Innovative ways to use a daybed

Both a couch and a bed, a daybed is an incredibly versatile piece of furniture that can be used in almost any room. Wondering where to put yours? Here are some ideas to consider.

• Home office. Placing a daybed in your home office enables you to make this room do double-duty as a guest room. When you don’t have visitors, use your daybed to read a book or take a mid-afternoon power nap.

• Under a window. If you don’t already have a window seat in your home, a daybed placed under a window makes a wonderful substitute without requiring any heavy-duty renovations.

• Teenager’s room. A daybed in your teen’s room allows him or her to have a private lounge area without sacrificing floor space. A trundle bed stored underneath will provide extra room for friends to get some shut-eye during sleepovers.

• Balcony or deck. Daybeds aren’t reserved for indoor use only. Choose one made of weather-resistant material and place it on your patio or in your garden.

Daybeds come in many different styles, so you’re almost certain to find one that works well in your home, regardless of where you put it.