I have this in a twin size for sleeping on the floor when it gets too hot, my wife is sick, I feel like a firmer sleep or if I just want to change things up a bit. I've had it for a little over a year and have used it probably 40-50 times - so it hasn't seen a TON of use, but it looks like it did the day I bought it (except for a bloody toeprint from a cat-related accident). 3" of padding is not that much though - I definitely feel the floor. Still, I wake up refreshed and have never had a sore back from it, so the support must be sufficient. I find it comfortable in a spartan sort of way, if that makes sense. It rolls up nicely and the straps are sewn on well. For the money it does what I need it to and, since I throw down a sheet and/or comforter on it (and under it), it hasn't gotten dirty. The j-life mattress on amazon definitely looks like a step up luxury-wise, but I'm expecting my matress to stay in good shape for decades and it rolls up nicely to fit in our bedroom closet. I'm very satisfied with it.

Oh - it's also AWESOME for camping if pack size isn't an issue. Way better than an air mattress and it's set up in a few seconds.

https://www.amazon.com/Futon-Furniture-Traditional-Japanese-Mattresses/dp/B003VQNM2I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1518653551&sr=8-3&keywords=shikibuton

I had one of these for a while, and I like it a lot. My floor is bare concrete, though, so I have to layer it up with a few thicker blankets. Would probably also work to get two if you were in the same situation. It's a firmer, more rigid mattress. I like the rigidity of it. You don't sink into it at all, so you end up laying very flat. That was a big improvmeent over my last mattress, which was wearing out and getting a dip in the middle. I wouldn't mind it being softer, but that often comes at the expense of losing the rigidity, so there's a trade off, and I'm pretty content with it where it is. I also love to take it camping. It's not good enough on its own for concrete, but no dirt and maybe some grass? Perfect. I love it.

They do take a little bit of care, though. You have to pick it up at least a couple times a week to let the under side and the floor under it air out to prevent mold. Folding it up helps stretch and fluff the fibers back out to keep it comfrotable. Some recommend taking it out and beating it occasionally to fluff it and get dead skin cells out, but I haven't done that. You do definitely want to fold it up at least regularly. After a few days, it gets noticeably harder.

However, now that it's thoroughly tested and approved, I'm planning to upgrade to a similar one. http://www.tatamiroom.com/cgi-local/catalog.pl?category=PLATFORM_BEDS-40#30 Here's a place I can get a fairly cheap king size one that's also thicker than the one from Amazon. I'm planning to upgrade the size and build a bed frame for it. Something with slats to let it get some airflow underneath it and help stave off mold. I'd really like to design something multipurpose, especially for if the mattress is folded and stored, but I haven't been able to come up with anything I like yet, so I might go for a simple platform with storage underneath.

I've been sleeping on this mat from Amazon since I moved into my new place 4 months ago and haven't bothered getting a 'real' bed. I'm actually planning on getting the same one in the full size! This one's just a single padded cushion that you can fold up. It's about 4 inches thick. I have it on a hardwood floor with a yoga mat underneath so it doesn't slide around.

I believe most people add additional pads to it, but I think it's perfectly comfortable on it's own. I like firm-ish mattresses, and it's a lot more comfortable than I had expected. Even when I first got it, I didn't have any trouble falling asleep on it. It took a few nights to get used to, but after that I've never had any back pain. I've read that using futon mattresses are much better for your back, too.

Regular mattresses feel almost too cushion-y for me now... I'm in love with my futon. I especially enjoy the fact that I can fold it up and take it anywhere without needing someone with a truck to move it for me.

Here are a couple things I've tried.

Japanese Futon

I spent a year in Japan and used a Japanese futon during that time. The mattress was about 2 inches thick and packed pretty solid with cotton. The futon was usually on a flat, but smooth wooden platform bed. I also sometimes used it on the carpeted floor if I wanted a softer surface. It was really comfortable, but you can't get away with a soft pillow. You need something that gives more support. I had a memory foam pillow at the time. I use a buckwheat hull pillow now and have a very firm memory foam mattress.

Don't get mixed up with American futon mattresses for folding frames, those run closer to 6 inches thick and are as difficult to move as a typical mattress.

Here are a few on Amazon to give you a sense of what to look for. This site also shows a three section foam pad that you can place under a futon mattress if you want something softer.

