Pros: Comfortable
Cons: Flimsy/Converting into position may be difficult/clunky.
Best Uses: Relaxation, Reading

If you can deal with the clunky conversion from chaise to lounge, this convertible chaise lounge might be of interest to you. To quote consumers good points are that it’s “comfortable, ergonomic, great for reading and relaxing.” The cons are obviously that, depending on your standards (and luck of the draw), you may find converting the chaise into your preferred position may either go smoothly or… not so smoothly.

However, in the end, based on the available reviews consumers are quite happy with this product. Great for kid’s room, game rooms, or dorm rooms. Dimensions are: 71L x 23W x 32H inches. Comes in a multitude of colors so you shouldn’t have any complaints there. Link >>

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Casulo is still on the drawing board – so far, there is a prototype but that is as far as the project has reached at present. Despite this, the innovative Casulo design has already won an award from the Abraham and David Roentgen Foundation, based on its innovative design and concept. A further recognition was awarded by the Lucky Strike Junior Design Award in 2008.

Casulo is the brainchild of two students from the Köln International School of Design in Cologne who developed the concept of the Casulo mobile living unit as their dissertation project in June 2007. Professor Axel Kufus, of the University of Arts in Berlin judged the Casulo project and was impressed by the students’ idea. Casulo is now protected by the Gebrauchsmuster patent.

This doesn’t explain what Casulo is, however. OK, well, think ‘pallet’. In fact, think of a pallet measuring just 80cm x 120cm. Then think of flat-packed furniture – enough to furnish all your requirements for everyday living. That is where the similarity ends.

Casulo is a full set of furniture which can be assembled within ten minutes without the need for tools and equally quickly dis-assembled and packed up like an ordinary Euro pallet of the size mentioned above. A particular feature of the Casulo concept is its strength, requiring no additional packaging for when it needs to be transported.

Another feature is that it can be easily manoeuvred by two people and fulfils the requirements of the 21st century move-around society – put it on the roof rack of the family car: that, in a nutshell, is the idea behind Casulo. Visit the site to find out more about Casulo.

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You’ll love this woodworking plan on how to build your own loft bed, especially due to the bonus closet space included. Before building, if you can get lumber for free or at little cost, you’ll find it’ll save you quite a bit of money in the long run.

One great place to look is Craigslist. Especially if you live in or near a large city. They have a “free” section and often you’ll find things like this that are given away for free.

As for the plan itself, it includes the usual. It fills you in on all of the materials you need, then moves you on to how to design your own loft bed. Then you do some measuring and ultimately you put it all together.

Check out all of the steps which include diagrams and pictures. And if you’d like to download the PDF file on how to build a loft bed for small rooms and dorms, simply click on the link “Download this instructable” above. Once you’re done downloading it, you can print it off and use it at your leisure.

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This DIY offers you a nice in-depth understanding on how to make your own bean bag chair or sofa bed. It explains what materials to use, what size to choose from. You can choose to make anything from the standard bean bag chair to the block party bean bag sofa. Instructions also explain how to fill it and so forth.

The original bean bag that was made by Dan, the creator of this DIY project, was HUGE. So you’ll get to see pictures of that as well. You can check it out in the steps above.

This is a great project if you’re looking for an inexpensive alternative to basic seating as well as something to sleep on that’s relatively affordable and fairly comfortable.

If you would like to download the PDF file on how to make your own bean bag chair or sofa bed, click on the “Download this instructable” link above.

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Built in a very smart and strong way, with the finest wood materials and a comprehensive woodworking craftsmanship, the Twilight Futon Bed Frame is a central piece of decoration that can make your living room look really cozy and stylish.

Depending on the size you are buying there is optional storage space, with one drawer for the chair and two for the queen sizes underneath the futon, as well as the sides. Wide arm chairs, mission-type design, sofa height seating and bedding, front shoe fitting operational system making the assembly and usage easy and painless.

These are just a few of the advantages of the Twilight Futon Bed Frame that will make your days really comfortable and your nights very relaxing. A choice of four finishes is available, including medium oak, cherry, black walnut, or just natural finish. The Twilight Futon Bed Frame comes in six sizes: Chair, loveseat, full, and Queen, 39″ and 54″ lounger. LINK >>

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A combination of durability, quality material and style is actually what you expect and wish for when buying a Futon Sofa Frame. That is the main theme when it comes to Portofino Futon Sofa Frame, a very smooth and flexible futon for your everyday needs, offering a great amount of valuable storage space.

