By Day, By Night: Convertible Bed and Table Combo

Convertible Bed and Table Combo

A sofa by day, a bed by night. An end table by day, a bedside table by night. This is nothing new, but it’s not the idea that might send off a big ding in your head but just the quick concept that might serve as a reminder.

A futon with two tables on each side serve as the ideal solution for dorms, studio apartments and bedrooms. Why…?

Because by day the futon is a lovely sofa and by night it serves as a cozy bed. But it’s not just that idea that makes it a great solution. No. It’s specifically when you add the tables beside it that it becomes a nice dual-purpose set.

The tables which serve as end tables by day can serve as bedside tables by night.

And if you’ve read my discussion on Small Nightstand Tables, you also know that when you’re searching for nightstands (or bedside tables) that end tables also make great nightstands.

Not only that, but if you search for tables with drawers, they can be used to store your undergarments in them to eliminate the need for a dresser. Also there’s another bonus you may have not considered…

If you get a futon with storage drawers, the storage drawers will also eliminate the need for a dresser and allow you to store your undergarments in them.

When looking, the one thing you’ll just want to be careful of is the scale of the furniture. Make certain the that dimensions of the nighstand and the futon go well together by paying close attention to both if you order them separately. It will save you from later realizing that your nightstands swallow up your futon when they are placed on the end of it.

Tip. If you do find you made a faux pas with the tables, to resolve the scale issue, just place them elsewhere in the room rather than next to the futon. Often placing them at the end of a room will fix the problem.

Also be certain to pay attention to the paint stains of each if you want them to match or have a similar look and feel.

One last thing. Keep in mind that this setup is not only great for dorms and studios. Bedrooms are just as ideal.

If you’re bookish like me and you love to read but you don’t always want to limit yourself to the living room, then consider setting something like this up in your bedroom.

By day it will allow you to have a nice reading room or sitting room (i.e. den) and by night you’ve got the bedroom you’ve always longed for.

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