I saw "throw beds" at Target the other day for around $50. They were basically small, narrow futon mattresses. I can't seem to find them online or I'd include a link. These wouldn't be comfortable directly on a hardwood or tile floor, but if you've got a carpet or rug with some padding underneath, it feels pretty good.

I'd recommend trying something like that out on the cheap if you can before dropping the cash for a Japanese futon and possibly a foam pad.

Camping Sleep Pad

I also have an inflatable sleeping pad that's insulated for backpacking camping. It's really narrow, so it's not as comfortable as a typical bed, but the insulated aspect of it is really nice. It also packs up really small.

I slept on one of those guest bed air mattresses for about a year. I had to layer a lot of blankets under me in the winter or I felt really cold.

He probably means something like the second picture down. Unless you have a mattress specifically designed to be frameless, it's always better to have a frame. Not only will it prevent mould and morphing like he said, but it provides better support for you and lengthens the life of the mattress. If you really don't want one, it's best to instead invest in a floor mattress like a Japanese Futon, which is light enough to roll up or hang to air during the day.

I'm single, but let me tell you about my Heaven Bed. You might not find a more comfy option. I bought a shikifuton from Amazon and repurposed a 3" full size memory foam pad. The shikifuton is only wide enough for one person, so you would need to get 2 (it saves space over air mattresses). The luxurious part is taking the cheaper 3" memory foam, using a box cutter to slice it in half, double stack it... now you have a perfectly fitted 6" of memory foam.

It's more comfortable than my bed and is worth the price. The foam can be squished down to very little.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VQNM2I/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Do it! My shikibuton is the best sleeping surface I've ever used, bar none! I beats out my old expensive king-sized memory foam bed and mattress, handily!

I bought my shikibuton and tri-fold mats on Amazon. I use normal sheets and blanket.

Also, the buckwheat pillows are great!

Anyway, every morning I fold and store them away. I put em out every evening.

I love the extra space. And I actually sleep great on it!

I recommend checking out the Japanese shikibutons. I had one for about a year and it worked out great for my small bedroom. There are models that can fold up into a couch when coupled with a special frame. There are ones you have to roll up every day to keep it from flattening too much.

I used a fake bamboo picnic mat to keep the bottom of the buton clean. It ran me about $80 US but well worth the money. I recommend, if say you buy a twin size, to buy the next size up for the fitted sheet. It will help keep the sheet from undoing itself.

I hope this helps! https://www.amazon.com/Futon-Furniture-Traditional-Japanese-Mattresses/dp/B003VQNM2I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505107924&sr=8-2&keywords=shikibuton

I just bought this futon from amazon with free shipping (through amazon prime). I've been sleeping on it every night for a couple weeks now and my back feels great! It's super comfortable, full size so plenty of room, and is $164. It is just the mattress though (I sleep on it on the ground).

You can get a pretty cheap futon with a REALLY good mattress for under 300$ if thats within your price range.

I did the mattress on the floor bit for 3 years after moving out to wyoming and it fucking sucked. Killed my back, never wanted to have anyone over and even less entertained the idea of having a woman over.

https://www.amazon.com/DHP-8-Inch-Independently-Encased-Premium-Mattress/dp/B004LQ1RGA/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1504724711&sr=1-4

Suuuuper comfy and doesn't give out easily. I've had mine for.... shit over 4 years now and its almost as good as it was day one. Not the easiest set up to have sex on lol but it'll work. And i guess the frame they recommend is also the one i bought, it can be slightly noisy but nothing terrible. And the price for both of them is about 200$ thanks to the frame being on sale!

Hopefully you can get something like this. Just something as simple as being able to put your feet down when you wake up out of bed is a game changer.

Basically I will need to fit in a dresser like this one, a desk like this one, a futon like this one and a full sized bed. What's the best way to organize the space to allow maximum floor space?

edit: The window in the south is arched so the ceiling inside directly following the window all the way to the northern tip of the closet entrance is higher then the rest of the ceiling. The storage space entrance has a small height. A bed can cover it.

http://www.amazon.com/Bi-fold-Hardwood-Futon-Frame-Full/dp/B000NNGGG6/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hg_1

I have that one, it is solid wood and comes unfinished. It would be easy enough to finish it how you would like. Its held up well with a 5 year old bouncing on it as well as some pretty good adult bouncing too...

