When you were growing up, daybeds were probably in style, and it was every little girl's dream to have one in her bedroom, whereas boys wanted bunks. Today, though, it seems like kids are more into contemporary styles and new wave furniture, making you wonder if a day bed is still the right choice for your daughter's room. Not only is it still a viable and excellent option for your daughter - it's now acceptable and a great piece of furniture to include in your son's room as well.

Kids' beds can be a problem in many ways. First of all, your child grows and matures so rapidly that it is difficult to keep up with his or her taste when it comes to furniture, especially if you are on a budget. You can't just replace the furnishings every year when your children think they've outgrown what they have or it's too "babyish". You need a staple piece that can grow and mature with the child, around which you can change other aspects of the design and décor to make the room seem more grown up.

Lea iRoom II Daybed
The iRoom II Daybed is a unique and modern choice for your son's or daughter's room that has a look mature enough to carry them through their teen years. The backrest is approximately half the length of the entire bed and is made up of thick wood slats connected to shiny silver posts. The half-size style gives this daybed an eye-catching contemporary look. The wood slats that make up the frame are constructed of maple veneers and hardwoods just like the backrest and feature the same rich merlot finish. Shiny silver rounded corner posts add to the contemporary flavor of this daybed.Bed Dimensions: Twin: 50W x 81D x 44H inchesFull: 65W x 81D x 44H inchesLea Industries is a leading manufacturer of youth furniture. The iRoom II Collection is a perfect example of the craftsmanship and style Lea is dedicated to preserving. Featuring bold decorative headboards and modern silver accents the iRoom II Collection is a fashionable option for girls and boys alike. Each piece is crafted from maple veneers and select hardwoods to ensure both durability and quality furniture that will stand up to the wear and tear of youth use.

A contemporary daybed is a great option for this because, in a modern style, you'll find only the basic designs with no intricate decorum that reflects the necessity of any particular style. You can use the straight, sleek lines and the sharp angles to serve as a canvas upon which you can paint over and over again, reshaping the theme around it to match your child's taste and maturity level as they change over the years. And because they are not frilly, they can work as well in a boy's room as in a girl's.

Hillsdale Camelot Wood Post Daybed
The Camelot Daybed is charming chateau style at an affordable price. Wood finials atop wood posts with black metal tubing will accommodate almost any decor. Clearance underneath the bed is 14-16 inches depending on the alignment holes used. The clearance is large enough to store the (optional) trundle underneath. The recommended weight for either the link spring or (optional) trundle is 200-250 pounds. A trundle is an extra mattress frame stored beneath a daybed which slides out to provide additional sleeping space when needed. Daybeds.com optional trundle packages include a metal pop-up-style trundle. They can be left in the lowered position or elevated in the pop-up position to align with the primary daybed mattress. The pop-up feature allows the daybed to transform from a twin-size daybed into a king-size bed.Creating a king-size bed out of a daybed and a pop-up trundle is easy and with the Create-A-King mattress connector it will be so comfortable you'll never know it comprises two twin mattresses. The Create-A-King isn't necessary for the transformation but is an excellent way to cover the seam between the two twin mattresses. The Create-A-King mattress connector is available for purchase in the shopping cart.

Woodcrest Ethan Trundle Bed
The Ethan Trundle Bed is crafted of solid wood and provides a classic style to your child's room. This piece will look great in any bedroom and provide a convenient and comfortable place for an overnight guest to sleep. Gentle curves create an inviting frame around the main bed which will bring a relaxed and airy feel to any room. When you need an extra bed the trundle slides out easily on side roller glides to accommodate that extra guest. Solid pine wood construction gives this piece a warm natural beauty that will stand the test of time. Maximum thickness for mattress used in trundle unit is 8 inches. Dimensions: 81L x 42W x 28H inches.Place your order today for a trundle bed that offers versatility and straightforward good looks.

Perhaps you have children sharing a room or you have a very small space in which to work. These are also great beds for such a dilemma. In the past, children bunk beds have been the default solution for sharing a room, with loft beds available for a single child needing extra space, since a dresser or desk could be positioned under the loft. However, daybeds offer another solution to these problems, with the added benefit of providing seating in the room for daytime activities.

A trundle day bed allows for the storage of the second bed beneath the sofa part of the bed during the day, when more space is needed for play and movement, and the children can use the bed as a sofa during this time. At night, the trundle rolls out and provides a perfect sleeping place for the child who needs to share the room. Even without a trundle, you can certainly appreciate the benefit of added seating in the room, and you can even find daybeds with storage beneath to further create space. What was once just the fantasy of many young girls 30 years ago has become a standard piece of furniture for kid's rooms, as well as guest rooms and even some living spaces. The day bed is definitely a great choice for a child's bed and should always be taken into consideration when it's time to do the furniture shopping!