Futonstyle
Futonstyle is a design and lifestyle concept focusing on multifunctional, space-saving furniture and environments that can serve several daily needs. The term draws on the traditional Japanese futon’s flexibility and on Western sofa-bed systems, combining sleeping, seating, and storage in compact packages. In futonstyle, rooms are arranged to emphasize adaptability: pieces are lightweight, modular, and easy to reconfigure, enabling a living area to function as a lounge, a workspace, or a guest sleeping space.
Typical features include low-profile frames, modular sofas or platforms, foldable mattresses or mats, hidden storage, and
Futonstyle is especially associated with urban apartments, dormitories, and other settings where floor space is limited.
Critics note that the style can verge on austerity, prioritizing function over ornament and potentially reducing