3 Ways to Turn a Twin Bed into a Day Bed

Turning a twin bed into a day bed is an easy and inexpensive way to satisfy a child who wants a more grown up look in their bedroom. Turning a twin bed into a day bed is also perfect for a guest room that doubles as a home office.

Here are 3 easy and simply ways to turn a twin bed into a day bed on the cheap:

Twin Bed Turned Day Bed Idea #1: Wall Cushions

A fun way to turn a twin bed into a day bed is to take about 3 to 5 cushions or pillows. You will want to measure how long the bed is and make sure when your pillows are lined up they reach the length of the bed.

Now, install one grommet in the corner of each. Screw them into the wall in row to create a back to the bed to make it look like a couch. You can put throw pillows in front of them as well! This is a fun look for boys, girls, and adults.

Twin Bed Turned Day Bed Idea #2: Add Rails

So, most day bed have a foot board, headboard mad a side piece, which make them feel like a couch. You can add your own to get this fell in no time.

If you already have a headboard and foot board, then simply have a piece of wood cut to length and screw it along one side of the bed. Pre drill holes so you do not split any of the wood. This will create ea simple back to the bed that you can lien pillow up on.

Tip: Be sure to paint out the extra addition of wood to match the rest of the bed so it blends in and looks like one piece of furniture.

Twin Bed Turned Day Bed Idea #3: Corner Pillows

If you do not want to do any construction at all, then look for corer pillows. These are long pillows made to fit a 90 degree angle. You place one or two of these along one side of your day bed.

Make sure that the side of the bed is pressed up against the wall. These will provide the support for other pillows placed in front to look more like a couch.

Right in front of the corner pillow you want to stand up and create the couch look you want. Add some more accent pillows in front in a third row and you are finshed turning your twin bed into a day bed.