There is no single option that suits every home. Compare how each bed works in your room both during the day and overnight.

Beds with Trundles: Extra Sleeping Space Beneath the Everyday Bed

A trundle is a second bed that stores beneath a compatible main bed and pulls out when needed. It can be useful for children’s sleepovers because the extra sleeping space stays tucked away between visits.

Depending on the design, a trundle may be available beneath a single bed, day bed or bunk bed. Browse our beds with trundles for beds supplied with, or designed to accommodate, a suitable pull-out guest bed.

Why Choose a Trundle for Sleepovers?

A trundle lets your child use their usual bed while a friend or cousin sleeps nearby. Once the visit is over, the guest bed slides back underneath, freeing the floor for everyday use.

It is particularly worth considering when you are replacing your child’s bed anyway. Choosing a compatible frame gives you the option of an additional sleeping space without keeping a separate bed elsewhere in the house.

Is the Trundle Included?

Always check the individual listing. Some beds are supplied with a trundle, while others have a compatible trundle available to purchase separately. A photograph showing the complete arrangement does not necessarily mean every item is included in the displayed price.

Before ordering, establish whether you are buying the main bed only, the main bed with a trundle, or a package that also includes mattresses. Many beds in our range have optional trundles, so check the product description and selected options carefully.

Check the Mattress Size and Maximum Depth

The trundle mattress may have different requirements from the mattress on the main bed. Both its length and width must match the manufacturer’s specification, and its depth must allow the trundle to close correctly.

Do not assume that your child’s existing mattress will fit. Check the specified dimensions and maximum mattress depth before buying either the trundle or its mattress.

An under-bed storage drawer is also not automatically a guest bed. Only use a drawer for sleeping when the manufacturer identifies it as suitable and supplies the required mattress guidance.

Day Beds with Trundles: A Practical Option for Children’s Rooms

A day bed can give a child somewhere to sleep at night and somewhere to sit, read or relax during the day. Where the design accommodates a compatible trundle, it can also provide a guest sleeping space for occasional visits.

This can work well in a bedroom that needs to serve several purposes. Your child keeps their everyday bed, while the second sleeping space is brought out for a friend or cousin.

Check the exact model rather than assuming every day bed has this feature. Some designs offer storage underneath; others accommodate a guest bed, and some have neither option. Use the individual product information to confirm the arrangement available.

Folding Beds: A Guest Bed Without Replacing Your Child’s Bed

A folding bed provides a separate sleeping space that can be folded away after the visit. It is an option worth considering when your child already has a bed you want to keep or when guests sleep in different rooms on different occasions.

Our folding beds collection includes Jay-Be options with different designs and mattress specifications. Compare the complete bed rather than choosing on price alone.

Think About Storage Before Buying

A folding bed needs somewhere to live between visits. Measure the intended storage space and compare it with the bed’s folded dimensions, including its height.

Consider how you will move it from storage to the bedroom. Features such as castors may help, but the bed’s weight, route through the house and any stairs also matter.

Compare Sleeping Dimensions and Mattress Options

Folding beds vary in width, length and mattress construction. Check the actual mattress dimensions and open frame measurements rather than relying on a description such as “single”.

For frequent visits or several nights at a time, consider how the mattress and support suit the intended sleeper. Adult suitability should be confirmed from the individual model’s instructions and weight guidance; it should not be assumed from the category name.

Planning Extra Sleeping Space for Christmas and Family Visits

Christmas, birthdays and school holidays can bring more overnight visitors than usual. Planning the sleeping arrangements early makes it easier to choose a solution that works for everyone.

Decide Who Will Sleep Where

Count the additional sleepers and consider their ages, sizes and the length of their stay. A bed suitable for a school friend is not necessarily the right option for an adult relative.

A trundle may work well for cousins sharing a child’s bedroom, while a folding bed can offer flexibility in another suitable room. Keep to the manufacturer’s intended use for each bed.

Measure the Room with Every Bed Open

Measure the full arrangement you will use overnight. Include the main bed, the extended trundle or folding bed, and enough space to get in and out comfortably.

Check that doors open, essential furniture remains accessible and there is a clear route out of the room. If there is a bunk bed, make sure the extra sleeping space does not obstruct access to its ladder.

Plan Bedding and Delivery

Set aside suitable sheets, duvets, pillows and mattress protectors before guests arrive. Do not assume bulky bedding can remain on a trundle when it closes or on a folding bed when stored; follow the product instructions.

Check current delivery information before ordering for a particular date, allowing time for assembly and checking all parts. For a Christmas visit, having everything ready beforehand is much easier than assembling a bed as guests arrive.

What to Check Before Buying a Sleepover Bed

Before making your choice, confirm:

• The complete purchase: main bed, guest bed or trundle, mattresses and any required accessories.
• Compatibility: the trundle is approved for the exact bed model.
• Mattress requirements: length, width and any maximum depth.
• Open dimensions: the full sleeping arrangement fits the room.
• Stored dimensions: the extra bed fits its intended storage space.
• Suitability: age guidance, intended use and maximum user weight for each sleeping surface.
• Total cost: include any separately purchased trundle and mattresses when comparing options.

For bunks and raised beds, follow the manufacturer’s age and mattress guidance for each sleeping position. An additional trundle does not change the requirements for using the upper bed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sleepover Beds

What Is a Sleepover Bed?

A sleepover bed is an additional sleeping space for an overnight guest. It could be a pull-out trundle beneath a compatible bed or a separate folding guest bed. The term describes how the bed is used rather than one particular design.

Is a Trundle or Folding Bed Better for a Small Bedroom?

A trundle stores beneath the main bed, while a folding bed needs a separate storage space. Both require floor space when open. Measure the room and think about storage before deciding which works better in your home.

Can I Add a Trundle to My Child’s Bed Later?

Sometimes, if the manufacturer offers a compatible trundle for that exact model. Confirm compatibility and availability before planning around a later purchase. Enough clearance beneath a bed does not, by itself, establish suitability.

Will Any Mattress Fit a Trundle Bed?

No. Use the mattress dimensions and maximum depth specified for the trundle. Its requirements may differ from those of the main bed.

Are Trundles and Mattresses Included with the Main Bed?

This varies by product and selected package. Some trundles are optional extras, and mattresses may be sold separately. Read the listing carefully to confirm everything included in your order.

Can Adults Use Children’s Trundle Beds or Folding Beds?

Only where the individual product is suitable for adult use. Check the sleeping dimensions, manufacturer’s intended use and maximum user weight. Do not assume the main bed and trundle have the same limits.

Can a Trundle Be Used Every Night?

Follow the manufacturer’s guidance for the particular model. If you need a permanent everyday sleeping space, consider whether the mattress, access and room layout suit regular use rather than choosing solely for occasional guests.

Find the Right Extra Bed for Your Family

The right sleepover bed fits your home when it is open and when it is put away. A compatible trundle can keep an extra sleeping space beneath your child’s everyday bed, while a folding guest bed gives you a separate option to bring out for visits.

Explore our sleepover and guest beds, compare beds with trundles, or browse folding beds to prepare for friends, cousins and visiting family throughout the year.