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By Mitch, November 29, 2008 11:15 am

Sometimes customers ask about the “backing.” They want to place their LofaBed in the middle of a room, and they’re concerned that the back won’t be fully upholstered. The fact is that it IS, but only the davenport, not the back of the futon mattress itself. The factory makes the back of the futon mattress out of an upholstery material called “Rodon.” Rodon is less expensive than the designer fabric covering the front and sides, and acts to help keep the mattress from sliding. But it’s not particularly attractive, and even though it’s only visible from the sides and the rear, some people want to get rid of it altogether.

For those individuals, the factory offers the option of having your LofaBed mattress made reversible, or 2-sided. They replace the Rodon backing with the same designer material used on the rest of the mattress, and charge a mere $30 for the option. This does not mean, however, that the mattress can be turned over. It can be “rotated,” yes, but not turned over. “Rotating” means to move the futon mattress on the davenport base so that what you were leaning against is now what you’re sitting on. This evens out the compression areas and makes the mattress look and feel better. Turning over, or flipping, is never recommended for this kind of mattress because the “fold” created by using your LofaBed in the sofa position, will be an annoying lump when flipped over. Of course, if you only used your LofaBed in the bed position, there would be no problem.

Mitch Wapen
www.lofasofa.com
lofasofa@videotron.ca

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By Mitch, November 27, 2008 10:10 am

I got chastised the other day for not talking about ottoman storage on the website. Actually, I DO mention it, but I guess not prominently enough. The fact is that of the SEVEN different LofaBed sizes (chair, single, loveseat, double, “qouble,” Mary Miller queen, and sectional), all but the double and “qouble” include ottomans! So the ottoman is truly an integral part of the LofaBed lineup.

All ottomans include storage. Directly beneath the cushion is a lid featuring a fingerhold cutout for easy opening and closing. And air circulation. Below the lid is all storage. And when you’re talking about an ottoman that measures 60″x26″x20″, like the Mary Miller’s, that’s a LOT OF STORAGE.

And ottomans are very practical. Not only do they form the lower third of a majority of LofaBed sleeping surfaces, but many customers use them in other rooms until they’re needed for sleeping. Storing toys, rec room seating, or at the base of a bed for getting dressed in the morning…..are all ways customers enjoy using their ottoman. And in the case of the Mary Miller’s ottoman; it’s big enough to actually serve as an extra sleeping surface. In a pinch, of course.

Mitch Wapen
www.lofasofa.com
lofasofa@videotron.ca