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Day Beds

Day beds are great for everyday use as a sofa but can also be easily converted should you need an extra bed for guests. We have several designs, from simple wooden options through to elegant velvet styles. Many also come with a second pull-out, trundle bed so you’ve got two sleep spaces ready to go. Whichever day bed you go for, and whether you’re sleeping or sitting on it, all our designs have been created with comfort and style in mind.
Day beds are great for everyday use as a sofa but can also be easily converted should you need an extra bed for guests. We have several designs, from simple wooden options through to elegant velvet styles. Many also come with a second pull-out, trundle bed so you’ve got two sleep spaces ready to go. Whichever day bed you go for, and whether you’re sleeping or sitting on it, all our designs have been created with comfort and style in mind.

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What is a day bed?


A day bed is a versatile piece of furniture that functions as a sofa during the day and a bed at night. This makes day beds an ideal choice for spare rooms, home offices, or any space you want to work harder. Unlike a sofa bed, which needs to be pulled out or unfolded to convert, a day bed is always in its bed configuration. During the day, dress it with a throw and cushions to create an inviting seating area; at night, swap in a duvet and pillow and it's ready for a guest in seconds.


Most day beds are designed around a single mattress, but many of our options also feature an underbed trundle, a pull-out drawer that holds a second mattress, giving you an easy solution when you need to sleep two guests in the same room. For trundle mattresses, maximum depth will differ from bed to bed, but 15cm deep mattresses are a safe guide to ensure they can slide under the day bed.


Day bed vs. sofa bed - which is right for you?

The right choice comes down to how you use the room day-to-day. A day bed suits multi-purpose spaces well, offering a comfortable spot to sit or lounge while keeping a bed permanently ready for guests with very limited preparation required. A day bed also provides a more traditional mattress surface to sleep on.


A sofa bed tends to be a better fit for rooms where seating comfort is the priority and guests are more occasional, living rooms in particular, where the sofa itself is in near-constant use and a bed is only needed from time to time.


Neither option is better than the other, it depends on what you want the room to do.


Why buy beds and mattresses from Dunelm?


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