10 of the Best Daybeds
There is something very alluring about the idea of a daybed. They immediately conjure up an image of luxury. By that I don’t necessarily mean opulence, although some of the ones featured here definitely fall into that category. No, it’s more the concept of time as the ultimate luxury, the idea that you might have nothing more pressing to do than spending your afternoons reclining on a sumptuous piece of furniture, perhaps while reading a book or enjoying a drink, but certainly engaging in nothing more taxing than that.
And then there’s the minimalist styling – stripped of arms and a back they are often quite simple and elegant pieces of design.
To those of us who live in typically small British homes they also appear luxurious precisely because they usually work best in large open spaces where they have room to breathe and be fully appreciated, a luxury that many of us don’t enjoy.
Here are 10 stylish options to swoon over.
1. Day Bed One by Another Country
With woven wool upholstery, piped edges and button details, the Day Bed One from Another Country is a chic practical option for both daytime lounging and overnight guests.
2. Noelle Daybed by Pinch Design
The Noelle Daybed by Pinch will make a stylish statement in any space. It features a sleek, clean-lined silhouette, with scrolled arms and a full-width seat cushion.
3. Duplet Daybed by John Lewis
The Duplet Daybed offers versatile elegance, easily converting from a daybed into either two single beds or a king-size bed. Its bolster cushions double as comfortable pillows or stylish arms, adapting to your needs with ease.
4. Poppy daybed by Soho Home
Inspired by Soho House 76 Dean Street, the Poppy daybed features an engineered hardwood construction with a velvet-upholstery and six blackened bronze legs. This classic, multi-functional piece adapts beautifully to any area of the home.
5. Umi Daybed by MAKE nordic
Embrace Nordic elegance with the Umi daybed from MAKE nordic. Crafted with meticulous detail, it features hand-woven, Oekotex-certified flax webbing and a solid oak frame from FSC-certified forests.
6. Daybe Daybed by Northern
Designed by Norwegian duo Morten and Jonas, this contemporary daybed offers luxurious elegance with practical versatility. Featuring a lightweight steel frame, quilted seating, and an adjustable leather strap, it allows customisable comfort and is available in black or white with premium Kvadrat textile options.
7. Mass Daybed by New Works
The Mass daybed from New Works blends Scandinavian materiality and craftsmanship with modern functionality, offering sculptural simplicity and an honest material palette.
8. Turn Daybed by Ferm Living
The Turn daybed from Ferm Living boasts strict horizontal lines and slim, powder-coated metal legs, lending it an elegant and airy appearance that will elevate any room.
9. V Daybed Four by Dusty Deco
Upholstered in bouclé fabric, the V daybed is characterised by its V-shaped legs, an aesthetic signature for several of Dusty Deco’s pieces.
10. Tip Top Daybed by Loaf
This whitewashed oak daybed from Loaf folds out like a double bed–perfect for sleepovers!
