Traditionally thought of as seating units suitable for living room or guest bedroom areas, futons are great furniture items to have as children’s furniture. Whether sharing a bedroom with another sibling or needing extra space to house friends for a sleep-over, one of the most popular types of children’s furniture is a futon bunk bed. Different from a traditional bunk bed, these still have a traditional twin sized mattress at the top but the bottom is a full sized futon. Perfect for watching television, these retractable pieces provide additional seating and sleeping areas for children and their guests.

Since most children’s sheet sets do not include coordinating futon covers, how does a parent purchase their child a favorite cartoon character sheet set while ensuring a futon coordinates with the must-have sheets?

The answer is a solid-color futon cover.

Choosing the most dominant color in the child’s twin sized set, parents can order a futon cover in that color.

Additionally, if the sheets are cotton, jersey knit or another type of popular fabric, there are futon covers available in a heavyweight cotton or jersey knit which can further coordinate with the sheet set.

After the cover has been purchased, if looking to tie the cover into other elements of the child’s bedroom, a great idea is purchasing curtains or a valance in the same color. Finishing off the room, finding a throw rug featuring the cartoon character or purchasing a rug in the futon cover’s color is another great idea. While not required, to present a more formal appearance, if using the futon as a sofa during the day, parents can also purchase some accent pillows that coordinate with top sheets as well as a futon’s cover. This allows one cohesive look and draws attention to the futon as the bedroom’s focal point.