Julianna Margulies

I would have gone to law school, or gotten a psychology degree. I wasn't interested in sleeping on a futon forever. And what happened is I walked into auditions, and I had nothing to lose, because I had a backup plan.

American Actress

Helene Yorke

Andrew Keenan-Bolger was my college roommate for two years. Instead of going to tap class, we'd be in our underwear eating Flamin' Hot Cheetos on our futon watching Paula Deen for hours.

Ricky Martin

I don't need anything to live, to be honest. Give me a mattress or a futon on the floor and I'll be the happiest camper.

American Musician

Rachel Khoo

I will always look at my little Paris apartment with fond memories but I am too old to be sleeping on a futon bed!

British Chef

Balthazar Getty

Nobody believes it, but I slept on a futon till I was 13.

American Actor

Demetri Martin

American Comedian

Futons are central to Japanese lifestyle and often symbolize simplicity and minimalism in living.

Cultural Staple

Japanese futons maximize space; they're folded and stored away, making rooms multipurpose.

Space Saving

Unlike Western beds, a Japanese futon is set on the floor without an elevated frame.

Floor Bedding

In the West, a futon serves as both a sofa and a bed, ideal for limited spaces.

Dual-Purpose Furniture

Western futons are often used in casual settings like dorms or home offices.

Casual Comfort

Futons are simple to convert from a sofa to a bed, making them very convenient.

Ease of Use

 Dragging a futon over her head for protection, Koyama would gaze at the night sky, tracking all sorts of astronomical phenomena. However, her latest endeavor required the light of day.