9 Sustainable Daybeds For Your Guest Room (2025)
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We’ve lounged on nontoxic sofas and beds for years — these are our favorite daybeds that are sustainably made with natural fabrics and are built to last, too.
For the perfect does-everything piece of furniture for sitting, lounging, sleeping, or decoration, don’t sleep on daybeds. Or maybe do.
Whether you’re furnishing a new home or making some upgrades to your current interior design, a daybed might be just what you’re looking for to finish a space. Maybe you need seating in front of a window that won’t block the view, or you want an extra space to host overnight guests that doubles as another seating option in your living space.
That’s why we’ve rounded up some of our favorite sustainably-made daybeds on the market. Most of the below options are handcrafted and made of materials like solid wood and recycled filling and fabrics. They’re all built to last — and, most importantly, they all have eye-catching, tasteful design.
What should you consider when shopping for a daybed?
The furniture industry is rife with waste, unsustainable forestry practices, and excessive greenhouse gases, so we’re especially choosy about buying furniture from brands with sustainable practices like upcycling materials and ethically sourcing their wood. Investing in pieces handcrafted of natural materials is a little pricier — but you’ll come out on top in the long run when these pieces you buy now last you a lifetime.
And when it comes to furniture that folks will be sleeping on, we’re even more picky, looking for only natural materials whenever possible. “Repeated exposure to harmful chemicals in some traditional mattresses can impact your health, starting with how well you sleep,” Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino previously told TGT. “Some of these chemicals can contribute to symptoms including skin and respiratory irritation, hormone disruption, effects on your nervous system, and even impaired immune function.”
When daybed shopping, along with solid wood and natural fabrics, we like to look for third-party certifications like FSC to ensure wood was sustainably sourced, or Greenguard Gold to ensure the absence of VOCs. We also keep our eyes open for products made in the US and those that say they’re free of PFAS — which lots of stain-resistant fabrics can have.
Our criteria:
Our editors have lived with and researched the top sustainable furniture brands for over a decade. For this list, we’ve chosen our favorite daybeds made with safe, sustainable materials and manufacturing processes that will last for generations to come. We often revisit this guide to add new picks when they meet the criteria below.
- SUSTAINABLE/ECO-FRIENDLY | Made with natural, organic, recycled, and responsibly sourced materials, these daybeds are low-impact and better for both our indoor environment and our planet. The materials and thoughtful production practices mean our choices are also durable and will maintain their integrity for years.
- NONTOXIC/ORGANIC | We’ve chosen daybeds that have certifications ensuring they use safe materials and no harsh chemicals are applied in the process. None of the options on this list contain flame retardants, and all are free from PFAS, VOCs, and fiberglass.
- COMFORT | Not only will you be lounging on this daybed, you or your guests will be sleeping on it too. We’ve chosen brands that have a track record for making comfortable and supportive furniture and beds so you can sleep soundly.
- AFFORDABLE | We know that furniture is a big investment. Fortunately, some sustainable and clean furniture brands offer beautiful, functional pieces at a lower price point. We’ve tried to prioritize some of them on this list.
Looking for more sustainable sleep-related furniture to furnish a new place? Check out our first-hand review of the best mattresses made with natural materials, or our guide to the best wooden bed frames.
1. Sabai
Best For | A PFAS-free daybed
Sustainable materials | Recycled velvet, upcycled polyester, hemp
Prices starting at | $1,695
Certified B Corp Sabai is a favorite furniture brand here at The Good Trade — our editors have been testing their products like couches and chairs for years. So when it comes to recommending daybeds, their Elevate Daybed is at the top of the list. The daybed has a low profile and low, rounded arms, and its simple design is classic yet sophisticated. As great for extra seating as it is for hosting overnight guests, the daybed is made with Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified plywood and is upholstered in upcycled or recycled fabrics — you can choose from recycled velvet, upcycled polyester, hemp, and their wide range of color options includes seamfoams, dusty roses, mustards, and neutrals like beige or gray. The daybed is free of PFAS and flame retardants, and it’s BIFMA Compliant, meaning it’s been designed for rigorous, long-term use.
