How to Make or Buy a Daybed Mattress Cover to Make the Daybed Bed Both Beautiful and Practical?

How to Make or Buy a Daybed Mattress Cover to Make the Daybed Bed Both Beautiful and Practical?

After the renovation of our basement, we faced an interesting challenge - how to make a daybed bed maintain the comfortable "bed" function while looking like a real sofa in daily life? Therefore, the "daybed mattress cover" became the focus of our attention.

We want to create a multi-functional space. This daybed is a leisure reading area during the day, occasionally watching TV, and can become a temporary bed for guests to stay overnight at night. But the most difficult thing is how to make this bed not look "like a bed" when not in use? We did a lot of homework and tried some DIY methods. Now let's share them in detail.

Ⅰ. Why does a daybed bed need a dedicated "daybed mattress cover"
We were originally just putting a sheet on the mattress and covering it with a blanket, but the result was not good. When we sit on it, the sheets always fall off easily and look messy. What we really want is: to make it look like a customized daybed, clean, tidy, and with a sense of design.

It was then that we realized how important a fitted, practical and beautiful daybed mattress cover is. It not only protects the mattress and prevents dust and dirt, but also beautifies the appearance and unifies the style, making the daybed more like a part of the overall space.

Ⅱ. Several daybed bed mattress cover solutions we explored

Before trying various methods, we thought about a key issue: we wanted "the appearance of a daybed and the function of a bed", rather than trying to disguise the bed as a sofa.

1. Transform a quilt as a daybed cover

The first thing we tried was to "cover" the entire mattress with a quilt. We bought a thin quilt with beautiful colors and texture, then folded the four corners in and fixed them with pins. But here comes the problem - it is easy to slide when sitting on it, looks a little "wrinkled", and is not neat enough.

So we had an idea, cut off the extra corners, and sewed it into a "wrapped" structure, just like a fitted sheet to tightly wrap the mattress. Although this method has some DIY technical content, the effect is much better than we expected.

2. Directly customize the daybed mattress cover
If we are not good at sewing, we can also look for ready-made daybed mattress covers online like we did. We later found daybed mattress cover designed specifically for daybeds on some home e-commerce platforms. This cover is usually made of machine-washable waterproof fabric with elastic edges, which can firmly cover the entire mattress and is not easy to slide.

In particular, some high-end models also have piping designs, pleats or ruffles, which look more like real sofa covers, which are very suitable for the use needs of our "multi-functional space".

3. DIY with decorative fabrics and elastic bandages
We also tried to make a stretch cover with decorative fabrics. Choose a slightly thicker, elastic cotton and linen fabric, add a few elastic bands, and make an elastic bed cover, which is not only strong in wrapping, but also easy to load and unload. We also added piping on the edges to make it look less like a bed sheet and more like a "sofa cushion".

The biggest advantage of this type of daybed mattress cover DIY method is that it has many patterns, strong personalization, and can be customized according to the color scheme of our room.

Ⅲ. Decorative techniques for creating a daybed appearance
It is not enough to have a suitable sofa daybed mattress cover, we also need other accessories to enhance the "sofa feel".

1. Backrest and side pillow design
We cut several foam boards into the shape of backrest and armrests, and then matched them with pillowcases of corresponding sizes to make the sofa bed look more like a sofa. The back is supported by two large square pillows and the sides are supported by long pillows. It is very comfortable to sit and lean on.

2. Color matching of unified style
We chose colors that echo the carpet and curtains to make daybed mattress covers, such as beige, dark green, and dark blue, which are moderately saturated colors, which look more integrated and not abrupt.

3. Add a blanket and cushions
One or two textured blankets and several cushions with different textures not only enhance the layering of the sofa bed, but also increase its practicality. Especially in winter, blankets covering the legs are both warm and beautiful.

Ⅳ. Several key points we consider when choosing daybed mattress cover
If we do not plan to DIY, but directly buy a ready-made daybed mattress cover, it is recommended to pay attention to the following points when purchasing:

1. Size matching
The most important thing is the right size. If it is too big, it will be loose, and if it is too small, it will not be able to be pulled. It is best to measure the length, width and height of our daybed mattress, and then choose a slightly elastic cover.

2. Fabric material
We prefer cotton and linen blended or polyester and cotton fabrics, which are not easy to wrinkle, breathable and comfortable, and not easy to deform after machine washing. Some products also indicate waterproof and anti-fouling functions, which are very friendly to our basement space.

3. Removable and washable
We often sit or lie on a sofa bed, so it is necessary to choose a well cleaned daybed. We can choose those with zippers for easy disassembly and cleaning.

4. Appearance design
The last one is of course "appearance". If the cover looks like an ordinary bedspread, it will not achieve the purpose of disguising as a sofa. So we chose products with piping, pleats, and geometric patterns, which look more like the style of soft-padded sofas.

V. Matching suggestions to make the space more complete
Since the daybed is part of the space, we also made some matching designs based on the overall situation:

Choose wall paintings in the same color or contrasting color as the bedspread

Choose carpets of the same style to define the space area

Use small side tables and floor lamps to increase the convenience of use

These elements are arranged together with the daybed bed mattress cover, which will make the space more complete and natural, and it is not easy to see that it was originally a "bed".

VI. Summary: Sofa bed mattress cover is a great contributor to small space design
In the process of arranging this sofa bed, we really realized how critical a suitable daybed mattress cover can play. It is not just a decoration, but also a "visual converter" that turns a bed into a sofa and switches the space from "bedroom" to "living room".

Whether it is DIY or buying finished products, as long as we match them carefully, we can definitely create a space that is both practical and beautiful.

If we are also considering how to make our sofa bed better looking and more practical, we might as well start with a high-quality sofa bed mattress cover.