How To Style a Daybed: Tips for Design Inspiration and Comfort

A daybed is a versatile piece of furniture that functions as both a sofa and a bed, making it ideal for rooms that serve multiple purposes—like your living room, guest room, home office, or kids’ playroom. To style a daybed, consider its placement and purpose, then choose bedding, blankets, pillows, and decor to create a space that’s comfy by day and restful by night. 

In this guide, we’ll show you how to decorate a daybed step by step: where to place it, how to layer it thoughtfully, and how to style it with cozy, kid-friendly, or sophisticated accents. Whether you're designing for sleeping, sitting, or both, these ideas will help you create a daybed that looks as good as it feels. 

The point of a daybed is to provide a flexible spot for seating and sleeping, and where you put it will shape how you style it. You’ll likely take a different approach if it will be a guest room’s focal point than you would for an accent piece in a home office. Before you start styling, decide how your daybed will be used most—lounging, sleeping, or both—and let that decision guide everything from its placement to your pillow choices.