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Shabby Chic Daybeds

If you are like me, decorating for comfort rather than style is important. Mismatched furniture, quaint country wall hangings and hand sewn comforters seem to find their way into our home like a litter of lost puppies. I will take an old, overstuffed easy chair over a modern recliner any day. Our guests are welcomed with snug and comfortable surroundings where they can put their feet up and relax.

Whether you call it cottage decor, French country or bohemian, warmth and informality permeates the room that some may describe as shabby. It is in fact shabby chic. From pastels to tea stains, shabby chic has long been an eclectic favorite in interior design. Well, perhaps design is not quite the right term.

The concept of shabby chic probably has less to do with a particular style and more to do with reflecting a lifestyle. Soft pastels colors, lacey fabrics and old furniture with subtle signs of wear are characteristic of the look.

Many interior design schemes focus on adherence to the concept that form always follows function. I think that shabby chic turns this concept on its head. Design forms that emphasize some level of high style would be out of place in a room that looks more like it has been thrown together than well though out. Mismatches in furniture styles and the use of handmade or homespun types of fabric would hardly be considered high style.

My own home reflects a level of shabby chic. The furniture does not match, and room accents such as artwork and lighting fixtures do not come together in some grand plan. In contrast to Early American or say French country motifs, my home might accurately be described as Early Second Hand. Simplicity is the rule in our home, simply used and functional without the emphasis on form.

To achieve a shabby chic look, a new item of furniture is sometime intentionally made to look worn. The process distressing has been used for years, on everything from furniture to wood floors. I have seen installers take a perfectly new wood floor and beat it with heavy chains to give that gently used look.

The practice of antiquing is another way to give otherwise new furniture an old look. Tea staining is a process of treating new fabric making it look gently aged.

Now you may think it a waste to take a new item of furniture and intentionally turn it into an old item of furniture. The simple beauty of shabby chic is that there are no rules, no strict tenets of interior design.

Of course, there are ways to achieve that gently used, shabbily chic look. Furniture and room accents that have aged naturally are preferred. Like flaws in fine leather, certain distress features can add value to an item of furniture. Most antique experts advise against refinishing antique furniture. Damage can be done to the patina of the wood greatly diminishing the items value.

Since daybeds have such a long history, you can use your daybed as a focal point of the room. Daybeds can fit quite well into a shabby chic environment. Even if the daybed is new, the daybed cover can be used to attain that shabby chic look.

You can easily achieve this popular look through various choices of fabrics and colors. Pinks and other light colors, lace trims and patchwork fabrics are all available to transform your daybed by simply changing the daybed cover.

Shopping online for shabby chic day bed covers is a great way to create a look and feel that is comfortable, informal and inviting.

Conservation: Mirrored Daybed


Stone Cottage Trellis Collection 5-Piece Daybed Set, Scarlet
Stone Cottage Trellis Collection 5-Piece Daybed Set, Scarlet
List Price: $134.00
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Description

The Stone Cottage Trellis Daybed will complete any room! The set includes a Embroidered quilt with scalloped edges, 2 tailored quilt shams, one plaid standard shams with a 2inch ruffle on all edges and a bedskirt with ruffles that feature split corners with overlap. This complete bedset will instantly update your room!

Features

  • Set includes 1 quilt, 1 quilt sham, 2 ruffled standard shams, 1 bedskirt
  • Quilt 75 by 39 inches
  • Ruffled bedskirt with split corners with overlap
  • Machine washable
  • 100% cotton
Matt Black Metal Twin Size Day Bed (Daybed) Frame
Matt Black Metal Twin Size Day Bed (Daybed) Frame
List Price: $339.99
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Features

  • The day bed is one of our newest daybed introductions and features a design and finish scheme which offers style and sophistication. The day bed will work well in any room setting.
  • Easy to assemble; simply attach the back and sides to the top. Accepts twin size mattresses, Includes platform with 7 metal slats, (No need for a box spring or separate bed frame.).
  • The trundle and the Mattress are not included it could be purchased separately.
  • Dimension: 80" L 43" W 45" H
Traditional Style Black Finish Daybed with Trundle
Traditional Style Black Finish Daybed with Trundle
List Price: $759.99
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Traditional Style Black Finish Daybed with Trundle Dimension: 81"L x 42.5"W x 39.37"H Finish: Black Material: Solid Wood Traditional Style Daybed with Trundle. Create a relaxed space with our daybed equally suited for resting and entertaining. Framed in solid wood. This is for the daybed and trundle only, mattress and bedding are NOT included. Also available in Oak (300036oak) and Cherry (300036ch) Some Assembly Required.

Features

  • 81"L x 42.5"W x 39.37"H
  • Bedroom
  • Bedroom->Daybeds->Wood and Wicker
  • Some assembly may be required. Please see product details.
5pc Southern Textiles Stockton Daybed Ensemble Comforter Bedding Set
5pc Southern Textiles Stockton Daybed Ensemble Comforter Bedding Set
List Price: $169.00
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Description

Dimensions: Twin Size, Comforter: 55"W x 97"L Finish: Chocolate brown and tan Material: Polyester Comforter Material:100% Polyester Bed Skirt Material: 100% Polyester Shams Material: 100% Polyester 5pc Southern Textiles Stockton Daybed Ensemble Comforter Bedding Set Includes: Comforter, Bed Skirt and 3 Standard Shams. This smart set incorporates chocolate brown, tan, and blue for a tailored look that can bring strength and serenity to a room. Comforter is deep quilted with over 16 ozs. of hand-packed bonded fiberfill backed to coordinating Maxicale 200 percale sheet weight material and has rope twist cording or self-cording detail on three sides. Bed skirt is either tailored, gathered or ruffled as photographed. All tailored bed skirts are pleated. All bed skirts have split corners and are cut for a full 18" drop. 21" and 15" drops are available by special request. Shams are either tailored, ruffled or piped with contrast cording as photographed. All are self-backed with envelope style closure.

