Cure Your Addiction to 'Busy' With a Dreamy Daybed
Why spend your life rushing about when the allure of some downtime on a daybed as inviting as these could beckon?
When life is busy, rushing from task to task can become so normal that when you do have five minutes of unscheduled time to yourself, it can feel a little uncomfortable. So you quickly fill that space with yet another task. The ‘glorification of busy’ means many of us don’t feel quite as important as we do when we’re under the pump, and when someone asks how we are, if we can’t say ‘flat out!’ it’s easy to feel like we’re not quite as successful, popular, or ‘insert coveted characteristic of choice here’.
Choosing to stop for a while and bring awareness to this modern-day tendency can be the first step towards bringing a little more balance to your life. With balance comes mental clarity, a less frazzled nervous system, better sleep, and a richer life so is well worth striving for.
Daybeds are purpose built for guilt-free downtime. Settling in for an hour or two on the daybed is not quite so indulgent as going back to bed, but still delivers that rest your mind and body probably desperately need. Take a look through these sumptuous examples and see what could work at your house – you may never be mindlessly ‘flat out’ again.
Choosing to stop for a while and bring awareness to this modern-day tendency can be the first step towards bringing a little more balance to your life. With balance comes mental clarity, a less frazzled nervous system, better sleep, and a richer life so is well worth striving for.
Daybeds are purpose built for guilt-free downtime. Settling in for an hour or two on the daybed is not quite so indulgent as going back to bed, but still delivers that rest your mind and body probably desperately need. Take a look through these sumptuous examples and see what could work at your house – you may never be mindlessly ‘flat out’ again.
Plump with cushions
If these colourful cushions strike a chord, why not recreate the same look on a daybed at your house? When your daybed makes you feel at rest and at home, you can officially call it a success. I love that this one is in between shelves crammed with books of interest for every member of the family.
Take a look around this colourful home
If these colourful cushions strike a chord, why not recreate the same look on a daybed at your house? When your daybed makes you feel at rest and at home, you can officially call it a success. I love that this one is in between shelves crammed with books of interest for every member of the family.
Take a look around this colourful home
Layers of comfort
If your home is more on the traditional side, luxe it up with decadent linen and a plush upholstered daybed that can double as a bed for guests. Slowing down is all about being kind to yourself, so treat yourself to some feel-good style that makes you feel just as special as being ‘flat out’.
TIP: If you find it hard to unwind, flow some soothing music through headphones and close your eyes. Focusing on the music will soon bring you into the present and help you forget everything else you think you should be doing.
Devyn Tufted daybed: Restoration Hardware
If your home is more on the traditional side, luxe it up with decadent linen and a plush upholstered daybed that can double as a bed for guests. Slowing down is all about being kind to yourself, so treat yourself to some feel-good style that makes you feel just as special as being ‘flat out’.
TIP: If you find it hard to unwind, flow some soothing music through headphones and close your eyes. Focusing on the music will soon bring you into the present and help you forget everything else you think you should be doing.
Devyn Tufted daybed: Restoration Hardware
Custom-built relaxation
This, the mother of all daybeds, is likely to be the place this family gravitates towards. It’s super-wide, super-sunny, and just plain super, and goes to show that you don’t need a window with an ocean view or sweeping valley vista for a daybed to work wonders.
Ottoman: Hub Furniture
This, the mother of all daybeds, is likely to be the place this family gravitates towards. It’s super-wide, super-sunny, and just plain super, and goes to show that you don’t need a window with an ocean view or sweeping valley vista for a daybed to work wonders.
Ottoman: Hub Furniture
Vinyl or leather seat coverings mean pets and children are always welcome, and that means more stress-free time for you.
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Family haven
A custom-built daybed isn’t necessary when there are so many on the market that can suit your home’s style. Add oversized cushions aplenty and a quilt or coverlet that makes you smile and you can’t go wrong. The only problem may be having to compete with others in your household for a turn.
Daybed: Pottery Barn
A custom-built daybed isn’t necessary when there are so many on the market that can suit your home’s style. Add oversized cushions aplenty and a quilt or coverlet that makes you smile and you can’t go wrong. The only problem may be having to compete with others in your household for a turn.
Daybed: Pottery Barn
Space saver
A stand-alone chaise can become a serene daybed that fills an awkward space in a room that doesn’t seem to be working. Long rooms are especially tricky to coordinate.
Barcelona daybed: Dedece
A stand-alone chaise can become a serene daybed that fills an awkward space in a room that doesn’t seem to be working. Long rooms are especially tricky to coordinate.
Barcelona daybed: Dedece
This daybed fills the vacant space between the living area and balcony nicely … and delivers an escape for some quiet time to boot.
Corner the market
A daybed or window seat can find a home just about anywhere if you make it a priority.
A daybed or window seat can find a home just about anywhere if you make it a priority.
This one has been worked into a kitchen and manages to look right at home thanks to its matching joinery. Notice how the cheery cushion colours are echoed in the kitchen appliances and flowers.
Read more: How to Plan a White Kitchen That’s Anything but Boring
Read more: How to Plan a White Kitchen That’s Anything but Boring
Tropical touch
No one does daybeds better than the Balinese. Why not bring a little of your holiday home with you next time you’re there? It will serve as a regular reminder that a holiday mood can be achieved just as easily at home if you work at it.
Read more: How to Bring Balinese Style Home From Your Holiday
No one does daybeds better than the Balinese. Why not bring a little of your holiday home with you next time you’re there? It will serve as a regular reminder that a holiday mood can be achieved just as easily at home if you work at it.
Read more: How to Bring Balinese Style Home From Your Holiday
Big is beautiful
If you’re planning a daybed on your deck, verandah or balcony, make it as big as you can get away with. The larger its proportions, the more versatile it will be when friends or family want to join you – who wouldn’t want a little of that zen they’ll see in you when you start making time to unwind from the busy-all-the-time madness of modern living?
If you’re planning a daybed on your deck, verandah or balcony, make it as big as you can get away with. The larger its proportions, the more versatile it will be when friends or family want to join you – who wouldn’t want a little of that zen they’ll see in you when you start making time to unwind from the busy-all-the-time madness of modern living?
All work, no play…
Living is expensive so work is often a must rather than an option. But that doesn’t mean you can’t build in a little you-time into your day. If you work from home, think of your home office as more than just a place for your desk, computer and printer. Think of a mini-daybed as a mental-health must – ideal for power naps and meditation sessions that will make your working day twice as productive.
YOUR SAY
Do you have daybed at your house? Do you use it more, or less, than you thought you would? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
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Living is expensive so work is often a must rather than an option. But that doesn’t mean you can’t build in a little you-time into your day. If you work from home, think of your home office as more than just a place for your desk, computer and printer. Think of a mini-daybed as a mental-health must – ideal for power naps and meditation sessions that will make your working day twice as productive.
YOUR SAY
Do you have daybed at your house? Do you use it more, or less, than you thought you would? Share your thoughts in the Comments.
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A wide banquette seat that soaks up the view and receives a good dose of direct sun could not be more inviting. It’s long enough so you can stretch out and get comfortable and wide enough to allow you to sit or lie in any position you please.