DHP Aiden Futon Frame, Gunmetal Gray

This is a one great futon frame. Mind you, it is just the frame and you will have to buy the mattress separately. Honestly, it takes some time to build and you have to be comfortable with tools and you need space to work it. It is also large so see if you don't have enough space, consider commandeering your neighbor's apartment under the premise of "Manifest Destiny". Once the futon is built, you can just move the frame back to your apartment and explain it was all a mistake, that you misunderstood the constitution (blah, blah - you get the idea) and then send them a gift for their discomfort (flowers, wine, theater tickets - if you make them homeless while you used the space it their apartment, it may be a good idea to send all three). It was easy to follow instructions, but expect to be at it for about two hours (total) because it can be exhausting! Once the futon is built, it seems pretty sturdy. I like it.

It took me about an hour to set up (interrupted a few times by the phone). But the set up wasn't hard. You will need a wrenches or slip-joint wrench. One is provided with the allen wrench but it's useless. It's not complicated and everything has stickers on it to tell you what's what. The drawings are a little confusing at first. It came in a 3'x3'x6” box, well packed an undamaged. I bought this with a 6” mattress and it's great. It's a little creaky but not much more than any normal metal futon frame. I got it because I wanted a futon that had a lot of sitting room since I like to either lay down or sit cross-legged while I study. Overall, I would say that it's a great value for the price. Perfect for college.