The 12 Best Daybeds for Sun-Kissed Lounging

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The Elite Designer Collab

Sunset Daybed by Brigette Romanek

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$1,899

Crate & Barrel

The Luxury Pick

Lulu and Georgia Fabienne Daybed

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$3,998

Lulu and Georgia

The Budget-Friendly Pick

Jaxx Alon Fold-Out Sleeper Daybed

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$571

Amazon

The best daybeds are chameleonic pieces that double as a luxurious windowside lounge, a sleeper sofa, or an extra spot for last-minute overnight guests—no need to shop for a new mattress just yet. You can also place it in a reading nook or a home office, because we all know that you can never have too many places to nap. Unlike a more substantial pull-out couch that can be a tight fit in small spaces, a piece of furniture that looks like a million bucks and also happens to serve a daily function is ideal.

Here, the curated options—a ‘70s-influenced style from the Brigette Romanek for Crate & Barrel collection and a whimsical striped number from Sabai—are suited for every space (and need). See our picks for the best daybeds that emphasize impeccable design, but still feel comfortable enough to lounge on for hours.

The ‘70s are having a moment—at least in the world of design. And the Sunset daybed, part of Brigette Romanek’s collaboration with Crate & Barrel is proof. With a sinuous cushioned top and sneaky storage shelves below, this piece is a must for any bibliophile. “I formed an emotional attachment to this daybed within moments of setting it down,” says commerce writer Julia Harrison, who did her due diligence in testing the various lounging and sitting opportunities the daybed provided. “I spent hours upon hours slumped on this daybed writing about the best Amazon sheets,” she adds. “The construction makes it so you can feel sheltered in conversation with someone else, or you have a great place to rest your head and lift your feet—even at work.” Unsurprisingly, editors from Vogue, GQ, and Vanity Fair all wanted to try it out during testing at Condé Nast HQ, where it’s become a mainstay for people in the office to have a quiet place to sit.

Lulu and Georgia Fabienne Daybed

$3,998

Lulu and Georgia

Velvet is what daybed dreams are made of, and the Fabienne daybed offers three earthy colorways, plus a classic blue. We’re partial to the Caramel Vintage hue, which looks so decadent that sleeping in the living room is not off limits. Should you need versatility, the castors make this daybed easy to roll from room to room.

Jaxx Alon Fold-Out Sleeper Daybed

$571

Amazon

This platform daybed is not quite as luxe as the options above, but we bet it’s as comfortable for you as it is for your wallet. The twin daybed flips open into a queen-size soft foam bed, making it perfect for a guest room. The poly-velvet is soft to the touch, and the added golden platform foot detail gives it a style-conscious design.

Herman Miller Nelson Daybed

$3,095 $2,476 (20% off)

Design Within Reach

American industrial designer George Nelson was known for his work for Herman Miller, including his namesake daybed. It’s extremely customizable—you can choose from tapered or hairpin legs, for either a midcentury or more modern look, include or forego a backrest, and pick between ash or walnut for the base. The upholstery has upwards of 40 options, from checkered to boucle to velvet. For a daybed that says a thing or two about your curated taste in design, this forever piece is worth the price. After all, it’s been around for 75 years.

Soho Home Marcia Daybed

$2,295

Soho Home

Luxury does not have to be pompous and Soho Home knows this. The Marcia daybed is upholstered in plush velvet. It also features a feather-wrapped seat cushion and two bolster cushions that look as if they are cupped by an oak and birch frame. It’s suitable seating across from a gallery wall, we think, as well as for reading 500-page classics.

Nestig Cove Daybed

$849

Nestig

This option from Nestig lends some bohemian charm to your space with its wood and woven rattan build. The twin-sized frame easily serves as a sofa or a guest bed, or even a place for your little one when they graduate from the crib. An optional trundle addition can double its capacity without taking up more valuable square footage. You can either use a mattress you already have, or add on one of two options—a Lullaby Earth 6-inch mattress or Naturepedic’s 2-in-1 model.

For Sustainable Design

Sabai Elevate Daybed

$1,995

Sabai

You can’t go wrong with striped upholstery, and Sabai’s hemp blend colorways put this in practice. Choose between forest green-and-white stripe, or a yellow-clay-and-white option, especially if you want to channel Rebecca Atwood’s interiors. The modular design is easy to assemble (a gift for any apartment dwellers). From a sustainability perspective, the Elevate collection also uses hemp blend, hemp alone, as well as recycled and upcycled upholstery, which is all wrapped around a Sustainable Forestry Initiative-certified plywood frame.

West Elm Mid-Century Daybed

$1,099

West Elm

This mid-century West Elm option really puts the bed in daybed. At 78 inches long, the frame fits a twin size mattress that is hugged by a frame that works as a headboard. And while it’s a perfect solution for an overnight guest space, filling it with throw pillows and blankets might be all you need for a staycation.

Anthropologie Lusso Linen Blend Daybed

$2,498 $1,500 (40% off)

Anthropologie

The turned legs on the Lusso daybed actually make it look like a petite bed, with cozy foam cushions, to boot. Its removable slipcover over the spring seat is made of a woven blend of linen, viscose, cotton, and polyester. We imagine that it’s the type of daybed the modern-day Daisy Buchanan would call her own.

Arhaus Cameran Daybed

$4,800

Arhaus

Refined chenille and a can’t-find-anywhere-else fabric make this tufted, vintage-looking pick from Arhaus one of our favorites. The backrests comfortably seat two for a tête-à-tête. No matter where you place it, this beautiful statement piece will not go unnoticed.

CB2 Yarrow Left-Arm Chaise

$3,799

CB2

The patterned sofa is back and that means the CB2 Yarrow silhouette is perfectly suited to meet the moment. It comes in unexpected prints such as a White Lotus-y palm leaf, black-and-white domino, blue cranes, and a taupe willow landscape. Plus, there are at least a dozen solid hues in boucle, twill, linen, and velvet, should you want to opt for a tamer palette. This piece feels designed for daydreaming, with its plush platform base and tufted backing.

West Elm Zixuan Tete-a-Tete Chaise

$2,699 $2,564 (5% off)

West Elm

Minimalist and cozy are two words that come to mind when describing the Zixuan daybed, which has a clean silhouette but doesn’t feel sterile thanks to its plump pillows. The hemmed-in design makes it ideal for prolonged conversations late into the night or sipping morning coffee. To further elevate the look, pair it with a soft Beni Ourain area rug.

A good daybed serves as extra seating, but a great daybed is multifunctional—as suitable for the guest room as it is for a home office or living room. We only chose daybeds we felt managed versatility as well as delivered on quality design. We looked through a range of styles to find ones that seemed both modern and accessible, and could blend easily to many design types. We pulled from our favorite furniture stores, like West Elm, Design Within Reach, Soho Home, considering a range of price points to suit every budget. We also scanned reviews for each product, making sure those we hadn’t tested ourselves were beloved by their customers.

The materials of each pick stood out to us for their high-quality—among them: solid wood, acacia veneer, walnut, oak, and birch. Quality wood means these are pieces with longevity, so the price point is worth the investment. While these picks are best suited for indoor use, you can refer to our guide here on daybeds better suited for the outdoors.