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. 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. Color me Beautiful
To finish off the look and make the daybed a comfortable place to sit, add cushions. If youre 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 dont have upholstered backs, cushions are necessary for comfort. How to Select the Best Wood for You
The selection of materials and finishes doesnt have to be intimidating when youre looking for a daybed to match your rooms decor. You can never go wrong with a wood frame. If youre 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! |
