10 Daybed Ideas for Small Spaces That Will Maximize Your Room

If you’re thinking about adding a daybed anywhere in your home, remember that your home doesn’t have to be big for a piece of furniture to shine.

Below you’ll find examples of 14 bunk rooms – these spaces range from home offices to children’s rooms and main living spaces. You’re sure to find plenty of inspiration!

01 Place an Ottoman Nearby

Place a small ottoman next to your bed to create a comfortable casual environment. During the day, the ottoman can double as a small side table (place a tray on top and use it to store drinks or snacks), and in the evening it can easily be converted into a bedside table.

02 Incorporate a Daybed in the Home Office

If you’re short on space, why not place a daybed in a small home office? When friends and family stay over, the office can become a guest room, but most of the time you’ll just have soft, sofa-like furniture for reading and making phone calls.

03 Opt for a Daybed With Built-in Storage Drawers

Maximize your small space by choosing a bed with built-in drawers. They’re great for storing your essentials, including pillowcases, sheets, small blankets and more.

04 Transform the Area Under the Stairs

This under-stairs daybed may not be a true sleeper, but it still offers kids a cozy place to read or relax away from the main living room or family room.

05 Give Kids a Spot to Read and Relax

Building a daybed like this into your child’s bedroom is also a good idea – kids will love having a place other than the bed to sit and read, color and the like.

06 Hang Sconces Over the Daybed

Decorate your daybed by installing a wall sconce above it. They’re easy to put on and take off without getting up, making it easy (and comfortable) to read before bed.

07 Disguise a Bed With Plenty of Pillows

This bed is shaped like a sofa, and thanks to the decorative pillows, it even resembles a piece of furniture you might see in a living room rather than a bedroom. Keep these styling tactics in mind if you’re wondering how to quickly disguise a bed.

08 Shop for Your Design Style

Remember that beds come in a variety of styles—if you like the coastal look, choose a rattan daybed like this one that’s full of charm and the perfect complement to that sleek-style home office.

09 Set Up Nightstands Next to the Daybed

10 Try a Daybed as an Alternative to a Twin

Daybeds are a fun option for young children and a fun alternative to a standard double bed. Dress with colorful pillows and neat sheets, as shown here.