A guide to buying daybed covers

In the beginning, the daybed was not different from any other bed. The bed was used both for lounging as well as sleeping, and was made from palm sticks as well as palm fronds lashed with rawhide and cords. The design changed gradually through the ages until it became a version that is more similar to the ones known today. In the 18th century, a new style emerged: an alcove bed. Now, the daybed can be for a regular bed with the arms of a couch. This article to a guide to buying daybed covers.

Consider the décor

The décor of the room and the daybed will affect the style of the daybed's cover. If the house is rustic with earth tones and white washed walls, then the cover of the daybed should reflect that as well. If the house is more modern, then the style of the daybed cover can be modern or eclectic. If the house is a Victorian with ornate details and mouldings, then the cover can be as elaborate as the architecture.

Consider the daybed

The style of the daybed can affect the style of the cover. If the daybed is older, and has turned wooden arm and back, then something than a cover that compliments the style of the daybed would work. If the daybed is made of ornate metal like brass or wrought iron, the cover chosen should complement that as well. If the daybed is of modern construction, then the daybed cover could either be modern or older or whatever you like.

Consider the cover

Since the cover is going on a daybed, you have some flexibility. The cover need not be bedding only, but other fabric as well, such as a decorative blanket, ornate cloth, tapestry fabric, or a loosely woven spread. These ideas will work especially well with older daybeds that are vintage or antique. If you prefer to treat the daybed as a bed, then daybed bedding sets are available at big-box stores, bedding stores or online. The daybed comforter sets can be another option as well. If the daybed is older, then bedding in a style that complements the daybed will work as well.