When the last child has just moved into his own place and now there is some work to be done to make the house more suitable for the occasional guest as well as the children coming home to visit, or when a living room update is underway, its time to get a day bed.
Daybeds; just the word conjures up images of an elegant yet useful piece of furniture. Something one almost wouldn’t want to use but would only want to look at. That is what is so terrific about daybeds; their beauty and functionality. Simply put, they are a stylish alternative to traditional beds. By definition, a daybed is basically just a twin bed with a headboard and two side panels. It is for sleeping and for sitting. It doubles as a comfortable bed at night and an additional seating during the day. It is a two-in-one piece of furniture; just right for the homeowner who has space limitations.
A day bed provides a room to sleep and room to move around. While a trundle daybed obviously requires room to open fully, the beauty of this set-up is that the space is only needed when it’s time to sleep. During the day, the trundle unit slides under the daybed, out of the way, and there is plenty of space left in the room so that the guests don’t have to struggle to maneuver from one side of the room to the other. Since the bed consists of three frames, it is able to be pushed against the wall at its widest point, allowing for more space throughout the rest of the room.
A daybed is perfect for a multipurpose room. A daybed makes a room more usable than just a bedroom which usually has little room for anything other than the bedroom furniture. Daybeds can be used in living rooms, family rooms, and home offices.
Daybed bedding
In order to make the most of a daybed or trundle, one must use proper daybed bedding. The right comforter, pillows, and dust ruffle will go a long way toward helping multi-purpose furniture live up to its full potential. The trick is to look for versatile fabrics and styles that preserve design continuity across multiple daybed roles.
A daybed should be dressed in a way in which it can fill its multiple roles effectively. If it functions as extra seating in a den or office, the arrangement should encourage sitting as well as reclining. Depending on the particular bed frame, this may require extra throw pillows for back support and fewer small shams that take up unnecessary space. Besides, an attractive daybed bedding set adds a touch of class to the décor of any room. From cozy comforter sets to fashionable covers, daybed bedding is available in a variety of options.
Linens
Whether it’s silky satin or comforting flannel, a quality fabric and thread count for daybed bedding ensures its durability. The type of fabric definitely impacts the feel and lifespan of daybed bedding. In high traffic areas, it helps to pick durable, low maintenance fabrics that can withstand a fair amount of activity.
Comforter sets
Daybed comforter sets usually include a comforter and daybed skirt. Most comforter sets also offer optional coordinating curtains and pillows. Some comforters are reversible, making redecorating with daybed bedding convenient and inexpensive.
Daybed covers
A chic daybed cover would spruce up the daybed bedding. Most daybed covers fit like bedspreads and hang to the floor, making the daybed resemble a sofa. Daybed covers also keep trundles or storage space hidden. From dazzling patterns to subdued solids, daybed covers are available in a wide variety of fabrics and fashions.
Pillows and shams
Pillows and shams can be added to create a unique daybed bedding ensemble. With a few coordinating pillows, an otherwise hum-drum daybed bedding arrangement can be an all-out fashion statement. Pillows and shams add depth and elegance to daybed bedding.
No matter what the style of daybed bedding the daybed’s new look would be sure put a smile on anyone’s face.
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