Wide and comfortable flip up armrests with sides that work as an in-built magazine rack, and integrated storage compartment where you can put several objects or remote controls, one optional drawer in the chair type and two in the larger full size , are just a few of its features that prove its versatility .

A choice of three sizes, Chair, Full, Queen and four finishes, in Honey Oak, Natural, Rosewood and Teak, are available, while its shoe fitting operational system makes its assembly very easy and practical. With an easy sitting to bedding conversion, quality hardwood and classic timeless look, the Portofino Futon Sofa Frame is built to compliment your furniture for a lifetime. LINK >>

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The beautiful Low Screen Room Divider is designed out of Asian-style mortise and tenon joinery. The shades are made from heavy duty pressed rice paper for an authentic Asian style look to add elegance to any home.

If you have carpet and afraid of stability, no worries, as this comes with a bottom kickplate for that extra balance and is scuff protected. The variety of colors to choose from are black, honey, natural and rosewood to match any decor in your home. You have a choice of 4 to 6 panels and 3 different sizes to choose from in length but all are 4 ft high to fit any where in your home.

The adjustable panels to the Low Screen Room Divider enable you to change the look of the room at any time. They are also two way hinged so that you can fold in or out to fit your style and your personality.LINK >>

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This stylish and handsome Four Panel Shoji Room Divider is made of solid handcrafted panels and will add stlye to any room in your home. You can choose from a rich natural finish or in solid black to match your decor.

The reinforced rice paper panels gives this Four Panel Shoji Room Divider an authentic Asian look that is sure to bring beauty to any room of your home. Use it to add a separate dressing area in the bedroom, to create a small office in the living room or even just for decoration in any room.

This is sure to be a talkative piece when you have company. You can even use this as a divider if there is a party or sleepover. It is sure to compliment any room. If you buy the Four Panel Shoji Room Divider it makes a holiday or birthday gift and they will be sure to thank you. LINK >>

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If you are looking to add style and elegance to your home than the beautiful Shoji Screen Panel divider is perfect and just what you are looking for. The two way hinges allow for folding the panels in either direction so that you can adjust to fit any room in your home. Although you can choose from 3 to 6 panels, they all come in 72 inches for the height.

No matter what the decor of your home is, choose from black, honey, natural, rosewood, walnut or white to match anywhere in your home. The double cross dressing is only on one side to give you decorating options and the shade is made from fiber reinforced pressed pulp rice paper to give it that authentic look. It is sure to be a talkative piece at parties. Both sides of the frame are finished for a complete look. You are sure to be happy with the Shoji Screen Panel. LINK >>

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A sofa by day, a bed by night. An end table by day, a bedside table by night. This is nothing new, but it’s not the idea that might send off a big ding in your head but just the quick concept that might serve as a reminder.

A futon with two tables on each side serve as the ideal solution for dorms, studio apartments and bedrooms. Why…?

Because by day the futon is a lovely sofa and by night it serves as a cozy bed. But it’s not just that idea that makes it a great solution. No. It’s specifically when you add the tables beside it that it becomes a nice dual-purpose set.

The tables which serve as end tables by day can serve as bedside tables by night.

And if you’ve read my discussion on Small Nightstand Tables, you also know that when you’re searching for nightstands (or bedside tables) that end tables also make great nightstands.

Not only that, but if you search for tables with drawers, they can be used to store your undergarments in them to eliminate the need for a dresser. Also there’s another bonus you may have not considered…

If you get a futon with storage drawers, the storage drawers will also eliminate the need for a dresser and allow you to store your undergarments in them.

When looking, the one thing you’ll just want to be careful of is the scale of the furniture. Make certain the that dimensions of the nighstand and the futon go well together by paying close attention to both if you order them separately. It will save you from later realizing that your nightstands swallow up your futon when they are placed on the end of it.

Tip. If you do find you made a faux pas with the tables, to resolve the scale issue, just place them elsewhere in the room rather than next to the futon. Often placing them at the end of a room will fix the problem.

Also be certain to pay attention to the paint stains of each if you want them to match or have a similar look and feel.

One last thing. Keep in mind that this setup is not only great for dorms and studios. Bedrooms are just as ideal.

If you’re bookish like me and you love to read but you don’t always want to limit yourself to the living room, then consider setting something like this up in your bedroom.

By day it will allow you to have a nice reading room or sitting room (i.e. den) and by night you’ve got the bedroom you’ve always longed for.

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