Daybed & Underbed For Sale

Daybeds & Underbeds

Create a stylish, practical and versatile sleeping space with daybeds and underbeds from The Bedroom Shop. Perfect for children’s bedrooms, guest rooms, holiday homes, apartments and smaller spaces, a daybed combines the comfort of a bed with the functionality of a sofa-style seating area.

Adding an underbed provides even greater flexibility, giving you an additional sleeping surface that can be neatly stored beneath the daybed when not in use. This makes a daybed with an underbed an excellent space-saving solution for accommodating guests, siblings, sleepovers or additional sleeping requirements without taking up valuable floor space.

At The Bedroom Shop, our daybeds and underbeds are designed to provide practical sleeping solutions while complementing a beautifully styled bedroom.

What Is a Daybed?

A daybed is a versatile piece of bedroom furniture designed to function as both a bed and a comfortable seating area. Unlike a traditional bed, a daybed typically has a back and side panels, allowing it to be styled more like a sofa during the day.

This makes a daybed particularly useful in rooms that need to serve multiple purposes. During the day, it can provide a comfortable place to sit, read or relax. At night, it functions as a bed for sleeping.

Daybeds are ideal for children’s bedrooms, teenage bedrooms, guest rooms, studies and smaller living spaces where flexibility is important.

Daybeds with Underbeds

One of the biggest advantages of a daybed is the ability to incorporate an underbed. An underbed is a second bed that fits neatly underneath the main daybed and can be pulled out whenever an additional sleeping space is needed.

During the day, the underbed remains neatly tucked away beneath the daybed, helping to maximise available floor space. When guests or family members need somewhere to sleep, it can be easily pulled out to create an additional bed.

This makes a daybed and underbed combination an excellent solution for sleepovers, visiting guests and shared bedrooms.

The Perfect Space-Saving Bed

If you are working with limited bedroom space, a daybed with an underbed can provide two sleeping surfaces without requiring the floor area of two permanently positioned beds.

This makes the combination particularly useful for smaller children’s bedrooms, apartments, guest rooms and holiday homes.

During the day, the underbed can remain stored underneath the daybed, leaving the room open for playing, studying or other activities.

For parents looking to accommodate siblings or children’s friends, a daybed with an underbed provides a practical solution without permanently filling the room with multiple beds.

Daybeds for Children’s Bedrooms

Daybeds are particularly popular for children’s and teenagers’ bedrooms because of their versatility.

The daybed can function as a comfortable place to sit during the day and a bed at night. When friends come to stay, the underbed can provide an additional sleeping space for sleepovers.

As children grow, the daybed can continue to provide useful functionality without needing to be replaced with a different type of furniture.

Add comfortable bedding, decorative cushions and throws to create a relaxed and inviting space that can easily transition between daytime and nighttime use.

Daybeds for Guest Rooms

A daybed is an excellent choice for a guest room that needs to serve more than one purpose.

During the day, it can function as a comfortable seating area or reading space. When guests arrive, it becomes a practical sleeping area.

Adding an underbed provides the option of accommodating a second guest when required. This flexibility is especially useful in homes where a dedicated guest bedroom is not used exclusively for overnight accommodation.

Complete your daybed with quality sheets, duvet covers, pillows, duvet inners and mattress protectors to create a comfortable guest sleeping environment.

Daybeds for Airbnb & Holiday Homes

Daybeds and underbeds can be particularly useful when furnishing holiday homes and Airbnb properties. They allow you to maximise sleeping capacity while making efficient use of the available space.

A daybed in a smaller bedroom can provide a comfortable sleeping arrangement without making the room feel overcrowded. The additional underbed can then be pulled out when extra guests need to be accommodated.

For holiday rental properties, this flexibility can be especially valuable when accommodating families with children.

The Bedroom Shop can also assist with furnishing holiday homes and Airbnb properties through our wider furniture and turnkey furnishing solutions.

Choosing the Right Daybed

When selecting a daybed, consider the size of the room, the mattress size required and how you intend to use the furniture.

Think about whether the daybed will primarily be used for sleeping, seating or both. If you plan to use it as a sofa during the day, consider how you will style the back and sides with cushions and throws.

If you are choosing a daybed with an underbed, check the dimensions of both sleeping surfaces and make sure there is sufficient floor space to pull the underbed out comfortably.

It is also important to check the mattress requirements for both the daybed and underbed.

