Daybeds

As with any bed, the daybed frame is an important consideration. It makes for the backbone of the whole thing. The look, feel, and performance of your daybed will depend on the material, design, and overall makeup of the frame. The decision on choosing the daybed frame is as significant as deciding whether you need a daybed in your home or not.

Daybed frames are available in various styles, sizes and design to suit everyone’s taste. The common materials used in daybed frames include wood, metal, rattan, wicker, and a combination of any of those. The metal and wood combination is mostly popular because of its undeniable allure and promised durability.
A daybed frame is usually composed of three pieces: two panels for each sides and one back panel. It is constructed to take after a chaise lounge and a sofa. The only difference is that, the daybed frame is quite bigger, about the size of a twin size bed. That’s basically what makes the daybed a versatile piece of furniture. It can serve as a seating piece by day and a sleeping area by night or vice versa. It is a space-saving bedroom furniture that can easily take a fashionable spot in the living room.

In addition to the frame, the link spring is equally a substantial part that builds the daybed. It is as essential part that makes for the stability and strength of the bed. The link spring is the cross bar which is located in the front frame and attaches to the side panels. The link spring holds the mattress. It is where the cushioned material is held.

Then there is the trundle, which makes the daybed even more useful. The trundle is the spare bed that is either popped up or pulled out underneath. It is of the same size as the top bed. When it is in a pop up fashion, the trundle bed is elevated to the same height as the original bed. On the other version, the pullout or drawer trundle, the extra bed is pulled out from beneath making the daybed looks much like a bunk bed. Among the two, the drawer trundle is found more useful because it can serve as a storage space when not in use as a bed.

For the daybed to be completely useful, it should comprise the above components. Be careful in choosing your daybed frame. It must be sturdy and durable enough to last you countless good night sleeps.