Pattern:

A duvet cover is an opportunity to bring fun to your daybed, a piece of furniture oft overlooked due to its practical use. One of the most popular patterns for daybeds is any type of floral design. However, why not try paisley? When researching unique daybed bedding sets, we found that paisley added just the right amount of texture and depth to a daybed. It may have been considered old-fashioned in the past, but paisley can create an effortless boho look in your bedroom. Alternatively, a simple bedding set can become unique if a few ruffles or a subtle swirl pattern are incorporated into the edges. Unique doesn't have to mean over the top -- in fact, even an understated tufted design can elevate a simple daybed.

Material:

Per Amy Lau, mixing and matching textures with your bedding can create a cool look and feel. It's a lot easier than it sounds, too. For example, if your daybed base sheet is made of crisp linen, why not try a sateen cotton duvet cover? This contrast of textures will add something new to your bedroom and elevate a simple daybed into an interesting furniture piece by itself. In terms of breathability, percale cotton and linen are the two best options for daybed bedding. Percale cotton isn't as expensive as linen and can actually be a better choice if you don't like the roughness of linen. Another good material for a daybed is velvet. Though velvet can appear overwhelming on a larger patterned quilt, it will create a luxe look in smaller quantities.

Style of Daybed:

Most daybeds feature a modern look, as they are designed to fit in with a wide variety of bedroom styles. Still, Nicole Fuller recommends taking cues from the style of your daybed to find unique daybed bedding that fits the theme. If your daybed has spindles at the ends, a more traditional bedding set is a good fit, and vice versa for a contemporary daybed/bedding set combination. Some daybeds have a naturally rustic look due to their wooden construction, particularly if slight distressing is involved. In this case, a ruffle design as mentioned above will create a charming look that's very on-trend with the current cottagecore style. Of course, your own preference should come first, so don't feel restricted to one particular style.

Size:

The average size of a small daybed is 40-50 inches. This corresponds to being just under the size of a twin comforter. If you plan to add blankets to your daybed, a comforter around the same size as your daybed is ideal. However, if you want to make things cozier, we recommend choosing a comforter that's a little larger than your daybed. For example, if your daybed is a twin size, consider a double quilt - you can tuck the excess down the side. An oversized quilt will contribute to a more comfortable setup. Plus, a larger quilt will hang down to the floor, keeping anything you may be storing under your daybed out of sight.