I really enjoyed sleeping on a Japanese style futon for a few months and my daughter sleeps on it happily now. Couldn't sell my boyfriend on it, but would definitely recommend them to anyone :)

I bought this one for cheap from Amazon. I didn't want to spend too much just in case I hated it, but if I were to buy another one I would invest a bit more since I know I like them.

I got this for the futon frame that my roommate and I are using as a couch. It was heavy and definitely took two people to move onto the frame, but 4 out of 4 of the people who've used it before say it's comfier than an air mattress, and I got free shipping on it too. I'd also definitely recommend finding a cover for it, too.

We have a japanese futon. They're super inexpensive, comfortable, and they roll up to give you more floor space.

I've been sleeping on one for about 1 and a half years now and I never want to go back to a regular mattress, my back isnt in pain when i wake up anymore lol. We own like three of the queen size ones for different rooms.

I found a bunch of inexpensive midcentury-modern style stuff for you. I hope you like it.

Sleeper sofa: https://www.amazon.com/Flynn-Century-Futon-Sofa-Sleeper/dp/B06VW6PF8T/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1497385038&sr=1-3&keywords=mid+century+modern+futon

Coffee table: https://www.target.com/p/porter-mid-century-modern-coffee-table-brown/-/A-14963277

Alternate coffee table: https://www.target.com/p/porter-mid-century-modern-two-tone-coffee-table-white-brown/-/A-50424762?lnk=rec|adaptpdph1|related_prods_vv|adaptpdph1|50424762|0

Dining set: https://www.amazon.com/Baxton-Studio-Sumner-Mid-Century-Dining/dp/B00VIONR84/ref=pd_sbs_196_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00VIONR84&pd_rd_r=TADF6B5P9VAW5VAQ7X94&pd_rd_w=phgfK&pd_rd_wg=x3hjW&psc=1&refRID=TADF6B5P9VAW5VAQ7X94

Chair:
https://www.amazon.com/Century-Modern-Fabric-Upholstered-Espresso/dp/B06XYL5V1Y/ref=pd_day0_196_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B06XYL5V1Y&pd_rd_r=Y1C8W7R2E3AN0FNKHK1X&pd_rd_w=LknC3&pd_rd_wg=x66yi&psc=1&refRID=Y1C8W7R2E3AN0FNKHK1X

Side-table for chair: https://www.target.com/p/alborg-accent-table-brown-boraam-industries/-/A-14887508

Floor lamp: https://www.allmodern.com/Romanza-60.23-Tripod-Floor-Lamp-VERR1006.html

Table lamp: https://www.allmodern.com/Luxor-20.5-Table-Lamp-AE1488.html

Even if you don't like the stuff I picked out, hopefully I gave you some places to get started. In addition to the stuff I showed you, I highly recommend you get some things that will add life and color to your room; namely, plants, wall art, and a rug.

The wood on the stuff I showed you matches your kitchen cabinets (from what I can tell), so your place will have a uniform feel. However, as I mentioned, it's the little things like plants that will really make your place shine!

https://smile.amazon.com/Mainstay-Wooden-frame-Memory-Fabric/dp/B07CC9XY72/ref=mp_s_a_1_20?keywords=convertible+couch+bed&qid=1566863172&s=gateway&sprefix=convertible+couc&sr=8-20

Get yourself something like this. I have one in my guest room and it's pretty comfy. I sleep on it sometimes. There are tons of convertible sleepers on Amazon all prices. Check the reviews for comfort level. And this way your just getting a super practical piece of furniture, not a separate bed. The fact that it's basically gonna be your bed means nothing...

I agree on the futon. I used one up in my A frame loft of the screened in porch. The pull down ladder opening is less than 24" wide. Comfortable too. I bought a nice wood one so it looks great for a futon. This one. Sorry for then shi
t link. https://www.amazon.com/Nirvana-Futons-Westfield-Futon-Frame/dp/B00CHV4808/ref=pd_sbs_196_img_1/140-6929396-1656305?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00CHV4808&pd_rd_r=9b66179b-6ac5-4c96-b379-fc5d93430fab&pd_rd_w=Pck2W&pd_rd_wg=Ohnvc&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=F9D62N2FES29MWSQ85CE&psc=1&refRID=F9D62N2FES29MWSQ85CE

Thank you so much for holding this contest OP. I hope that today gets better. :)


Although I did not own a bed, I purchased this full-size futon when I was at my old job. It was extremely plush and thick, which shocked me because I thought most futons were thinner. I would recommend it either for sleeping, or as furniture.

