On the hunt for a stylish daybed? I’ll show you all of the best ones I’ve found that have a high-end designer look!
Daybeds are an often-overlooked solution for adding both function and style to small spaces. While years ago, daybeds were almost universally dowdy and dated looking, today there are so many stylish options! Today I’ve gathered together my stylish favorites and am giving you ideas and inspiration for using them in your home too. Let’s get to it… (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here})
Why Choose a Daybed?
Daybeds are one of the most versatile furniture pieces and are amazing for making the most out of limited space. They can fit seamlessly into any small space, whether it’s a studio apartment, a small bedroom, or a cozy reading nook. By day, they’re a comfortable place to lounge and relax while at night they make a comfortable spot to sleep. As an added plus, many have built-in drawers, which can provide valuable storage space.
And while daybed styles used to be limited, now there are so many style options that you can save space without compromising on style. Whether you prefer a modern design, a boho vibe, or a more traditional feel, there’s a daybed out there that will blend seamlessly with your style.
Favorite Stylish Daybeds
My first experience with a daybed was when I was created a hangout space for my girls in the landing area at the top of our stairs. I wanted a daybed that they could use for reading, homework, watching TV, and lounging with friends by day and that would also work beautifully as an extra guest bed at night. Here’s a peek at the space that I created:

Sources: Mattress | Herringbone wallpaper (denim color) | White quilted Euro shams w/navy stitch (similar) | Blue & white block print pillow covers | Cozy pom pom throw (similar) | Roman shades with light navy ribbon trim | White Moroccan leather poufs
Using a daybed in this space ended up working out beautifully! While the exact daybed that I chose is no longer available, there are plenty of other stylish options out there. These are my current favorite stylish daybeds:

1. Braided seagrass weave daybed | 2. Rattan daybed | 3. Channel stitch daybed | 4. White wood daybed (also available with trundle) | 5. White steel geometric daybed | 6. Velvet shelter daybed | 7. Upholstered daybed | 8. Boho rattan daybed | 9. Sausalito cane daybed | 10. White metal daybed
Are you thinking about using a daybed in a kids room? Check out my post on kids room ideas for more decorating tips!
Tips for Decorating with Daybeds
How you style your daybed depends upon how it’s primarily being used. If your daybed is used mainly for casual lounging, then pile on the pillows with a mix of colors, textures, and designs like they did on {this boho daybed}:

If you’re using it in a more formal living room, treat it like a sofa, placing a large ottoman next to it as they did in this beautiful space:

Using your daybed as a reading spot? Add a few pillows, a floor lamp, and a side table where you can rest a book and a drink:

If you’re using your daybed as a combination lounging/sleeping spot, consider placing a wall shelf within reach which is a convenient spot to charge a phone, place a drink, and more:

Do you need to maximize your sleeping space? Consider a stylish daybed with a pull-out trundle like {this daybed} that comes in tons of fabric options:

While the shelves with framed art looks fabulous, with a daybed like this one that has no backrest, I’d recommend keeping the wall hangings high enough that they won’t interfere with you leaning against the wall.
Hope you all enjoyed today’s post! Thanks as always for stopping by!
XO,

