Couch or Futon or keep sitting on floor?

Virginia · 07-19-2016, 12:10 AM

I would love advice and ideas. DH and I aren't quiet seeing eye to eye.

Background:

We need some sort of couch.
Reasons:

I want a comfy couch.
DH wants a futon.
I refuse to get a used couch from a home I don't know-

We want to buy a house next summer, so I want to get something that'll go with us (even as like a "guest room" or "office" couch and not our main couch. DH doesn't seem ready to make that financial investment. He doesn't want to spend more than $300...

Advice? Other options we aren't thinking of? We've been in our apartment for almost a month and still are no closer to resolving this.

MaySunflowers · 07-19-2016, 02:46 AM

I loved my futon when I had one.

Are there secondhand furniture shops where you can know they won't be filled with cooties? (That's what we do for sofas).

mommylove · 07-19-2016, 04:29 AM

Sleeper sofa? Ikea has some under $300. I've seen them at Sears Outlet, too.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/ca...ng_room/10663/

Our first "couch" was a futon and it transitioned into our spare bedroom "library" when we moved into a larger house. The futon fit our needs very well.

We bought a used wooden frame (from my roommate) for cheap and ponied up for a really good mattress. The cheap futon mattresses are garbage, IMO.

esperanza · 07-19-2016, 05:07 AM

Nice couch. Make an investment in something that will last a long time. Better to pay a little more and get something good than to keep buying cheap stuff.

knitlove · 07-19-2016, 05:21 AM

I was going to say Ikea as well. They are a great mid point, not too expensive but last much much better than Walmart. We have had our Ikea couch for 9 years and for the past 4 it ha been rather roughly used by children jumping on it, it still looks good and is functional.

---------- Post added at 08:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:17 AM ----------

http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/spr/89129207/

I moved the children from jumping to take the picture. I can straighten it so that it still looks nice.

Ms_Dahl · 07-19-2016, 05:23 AM

Since you are buying a home next year, I would hold off on buying a couch because the size you get or style you get may not work with the new space and decor you go with. In an office, a futon would fit in just fine; actually, we just purchased a futon for our office/homeschool space. I would suggest the 8" mattress if it will be used for sleeping more than once in a while. The less money you spend now will be more money in your bank account for the home purchase.

mamacat · 07-19-2016, 06:06 AM

We hd a futon nd no one ever sat on it because it was too uncomfortable and when we used for a guest bed it was uncomfortable so had to really pad it.maybe some are more comfy than others. We have a Roooms to Go outlet store here.Anything like that there? People tend to ask lots for used couches on CL in our area

Little Forest · 07-19-2016, 06:21 AM

"DH, I have been through a lot. I am ready to invest in some high quality furniture for now and the future. This is important to me. We have been supportive of what is important to each other. We have waited and it is not too early to do this. Please reconsider."

You can tell what I think on the matter!
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SalH · 07-19-2016, 06:42 AM

We have the IKEA beddinge. http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/S19089417/
That might be a compromise for you both. It's not exactly a couch but as a sofa bed it's a bit like a futon. It's big and generous enough for 3 adults or 4 or 5 kids. So I think you would find it versatile in the future as a spare bed or whatever.

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Little Forest · 07-19-2016, 07:50 AM

Ikea just isn't what you would call comfy though, if you compare sitting on it with sitting on other sofas.

DahliaRW · 07-19-2016, 08:02 AM

Definitely check out Ikea. It's not top of the line, but most of their sofas are decent quality with a good price tag. I have the ektorp and it was only $399. It's covered in fully removable covers, so if we ever move and want to add more furniture, we could buy the same line and new matching covers. Plus, with kids, easy to pull off and wash the covers! I find it just as comfortable as the $800 sofa we have in our family room.

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2sunshines · 07-19-2016, 09:54 AM

Well, the biggest factor here is obviously the finances. When you say dh doesn't want to spend more is it because you don't have more or that your budget won't accommodate more? Or is it that you have the money and could comfortably spend it, but dh doesn't want to?

Because my answer is very different based on that.

ECingMama · 07-19-2016, 10:04 AM

Buy the couch *you* want.

......................

I LOVE the couch we bought in Virginia

at a furniture store that was going out of business. I paid $300 or less. Both ends recline (but not the middle).

I LOVE it. We've had it over a decade. It's a GREAT couch.

Whatever house you buy, there will be space for a normal couch. Sectionals may not work.

..........

My mom just bought a barely used couch from a very upscale neighborhood. I wouldn't rule that out, personally.

...............

And I will *pray* for the right couch for your family.

Virginia · 07-19-2016, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2sunshines

Well, the biggest factor here is obviously the finances. When you say dh doesn't want to spend more is it because you don't have more or that your budget won't accommodate more? Or is it that you have the money and could comfortably spend it, but dh doesn't want to?

