Naps are a Good Thing!

Research shows that napping is refreshing, healthy and a great way to recharge and be ready to tackle whatever the rest of the day brings. There’s no need to put on pajamas and get back in bed for a nap, in fact, the best naps are generally a mere ten to fifteen minutes on the sofa, in a comfy chair or on a daybed. Naps are not just for kids – some businesses actually offer a nap room or napping area so employees can “take ten” and return to work with renewed vigor. Why not create a designated napping zone in your home – pick up a few lightweight throws to ward off any chill and perhaps a pillow to provide neck support, designate just the right chair, daybed or couch and you’re ready to go…to sleep!

A daybed is a useful piece of furniture (they look more like a couch than a bed) and daybeds are available in styles ranging from sleek and contemporary to country or ornate Victorian; regardless of the style of daybed you’ll find a variety of daybeds covers on the market suitable for any décor. You can even convert a single bed into a daybed by adding three pillows to create a backboard (the orientation of the bed goes from the traditional vertical to a horizontal) and replacing the bedspread with a daybed cover. Toss on some throws and you’ve got a fresh new look suitable for napping or accommodating an overnight guest. Most bedding designed for daybeds is sold as set and includes three pillowcases or decorative shams and a daybed cover; you may also want a bed skirt to finish the look. Whether you are outfitting a daybed for home or office use, or just want to pick up a throw for napping in a chair, you can find a large assortment of daybeds covers and throws at Bed Bath & Beyond. Relax – take a catnap and awake refreshed – naps are a good thing.