A futon is probably the most well known of the different types of sofa bed, especially when it comes to the cheap and cheerful variety. I’m not sure exactly where they originated, however it wouldn’t surprise me if Ikea had an influence – their wooden frames have a rustic Scandinavian feel akin to an Ikea design. The particular futon we will be reviewing here is actually one from Argos, it’s a single chair bed with a pine frame that currently has a low price of just £99. Did you know that the term ‘Futon’ is derived from the original Japanese terminology that related to a simple mattress that could be folded away during the day?