tim@designmaze says
Quite unexpected and a unique looking daybed! Looking forward to seeing more progress next week!
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks so much!
Michele Quick says
Check out the website sleeplikethedead.com Great information, more than you ever wanted to know! We ordered the memory foam Zinus brand from Amazon and everyone loves it!
Kris Jarrett says
What a great site – I got totally sucked in! Thank you!
Erin says
We ordered a mattress in a box from Amazon. $245 for a king size! It’s the Zinus ultra plush memory foam and after sleeping on it a few months, we love it. I would recommend the Zinus brand and we would purchase again! Hope that helps and I can’t wait to see your room transformation!
Kris Jarrett says
That’s super helpful! Zinus is one of the brands I was looking at – thank you!
Lauren@SimplyLKJ says
I hear ya girl. We had one that had to have emergency surgery last week too. Fortunately, and surprisingly, he has done so much better than originally expected. They are a lot of work I tell ya. Glad she is doing better.
Kris Jarrett says
Oh no – how scary! So glad to hear everything is ok now!
Stacey says
We bought the Spa Sensations memory foam mattress for our sons’ room in our cabin and they’re very comfortable! We went with the 10″ and bought bed slats from Amazon for underneath.
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks so much for the recommendation Stacey – I appreciate it!
Janet says
I too have a 10″ spa sensations foam mattress- or rather, had one for my guest room. My daughter liked it so much, she took it for her bedroom and then my son asked for one for his bedroom. It’s very comfortable. They’re also available at Walmart with better prices than Amazon sometimes.
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks Janet! So great to know!!
Jess at Just JEss says
I hope your third baby continues to be on the mend. I love the daybed you chose.
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks Jess!
Linda says
This mattress is not cheap, but it is perfect. I have had fibromyalgia with awful aches and pains in all my joints until I slept on natural latex. You can buy a Taalay topper (online) for cheaper than this full mattress. You can google taalay toppers and you can find the full mattress at sleepponlatex.com. Hope this gives you an area to research before buying. You won’t regret either purchase.
Kris Jarrett says
Linda I appreciate your input so much! It might be a little more than I want to spend on the daybed, but I need a new mattress for our master bedroom sometime soon and this could be a good option!
Joyce says
Google Dixie delights zinus mattress to read her blog review dated August 29, 2017.
Kris Jarrett says
Will do! Thank you!
Sara says
I bought this one from Amazon at the beginning of last summer for our cottage, and I can’t recommend it highly enough!! I can barely go into our bedroom during the day because I desperately want to get back in bed! 😉 It is unbelievably comfortable and doesn’t get hot, as I’ve heard some do. I spent hours researching and this is the one I finally decided upon… Live and Sleep Resort Elite 10-Inch Firm Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress and Luxury Pillow
Kris Jarrett says
So helpful! Thanks Sara!
Vel says
Love you choice Kris! I’m glad my daughter’s daybed made it to your list (#8)! I’m doing my master bedroom this ORC and so excited to follow along, especially knowing how smashingly good your room ALWAYS turn out!
Kris Jarrett says
That daybed is a great choice – so pretty! Can’t wait to see your bedroom makeover Vel!!
Judy says
Good Morning, Kris:
First, I want to thank you for inspiring me weekly. Your beautiful eye seems to have no limits! I wanted to pass along a little lesson I learned just a few weeks ago. I rented a car to take my daughter, a NYC college student, to the Brooklyn IKEA to shop for her new four-roommate apartment. We bought everything she and her friends needed because this was a one-time trip. The downside: too many items to fit into the car, especially the fold-out loveseat/sleeper in a gigantic, heavy box (sound familiar?). We thought we would have to pay the pricey $100 delivery fee, when a friendly IKEA associate recommended taking the parts out of the box and fitting each piece into the car wherever there was room. Voila! It worked like a charm. We got everything home in one trip, avoided a shipping charge and waiting around for a delivery, and everything got assembled the same day (albeit at midnight!). If you haven’t already done something like this before, I hope you’ll find it helpful in the future. Thanks for all of your tips and I look forward to what’s in store for the rest of the year (especially the holidays!). All the best, Judy
Kris Jarrett says
Judy, thank you! Both for your super sweet words and that great tip – I will definitely be using it!!
Anonymous says
I got Zinus on Amazon as well. Twin for my 5-yr old’s big girl bed. Loved it so much we just got a queen one for the guest room. Can’t go wrong with the price and quality.
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much! Seems like Zinus is so well loved by everyone who has gotten one!
Patty says
I have no doubt your room will be lovely – as they always are! My favorite photos usually have Hope (and sometimes one of your beautiful girls) in them – I’m so thankful she is beginning to feel better! Our pets are most definitely one of our family members!
Kris Jarrett says
Patty those are definitely my favorite photos too! 🙂 I’m so thankful that Hope is so much better this week!!
Kristen says
I have this same daybed. Found it on a local buy/sell/trade group for a steal as well. We found a mattress actually from Walmart online that was delivered for free and good reviews. I then bought the world market mattress cover. We don’t use it as a bed as it sits in our sunroom as a reading nook.
Kris Jarrett says
What a lucky find!! Thanks for the tip for checking out Walmart online for mattresses – I wouldn’t have thought of that!
Dan says
Hey Kris, I ordered the same daybed and was wondering if you ended up deciding on the mattress.
I have also ordered the Marshmallow Burlap Mattress Cover and the reviews are saying cover is baggy on most mattress.
Looking at Zinus brand but don’t know if I should go with 10in or 12in mattress and memory foam or gel?
Going to using the daybed for everyday use.