Because my answer is very different based on that.

We have the money and could comfortably spend it but he doesn't want to.

Thank you all for the Ikea links, pictures, and ideas! I've never bought from them before- the store here in VA looks (from its website) like it is under construction right now?

Can I order online? Will I have to put it together once it gets here?

I haven't looked into second hand furniture stores, but I passed one today on my way back from acupuncture. I might venture back out there today when DH leaves for work

---------- Post added at 01:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:41 PM ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECingMama

Buy the couch *you* want.

......................

I LOVE the couch we bought in Virginia

at a furniture store that was going out of business. I paid $300 or less. Both ends recline (but not the middle).

I LOVE it. We've had it over a decade. It's a GREAT couch.

Whatever house you buy, there will be space for a normal couch. Sectionals may not work.

..........

My mom just bought a barely used couch from a very upscale neighborhood. I wouldn't rule that out, personally.

...............

And I will *pray* for the right couch for your family.

I could do a barely used one, but I would really prefer for it to be from someone I know. I really don't want to do Craigslist or anything, ya know?

And thank you! Your couch sounds amazing; I'd love one that reclined!!!

---------- Post added at 01:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:42 PM ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamacat

We hd a futon nd no one ever sat on it because it was too uncomfortable and when we used for a guest bed it was uncomfortable so had to really pad it.maybe some are more comfy than others. We have a Roooms to Go outlet store here.Anything like that there? People tend to ask lots for used couches on CL in our area

We have Ashley Furniture, Haynes, Rooms To Go, Valu City Furniture...pretty much everything you could think of

My concern is that we're going to spend $300 on a futon that will be so uncomfortable I won't be able to use it when we could've spent more on something that's actually comfortable, will last, and can be repurposed when we move next summer. But I get where DH is coming from, too...

ValiantJoy07 · 07-19-2016, 10:59 AM

We have a lot of Ikea furniture, it is great for guest rooms and transitional rooms. I highly recommend thejir couches, they're quite comfortable.

07-19-2016, 12:10 AM	#1
Virginia Rose Garden Don't mind my faces. They usually don't mean anything. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,644	Couch or Futon or keep sitting on floor? I would love advice and ideas. DH and I aren't quiet seeing eye to eye. Background: We just moved from renting a house to a small apartment. Our old sectional, which we got for free from my grandparents' house after they passed, didn't fit, so we got rid of it. All of our furniture (bed, dresser, dining room table and chairs) is used or from Wal-mart (bookshelves, computer desk, nightstand) except our mattress, washer, and dryer. I'm ok with that, but honestly, I'd really like to start picking out high quality pieces that don't already have bite marks from the previous owner's dog or drawers that stick/don't pull out or...you catch my drift I try not to be materialistic, but I would like nice, high quality things that will work properly and last. DH would be happy sitting on bean bags the rest of his life. We need some sort of couch. Reasons: 1) I watch TV 2) I want to be able to host small group and have friends over 3) When DH snores, I want somewhere to sleep (like, he's snoring now, which is why I'm thinking about this). With his 2 p.m. - midnight shifts and my school hours, one of us slept on the couch at least once or twice a week I want a comfy couch. DH wants a futon. I refuse to get a used couch from a home I don't know- fleas, bed bugs, and other stuff that's icky (maybe I'm overreacting). I also have zero makeover skills... We want to buy a house next summer, so I want to get something that'll go with us (even as like a "guest room" or "office" couch and not our main couch. DH doesn't seem ready to make that financial investment. He doesn't want to spend more than $300... Advice? Other options we aren't thinking of? We've been in our apartment for almost a month and still are no closer to resolving this. __________________ Christine WAHM as writer/editor; part-time high school teacher; wife to pharmacist DH since 7.31.2010 Lila in heaven, 8/2015 DD1 "KO" born 8/2017 DD2 GIRL born 1/2020 My Blog- full of opinions and teacher stories

07-19-2016, 02:46 AM	#2
MaySunflowers Deactivated Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 7,781	Re: Couch or Futon or keep sitting on floor? I loved my futon when I had one. Are there secondhand furniture shops where you can know they won't be filled with cooties? (That's what we do for sofas).

07-19-2016, 04:29 AM	#3
mommylove Rose Garden Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9,120	Re: Couch or Futon or keep sitting on floor? Sleeper sofa? Ikea has some under $300. I've seen them at Sears Outlet, too. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/ca...ng_room/10663/ Our first "couch" was a futon and it transitioned into our spare bedroom "library" when we moved into a larger house. The futon fit our needs very well. We bought a used wooden frame (from my roommate) for cheap and ponied up for a really good mattress. The cheap futon mattresses are garbage, IMO. __________________ Last edited by mommylove; 07-19-2016 at 04:31 AM.

