I found (and now lost) a bed design in a ww mag for a futon mattress that slides out like a day bed instead of folding down like a normal futon. I'm guessing the article was 1-3 years ago. Anybody have it?
I found (and now lost) a bed design in a ww mag for a futon mattress that slides out like a day bed instead of folding down like a normal futon. I'm guessing the article was 1-3 years ago. Anybody have it?
I would be very interested in this as well. I want to build something for our guest room/wife's sewing room. And a futon just doesn't have the charm of a daybed.
James,
Can you describe the futon's movement in any greater detail?
I might be able to help find the article, but I'm confused by you description, because daybeds generally don't have moving parts. A daybed is a flat bed fame, usually twin size, with high rails on three sides to support pillows so it can be used as a lounging sofa during the day, as below.
fusion-daybed.jpg
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James
You might try going to http://woodworkingmagazineindex.com/index.htm
Hope this helps
Dave
Last edited by dave rollins; 01-15-2008 at 5:25 PM.
From your description, I believe what you are looking for is called a "trundle bed" IIRC. That may help you in your search.
(Quick edit)
How about this from Wood Magazine? (this seems to be something up their alley)
http://woodstore.net/deluxedaybed.html
Last edited by Brian Kerley; 01-15-2008 at 6:12 PM.