How do I recline my futon?

On most futons, this handle is labeled with directions for unfolding. It’s under the front seat on many models. Squeeze the handle to disengage the lock and lift upward. Slowly walk backward as the futon unfolds and set the legs of the futon gently down on the floor.

How can I make my futon sofa more comfortable?

Here are a few ways in which you can make your Futon more comfortable.

1. Place a featherbed on top of the futon mattress.
2. Add extra support at the bottom of the mattress.
3. Add a memory foam mattress topper to the futon.
4. Place an air mattress on top of the futon.
5. Layer comforters on top of the futon.

How do you unfold a futon couch?

1. Move the futon away from the wall to give it clearance.
2. Stand between the wall and the frame and pull out the portion of the back “A” that is closest to you.
3. Continue to pull and lift; the frame should begin to unfold.

How do you turn a futon back into a couch?

By pushing down on the seat section while lifting up on the back section, you’ll transform the futon into a couch. Make sure the futon is locked in place before sitting down—you can do this by giving it a shake once you think it’s in place to see if it moves at all.

How do you make a futon feel like a couch?

Place a futon wedge or two beneath the mattress so it does not slope down toward the back of the futon. Leveling the seat makes the futon perform more like a couch. Cut a piece of plywood to fit the futon seat and place it beneath the mattress to offset a sagging frame.

How do you turn a futon into a couch?

Why do futons sit so low?

Futons are low to the ground because they were originally influenced by Japanese futons, a type of mattress that is designed to be placed directly on the ground. Futon sofas were invented by a designer named William Brouwer, who was influenced by Japanese futon design.