Pet owners love futons because the cover can be taken off the mattress and thrown in the washing machine or taken for dry cleaning. A leather cover makes life even easier, since hair and dirt wipes off easily. Many people consider a futon a practical and more comfortable alternative to a traditional sleeper sofa. They're more comfortable than a sleeper sofa because you don't have that rod running down the middle. And when you set it up to sleep on, you don't have to deal with the problem of where to put all of those cushions that you have on a sleeper sofa.
Futons are great for people who have always wanted to redecorate with different seasons.
There are leather covers along with fabrics splashed with psychedelics, animal prints and ethnic-inspired themes, along with damasks, chenilles and tapestries. Futon frames are available in a variety of hardwoods with a coloring book of finishes as well as metal and even wicker. Many futon frames are also available with matching living room accessories such as tables and bookcases. The flexibility of a futon is its most attractive feature. If the mattress wears out, you replace it.