An Overview on Daybed

An Overview on Daybed

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What is a Daybed?

Daybed can be used as a bed and for reclining, lounging and seating in the common rooms. It is a kind of cross between a chaise lounge, a sofa and a bed. It has been used as a home dĂŠcor item for a long time. It typically features sides and back and comes in twin size. It often has a trundle for expanding the sleeping capacity.

Materials Used for Making Daybeds

Daybeds are available in metal, wood or a combination of both metal and wood. You can even find ones made up of wicker and upholstered in leather. Metal ones are mainly used for sleeping while the ones that are made up of wood are considered to look more like sofas and may even be used for lounging and sitting. The metal ones have a more traditional look than the wood daybeds, which are basically thought to be more modern. However, traditional looking wood daybeds and contemporary metal ones are also available.

Choose the material that you think is suitable for your use.

Daybeds Available in Different Styles Daybeds are in available in sleigh, Mission and Victorian styles.

Traditional and contemporary daybed styles are also available.

Traditional style daybeds enclose mattress on the three sides. The foot-board and headboard act as arms when the bed is used as a sofa. The back offers the support for the throw pillows as well as seating. This traditional looking furniture has a more elaborate, larger and intricate carving.

But the furniture pieces with modern makeover do not have a back but only arms. This will not work if you do not place your daybed against the wall because there’ll be no support when used for seating. Some of the contemporary styles do not even have arms but only a back like a bench. Those pieces are comfortable for daytime seating. However, sleeping with the headboard is impractical unless the bed’s side is against the wall. There are again a few daybed styles, which mimic the style of chaise lounge with a partial back and just one arm. The modern daybeds come with sleek, simple lines and low profile.

The style of the furniture that you choose for your room must compliment the rest of the décor of your home. If your home is decorated with modern, sleek and chic furniture and décor items, buying a traditional looking daybed would be a grave mistake.

Colors that are Most Common

There are plenty of choices when it comes to choosing the color of the daybeds. Dark, light or painted wood is available. There are color options in metal as well like silver, brass or chrome. Choose a color that compliments with the interior dĂŠcor of your home.

Materials Used for Mattresses in Daybeds There are different kinds of materials used for mattresses in daybeds. Choosing the right one is important. Firmer mattresses are better for daybeds and are primarily used for sleeping purpose whereas the softer ones are better for sitting.

Memory foam is comfy for sitting and sleeping but retains heat. Don’t use it if you live in warmer climate.

Spring mattresses are cheap but are not quite comfortable. They may collapse around the edges or wear out after too much of sitting.

Hypoallergenic latex mattress is a good choice.

Support Systems for Daybed Mattresses Basically, there are two kinds of support systems for daybed mattresses.

Spring-like support and the wood slats.

The first one is a wire mesh held by steel frame. The springs help with the shock absorption. You will feel as if you are sitting on a bed rather than on a sofa. The wood slats on the other hand go across the frame for supporting the mattress. It is the same kind of frame that is found in the bunk beds. The slats are more shock absorbent than solid platform bed but not like spring-link frame. For getting a firm support, wood slats will be a superior option.

Indoor and Outdoor Daybeds Two categories of contemporary daybed are available in the market.

One is for indoor use and the other one is for outdoor purpose.

Outdoor daybeds generally have a roof like structure for protection against sunlight whereas the indoor daybeds are quite simple.

Consider the kind of daybed that you want and buy accordingly.

A lot of infant beds are converted into daybeds by removing one side.

Trundles-A Special Feature

There are many daybeds that have trundles. Trundles are basically pull-out beds on the casters. They are stored underneath the daybed when not in use in the daytime.

The trundle bed is pulled out when extra sleeping space is needed.

Two beds use the space of a single bed. A trundle may be left low to the ground or lifted up to the same level as daybed. Buying a daybed with this feature makes a lot of sense to people who often have guests coming to their house. However, if you don’t think trundles to be for you, then use the space underneath the bed at least for storage.