Day Beds

What is a day bed?

A day bed is a multi-purpose piece of furniture which can be used as a seat during the day and as a bed at night. Their design is similar to a sofa, with a back rest, but also with a head end and a foot end.

What different types of day beds are there?

There are four main types: fabric, metal, trundle or with added storage.

Looks like an upholstered sofa and features a fabric back rest to ensure comfort while sitting. The base is much wider than an average sofa, which makes a comfortable bed.

Features painted metal piping instead of upholstered fabric to create a sturdy frame with an industrial look.

Features a pull‐out bed that can sleep two people, with one on the sofa and one on the pull‐out mattress.

Includes drawers underneath the bed or built in shelves in the frame. This combines a chest of drawers, shelves, a bed and a sofa in one.

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

A sofa bed features mechanisms which turn the sofa into a bed, either by pulling the frame out or clicking the back into place. Whereas a day bed is already set up for bedtime.

Can a day bed be used as a regular bed?

Absolutely. We recommend using the same standard single mattresses 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, as you pick your own single mattress for a day bed, you select the comfort grade. You can choose from memory foam, pocket sprung, ActiGel & more comfortable mattresses.

Is a day bed the same size as a single bed?

Day beds can be slightly bigger than single beds because of their frame. The Jamie Day Bed Frame with Storage is 203cm (80inch) long and the Kylie Metal Day Bed with Pull Out is 200cm (79inch) long. Nevertheless, all Dreams day beds comfortably fit a 3ft single mattress.

As Britain’s leading bed specialist, we provide sleeping solutions to suit every need and taste. With 30 years’ experience, we know quality and have a genuine passion for sleep.

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