The Essential Daybed
Whether you live in a studio or multilevel home, you need versatility in your furnishings. It is important that you be able to get the most of both form and function from each piece. Daybeds, once a staple – and an uncomfortable one at that – of early twentieth century homes, are making a comeback. The range of styles and textures, as well as the comfort, and usability make daybeds not only a great design choice, but a practical one as well.
Daybeds are used for both seating and sleeping and can be used in any room in the house, or even outside. These versatile pieces are perfect for a sun porch or in the backyard. Sit and read a book, entertain friends and provide elegant and comfortable seating, take a nap on a lazy summer day. Add a gauzy canopy, and you have a perfect backyard oasis. It was, perhaps, the outdoor use that illustrated just how useful contemporary daybeds are. They can literally be used anywhere. If you have limited space, add one to your living room. Instantly, you have seating and a convenient guest bed. If you have the luxury of a guest room, consider a trundle daybed to expand sleeping space even more. When guests leave, you can fold in the second mattress, giving you more space. This way, home offices can do double duty as guest rooms easily.
They are useful and practical, but how do these bed/couch hybrids look in your home? Will they compliment your décor and sense of style? No matter what your style, you can find a comfortable and affordable bedroom furniture to suit your needs. From iron to metal to wood, daybeds now come in an endless array of designs. Create a natural look with a bamboo frame and earth-toned bedding. Design your own South Sea escape with whitewashed wood and a flowing canopy. Show off your practical side with storage space underneath and your fun side with bold, bright pillows. And the beauty is that you can change your mind anytime, creating infinite looks with simple changes. Few other pieces offer this amount of versatility so easily and so affordably. So curl up with a good book and take snooze away an afternoon on your comfortable, eminently useful, daybed.
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