Futon Company

I never really understood why Futons are so expensive, I get that they are extremely practical but they aren’t really any cheaper than just buying a double mattress. So I knew The Futon Company wouldn’t be a cheap furniture shop and I wasn’t proved particularly wrong.
The prices weren’t astronomical and the furniture is very well made and durable; you would expect to own a piece of their furniture for many years. However all the furniture is pretty uninspiring, with rounded edges and soft, light wood e.g. birch, and even though it is all very homely it’s a bit like the John Mayer of furniture, inoffensive but bland.
They sell other interesting bits of pieces all as equally practical as the futon, such as the benches, tables, stool and shelving units. They also have good sales on and have one on at the moment that’s worth a visit, especially if you like things made out of canvassszzzzzzz… sorry nodded off there for a second.

This place is essentially a furniture shop, but it also sells a lot of other bits and pieces for the home, so in terms of the sorts of things they sell it could in essence be compared to Ikea. However, the main difference is the quality and the price — the stuff here is definitely more expensive than Ikea, and also seems to be better quality — for example you don’t buy everything flat packed (Even though this is sometimes an option) which can save time!
Being located on Park Street this branch is pretty small, so you might want to take a look through their catalogue to make orders instead. One thing I have noticed is that they also often have sales on, making this a bit more appealing to anyone on a budget — so I’d say it’s worth checking the place out especially when this is the case.
I’d say this shop is brilliant for anyone setting up a new home and who has the money to splash out on a few nice bits and pieces — their futon range is pretty funky and cool, and provides a great option as an extra bed in the house for guests.

The futon company stocks good quality futons and mattresses, albeit at a price. I’m constantly amazed that good quality futons in the UK cost a bleeding fortune!
The Futon shop isn’t all furniture however, there are bits and bobs that would make fun presents for the person who already has everything such as the cute washing machine clothes peg tin and the adorable hedgehog shoe cleaning doorstep.

Futon Company is a great place to visit if you have a bit of cash to splash and are looking for something more original and better quality than the Wilkinson/​IKEA equivalent.
Most of their products are out of my price range, but keep a look out as they do have regular sales which mean that you can pick up some bedroom furniture at a very reasonable price. To be fair on the occasion I visited I could only afford a couple of orangey cushions but they are still with me today and haven’t aged a bit.
They would gain another star if the prices were constantly the sale price!

I think I must have lived quite a sheltered life, because when my cheap-​o Argos bed frame eventually broke I didn’t have a clue where to buy a decent bed. I decided to alleviate my troublesome bed-​buying worries with some clothes shopping up Park Street. It was then that I came across The Futon Company!
Don’t be fooled by the name. Yes, they do specialise in Futons but they also stock mattresses, regular frames and sofa beds. I instantly fell in love with their solid oak frame which was so comfortable I’d realised just how rubbish my bed has been these last few years. But sadly priced out of my league (between £200 — 600 for a double frame).
A great place to go for inspiration, and a place I would go if my budget allowed!