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Photography: Monica Spezia
Nothing says ‘relax’ like a daybed. A cross between a sofa and a bed (funnily enough), daybeds implore you to put your feet up whenever the mood strikes – minus the guilt associated with lazing in bed all day.
A beautiful daybed can work in any home, from a small apartment to a large family bungalow, and is guaranteed to be loved by your entire family. They’re also the perfect solution for an empty corner or bland window, adding a sense of warmth and cosiness to your home, and a new nook that’s ideal for reading or quiet time.
A daybed can be built-in or freestanding, designer or cost-effective. Whichever way you go, a daybed will instantly lift the ambience of your home and no doubt visitors will flock to it first.
We found a dozen stunning daybed ideas that will inspire you to create an irresistible relaxation pod.
verandah-day-bed
A daybed with slatted shutters allows for both fresh air and privacy in this Byron Bay beach home.
day-bed-melbourne
The owner of this tropical-inspired home in the Gold Coast Hinterland turned a neat corner into a daybed that doubles as banquette seating.
monochrome-daybed
This minimalist daybed takes up barely any space, but it’s a welcome place to put your feet up in an all-white holiday cottage in Kangaroo Valley, NSW.
day-bed-warm
Layers of blankets, cushions and sheepskins have softened this window daybed, and a well-placed light makes it an ideal reading spot.
cane-daybed
Daybeds don’t have to be built in. This simple cane lounger has become a cosy spot to curl up in in this sunny California-style bungalow in Western Australia.
warehouse-daybed
A custom-built daybed adds to the comfort of this Melbourne warehouse conversion home, positioned perfectly next to the courtyard spa.
day-bed-neutral
A neutral, minimalist apartment on Sydney’s Northern Beaches features a lounge that’s wide enough to convert to a daybed, in line with the home’s Marrakech-inspired aesthetic.
built-in-day-bed
This built-in daybed is a discreet delight for kids, and makes good use of empty space in this 1970s bungalow in Byron Bay.
day-bed-with-window
Large windows let natural light flood onto this daybed, which is the perfect spot to take in the stunning landscape around this Nordic-style cabin home.
three birds caravan
This daybed is actually in a converted caravan, which was transformed into a NSW weekender by the clever Three Birds Renovations. There’s handy storage underneath the bed.
cane-daybed
A cane daybed on the balcony of this modern Byron Bay home is the ideal spot to sit, relax and admire the glorious hinterland views.
ikea
This eclectic library features a simple IKEA daybed. The contrasting colours and objets d’art must provide the owner with constant inspiration.
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