Tucked away under a bed frame, trundle beds are a space-saving solution for a kid’s room, home office, or guest room. Trundle beds date back around the 1600s, but they are far from traditional. You can find them in a variety of modern forms and finishes, and there are thoughtfully designed options integrated into daybeds, bunk beds, and captain’s beds to boot. For adult couples who could use more space to stretch out, some trundles also pop up to give guests extra room.

“All of my clients with children have one,” says Miami-based interior designer Ania Agárdy. “They are low to the ground, making it easy and safe for children to sleep on the lower bed, and a great solution for siblings sharing a room temporarily or on a regular basis. You basically get two beds for the price and footprint of one.”

Below, explore the best trundle beds for little ones and adults alike, along with shopping tips from Agárdy and more AD PRO Directory designers.

Our Top Picks for the Best Trundle Beds:

Couch, Furniture, Cushion, Home Decor, and Bed

West Elm Schaefer Trundle Daybed

  • Dimensions: 85"L x 44"W x 25.5"H (daybed), 78.5’’L x 41’’W x 10.5H (trundle)
  • Frame material: FSC-certified wood, performance velvet
  • Weight capacity: 800 pounds

Whether used as a sofa, a chaise, or a bed, this versatile, contract-grade trundle can help meet any space’s needs. More impressively, it upholds a level of design sophistication that’s rare for such adaptable products. The walnut finish of the mixed-material frame adds dimension to the rich performance velvet that looks incredibly soft. When it comes time to pull out the trundle, you can do so with ease, thanks to small wheels that help it glide on its frame.

Furniture, and Bed

Max & Lily Bed with Trundle Bed

  • Dimensions: 81.5"L x 82.5"W x 36.5"H
  • Frame material: New Zealand pine wood
  • Weight capacity: 400 pounds each

Lindsay Olson, principal and founder of Lulu Designs in Costa Mesa, California, suggests finding a twin trundle with simple handles. This frame from Amazon has cutouts for easy maneuvering, and the classic slatted headboard is polished but not overly fussy.tk superlative

Furniture, Bed, and Bunk Bed

Crate & Kids Jenny Lind Spindle Bed with Trundle

  • Dimensions: 82.27"L x 78.78"W x 42.52"H
  • Frame material: Solid maple, maple veneer, and engineered wood
  • Weight capacity: Not listed

Twisting spindles are the showstopper on this vintage-inspired, modernized twin trundle bed. The craftsmanship is on full display, and in-home delivery makes it an even easier pick for busy parents.

Furniture, Bed, and Bunk Bed

West Elm Moon Convertible Trundle Bunk Bed

  • Dimensions: 78.9"L x 41.7"W x 69.8"H (bunk bed), 74.5’’L x 40.3’’W x 5.8H’’ (trundle)
  • Frame material: Pine wood
  • Weight capacity: Not listed

If you’re looking for a bedroom setup to grow with your family—or simply, the design whims of your children—consider it found. This light pine, Scandi-centric set brightens any room it’s in, and it also converts from two single twin beds to a stacked bunk. With the trundle that pulls out from the bottom bunk (or either twin bed, if not in bunk form), the Moon easily accommodates three people, making it the stuff of sleepover dreams.

Cushion, Home Decor, Furniture, Toy, and Bed

Birch Lane Charlotte Day Bed with Trundle

  • Dimensions: 78.5"L x 42"W x 33.25"H (daybed), 8.75’’ (trundle)
  • Frame material: Wood
  • Weight capacity: 400 pounds

Whether you’re using it for lounging or sleeping, sweet details on this daybed make it a natural choice for a nursery, playroom, or child’s room. In fact, its elegant scalloped edges and turned legs will add a dose of traditional style to any space.

Furniture, Bed, and Bunk Bed

AllModern Blanche Captain Bed

  • Dimensions: 81.5"L x 58"W x 44"H
  • Frame material: Solid rubberwood
  • Weight capacity: 180 pounds

“I would use a captain’s bed with a trundle and storage in a kid’s room,” Agárdy says. “They are great for sleepovers and offer storage drawers in addition to a pull-out trundle.” Beyond storage, this bed is great for modern design aesthetes. The rubberwood bed has a contemporary, slatted headboard and conveniently includes built-in USB-A and USB-C ports for juicing up devices. Your main problem with this bed will be how difficult it is to get your kid to leave it.

Furniture, Bed, Cushion, and Home Decor

Pottery Barn Teen Hampton Daybed & Trundle

  • Dimensions: 82"L x 43"W x 36"H (twin bed), 74.5’’L x 41.5’’W x 9.5’’H (trundle)
  • Frame material: Poplar wood and engineered wood
  • Weight capacity: Not listed

“For kids, my go-to is Pottery Barn,” Agárdy says. “They are beautifully designed in solid wood and often have built-in storage or drawers.” This is certainly the case with the Hampton. The trundle has a classic silhouette, which opens with antique-looking pulls finished in black nickel. And if you don’t need the trundle for extra sleeping space, remove the mattress, and the compartment doubles as storage.

How We Chose the Best Trundle Beds

To learn more about trundle beds, we spoke with three AD PRO Directory designers: Ania Agárdy, Lindsay Olson, and Daniella Hoffer. They offered suggestions for where and how to add a trundle bed in virtually any space, and shared some of their favorite retailers. We also relied on editor-tested bed frame companies, as well as five-star customer reviews from sites like Amazon and Wayfair. We evaluated each one based on functionality, style, and price point.

FAQs

What Are the Different Types of Trundle Beds?

“The type of trundle bed I recommend will depend on the needs of my client, aesthetics, and space considerations,” Agárdy says. Here are the most common trundles on the market today:

  • Classic twin or full: A twin- or full-size bed with an integrated or optional trundle underneath.
  • Daybed: A twist on the classic daybed, this one reveals an extra sleeping space below. Perhaps the most beloved among our experts, it’s a more elevated and sleek solution for a guest room or office.
  • Captain’s bed: While some are made with storage compartments, some captain’s beds feature both drawers and a pull-out trundle.
  • Bunk bed: Below these double-decker beds, you’ll find a hidden trundle.
  • Pop-up mechanism: Instead of sitting underneath the primary mattress, these trundle beds lift up to fit a king mattress or two twins you can put together for a larger sleeping surface.

What Is the Best Mattress Type for a Trundle Bed?

You’ll want to consider the thickness and components of a mattress, and most manufacturers share the best solution for each model. All of our experts prefer some sort of foam mattress, since they’re supportive, durable, breathable, and more eco-friendly. Hoffer typically recommends an 8-inch-thick mattress, and her favorite is Brooklyn Bedding’s Dreamfoam Essential.

How Should You Style a Trundle Bed?

“I usually use just a fitted sheet, and bring in blankets only when the bed is in use,” Olson says. “This keeps the trundle easy to access and visually streamlined.”