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14 Daybed Ideas for Small Spaces That Will Maximize Your Room

Daybed ideas for small spaces

Michelle Boudreau Design

If you're thinking about incorporating a daybed somewhere within your home, keep in mind that your house doesn't need to be large for such a piece of furniture to shine.

Below, you'll find examples of 14 small rooms that feature daybeds—these spaces range in function from home offices to kids' rooms to main living areas. You're sure to find plenty of inspiration!

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    Place an Ottoman Nearby

    green and white daybed

    @ashleygoforth / Instagram

    Style a small ottoman next to your daybed to take the setup from day to night in an instant. By day, the pouf can function as a small side table (place a tray on top and use it to hold a drink or snack), whereas, in the evenings, it can easily transition to a nightstand.

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    Incorporate a Daybed in the Home Office

    home office and guest room combination

    @seansymington / Instagram

    If you're short on space, why not place a daybed in your small home office? When friends and family stay over, the office can double as a guest room, but most of the time, you'll simply have a chic sofa-like piece of furniture on which to read and take phone calls.

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    Opt for a Daybed With Built-in Storage Drawers

    daybed with storage drawers

    @_myhomeinspo_ / Instagram

    Maximize your small space by opting for a daybed with built-in drawers. These are useful for housing all kinds of essentials including extra pillowcases, sheets, small throw blankets, and more.

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    Transform the Area Under the Stairs

    daybed under the stairs

    Alexandra Kaehler Design / Photo by Aimée Mazzenga

    This daybed under the stairs isn't likely going to serve as an actual sleep space, but it still provides young ones with a cozy area to read or lounge that isn't your main living room or family room.

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    Give Kids a Spot to Read and Relax

    playroom daybed

    Alexandra Kaehler Design / Photo by Aimée Mazzenga

    Incorporating a daybed like this one into a kid's bedroom is also a nice setup—young ones will enjoy having somewhere other than their bed to sit and read, color, and the like.

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    Hang Sconces Over the Daybed

    floral daybed

    Alexandra Kaehler Design / Photo by Heather Talbert

    Brighten up your daybed by installing sconces above it. They're easy to turn on and off without having to stand up, making it easy (and comfortable) to read before bed.

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    Disguise a Bed With Plenty of Pillows

    office daybed

    Blessed Little Bungalow

    This daybed essentially looks like a sofa due to its shape, and by filling it up with throw pillows, it appears even more like a piece of furniture that you'd spot in the living room, not a bedroom. Keep this styling tactic in mind if you're wondering how to camouflage a daybed in a snap.

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    Shop for Your Design Style

    cane daybed

    Carly Riordan

    Remember that daybeds come in all types of styles—if you crave a coastal look, opt for a cane daybed like this one, which is full of charm and complements this preppy home office perfectly.

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    Set Up Nightstands Next to the Daybed

    daybed with nightstands

    The Overwhelmed Mommy

    Adding nightstands next to your daybed will allow guests to feel right at home; they'll automatically have somewhere to set down their phones and jewelry when sleeping over.

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    Try a Daybed as an Alternative to a Twin

    daybed in kids room

    Design by Erin Gates / Photo by Sarah Winchester

    Daybeds are a nice option for young children and make a fun alternative to a standard twin bed, Jazz yours up with bright bolster pillows and crisp bedding, as seen here.

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    Include a Daybed in the Living or Family Room

    rattan daybed in living room

    The Inspired Room

    If you love to entertain, you can incorporate a daybed into your living room or family room to provide extra seating for guests in addition to your usual sofa. At night, it's easy to accommodate anyone staying over, and your sofa can still be used at the same time.

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    Go Big With Pattern

    daybed matching wallpaper

    At Charlotte's House

    Design a custom daybed with the fabric print of your choosing. For a bit of extra flair, coordinate the fabric covering with your wallpaper to really make a bold statement.

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    Add a Daybed to the Nursery

    daybed in nursery

    Think Chic Interiors 

    Placing a daybed in the nursery makes it easy for parents and caretakers to sleep right near their little ones if needed. It can also be styled to match the aesthetic of the room through similar bedding or pillows.

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    Give Your Window Seat an Upgrade

    window seat daybed

    @househomade / Instagram

    Why settle for a standard window seat when you can go all in with a daybed? When installed in a kid's room, sleepovers with friends will be extra fun.