07-19-2016, 05:07 AM	#4
esperanza Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5,240	Re: Couch or Futon or keep sitting on floor? Nice couch. Make an investment in something that will last a long time. Better to pay a little more and get something good than to keep buying cheap stuff. __________________ Wife to mi amor Mama to my gift from the Lord (07/2013)

07-19-2016, 05:21 AM	#5
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: Couch or Futon or keep sitting on floor? I was going to say Ikea as well. They are a great mid point, not too expensive but last much much better than Walmart. We have had our Ikea couch for 9 years and for the past 4 it ha been rather roughly used by children jumping on it, it still looks good and is functional. ---------- Post added at 08:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:17 AM ---------- http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/spr/89129207/ I moved the children from jumping to take the picture. I can straighten it so that it still looks nice. __________________ 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.

07-19-2016, 05:23 AM	#6
Ms_Dahl Rose Trellis Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,026	Re: Couch or Futon or keep sitting on floor? Since you are buying a home next year, I would hold off on buying a couch because the size you get or style you get may not work with the new space and decor you go with. In an office, a futon would fit in just fine; actually, we just purchased a futon for our office/homeschool space. I would suggest the 8" mattress if it will be used for sleeping more than once in a while. The less money you spend now will be more money in your bank account for the home purchase.

07-19-2016, 06:06 AM	#7
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Couch or Futon or keep sitting on floor? We hd a futon nd no one ever sat on it because it was too uncomfortable and when we used for a guest bed it was uncomfortable so had to really pad it.maybe some are more comfy than others. We have a Roooms to Go outlet store here.Anything like that there? People tend to ask lots for used couches on CL in our area __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

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Little Forest Rose Garden Rich in girls. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Perth hills, Australia Posts: 6,914	Re: Couch or Futon or keep sitting on floor? "DH, I have been through a lot. I am ready to invest in some high quality furniture for now and the future. This is important to me. We have been supportive of what is important to each other. We have waited and it is not too early to do this. Please reconsider." You can tell what I think on the matter! Posted via Mobile Device

07-19-2016, 06:42 AM	#9
SalH Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,590	Re: Couch or Futon or keep sitting on floor? We have the IKEA beddinge. http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/S19089417/ That might be a compromise for you both. It's not exactly a couch but as a sofa bed it's a bit like a futon. It's big and generous enough for 3 adults or 4 or 5 kids. So I think you would find it versatile in the future as a spare bed or whatever. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Sal (41) wife to Matthew (41) Home educating mummy to: DS1 (13), DS2 (11) DS3 (9), DD1 (7), DD2 (5) and DD3 (3).

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Little Forest Rose Garden Rich in girls. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Perth hills, Australia Posts: 6,914	Re: Couch or Futon or keep sitting on floor? Ikea just isn't what you would call comfy though, if you compare sitting on it with sitting on other sofas. __________________ A traditional Catholic mamma ISFJ, DYT Type 2/1, Steiner-inspired mother to: Sweet Pea-DD1, Jan 04, 1/4 Tiger Lily-DD2, Jan 06, 2/1 Buttercup-DD3, Feb 08, 2/4 Dandelion-DD4, Nov 10, 2/3 Honeysuckle-DD5 March 13, 2/4 And there is DH too, ISTJ, DYT 4/2, I think!

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DahliaRW Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,793	Re: Couch or Futon or keep sitting on floor? Definitely check out Ikea. It's not top of the line, but most of their sofas are decent quality with a good price tag. I have the ektorp and it was only $399. It's covered in fully removable covers, so if we ever move and want to add more furniture, we could buy the same line and new matching covers. Plus, with kids, easy to pull off and wash the covers! I find it just as comfortable as the $800 sofa we have in our family room. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk __________________ ISFJ Mom married to an INTP Dad; busy raising 2 sons (15, 12) and a daughter (10)! Last edited by DahliaRW; 07-19-2016 at 08:06 AM.

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2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,024	Re: Couch or Futon or keep sitting on floor? Well, the biggest factor here is obviously the finances. When you say dh doesn't want to spend more is it because you don't have more or that your budget won't accommodate more? Or is it that you have the money and could comfortably spend it, but dh doesn't want to? Because my answer is very different based on that. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

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ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,748	Re: Couch or Futon or keep sitting on floor? Buy the couch you want. ...................... I LOVE the couch we bought in Virginia at a furniture store that was going out of business. I paid $300 or less. Both ends recline (but not the middle). I LOVE it. We've had it over a decade. It's a GREAT couch. Whatever house you buy, there will be space for a normal couch. Sectionals may not work. .......... My mom just bought a barely used couch from a very upscale neighborhood. I wouldn't rule that out, personally. ............... And I will pray for the right couch for your family. __________________ 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

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