Day Beds

Why choose a day bed?

Day beds are a great addition for rooms that don't have the luxury of space. These versatile beds have dual functionality, making them perfect guest beds, for spare rooms, home offices, and other dual-purpose rooms where the bed is not the priority. Day beds also make a great option for small bedrooms and kids’ rooms, as they can be used as a bed at night and provide a comfy seating area during the day.

What different types of day beds are there?

Apart from the basic single day bed frame, there are additional features that can be found in this style of bed. Our styles are of day beds for sales are:

Day beds with trundles

Featuring an additional pull-out bed, a day bed with a trundle becomes a double bed when the trundle is pulled out, so this day bed can sleep two people. With a day bed with a trundle, one person sleeps on the sofa part and another on the pull-out mattress.

Day beds with storage

Day beds with storage can include either drawers underneath the bed or built-in shelves in the bed frame. Day beds with storage drawers are perfect for small rooms and children's bedrooms, as the storage allows you to tidy away any clutter at night.

What materials are day beds available in?

Day beds are available in a variety of materials – some look more like beds, others look more like sofas. Whatever your style, you’re sure to find a day bed to suit.

Wooden day beds

A wooden day bed is a sturdy choice, which can stand the test of time and many style changes. Available in neutral colours such as white day beds which are perfect for any style room. This material adds a simple, rustic look to a room, at an affordable price too.

Fabric day beds

A fabric day bed looks like an upholstered sofa and features a fabric backrest to keep you comfy while sitting. The base is much wider than an average sofa, which makes a comfortable day bed.

Metal day beds

Featuring painted metal piping, a metal day bed has a sturdy frame with an industrial look. This classic style includes neutral colours, such as white day beds, which work well in many rooms and are an especially good choice if you often change your décor.

Day beds for kids

Day beds also make great kids’ beds as they provide a place to sit and play during the day and a place to sleep comfortably during the night.

Additionally, having a kids' day bed is perfect for sleepovers as you have an extra pull-out mattress. To make cleaning fun and keep your kid’s bedrooms tidy our day beds with storage offer drawers to put their toys into. With single white day beds, this makes the perfect bed for your kid to match their room style as they grow.

What’s the difference between a day bed and a sofa bed?

A sofa bed features mechanisms which turn the sofa into a bed, such as by pulling the frame out or clicking the back into place. Whereas a day bed is already set up for bedtime. Both these types of bed can make a great choice for a multipurpose room or guest room, as they can be used as a sofa and a bed with just a few quick changes.

If you’re unsure what bed to choose for a guest room, check out our guide to guest beds.

Can a day bed be used as a regular bed?

Absolutely! A day bed can be used as a normal bed. In fact, the sleeping space on a day bed is the same size as a single bed. Although, day beds can be slightly bigger than single beds because of their frame. The day bed frame is often around 200cm (79 inches) long, so be sure to measure your space carefully when choosing this type of bed. You’ll need to leave enough room for the pull-out function if you choose a day bed with a trundle or a day bed with storage.

Nevertheless, we recommend using the same standard 3ft single mattress on a day bed that would be used on a regular bed. That way you will be getting the same comfy night’s sleep wherever you lay your head.

Are day beds comfortable?

Yes, day beds are comfortable as both a bed and when used as somewhere to sit. When you choose a mattress for your day bed, you get to choose the comfort grade, so you can select which is best for you, or your guests. As you choose the mattress, you can be sure your day bed will be comfortable.

For more information on day beds, our team of Bed Specialists would love to help, or for more on our types of beds, check out our bed buying guide.