Craigslist is your friend for couches. I got a $3k (new) leather couch in good condition for $200 that way. That was one of many choices at the time, for no more than $400. It's long and comfortable to sleep on and I could probably sell it for $200 when I move. Add another ~$100 for a nice Japanese futon and you've got beds for 2 guests.

So this is the one I currently have

http://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Japanese-Futon-Mattresses-Meditaion/dp/B003VQNM2I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422675432&sr=8-1&keywords=japanese+futon&pebp=1422675427760&peasin=B003VQNM2I

I've had back problems before and initially bought it for that reason, but now I have a hard time falling asleep on a traditional western bed. I'm a stomach and side sleeper. I think if you were a back sleeper the transition would be a lot easier. But I also learned that sleeping with another pillow for back support depending on your sleeping style was important too.

http://www.lumobodytech.com/2013/06/improve-your-posture-while-you-sleep/

I've had no problems with my back since switching and can honestly say I'll never go back. (no pun intended) IMO, pay the shipping and invest in the shikibuton. It's the best purchase decision I've made in a long time.

Minimalist Bedroom

Moved 2000 miles recently and ordered this to be waiting for me upon arrival. Sharing a small 3 bedroom house with two other grad students.

I might add some decorations eventually but I basically just use the room to sleep and hopefully fornicate in eventually.

Only issue I've had with a mattress on the floor has been some ants, but a couple traps took care of that.

amazon sells 75in by 75in kotatsu at $128, but if you have the money to blow, they recommend these $180 75in by 75in kotatsu because it has more positive reviews

I actually slept on this for over a year, last year, before getting married. It was great. Definitely takes some time to get used to though. After a few days your whole body starts to crave a traditional mattress, but it adapts.

I'm not sure if this is actually a traditional futon though. Anyway, it was great, and I could roll it up when I needed more space.

> Might need a thinner and/or lighter futon mattress. Anyone have any ideas?

I bought https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VQNM2I/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 as my in-house sleeping surface and it's wonderful. Dunno if they make double bed sizes, but for a single person it's great.

I think this studio is kind of cute/cozy! If you can change the bed for a futon, that's a bed and couch in one.

Is there enough room to put the big table where the small table is in the pictures? You might be able to fit a couch where the big table is, and put the small table in front of that? Or get rid of the small table all together and get some shelving instead... with perhaps a love seat?


If you want to go Japanese style, you could get rid of the bed, and get a roll-up bed, that would give you more floor space.

I've had a few futons over the years and I gotta say my favorite mattress so far (link below) was 8'' thick with springs. Some of the mattresses are thinner, without springs and for extended periods of use they can be uncomfortable.

I'd make sure the futon's sturdy. If you were to get a metal one (for example) make sure the support bars are thick! If they're not they'll start to bend before you know it.

Another suggestion is to make sure your futon has a metal stopper at the end of the frame. This keeps your mattress from sliding forward. If you have a thicker mattress or if you move around a lot you'll want something to keep your mattress from sliding forward which is where the stopper comes in handy.

This would be a good example of a metal frame with thicker bars and a stopper...
https://www.google.com/search?q=metal+futon+frame&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS715US715&espv=2&biw=1536&bih=779&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi1gJ-lqNLQAhUI7SYKHV3iB7gQ_AUIBygC#imgrc=Aeg1iPh-iiJHPM%3A

If you look at the front of the bed you'll see two bars that go vertical (I just call them stoppers, no idea what they're actually called.) Those are important to keep your mattress from sliding down!

And here's a link for a killer mattress (I'm using it right now for my futon which I sleep on every night.)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LQ1RBK/ref=twister_B01BUVG6EQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Hammock is awesome. A decent one will probably run you $30.

If you have $150 to spare, grab one of these. I had this for 8 months+ and still own it, it's comfy and supportive.

http://www.amazon.com/Brand-Shikibuton-density-resilient-Folding/dp/B004SOQGVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417508233&sr=8-1&keywords=shikibuton

http://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Japanese-Futon-Mattresses-Meditaion/dp/B003VQNM2I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1417508233&sr=8-3&keywords=shikibuton

If you're cheap, get a second sleeping bag from a thrift shop and stuff it with eggcrate foam. I slept on one of those for a few months and it was not bad.

