A designer friend of mine has some friends coming into town for the weekend. She was asking my opinion on the ever-present guest bed or futon debate. The word “futon” makes me want to shudder. However, in my recent search for new couches, I have found that futons have become more sneaky. You can easily find a pretty hip looking futon without the clunky wooden frame.

If your guest room also happens to be your office, you need to be a little more creative about the space. AND – you know how I don’t like to buy furniture unless it fulfills more than one purpose. These futons below provide seating for your office by day, and crash pad by night.


Pottery Barn Teen’s Convertible Sofa

Convertible Sofa by Primo International

Violet Microfiber Convertible Sofa from AffordableFutons.com

Futon from Wholesale2you.com