can confirm, i sleep on a bunch of blankets and it’s great aside from needing a few more to fully insulate from the cold floor.
the idea of having a bed permanently take up space in a room has become utterly absurd to me after i realized i can just sleep on some blankets and roll them up during the day.
Yeah it’s basically one of the Japanese kind but on a frame that lets it convert between bed and couch. It’s notoriously bad at both roles. But it’s great for teenagers with space and budget constraints
TIL a futon is a couch for americans
I only knew about the Japanese “thin mattress on the floor” version.
The thin mattress on the floor is actually better for your back.
can confirm, i sleep on a bunch of blankets and it’s great aside from needing a few more to fully insulate from the cold floor.
the idea of having a bed permanently take up space in a room has become utterly absurd to me after i realized i can just sleep on some blankets and roll them up during the day.
This sounds unhinged and delightful at the same time
An American futon is a modern torture device used for the sick amusement of the big mattress cartel.
Yeah it’s basically one of the Japanese kind but on a frame that lets it convert between bed and couch. It’s notoriously bad at both roles. But it’s great for teenagers with space and budget constraints