I slept on one of these for a few months and loved it. I slept with it on a carpeted floor, and I made a point of rolling it up every morning and airing it out every weekend and had no problems with moisture or mold.

I've also just tossed that shikibuton on top of camping cots and found it totally comfortable. That would give you plenty of air under it.

Unfortunately, my husband is pretty insistent on a larger bed and insisted on a regular mattress as well.

I ended up getting one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012C3MZ2I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Which I kind of wanted to before as it feels better on my back, but is excellent for the VR space in my room now.

Mattress $140 with free delivery:
http://www.amazon.com/8-Inch-Independently-Encased-Premium-Futon-Mattress/dp/B004LQ1RE2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_etk_hg_fd__3?ie=UTF8&refRID=127VHP9T135CJV3FC26P

Memory Foam topper, about $140 with free delivery:
http://www.costco.com/Isotonic%C2%AE-TheraGel%C2%AE-2-12%E2%80%9D-Memory-Foam-Mattress-Topper.product.100085551.html

Get a japanese futon (https://www.amazon.com/Futon-Furniture-Traditional-Japanese-Mattresses/dp/B003VQNM2I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493687740&sr=8-1&keywords=japanese+futon) They are more comfortable then an air mattress and better suited for long term use.

I used one of these for about a year:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VQNM2I

Pretty firm if it's directly on the floor, but comfy and really easy to roll up and move.

If you want to get a futon, I'd strongly recommend buying this frame and then buying a mattress for it separately. It folds up into a couch and back down into a bed really smoothly, and is quite comfortable. It's simple to put together and is easy to move around. I'd recommend it strongly over the frame you're considering, because those types of frames tend to be of poor quality and break easily, whereas this one is very sturdy and simple. No danger of the slats breaking unless you apply ridiculous amounts of force.

Here's my 'bed':

Futon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012C3MZ2I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Futon Cover - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KF88DU6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tatami Mattress - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A9SVX0S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I love it, and I can fold it up and make use of all the open space.

Why even bother with furniture?

...but seriously, traditional japanese futons can save you space when you arent sleeping. Anything that folds up an away is pretty nice.

Well, Amazon has these Japanese floor futons that seem to get really good reviews, although they're more "rollable" than "foldable", they also have this folding mattress.

If you do end up having to use Amazon, check out this one. I bought it a couple years ago and I've been really happy with it.

I moved to sleeping on a small Japanese futon here

I get that one reason for this is probably because high soft beds were an unnecessary luxary especially at that time in history. But additionally I am convinced that 99% of Western beds are too soft and damage the spine. Sleeping on a futon like this takes some getting used to but overall it leads to a lot less tossing and turning and a more efficient sleep because of it.

I've been using a Japanese floor futon mattress. It's comfortable and I dig the all-black aesthetic. $95 from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009EFA4U8.

I'll post the link below. I got my current bed in 2014 and I think it's a little too soft. Sometimes I had some mild back pains and I randomly found myself tossing and turning a lot. Then I tried various floor sleeping set ups but they were all too hard on my pressure points. This futon feels like the perfect medium. Day #2 I naturally slept in longer than I have in months. So far I've only rolled it up and hit it for maintenance but it has maintained 100% of the shape so far.

https://www.amazon.com/Futon-Furniture-Traditional-Japanese-Mattresses/dp/B003VQNM2I/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1473880232&sr=1-1&keywords=japanese+futon

I used one if these for a year. Really comfy, and because it rolls up it’s perfect for a small room.

It’s the comforter for the kotatsu table. Here’s a link to one on amazon

Azumaya Kotatsu Futon Square (75 x 75 Inches) Brown KK-101BR 100% Polyester Fabric https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CXDS8OW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iSQ3Cb0J7NT4Z

Some people, including my SO and I, find this to be more comfortable than very expensive mattresses.

make your own? another option is a .. i was going to say tatami but that's not it. a thin rollable futon that you put away during the day.
http://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Japanese-Futon-Mattresses-Meditaion/dp/B003VQNM2I/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1416581804&sr=1-1 $75 + shipping

yeah these ones are expensive. http://www.wallbedsbywilding.com/murphy-beds.php?
http://www.murphybedsdirect.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html

cheaper kits http://www.wallbed.com/ still $300+

[This] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LQ1RBK/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1420797092&sr=1&keywords=futon) is the one I bought somewhat recent. Been using it for 8 months and I love it. Just read through the reviews, it is definitively comfy enough for nightly sleeping of two.

