I recently heard the phrase "trundle" for the first time and many other people have no idea what it means either. Wikipedias Dictionary, Wiktionary, describes a trundle as:
"A low bed, designed to be rolled/stored away, usually on casters, under a higher bed, e.g. for temporary use by guests."
So in short, a guest bed that can be hidden away.
Combining this idea with a daybed gives you a functional double bed for those last minute guest visits, that will also act as a seating area in a living room or spare bedroom when not in use. Some of the more recent designs are very fashionable and popular finishes include metal and wood.
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| Wooden Daybed with Trundle |
Wooden Daybed with Trundle
This example of a wooden daybed would work well in most modern homes and with the right accessories will fit in well with most colour schemes.
The trundle is stored beneath the bed and has sturdy legs to support the additional bed when in use. The aesthetics of the bed are largely uneffected by the additional matress beneath and this is mostly thanks to the well-matched wooden materials used on both sections.
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| Metal Daybed with Trundle |
Metal Daybed with Trundle
If you are looking for a more traditional design this antique style metal daybed could be a perfect fit. This black example also houses the trundle bed beneath the main surface and acts as a comfortable seating area when the bed is not in use.
For a lighter feel many of the designs also have a white or more neutral finish available, also making them well suited to most colour schemes.
As mentioned in my post below, antique style bed frames offer a luxurious look with a far lower price tag than real antique beds and are a popular and fashionable choice at the moment.
Dressing these beds is simple as both sections require standard size single matresses. Sheets would therefore need to be single sized with suitable duvet covers for a double bed.
So if you are short on space, but need a guest bed solution, then a daybed could be just what you are looking for.
