How to buy a daybed

The first thing you must consider when purchasing a daybed is whether you would like a daybed constructed of wood, metal or wood & metal. This is not a simple decision. The materials used in a daybed are not indicative of its style. Many people prefer wood daybeds as they tend to look more like a traditional sofa. Wood daybeds look great in the bedroom, living room or guest room. Metal daybeds are often thought of as the traditional standard. They also go great in a child's bedroom or a guest room. Wood and metal daybeds combine the best features of both and are at home in any setting. Take your time selecting the right daybed as it will be the focal point of your room.

The next step in selecting the perfect daybed for you is to decide on a style. The various types of daybeds run the gamut of styles. Mission styling is one of the more popular designs. Mission daybeds feature straight, simple lines that blend beauty and economy. Sleigh styling is also a popular choice. Sleigh daybeds tend to have high sides with curved tops. They are designed to resemble horse drawn sleighs from the early 19th century. One of our other popular styles is Victorian. Victorian style daybeds are built to be large and imposing. Elaborate details and intricate carvings separate the Victorian style. Finally there are the daybeds that can't be categorized. Today's daybeds are a far cry from their origins. New materials and innovative designs are allowing today's daybeds to become more and more unique.

Once you have selected the daybed that fits your room best, it is time to move on to the easiest of all decisions, the pop-up trundle. A pop-up trundle is great piece to have even if you do not plan on using it very often. Trundles are designed to be stored discreetly under your daybed during the day and are able to provide a second twin size bed at night. They instantly double the sleeping space in any room with a daybed. Some people will also push the daybed and trundle up against each other to provide a sleeping surface slightly smaller than a king size bed (78" by 75"). Trundles are convenient to store and come in handy when needed.