I linked the chocolate one b/c it is a lot cheaper than the other colors and besides, your going to cover it w/ a bedsheet anyway right?

To answer your original question, it is not super soft but it is soft enough.

I have this bed roll that I use when I'm crashing on a friend's floor or car camping -- when it's rolled up, it works nicely as a floor cushion

Like this? or this?

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004LQ1RE2/ref=twister_B01BUVG6EQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Bought one, liked it so much I bought another to replace the cushion on my mom's futon. The prices fluctuate a lot, and different colors have different prices. First I bought a chocolate brown one in Feb for 135, then I bought a tan one for 110 in May.

Well it’s your lucky day

The Japanese don't even use beds, but instead a bed roll. You could create this for less with some blankets, towels, or even a foam mattress topper.

Beans, rice, and veggies will keep you healthy for very cheap. I suggest frozen veggies for convenience.

You don't need a bed, I've slept on one of these japanese futons for about a year and a half and I love it, feels way better for my back than a normal bed. If it feels too thin, you can put a yoga mat under it for like $10-15.

If you have a traditional phone plan (t-mobile, att&t, verizon) it's probably a good idea to look into changing that (depends when your 2 year lease is up). Look into MVNO's. I pay $20/mo on Ultra Mobile with a $50 smartphone I found on SlickDeals.

Check on Craigslist for furniture and shit. There are often lots of desks for free that you just need to move. You can find someone with a van to move stuff on CL for cheap as well.

I'm glad I was broke because now that I'm earning like $50,000 a year, I can spend a lot of that feeding poor people and shit instead of buying shit that doesn't make me happy and contributes to the destruction of the planet.

Take a look at this one. It says Twin, not Twin XL, but if you look at the dimensions it says it is 83 inches long. Twin XL is 80 inches long, so this should work for you. I also looked on Amazon for the separate items, and many of those also say twin while they are 83 inches long.

http://www.amazon.com/EMOOR-Japanese-Futon-Classe-Size/dp/B00OXRNPJY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1464926487&sr=8-2&keywords=japanese+futon+set

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I just noticed that the set does not have a tatami mat included. Here is one from the same company, and it is also 83 inches long.

http://www.amazon.com/EMOOR-Japanese-Traditional-Tatami-Mattress/dp/B00KIGJQ6K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464926419&sr=8-1&keywords=tatami+mat+twin

Oh I was looking at this to sleep on, do you know anything about it by any chance?

I get so tired of the whole "you don't need a bed or any other basic furniture" thing being repeated over and over. Yeah, they are inconvenient to move, but there are ways around that without sleeping on a fucking yoga mat.

A bedframe that folds up flat and comes in various sizes.

A mattress that folds up rather compactly, can be used as seating, and comes in various sizes. Can be padded with a mattress pad and blankets.

Still too much? Get a Japanese style futon.

A desk that can be folded down flat. As a single person, I often eat at my desk.

Or if you don't like to eat at your desk, a collapsible small personal table...just sit on your bed.

They also make collapsible chairs.

I understand the desire to not have much of anything because it's a pain to move, but there's a point where it gets ridiculous. There are ways around it. Yeah, having sex on the floor is better than no sex at all, but I won't be having any sex if I don't get a good night's sleep, and I certainly need at least a few inches of padding more than a yoga mat provides.

Japanese futon. They change lives, man. One of these, on top of one of these.

My boyfriend and I are moving into our first apartment soon, and we had this exact dilemma. First of all, never buy a used mattress. It is never worth it. You spend a third of your life sleeping, why would you want to spend that time marinating in someone else's dead skin, sweat, oils, and possibly sexual fluids? It is the nature of how mattresses are made, whether spring or foam, that they are more or less impossible to truly clean. So, new mattress. Buy the rest of the bed used if you want--frame, box spring, headboard, whatever the hell you want. But the mattress is something you want to spend money on.

