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5 Best Futons of 2025 for Lounge + Sleep Comfort

The minimalist, Japanese-style-influenced sofas are also comfy beds. The list of the best futons designed for 2024's comfort standards is out now — checked and approved by expert designer Courtney Marquez.

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1. Monroe

Best Feature: - highly comfortable futon with perfect blend of style and functionality

Size: 64.2"W x 36.2"D x 35"H

Why It's in a Designer's Shopping Cart: "The Monroe futon has it all. This succinct design's chaise transforms into storage, so that when a guest does need to sleep over, blanket, pillow and sheets are already inside for comfort." - Courtney Marquez, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Exactly what our family needed. Love it! Super comfy and fits all 4 of us. Perfect for movie nights." - Anonymous

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2. Dante

Best Features: - minimalist L-shaped sectional - function comes first with storage chaise - polyester chenille-blend upholstery

Size: 103.2"W x 86"D x 32.3"H

Why It's in a Designer's Shopping Cart: "Con? It's on the expensive side. Pro? Its features make up for the price, making this a high-value item. The storage functionality, adjustable headrests, and small space-friendly dimensions make this an incredible find. " - Courtney Marquez, LS Designer

Featured Review: "This couch is exactly what we needed." - Sarah Loves Living Spaces

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Best Futon for a Budget

3. Petula II

Best Features: - futon sofa bed with exceptional versatility and functionality - perfect for family and guest bedrooms - comfy armrest and sturdy metal bed frame

Size: 85.6"W x 35.4"D x 33.3"H

Why It's in a Designer's Shopping Cart: "This easy-to-clean fabric makes it great for all-around use. Use it for day-to-day sitting in the living room, watching TV, and as a place to crash for weekend overnight guests. The durability will hold up." - Courtney Marquez, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Perfect to sit on for long periods of time and perfect to take a nap on while watching TV." - Manny1958

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4. Cliff Grey

Best Features: - high-quality sleeper loveseat with Queen size, Full size and Twin sizes available for your living room, guest room and dorm room - sofa bed with a streamlined space-saving mechanism

Size: 64.2"W x 36.2"D x 35"H

Why It's in a Designer's Shopping Cart: "A kiln-dried solid hardwood frame starts this design off to a quality beat. Add on the sleek dark grey fabric for style, and it's a sweet deal." - Courtney Marquez, LS Designer

Featured Review: "This is the perfect size, not too big and not too small. Easily converts to the sleeper sofa and is super comfy." - TinR

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Best Queen-Sized Futon

5. Pascal II

Best Features: - soft backrest to help ease back pain

Size: 90.6"W x 42.9"D x 37.8"H

Why It's in a Designer's Shopping Cart: "The Cliff has memory foam cushions, my personal favorite feel for futon comfort. They literally mold to you, offering a blend of high support and pressure relief." - Courtney Marquez, LS Designer

Featured Review: "We love it! It looks great and is holding up well under consistent use." - Lmcat

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