2. Thuma
Best For | Daybeds with real mattresses
Sustainable materials | Upcycled wood
Prices starting at | $1,195
According to Thuma, “simplicity is the ultimate luxury.” That’s the ethos they bring to their minimalistic furniture pieces designed with the highest-quality materials to last a lifetime. They make two daybeds — the Classic Daybed has a simple wooden frame with Japanese joinery for a strong foundation and nine inches of under-bed storage, while the Essential Daybed has a lower profile, measuring eleven inches high before the mattress. Both are made of upcycled wood, have double-strength slats, and come with three optional pillowboards with CertiPUR-US® certified foam. Each daybed comes without a twin-sized mattress, and is Greenguard Gold certified, meaning it’s been proven to meet some of the world’s most rigorous third-party emissions standards.
Customer Review | “From unpackaging to final setup we were completely impressed. Packed securely. Quality materials. Beautiful finishes. Easy setup. Great job Thuma!” – Verified Customer (Read more reviews.)
3. West Elm
Best For | Daybed variety
Sustainable materials | FSC-certified wood
Prices starting at | $799
For tons of daybed variety, check out West Elm’s offerings — we love the brand for its high-quality craftsmanship and accessible pricing. One of their bestsellers is the Shelter Daybed, handcrafted in the US, with a simple design that fits into any space and plush cushions to keep it cozy. The Mid-Century Daybed is another bestseller, made of FSC certified wood in a Fair Trade factory and boasting a charming vintage look. And West Elm makes plenty of daybeds with trundles, ideal for children’s rooms. The Elora Daybed has a trendy arched headboard and footboard along with a trundle underneath, and it’s also made of FSC wood and is Greenguard Gold certified.
4. Sixpenny
Best For | Chaises
Sustainable materials | Solid wood, linen, cotton canvas, recycled polyester, down
Prices starting at | $2,099
At Sixpenny, they aim to craft furniture that checks all the boxes — sustainably made, designed to last a lifetime, and original for a home that’s truly yours. And they have several daybed options to that end, combining form and function. Most of their daybeds are in a chaise style, functioning as a comfy chair, a place to lounge at the end of the day, or extra space to host overnight guests. The Neva Daybed is one of our faves, with a solid wood frame, an attractive French seam, and tons of slipcover options in sustainable materials like linen, cotton canvas, or recycled polyester. It has two fill options — an ethically sourced feather down or a recycled poly — both of which are extra soft and envelope you in comfort. And their Quincy Daybed elevates your more traditional daybed with a stunningly carved oak frame.
5. Inside Weather
Best For | Modular daybeds
Sustainable materials | FSC-certified solid ash wood, upcycled foam fill
Prices starting at | $1,074
Inside Weather’s Bondi furniture is designed to be 100% modular. Each module is the same size so you can switch around the ottomans, sofa middles, or corner pieces as you see fit. For a traditional daybed setup, grab an end chair with one arm and an ottoman — although the brand sells some preset configurations, too, like this two-seater sectional. The brand has some impressive sustainability specs, too. All frames are made of solid FSC-certified ash, and the cushions are filled with an eco-foam of upcycled disposable bottles. Each cushion cover is removable and washable, and unlike most stain-resistant and liquid-repellent furniture upholstery, Inside Weather’s is PFAS-free.
Customer Review | “I bought this sectional after about 6 months of research! I absolutely love it and get so many compliments! It’s beautiful and since I got the washable fabric, it’s carefree! I was concerned about not physically seeing such a substantial purchase in advance, but I am so happy with it.” – Tamara A. (Read more reviews.)
