Essentially a ‘two-for-one’ situation,trundle bed has to be one of the most versatile pieces of furniture around. Usually twin-size, it has an additional mattress that slides out from under the original bed.
Well-designed trundle beds cover the additional mattress with faux-drawers or in other creative forms.
Consider this trundle by Homelegance, when stowed away, the underside of the bed resembles three drawers and in no way detracts from the overall design of the room.
If your child is having a friend over, the trundle bed removes the excess clutter (aside from the clutter of kids being kids) of sleeping bags and other things.
Say an unexpected guest shows up (perhaps a mother-in-law) and space is at a premium. Her having to sleep on a trundle bed may not improve your standing with her. If she already doesn’t like you, however, what can it hurt?
Some trundles can also be raised to the height of the original mattress to create a larger bed for guests to enjoy without taking up space when it is not needed.
Need some extra storage space? Store the mattress vertically up against the wall in a closet and use the space under the trundle bed for clothes, linens, extra pillows, etc.
All in all, if getting the most out of your dollars is important, the possibility of purchasing a trundle bed is not one to be overlooked.