Daybed
{{Short description|Bed used for lounging, reclining, and sitting during the day}}
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A daybed is an item of furniture used as a bed as well as for lounging, reclining, and seating in a common room.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/daybed|title=the definition of daybed|website=www.dictionary.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-05}} It may be considered a form of multifunctional furniture. Their frames can be made out of wood, metal, or a combination of wood and metal.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-buy-a-daybed-1391201|title=How to Choose a New Daybed|website=The Spruce|language=en|access-date=2019-03-05}} They are a cross between a chaise longue, a couch, and a bed.
Daybeds typically feature a back and sides and may, for example, come in twin size (100 cm × 190 cm; 39 in × 75 in). Daybeds often feature a trundle to expand sleeping capacity.
Modern daybeds
Many of today's daybeds employ a linkspring as the support system for the mattress. The linkspring is a rectangular metal frame (roughly the footprint of the mattress) with cross supports. A wire or polyester/nylon mesh held in place by a network of springs lies across the top of the linkspring. The linkspring design provides support and creates clearance underneath a daybed for storage.
There are two categories of modern daybeds, indoor and outdoor.{{Cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2007-10-07-0710040452-story.html|title=Time to cocoon? Sink into a daybed|first=Elaine |last=Markoutsas |publisher= Universal Press Syndicate |website=chicagotribune.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-05}} Daybeds can be hanging or stable; outdoor day beds usually have a roof-like structure to protect them from sunlight, whereas indoor daybeds are simple.
An infant bed can be converted into a daybed by removing one side.
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