I love daybeds! A daybed is one of those functional furniture pieces that do double duty. By day, a great place to sit and, by night, to sleep. Daybeds are a cross between a bed, a chaise lounge, and a couch.

If you have a smaller size condo, this piece of furniture is a great way to maximize your space. If you have a condo with a second bedroom, a daybed is a great solution to get more out of your square meters. Remember, you pay monthly homeowners association fees, so getting the most use out of all your square meters is your best investment.

Daybeds are not new inventions – Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used them hundreds of years ago. Did you know that daybeds were around even before the modern couch or sofa? Ancient daybed frames were made from marble or stone, and owners added pillows on top of the seat and to the back to make it comfortable.

Another fun fact – psychiatrists such as Dr. Sigmund Freud used daybeds, not couches, in their offices! Daybeds were used by more than just these medical practitioners. Doctors and hospitals used daybeds for their patients, calling them cure chairs. Rather than using a standard bed, doctors believed a cure chair aided in faster recovery for patients with tuberculosis. Some cure chairs had wheels that allowed patients to be taken outside of the tuberculosis ward for fresh air.

In Colonial times, most daybeds were backless and narrower in depth. Many had four posts and decorative draping and upholstery. At that time, the more ornate your daybed, the better.

Today, most daybeds have a frame constructed with wood or metal and accommodate a twin-size mattress. Some day beds also have a trundle that provides even more sleeping space. A trundle is an additional sleeping space hidden under the day bed during the day and slid out at night. Another innovative design is where the trundle can pop up to be the same height as the seat. This feature converts the entire surface to a king-size bed.

Alternatively, you can use the space where a trundle would go for additional storage. Instead of putting a mattress on the trundle, you can pull out the drawer and store blankets and pillows.

Since daybeds are versatile, comfortable and maximize space use, you cannot go wrong adding one to your home in Vallarta!

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