6. Maiden Home
Best For | Elevated design
Sustainable materials | Solid white oak, linen, leather
Prices starting at | $1,875
Maiden Home’s furniture, all of which is handcrafted by artisans in North Carolina, is all about swoon-worthy, elevated design. Simple yet unique, you won’t find their designs anywhere else — like their Montauk Daybed, with a solid hand-waxed kiln-dried white oak frame and minimal, low-profile design and two included throw pillows. The daybed’s cushion is made with high-density memory foam and feather down, and it comes in so many fabric options including linen, leather, wool, velvet, and bouclé. Going for a piece that’s more about form than about providing a space for guests to sleep? Check out their gorgeous Chelsea Daybed with an organic, kidney shape and fully upholstered body set on recessed legs for a floating effect.
7. Sundays
Best For | Simple, space-saving design
Sustainable materials | Solid wood, linen-blend fabric
Prices starting at | $1,390
Sundays is on a mission to prove that furniture can be both exceptionally functional and beautiful at the same time, crafting simple, laid-back, durable pieces out of solid wood that are designed to last. Case in point? Their Doze Off Daybed. With a solid wood frame, a cushion of high-density foam, and a compact, space saving design, the daybed fits seamlessly into any space but still has a full length of 75 inches. It has a removable bolster cushion on one end and a stain-resistant linen-blend fabric that comes in two neutral color options: ecru and bark. And Sundays even offers free in-home delivery and assembly.
Customer Review | “So sleek and the fabric is gorgeous as well. If you like the look of a designer daybed but can’t afford the $28K price tag (or often times higher!), this is the one for you!!” – Lis M. (Read more reviews.)
8. Joybird
Best For | Sofa daybeds
Sustainable materials | Fabric with recycled fibers
Prices starting at | $1,834
Joybird is all about making it a breeze to buy well-made furniture at accessible price points online, offering a wide range of products to match anyone’s tastes and convenient 90-day returns. Artisans handcraft all the furniture in their Mexico workshop, and they partner with One Tree Planted. Their range of daybeds includes the Eliot Daybed, which has a low-profile height of 18 inches, two removable bolster pillows on each end, button tufting, and a whopping 75 (!) upholstery options, some of which are made of recycled fabrics and some of which are Greenguard Gold certified. Joybird makes several sofa-style daybeds, too, which have the structure and functionality of a sofa with the depth of a daybed so they’re more comfortable for overnight guests.
Customer Review | “We chose the pet-friendly fabric as we expect our cats to enjoy it as much as we will. Comfortable but firm place to read from or bird watch. Arrived months ahead of expected delivery date so that was a nice surprise.” – Hanifah P. (Read more reviews.)
9. Eva
Best For | A sleeper sofa
Sustainable materials | Solid ash wood, upcycled foam cushions
Prices starting at | $2,490 AUD
Certified B Corp Eva thoughtfully designs their curated range of furniture products in Melbourne with an award-winning in-house design team, keeping their products as functional, streamlined, and beautiful as possible. To that end, they make one daybed model: their Slideaway Sofa Bed. What looks like a standard sofa has a slatted bottom frame that slides out — put it out partway for daybed mode, or all the way for double bed mode that gives you extra sleeping space for two. The daybed’s cushions are filled with an upcycled foam, and the covers are removable and machine washable for the ultimate in convenience. Note that the Australia-based brand isn’t yet available in the US.
Customer Review | “We needed a sofa bed, however we really wanted one without a metal frame, after doing a lot of research we decided to buy the Slideway Sofa Bed. It was the right decision, it is stable, all our tests say it is very comfortable, although the cushions are huge, they are good quality and the colour is good. So easy to pull out and put back as a sofa for our guest room.” – Tonio J. (Read more reviews.)
Featured image is from Sixpenny
Natalie Gale is a Boston-based freelance journalist. Since 2022, she has been reviewing the top sustainable home, wellness, fashion, and beauty products, sharing her honest opinion on the best finds. When she’s not writing about art, food, or sustainability, you can find her biking to the farmers’ market, baking, sewing, or planning her next Halloween costume. Say hi on Instagram!
