Daybeds are a practical and beautiful addition to any home. They work well in
sunrooms, spare rooms and small apartments - for children, adults and drop in
visitors. Use them in the daytime as a couch, and as a bed at night. Some of the
frames make it look like a bed, while others have a classy and couch-like
appearance. All daybeds require twin sized mattresses, but many are available
with a pop up trundle. This turns a single bed into a king-sized bed. For rooms
with limited space, drawer trundles are another option.
Daybeds are made of wicker, metal, wood, or a combination. There are a wide
variety of finishes and designs for sale including styles with wooden finials,
brass accents and matching furniture. A few daybeds have coordinating dressers
and mirrors.
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Wood:
Honey oak
Mahogany
Natural oak
Rustic white
Walnut
Toffee
Expresso wicker
Medium
Autumn brown
Fruitwood
Cherry
Metal:Mocha frost
Antique bronze
Antique white
Flint (charcoal and silver)
Black walnut
Butter pecan
Antique cocoa
Powdered sugar
Bronze sugar
Dusky bronze
Matte black
Pewter walnut
Many metal beds have curling spindles for a classic look. There are arches at
the back of some beds which are available in either wood or metal. Some have a
variety of patterned backs to allow for different tastes.
Choose the Most Attractive Way to Cover Your Daybed
Another important consideration is the mattress covering and bed skirt.
Attractive and well-kept blankets work well as a cover - and they also can
double for nighttime use. If the bed is to be used as a couch, a slipcover could
be purchased for the mattress. If you do not have a trundle bed and want a bed
skirt, ensure that there are slits at each of the four corners where the bed
posts come up. This prevents the skirt from crumpling up and getting caught
under the mattress.
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To finish off the look and make the daybed a comfortable place to sit, add
cushions. If you're going for an elegant look, tassels are a nice touch. Set off
a solid colored daybed cover with bright patterned cushions. Try three cushions
in each corner, using one with a bright pattern, and two with different solid
colors. Pillows in a variety of sizes and shapes can also add interest. Since
daybeds don't have upholstered backs, cushions are necessary for comfort.
How to Select the Best Wood for You
The selection of materials and finishes doesn't have to be intimidating when
you're looking for a daybed to match your room's decor. You can never go wrong
with a wood frame. If you're not sure whether it is the right shade of wood, get
dark wood if you have light, and light if you have dark. For example, if other
furniture, moldings and floor coverings have a dark wood finish, choose a honey
oak daybed. Then, to compliment the light daybed, select a couple of picture
frames, a desk, or a bookshelf in the same light colour. Your room will look
better because of the contrasts!
You have many choices when it comes to daybeds, but ensure that the quality is
always present. As usual, you get what you pay for. With bright cushions, a
comfortable mattress and a high quality slipcover, your room will look brighter
and more attractive in no time, as well as doubling as a sitting area or
bedroom!