The Top 10 Daybeds for Your Christmas Guests
Christmas means a full house, and someone always needs a bed. A daybed is the perfect answer. It's a sofa-style seat during the day and a proper single bed at night, and many hide a trundle underneath for a second guest. Here are ten of our favourite daybeds, plus tips to get the spare room ready in time.
Why a daybed works for guests
- Two jobs in one: seating for everyday use, a bed when you need one.
- Room for two: a trundle slides out to sleep a second guest.
- No folding: unlike a sofa bed, there's no mechanism to open, so making up the bed is quick.
- Space-saving: ideal for home offices, playrooms and box rooms that double as guest rooms.
Our top 10 daybeds
1. Flair Aurora Cream Boucle Daybed With Trundle
Soft boucle fabric gives the Flair Aurora Cream Boucle Daybed With Trundle a cosy, on-trend look. The trundle means it can sleep two.
2. Flair Aurora Khaki Green Velvet Daybed With Trundle
The same design in rich velvet. The Flair Aurora Khaki Green Velvet Daybed With Trundle is a festive-feeling colour that works all year round.
3. Flair Aurora Grey Linen Daybed With Trundle
For a calmer scheme, the Flair Aurora Grey Linen Daybed With Trundle brings a soft linen-look finish.
4. Flair Max Day Bed with Trundle Cream Chenille
Chenille is soft to the touch and practical. The Flair Max Day Bed with Trundle Cream Chenille makes a lovely reading spot when there are no guests to host.
5. Novogratz Her Majesty Linen Daybed and Trundle
A statement shape for a room with personality. The Novogratz Her Majesty Linen Daybed and Trundle also includes a trundle.
6. Flair Clay Metal Daybed with Trundle
If you prefer a lighter, more industrial look, the Flair Clay Metal Daybed with Trundle has a slim metal frame.
7. Noomi Iris Daybed with Trundle White (FSC-Certified)
Made with FSC-certified wood, the Noomi Iris Daybed with Trundle White (FSC-Certified) is a fresh white choice for children's rooms and guest rooms alike.
8. Flair Noa Rainbow Day Bed with Trundle Beige Teddy Fabric
Playful and snuggly, the Flair Noa Rainbow Day Bed with Trundle Beige Teddy Fabric is perfect for a child's room that hosts cousins at Christmas.
9. Lifetime Kids Luxury Day Bed with Trundle Bed & Drawer
The Lifetime Kids Luxury Day Bed with Trundle Bed & Drawer adds a drawer for storage, which is handy for spare bedding.
10. Limelight Bellatrix Daybed with Drawers
No trundle, but plenty of storage. The Limelight Bellatrix Daybed with Drawers suits rooms where you need more space to put things away.
Getting the guest room ready
- Order early: check the delivery details on the product page so your daybed arrives in time for Christmas.
- Check the mattress: most daybeds and trundles take a standard single mattress, but trundles may need a thinner one. Check the product page for the mattress size and depth.
- Measure for the trundle: leave enough floor space in front of the daybed to pull the trundle right out.
- Make it welcoming: fresh bedding, a spare blanket, a bedside lamp and somewhere to put a phone and a glass of water go a long way.
Browse all children's daybeds, guest beds and trundle beds, or see our sofa beds.
Frequently asked questions
What size mattress does a daybed take?
Most daybeds take a single mattress. Trundles often need a thinner mattress so they slide away. Always check the size and depth on the product page.
Is a daybed better than a sofa bed?
A daybed is always ready to sleep on, with no mechanism to fold out. A sofa bed is usually more like a full sofa to sit on. Choose based on how often guests stay.
Can a daybed sleep two people?
A daybed with a trundle can sleep two people in separate single beds. The trundle pulls out from underneath.
Are daybeds suitable for children's rooms?
Yes. They're popular in kids' rooms because they work as seating by day and a bed at night, with room for a friend on the trundle.