Daybed Foam Cushions and Mattresses

Daybeds are used in many different ways. You may have seen them on makeover or luxury property shows. They're typically a single bed with a frame around the back and sides, though you can also buy garden versions that hang on chains under a thatched roof.

Why choose a daybed?

Placed on balconies, in guest rooms, living rooms or outside, daybeds make an excellent extra space for sleeping or simply a great spot to curl up with a book. They bring versatility to small spaces: if you have small or fewer rooms, a daybed adds flexibility without devoting a whole room to being a bedroom. It can sit in a chill-out room, a living room, or a child's bedroom so they have both a "sofa" and a bed. Futons are great too, but they aren't as comfortable as a daybed because of the folding mattress.

Dressing your daybed

You can dress a daybed to your taste with custom cut foam or sponge back cushions, a homemade patchwork quilt, or sheets to match your decor, plus a few fibre cushions for extra comfort. Open on three sides, the daybed can look like a sofa – add a few foam bolster cushions to lean back on and you'll be in a cosy haven. If you're weighing up other guest-sleeping options, our guide to foam for sofa and chair beds may help.

Choosing daybed foam

Whether it's a guest room, a child's room or a spare room, daybeds are flexible about where they go and can be fully customised with our vast range of foam types, all suitable for daybed cushions and mattresses. When you're ready, we supply daybed cushion foam cut to size and shape – memory foam, high-density firm foam, or a flexible and luxurious Reflex foam. We also supply mattress foam toppers cut to order; just tell us the size and we can quite likely offer next-day delivery.

eFoam is a leading UK foam supplier and we ship worldwide, with next-day delivery in the UK. If you need help choosing foam for your daybed mattress, contact our friendly team today.

Frequently asked questions

What foam is best for a daybed?

You can opt for memory foam, high-density firm foam, or a flexible and luxurious Reflex foam, all available cut to size and shape for daybed cushions and mattresses.

Can a daybed be used as a sofa?

Yes. Open on three sides, a daybed can look like a sofa. Adding a few foam bolster cushions to lean back on turns it into a comfortable, cosy spot to sit or read.

Are daybeds good for small spaces?

Yes. Daybeds bring great flexibility to small or fewer rooms, so a space can serve as a chill-out room, living room or a child's room with both a "sofa" and a bed.