Daybed Bedding

Styling a daybed with the right bedding can transform its appearance and make it feel more like a comfortable sofa during the day.

Layer your daybed with quality sheets, a duvet cover, pillows and decorative cushions. Add a throw at the foot of the bed for additional warmth and texture.

When the underbed is required, ensure that you have suitable bedding available so it can be quickly prepared for guests.

The Bedroom Shop offers a wide range of bedding and linen, including sheets, duvet covers, duvet inners, pillows, mattress protectors, blankets and throws.

Our Own Furniture & Linen

The Bedroom Shop offers our own range of furniture and linen, allowing you to create a coordinated bedroom from one destination.

Our furniture collection can be paired with our own linen range or combined with products from trusted brands throughout our collection.

Whether you are furnishing a child’s bedroom, guest room, holiday home or entire property, our range allows you to create a comfortable and cohesive interior.

Daybeds for Flexible Living

Modern homes often need to accommodate multiple functions within the same room. A daybed is an excellent example of furniture that can adapt to changing needs.

Use it as a comfortable seating area during the day, a bed at night and an additional sleeping solution when the underbed is pulled out.

This versatility makes daybeds useful beyond traditional bedrooms. Depending on the design and available space, they can also be incorporated into studies, sunrooms, enclosed verandas, reading rooms and other multipurpose spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is a daybed?

A daybed is a piece of furniture that functions as both a bed and a seating area. It typically has a back and side panels, allowing it to be styled like a sofa during the day.

What is an underbed?

An underbed is an additional bed designed to fit underneath the main bed or daybed. It can be pulled out when an additional sleeping space is required and stored underneath when not in use.

Can a daybed have two mattresses?

Yes. A daybed designed with an underbed can accommodate a mattress on the main sleeping surface and a second mattress on the pull-out underbed. Always check the manufacturer’s recommended mattress sizes and specifications.

Is a daybed suitable for children?

Yes. Daybeds are a popular choice for children’s and teenagers’ bedrooms because they can provide both sleeping and seating functionality. An underbed is particularly useful for sleepovers or accommodating siblings.

Are daybeds good for small bedrooms?

Absolutely. Daybeds can be an excellent space-saving solution because they combine the functionality of a bed and seating area. Adding an underbed provides an additional sleeping surface without permanently taking up extra floor space.

Can I use a daybed in a guest room?

Yes. A daybed can provide flexible seating during the day and sleeping accommodation at night. An underbed can provide additional sleeping space when required.

Are daybeds suitable for Airbnb properties?

Yes. Daybeds with underbeds can help maximise sleeping capacity in holiday homes and Airbnb properties while making efficient use of available floor space.

How do I style a daybed?

Style your daybed with quality bedding, pillows, decorative cushions and throws. During the day, arrange cushions against the back of the daybed to create a comfortable sofa-like appearance.

What size mattress does a daybed use?

This depends on the specific daybed design. Always check the product specifications for the correct mattress dimensions before purchasing a mattress or bedding.

Does the underbed mattress need to be thinner?

Many underbed designs require a mattress with a specific maximum height so that the bed can slide comfortably underneath the main daybed. Always check the manufacturer’s specifications before purchasing an underbed mattress.

Complete Your Daybed

A daybed is a versatile foundation that can be styled to suit your bedroom or living space. Complete it with quality bedding, comfortable pillows, mattress protectors, duvet inners and decorative cushions.

Add a rug underneath or beside the daybed to introduce warmth and texture, and coordinate the bedding with your wider bedroom furniture and décor.

For children’s rooms, choose practical linen that can be easily refreshed. For guest rooms and holiday homes, consider neutral and versatile colours that create a welcoming environment.

Shop Daybeds & Underbeds at The Bedroom Shop

Explore our collection of daybeds and underbeds online or visit The Bedroom Shop stores in Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. Whether you need a flexible children’s bed, a practical guest solution, additional sleeping space for a holiday home or a stylish piece of multifunctional furniture, a daybed with an underbed can make the most of your available space.

With more than 25 years of experience specialising in bedrooms, furniture, bedding and homeware, The Bedroom Shop offers practical solutions for creating comfortable and beautifully styled spaces.

Our own range of furniture and linen can be combined with quality mattresses, bedding and accessories to create a complete sleeping environment.

Shop daybeds and underbeds at The Bedroom Shop and discover versatile, space-saving furniture designed to provide comfortable seating, stylish sleeping and additional accommodation when you need it.