Day Bed
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In short
A day bed is a single bed framed on three sides, so it can look like a sofa during the day. At night it is a normal single bed. Many day beds have a trundle underneath for a second guest. Most take a UK Single mattress of 90 × 190 cm, but check the exact size the frame needs.
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Definition. A day bed is a single bed framed on three sides. It looks like a sofa by day and works as a bed at night.
Use a mattress that suits sitting as well as sleeping, as the edge gets more use.
Add cushions along the back to make it comfortable as a sofa.
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