All About Daybeds

Saving space, adding style

Believe it or not, daybeds have been saving space and adding style to homes for centuries. Daybeds first gained popularity in China during the Ming dynasty from 1368 to 1644. Although hardly resembling the first daybeds, today's daybeds still emphasize the dual purpose, space saving theme of their ancestors.

A few years ago, most daybeds sat alongside dolls and kitten posters in the bedrooms of little girls. But today, daybeds, with their vast variety of styles, grace dens, family rooms, sunrooms, and any type of bedroom.

Daybeds provide comfortable, couch-like seating options by day and soft, cozy beds by night. Perfect for homes and apartments with limited living space, daybeds have enjoyed a newfound popularity.

Styles

Most daybeds are crafted from wood, iron, metal or a combination wood and metal. Coming in a variety of finishes, you'll easily find a daybed to match your personal style. We've seen an endless variety of daybeds including Mission, Chateau, Sleigh, Colonial and Victorian.

Frames

Most daybeds consist of three pieces: two side panels and one back panel. Each frame holds a standard twin mattress. Keep in mind most daybeds require some minor assembly.

Day link springs create stable daybeds. Simply a cross bar that runs from the two side panels across the front of the frame, the day link spring gives the mattress extra support for sitting or sleeping. The day link spring is included with many daybeds or can be purchased separately.

Options

Beyond traditional single-mattress daybeds, pop-up trundle daybeds double the sleeping surface. Instead of a twin, pop-up trundle daybeds give you a king size bed when fully extended. During the day, the full mattress hides under the daybed.

Traditional trundle daybeds, another option, pulls out to provide a second sleeping surface. The trundle mattress does not elevate, but stays in place, low to the ground. Traditional trundle daybeds work well for children's sleepovers. Both varieties of trundle daybeds are painless to use--even children can pull them out or push them back into place.

Accessories

By adding a few accessories, you can transform daybeds into striking fashion statements.

Comforters for daybeds often have matching window treatments.

Daybeds take on a new life with complementing linens and pillows.

Accent pillows or bolsters add an extra level of style to daybeds.

When well-decorated, daybeds can be the aesthetic focal point of any room. Their practical comfort will beckon your houseguests and family to sit down or even take a nap.

In today's fast paced world, daybeds provide a truly convenient option. A sofa by day and a bed by night, daybeds convert seamlessly, saving precious space in cramped apartments and rooms.  No longer segregated to pink bedrooms full of hairbrushes and stuffed toys, today's daybeds look magnificent in any room.

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