How to Make a Day Bed/Guest Bed
There's nothing better than a guest room that entices guests to relax and feel at home. To make an inviting guest room, install a bed that visitors can use during the day to sit and watch television, and then crawl into at night for a restful sleep. Here's a simple plan to refurbish a double wood bed frame into a day bed/guest bed that will promise a five star rating. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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If the headboard is taller than the footboard (as headboards usually are), use a saw to cut the legs of the headboard down so that the headboard and footboard are of equal height. Use a drill to create new holes in the headboard where it will be attached to the bed frame.
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Gently sand the headboard, footboard and bed rails (if they are wood) and dust off residue. Pay special attention to sanding down rough edges where the headboard was cut.
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Apply two coats of paint to each piece. Black or white paint are both good choices for a gender-neutral guest room. Use two coats of a primer before painting if the finished product will be a white or cream finish. Allow one to two hours for the paint to dry between coats and before handling. Reattach the headboard and footboard to the bed frame.
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Choose simple colors and fabrics to dress the daybed. Purchase a comforter in a neutral, soothing color like cream, tan or blue. Select four coordinating king-sized pillow shams, a handful of square toss pillows and a bolster pillow.
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Position the bed in the guest room so that the length of the bed is against the wall. After putting on the comforter, place the king-sized pillows along the back of the bed to convert it into a comfortable couch. Toss the remaining pillows in front of the king pillows. Add a blanket or throw to the end of the day bed.
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Keep the remainder of the guest room simple and clutter-free. Place a small nightstand next to the guest bed with a lamp and a couple of books. Use a dresser to hold guest towels and trial-sized toiletries. Place a television on the dresser or mounted on the wall above it.
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