Lynn Knight
A few weeks ago, I saw a picture on Instagram of a simple white daybed on a glass-enclosed porch. As someone who thinks a lot about home design, it struck me that a daybed is something I’d never imagined adding to my own space.
Daybeds are beautiful, comfortable and perfectly usable pieces of furniture in today’s world. All preferred living room furniture that allowed them to lie down while entertaining, relaxing, even eating. Porches of all kinds gain a spot to enjoy the morning paper, watch the rain, or doze away the afternoon. Composite woods aren’t usually the grains that first come to mind when we think of luxury, but the raw surface of this simple daybed looks stunning when paired with the right cushion and pillow combination.
A pink velvet piece of furniture may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but we think this rose colored daybed is a gentle nod to both vintage and 21st-century styles. The statement fabric is toned down by a no-frills wood frame, both which bode well with the modern meets bohemian decor.
The sleek shape of the daybed keeps it from looking too similar to the room’s main attraction, while still providing a place to rest, reflect, and unwind.
Tribal-inspired prints and a rich oriental rug pull in navy and other deep tones, while a flax cushion cover and eggshell white walls balance their depth and keep the space bright.
