Need seating for home meetings, but a bed is too…informal? Daybeds help transform your spare bedroom into a portable home office. By replacing your bed with a daybed, your office evolves into a personable, modern suite. So many are tempted to work from the comforts of their own beds which unfortunately yield low results. With a newly equipped home office, your work experience will be more efficient. This “change in scenery” will simulate a functional working environment while providing a place for a quick power nap.

Unfortunately, hurricane season is year round in kid’s rooms. Toys, doll babies, and games all make up much  of the debris seen on the floor. Daybeds are becoming a popular choice in playrooms because they aid in freeing up floor space for more projects and fun. A clean and open floor will also make the room appear more spacious. Remember those uncomfy cots at daycares? Although they had the right idea (mobile sleeping units), cots are not ideal sleeping units for children. A minimalist daybed is comfortable, functional, and chic with newer models boasting flashy prints and colors.

Today’s daybeds come in a variety of designs, shapes, and materials. Some are more functional while others more avant garde. Below are some daybeds that caught our attention.