The Best Daybeds for Every Style and Space
A daybed is one of the most functional furniture pieces you can have in your home, especially if you’re tight on space. It doubles as both a couch and a bed, creating a stylish place for unwinding and sleeping or balancing out other furniture.
Alicia Cheung and Eva Bradley, interior designers at and co-owners of Studio Heimat, like to use daybeds to bridge two seating areas in larger rooms: “Where you might put a bench or a tete-a-tete, you can also consider using a daybed if the proportions work better for your space.”
Daybeds come in a myriad of styles, with some more akin to sofas and others with trundles for sleeping or drawers to contain clutter. To help you find the best option for your space, we looked at all the different options out there, considering type, material, bed size, and assembly to make our final picks. We also consulted Cheung and Bradley for expert tips on shopping for daybeds.
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This daybed has a tool-free assembly process, which makes setup a breeze.
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It’s expensive, and it's not the most designer-friendly option.
While stylish and functional, daybeds are notoriously difficult to assemble. Enter The Daybed from Thuma: Its innovative design boasts a tool-free assembly process that uses Japanese joinery, so you can simply slide everything into place and enjoy your new furniture. Because Thuma is Greenguard Gold Certified (meaning it’s undergone a rigorous certification process to guarantee low emissions), this daybed is also a sustainable pick.
In addition to its streamlined assembly, this daybed has some other functional aspects. It uses double-strength slats lined with felt that lock into place to reduce noise and prevent mattress slippage and movement, and it has an under-bed height of 9 inches to sneak in extra storage capacity. Since the frame is made from solid repurposed rubberwood, this bed is also durable. It only comes in one size (twin), and the mattress is not included.
The Daybed also stands out for its versatility. Instead of a traditional headboard or rail, Thuma uses a configurable pillow board for added comfort and practicality. For instance, you can remove the pillow board to use your daybed for seating while entertaining, then add it back for a guest who’s spending the night. It also comes in three handcrafted wood finishes and pillow board colors to match your new daybed to your space.
Upholstery: Polyester pebbled linen-weave on the pillow board | Frame: Solid rubberwood | Dimensions: 80 by 44 by 35 inches | Bed Size: Twin
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With its chic metal frame, this daybed is quite durable and not very imposing.
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It doesn’t have a soft headboard.
The Jurmerry Metal Daybed proves you don't need to spend a fortune to find a stylish and lasting daybed. It has a solid metal frame that not only gives it a sleek look but also makes it far more durable than other inexpensive options made with particle board. The frame comes in two finishes: black or white.
This daybed is in a chaise style and only comes in twin size. While it doesn’t have a lot of extra features like a trundle, it provides a foot of under-bed storage to help you stay organized. It includes steel slats that offer great mattress support, and it features a non-slip bed base for comfortable snoozing. The assembly process is also pretty straightforward and doesn’t require any tools.
Since the frame is made from metal, this daybed is easy to keep clean. We also like how the frame is designed with rounded corners, so it won't be as painful to bump into, making it safer for kids. You can't go wrong with this elegant, durable daybed, especially given its budget-friendly price—just remember that you'll have to provide the mattress yourself.
Upholstery: None | Frame: Metal | Dimensions: 78 by 40 by 35 inches | Bed Size: Twin
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