Roomy Deep Seat Futon with Cushions [Spacious!]

Woman Sitting on Casey Deep Seat FutonIf you’ve ben shopping for a cheap futon sofa for a small room or apartment, there’s no doubt that you’ve run across a few futons that are almost miniature with very little sitting area.

While small furniture is the optimal choice for small spaces, you still want it to be comfortable enough and big enough to sit in, right?

Deep Seats…in a Futon?

That’s what caught my with the Casey Low Back/Deep Seated Futon. It has the lower back so that it doesn’t overpower small spaces, but it has deep seating – so that you don’t feel like you’re giving up comfort.

By the way, low-backed sofas work really well in spaces with low windows or great rooms where you don’t want to divide up the space. They do a great job of making small areas look bigger simply by creating a lower horizontal line in the room.

Is the Low Back Too Low for a Sofa?

All that said, not everybody likes sofas with low backs. Specifically, this one measures 16 inches high (although the 20-inch cushions give the appearance of a higher back). Before you buy this, you may want to measure the backside of furniture that you already have to see if it will work for you.

Bonus: 4 Large Cushions Included

Another thing I like about this modern sofa is that the cushions are detachable. Not only does this make for more versatile furniture – but it looks more like a couch than a futon, while keeping the simple and stylish lines of contemporary furnishings.

Casey DHP Futon in LoftAs you can see, this style fits right into a loft living environment. Using it in an office environment is another option, as it gives off a certain level of sophistication without being too formal.

Also adding to the sophistication is the black linen fabric upholstery. Most competitors are upholstered pleather, a suede microfiber or canvas. You also might have noticed the difference in the legs of this futon. They are square, and in many other models they are round. This slight difference I think actually makes a big difference in how expensive the furniture looks. Round legs can sometimes look less stylish.

A Neat Trick to Turn Your Futon into a Deep Seat Sofa:

Some people like the idea of a futon due to the low cost and the versatility of the pieces. However, many don’t like the open-ended sides where there would otherwise be sofa arms.

A simple remedy to this (and just as versatile) is to place 2 end tables on either side. Not only do they enclose the sitting area, but they also provide useful table space and sometimes extra storage (depending on the piece).

If you want your end tables and futon to appear like a single sofa, simply use the same color. If necessary, you can sometimes paint the end tables to match the upholstery. Add extra cushions on either end, and you’ve got a very comfortable, versatile and functional sofa – that looks cool too!

Chart Showing Dimensions of the Casey Futon

  • Deep seat (26.5″) cushion for added comfort
  • Futon includes 4 coordinating pillows: 20″ x 18″

Casey DHP Deep Seat Futon Measurements