Which mattress to choose for a daybed?
Perfect for adding seating to the room while having sleeping accommodations, the daybed is an excellent choice. Most often, the furniture is sold separately from the mattress, which allows you to use the mattress you already have or choose a new mattress. So, what is the ideal mattress for a daybed? How much does this type of mattress cost? How can you make your daybed even more comfortable and in which room should you install it?
What is a daybed?
A daybed is a bed that is used as a bench during the day. It therefore generally has a sofa-like surround and can be installed lengthwise against a wall or in a corner. The advantage with the daybed is that it can be used as seating during the day, then as a bed at night. Most often, we talk about single daybeds since it's a 90x190 cm bed or a 90x200 bed that takes the form of a bench.
However, it is possible to have a double daybed. The double daybed is most often a trundle daybed. It has a second sleeping space in the bed drawer that is located under the first one. Therefore, it is possible to install a pull-out bed in addition to the daybed already present. The double daybed is therefore perfect if you want to have additional sleeping accommodations.
In terms of look, the daybed can be simple, colorful, modern or otherwise. You can for example opt for a combination of white and wood like our opus wood daybed.
Which mattress for a daybed?
The choice of mattress for your daybed will allow you to have a bed, but also comfortable seating. Therefore, it is recommended to choose a quality and sufficiently firm mattress to suit both uses of the furniture.
Furthermore, it is also important to ensure that the dimensions of the mattress match those of the furniture. For a 90x190 cm daybed, you'll need a 90x190 cm mattress. For a 90x200 cm daybed, you'll need a 90x200 mattress. Also, if you opt for a trundle model, remember that you'll need two mattresses (one for each sleeping space).
Which mattress for a daybed?
Regarding mattress thickness, it's often said that the thicker a mattress is, the more comfortable it is. However, with a quality mattress, you don't need a thick one to feel good. Mattress thickness can range from 13 cm to 22 cm or more. Generally, double mattresses are thicker than single mattresses. Therefore, opt for a mattress thickness of 13 cm or 16 cm for your daybed.
However, make sure there are no specific recommendations from the manufacturer regarding mattress thickness. Indeed, some furniture requires respecting a certain thickness, this is particularly the case when it comes to a trundle bed.
What is the price of a good mattress?
Regarding price, everything depends on the brand, dimensions, and materials used for your daybed mattress. Nevertheless, you can expect to pay between 200 euros and 400 euros for a good quality mattress. There are of course much more expensive models if you want to choose a high-end product, but also more affordable ones if you prefer to go for a budget option.
In which room should you install a daybed?
The daybed can be installed in different types of rooms in the house depending on the need, but also the space you have available.
The child's room
In a small child's room, the daybed provides comfortable seating during the day and a bed for the night. Well settled on their daybed, your child can read, play or dream while being comfortably installed. Once evening comes, they can slip into the sheets and enjoy a single bed for restful and serene nights.
If you don't have room to install an armchair in your child's room in addition to their bed, the daybed can be an excellent choice.
The office/guest room
If your guest room has multiple uses such as an office, opting for a daybed allows you to create a more pleasant and welcoming space. The daybed thus perfects the office decoration and allows your guests to have comfortable occasional sleeping accommodations. You can enjoy a more refined decoration for your office while making this room a pleasant space.
Make your daybed even more welcoming
To make your daybed even more welcoming and comfortable, the choice of bedding will make all the difference. Choose comfortable bedding for sleeping, but also pleasant when used as a daybed. Cotton and linen will be excellent choices. If you choose a trundle model, don't forget the bedding for the second sleeping space.
Moreover, adding a few cushions to make the daybed's backrest even softer will make all the difference. It's an opportunity to make this seating a real decorative asset for the room. The daybed is one of the major 2024 trends in children's beds. It's the perfect way to make it even more pleasant during the day. Your child will enjoy spending time there peacefully.
In a child's room, you can also add a bed canopy above the daybed to make it an even more reassuring and comfortable space. It's also a real asset for the room's decoration.
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