better homes and gardens twin daybed with trundle

10 Trundle Beds That Are the Answer to Your Small Space Woes

SaveComments

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission.

Growing up, I slept on a twin-sized iron daybed with a roll-out, pop-up trundle. While I often begrudged it because my bedding options were much more limited (the amount of awful granny-looking bed-in-a-bags my mom and I had to shuffle through to land on anything that felt age-appropriate still haunts me), it was sleepover headquarters at my house. Having a trundle meant I had a built-in guest bed and none of my friends ever had to bring over a sleeping bag (or cram into my tiny twin with me). Now, as an adult, I can also see their value not just for a kid or teen's bedroom, but as a fantastic small-space solution for studios and guests rooms. No matter your needs, chances are a trundle bed is a piece you'll find good use for. From traditional wrought iron picks to luxe upholstered beds, we scoured our favorite retailers and rounded up 10 of the best trundle beds on the market today.

West Elm

Twill upholstery on an engineered wood frame makes this West Elm daybed sturdy (plus the listing mentions its contract grade, which means it can likely take a beating). The price includes both mattresses, which makes this bed far more affordable than the price tag suggests.

Wayfair

Bringing to mind fond memories of childhood, this bed reminds us so much of the trundle beds many of us grew up with. Reviewers note that it's easy to put together and looks much better in person which is always a win.

Wayfair

This chic, upholstered twin works equally as a regular bed or a daybed, and we love the nailhead trim detail. The wheeled trundle is not attached to the bed so you could move it to another space to give each sleeper more privacy.

Wayfair

Trundle daybeds that look like a sofa are a fantastic solution for studios, small spaces, and discreet guest rooms. During the day, use it as a sofa for lounging and at night, use it as a normal bed (above or below or both!).

Amazon

Also available in a sleek black and bright white, this daybed is sweet enough to work in a kids' room but also grown-up enough to live in a guest bedroom or office.

Overstock

We love the simple white modern frame of this daybed. Slight cutouts make rolling the trundle out easy without worrying about slamming your fingers.

Wayfair

A backless Chesterfield is a super posh way (without the bulk) to add extra guest quarters in any room of your home. It would also be lovely in a living room.

PB Teen

The trellis frame on the Elsie daybed is classic yet contemporary at the same time. Bonus points for coming in a twin and full size.

Sarah M. Vazquez also contributed to reporting.

Arlyn Hernandez

Contributor

Arlyn is a rarified born-and-bred Florida girl who can never turn her back on a sad chair in need of rehab or a jewel-tone velvet sofa.

SaveComments