Antique day bed is a fascinating piece of furniture, yet many people do not know the difference of a day bed from a standard bed. This article will help you understand all about day beds and how does it differ from other furniture, so you will know exactly what to do when shopping for a day bed.
Day beds were historically used for napping during day time hence it was called a day bed. Nevertheless day beds differ from a standard bed because these days, they are more commonly used as a sofa. Day beds are ideal for living room, family rooms, dens and bedrooms. Still many people are confused about a daybed and a futon. The difference is that day beds do not transform into a couch to bed like a futon.
Antique day bed frame is different also to a standard bed. The structures of day beds consist of two arms and a back copying the complex body part of a sofa. The usual frames that the day beds have are the link spring and the platform. The link spring is a metal rigid frame attached to the box spring and it supports the mattress. While the platform style frame is supported by a Bunkie board or a slat rack. This supports the mattress evenly and fits inside the frame.
Finally, here are the four types of antique day beds you can choose from: The sleigh day bed, canopy daybed, chaise day bed and the standard day bed.
* Sleigh day bed – Sleigh day bed are antique day bed from the Victorian era. It utilized classic lines and ornaments.
* Canopy day bed – Canopy day beds are popular among children and teens because it is romantic and charming.
* Chaise day bed – A chaise day bed is ideal place to relax, read, nap and a place to sleep.
* Standard day bed – Standard day bed is usually for sleeping. They don’t fold like a futon or a couch.
There are lots of companies that offer services for antique day beds.
Antique day bed are pricey so make sure you have the right budget if you want to get one but can always ask your local dealer for discount or wait for a sale that meets your needs.