12
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,748	Re: Will it be weird to have a futon in dd's bedroom? Ours was very expensive and horribly uncomfortable, to warn you. __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

02-18-2017, 08:44 PM	#14
kiloyd Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16,108	Re: Will it be weird to have a futon in dd's bedroom? We got the futon today. My husband son opened it flat and carried it right in! I was amazed it turned the 90 degree hallway turn so easily! Answered prayers. And then dd got invited to spend the night with a friend, so she won't sleep on it until tomorrow night. ha! But now ds2 has a mattress instead of an air mattress. But he was so upset and crying that he wanted his air mattress back. He was okay by bedtime. I told dd1 that maybe she'll use it for a year or two and then we'll buy her a new mattress set. (I want to get debt paid off first) Can't beat free! __________________ k-i-loyd, not kill loyd ISFJ/P Katherine, married 8-9-97 ds1 22 (adding a dil in August!) dd1 18 dd2 16 ds2 10

02-19-2017, 07:11 AM	#15
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,024	Re: Will it be weird to have a futon in dd's bedroom? Glad it was easier than anticipated to get in. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

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