Features

  • 5pc Stockton Daybed Ensemble Comforter Bedding Set
  • Bedding
  • Bedding->Daybed Ensembles
  • Some assembly may be required. Please see product details.
Twin Size HiRise Day Bed (Daybed) Frame & Pop Up Trundle
Twin Size HiRise Day Bed (Daybed) Frame & Pop Up Trundle
List Price: $519.99
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Description

Wire deck lends firm even support Convenient, storable sleeping surfaces Sturdy construction, designed for long life and safety Collapsible trundle for storage easily lifts up Common for children, sleep- overs and guests Minimal assembly required, no tools needed, just hook in the top into the leg frame All steel construction, finish black The Ultimate in Function! "One of the most functional pieces of furniture you can buy". Trundle Beds are a smart choice for many reasons. The metal trundle bed set can be used in the following four ways: Space Saving Single Twin Bed - Leave the trundle rolled under the high rise frame and you literally add square feet to your home. Roll the trundle out but leave it in the down position, this is the most common use for kids and sleep-over and that type of situation. Trundle Bed Mattress Requirements: require a mattress that is 9" thick or less and standard twin size. Mattresses are not included it could be purchased separately.

Features

  • Day bed Dimensions: Length 77" Width: 39"
  • Trundle Dimensions: Length: 72" Width: 39".
Powell Salem Daybed -
Powell Salem Daybed - "Distressed Pewter" & "Mottled Black Textured" Overlay with Rub-Through Accents
List Price: $329.00
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Description

A classically elegant daybed with uniquely twisted square posts and tubular elements and floral motif curves. "Distressed Pewter"and "Mottled Black Textured" overlay with rub-through accents. Some assembly required. P08 daybed link spring sold separately. Link spring connections set at a height that will allow storage of our P94 Roll out pop-up trundle bed underneath.

Features

  • Distressed Pewterand "Mottled Black Textured" overlay with rub-through accents
  • Store of a pop-up trundle bed underneath (sold seperately)
  • Uniquely twisted square posts
  • Tubular elements
  • Floral motif curves
Black Peacock Style Daybed
Black Peacock Style Daybed
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Description

Traditional Style Black Metal Fan High Back Daybed Frame.It only includes the daybed frame.It requires Twin size bed rails and Link Spring to fit it. It's in Twin Size.Available in White also.Features:Beautiful crafted high back and matching and also stylish Porcelin knobsDimension: 79"L x 39"W x 47 3/4"HItem is a great decoration item and daybeds work great to provide a look and style while providing a great potential resting area.Mattress,Bed rails,Link Spring and Trundles are not included.Buy Separately.

Features

  • Dimension: 79"L x 39"W x 47 3/4"H
  • stylish porcelin knobs
  • includes only twin size daybed frame
  • Bed rails,Link spring,Twin Platform,Matress and trundle buy separately
  • Available in white color also
Traditional Style Cherry Finish Daybed with Trundle
Traditional Style Cherry Finish Daybed with Trundle
List Price: $759.99
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Description

Traditional Style Cherry Finish Daybed with Trundle Dimension: 81"L x 42.5"W x 39.37"H Finish: Cherry Material: Solid Wood Traditional Style Daybed with Trundle. Create a relaxed space with our daybed equally suited for resting and entertaining. Framed in solid wood. This is for the daybed and trundle only, mattress and bedding are NOT included. Also available in Oak (300036oak) and black (300036blk) Some Assembly Required. Specifications - Dimensions: 81"L x 42.5"W x 39.37"H

Features

  • 81"L x 42.5"W x 39.37"H
  • Bedroom
  • Bedroom->Daybeds->Wood and Wicker
  • Some assembly may be required. Please see product details.
Powell Sarasota
Powell Sarasota "Vanilla Marble" Daybed (P08 link spring sold separately)
List Price: $301.00
Sale Price: $229.69
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Description

Complex 5-step hand pat "Vanilla Marble" powder paint epoxy finish. 1-1/2" diameter posts. 1" tops and bottom frames. 5/8" tube scrolls with hand wrap wire decoration. Four 4" tall solid cast finials. Internal steel mount plates for seamless link spring assembly includes all screws for link spring assembly. Link spring and bedding not included.

Features

  • Vanilla Marble powder paint epoxy finish
  • Four 4" tall solid cast finials
  • Internal steel mount plates for seamless link spring assembly includes all screws for link spring assembly
  • Link spring and bedding not included
  • Hand wrap wire decoration
Hillsdale House Sydney Daybed and Trundle
Hillsdale House Sydney Daybed and Trundle
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Description

Charming and functional, the Sydney daybed is an easy way to multi-purpose a spare bedroom as both a home office and guestroom. understated cottage charm with classic beadboard detailing arched-back silhouette available with or without trundle choice of cherry or black finishes Sydney daybed and trundle each fit standard twin mattress, sold separately at jcp.com. Wood/MDF. Assembly required. Imported. Daybed: 84 x42 x40 H Trundle: 77 1/4;x42 x13inch H Available from JCPenny.

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