Room Remodel After Adult Child Moves Out -- Daybed?

[Anonymous]

My son just moved out on his own -- left the nest to start his career! His bed was a very old and worn captains bed which we just gave away. He took his desk and dresser.

We already have a guest bedroom with two twin beds and my daughter moves out this fall so we'll also have her room (with solid wood and in great shape queen bed furniture). So we really don't need another full guest bedroom.

That being said we have lots of family and friends overseas who are now welcome to stay with us.

I currently have an office but it's loft style and doesn't allow me to really work from home as I can't close the door.
I love to do arts/crafts.
I'd still love to have a daybed in the room.

I am looking to convert the room into an office/daybed/craft room but really need help - I don't want it to look childish or cheap. Thoughts on furniture? Specially a daybed w/desk or daybed with matching desk?

[Anonymous]

The IKEA Hemnes daybed looks good enough if you have the right aesthetic.

It's been around for 20 years or more.

[Anonymous]

No, get a Murphy bed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, get a Murphy bed.

I thought about that, but our old home doesn't have high ceilings and it's a smallish room.

[Anonymous]

I would make it a real home office and a reading room.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The IKEA Hemnes daybed looks good enough if you have the right aesthetic.

It's been around for 20 years or more.

You could make it suitable for curling up and reading with big pillows.

https://www.reddit.com/r/IKEA/comments/1f9ruo9/ikea_hemnes_daybed_whats_your_take/

[Anonymous]

I'm leaning toward this one:

https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/p/baxton_studio_lowri_twin_3-drawer_daybed/B6000795CN.html?srsltid=AfmBOool_hir0MyuiR7ZVA7nBbKV1OfIfjC1JtiOhwHUfMV34A7I96iS

Then adding an L-shaped desk that works for crafting as well.

[Anonymous]

Murphy beds are depressing. Daybeds are stupid. Just put two twin beds in that room and call it a day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son just moved out on his own -- left the nest to start his career! His bed was a very old and worn captains bed which we just gave away. He took his desk and dresser.

We already have a guest bedroom with two twin beds and my daughter moves out this fall so we'll also have her room (with solid wood and in great shape queen bed furniture). So we really don't need another full guest bedroom.

That being said we have lots of family and friends overseas who are now welcome to stay with us.

I currently have an office but it's loft style and doesn't allow me to really work from home as I can't close the door.
I love to do arts/crafts.
I'd still love to have a daybed in the room.

I am looking to convert the room into an office/daybed/craft room but really need help - I don't want it to look childish or cheap. Thoughts on furniture? Specially a daybed w/desk or daybed with matching desk?

Then your box stores like Furniture warehouses and Ikea and other cheap garbage are out.

Find a specialty store that deals in quality furniture, or else go antiquing.

[Anonymous]

Which rooms have their own bath?

[Anonymous]

We have something like this - not quite as expensive and in a different color. But we love it.

https://www.wallbedsbywilding.com/product/clover-murphy-cabinet-bed/?attribute_pa_clover-colors=cherry&attribute_pa_flip-up-nightstand=no&msclkid=f21bbc2cd25215ec6e05d4640f41e78a#/&keyword=&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Standard_Shopping&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=3122974690&hsa_cam=20651505303&hsa_grp=1224857032042400&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=o&hsa_tgt=pla-4580153140775897&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3

In that room we also have a reading nook - a comfortable recliner, an end table and a lamp. We also have a mini office area with a desk, computer and printer. We like having a space to step away when there are a lot of people around and so do guests.

[Anonymous]

I would do a Murphy bed or a foldaway couch. Day beds look cheesy.

[Anonymous]

I love the murphy bed in my office. It doesn’t make me feel depressed?

[Anonymous]

I don't like Murphy beds or daybeds. I think I'd do a pull out couch as it will look the most stylish and appropriate for an office setting. It's more functional too as you could use it daily, too. Daybeds are really deep so I don't think I'd enjoy sitting on it while working. As you said, you already have another dedicated guest room, so this is more like extra, extra sleeping options.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm leaning toward this one:

https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/p/baxton_studio_lowri_twin_3-drawer_daybed/B6000795CN.html?srsltid=AfmBOool_hir0MyuiR7ZVA7nBbKV1OfIfjC1JtiOhwHUfMV34A7I96iS

Then adding an L-shaped desk that works for crafting as well.

This feels more appropriate for a kid's space.