The solution my bf and I found was a Japanese-style futon. We ordered the queen-size, which is twice the width of the one I just linked. Cheaper than any mattress of any size (our original plan was to get two twin-XL mattresses and stick them together to make a king), and you don't need the accoutrements like a frame or box spring. All you need is a (clean) floor, and you can even roll the bed up and put it away during the day to give yourself more room to do other things.

I use this but in queen size. https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Japanese-Futon-Mattresses-Meditaion/dp/B009EFA4U8
Back doesn't hurt in the mornings anymore.

I'd also like to know the name.

I found this on Amazon, $105, but it's not the same one

DHP 6-inch Coil Futon Couch Mattress with CertiPUR-US certified foam, Full Size - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LQ1RHO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WSRQBb9672C4N

Get this mattress: https://www.amazon.com/DHP-8-Inch-Independently-Encased-Premium-Mattress/dp/B004LQ1RGA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502138342&sr=8-3&keywords=dhp+8%22+futon

Amazon also has a bunch of frames for not a lot of money. I'd go with a wood one over the metal ones personally

You could always just get something like this. No boxspring required.

Edit: or ditch the idea of a mattress altogether and go with a Japanese futon that you can roll up and store away.

https://www.amazon.com/EMOOR-Japanese-Traditional-Mattress-Classe/dp/B012C3MZ2I#customerReviews

This is it.

There are more reviews on the smaller one here.

Big enough for two

floor mattress

If that's the case, I would suggest any of these (in Asia it's commonplace to sleep on the floor, so I would look around for asian style beds):


Tri-fold foam bed from Amazon


Japanese style floor futon mattress from Amazon


Korean "yo" floor mattress from Gmarket

https://www.amazon.com/Futon-Furniture-Traditional-Japanese-Mattresses/dp/B003VQNM2I

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004LQ1RGA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485940711&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=full+size+futon+mattress&dpPl=1&dpID=31ISfIhznmL&ref=plSrch

These are reasonably priced:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VQNM2I/?coliid=I1HKSS3G76OD8V

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Floor-Tri-Fold-Density-Pounds/dp/B004SOQGVQ

Japanese/Korean ones tend to be thinner and more easily folded. North American ones are thick because people here are used to a thick mattress and so are pretty difficult to fold. Or as people have said, you can force a N Amer one into a fold but it leaves a crease.
examples: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003VQNM2I/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/
https://www.google.ca/search?q=shikibuton&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjl6t2I7N_UAhVl5IMKHfBiBD8Q_AUICigB&biw=1327&bih=780

We are using these Japanese style roll-out futon cushions this year. I have these at home for guests. Air mattresses on playa have always been leaky for me with the big temperature fluctuations. These are very comfortable--although not bouncy if that's something you're after. In future years if I decide to go fancier I will add memory foam mattress toppers but seriously, this thing with regular bedsheets and a couple fluffy blankets and pillows is like a cozy pillow pit. Totally low maintenance if you have the space in your truck (FYI, the twin size rolls up about the size of one of those big flannel sleeping bags from summer camp, maybe 2 times the size of a deflated air mattress).

Buy this. I use this one and NO ONE has complained at all. Anyone who ever sat or laid on it loves it. My parents have this for their spare bedroom, I have one in the living room and I have one in my bedroom (with some added foam). I have a buddy who crashes at my place who sleeps on the living room one. No issues from him either.

We all have the 8 inch.

https://www.amazon.com/DHP-8-Inch-Independently-Encased-Premium-Mattress/dp/B004LQ1RGA/ref=sr_1_4?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1550191190&sr=1-4&keywords=futon+mattress

I sleep on one of these. I got used to it within the first 3-4 days. During those first 3-4 days, I did feel things popping and relaxing within my neck and shoulders, but I don't think my baseline pain level now, after a year of sleeping on the mattress, is that different from what it was a year ago. I almost think that the popping you experience at first is just your body experimenting with where it wants to hold tension as you're sleeping. I say this with the caveat, though, that your mileage may vary. I've never had a huge problem with back pain, so maybe there just wasn't enough of a difference for me to notice.

I do agree with the article writer that it makes the bare floor more inviting and comfy, which can be handy when travelling or crashing at someone else's place. I have no issue sleeping on a carpeted floor at this point.

(In my case, the real advantage of the roll-up mattress is that I live in a 220 sq ft apartment; being able to roll up my bed and store it in the closet is aces.)