An ottoman bed is a good option if you need extra bedroom space. The base lifts from the end or the side, providing access to one or more hidden compartments underneath for storage. With plenty of room inside for bedding, clothes, shoes, books, or other light items, an ottoman bed will help keep your bedroom organised and clutter-free.
Most ottoman beds use gas pistons and struts (similar to a car boot) to help lift the bed. The mechanical assistance makes lifting and lowering the bed much easier while keeping physical effort to a minimum. There is usually a loop handle or strap that you can use to raise or lower the base. However, some beds may have a small cut-away section in the base for handling instead.
Ottoman beds come in various styles and designs, which work well in traditional and modern interiors. Whether you’re looking for a minimal platform bed or an elegant bed frame with button tufting, there are plenty of options to suit your budget and taste.
Ottoman beds are available as divans or bed frames. A divan ottoman is an upholstered box with a lift-up top. It can usually be covered in a wide range of fabrics or leathers. Many divans come with a choice of headboards and bed accessories in matching colours to coordinate the look. Besides single sizes, divan bases come in two sections to allow easier access to the room.
Bed frames also referred to as bedsteads, are available in wood, metal, fabric, and leather and often come with a range of matching bedroom furniture, such as bedside cabinets. As the mattress sits inside the frame, bed frames typically take up more room space than a divan.
Choosing an ottoman that opens from the side or the end depends on your bedroom configuration.
An ottoman that opens from the side works well in smaller bedrooms or where only one side of the bed is accessible. An ottoman that opens from the foot-end provides easy access to your storage from both sides.
A half-lift ottoman, where only one part of the bed base lifts, is ideal for rooms with low or slanted ceilings.
Assembling an ottoman bed can take between twenty minutes to an hour, depending on the design. Ottoman beds should come with instructions and usually require two people to assemble.
A divan bed will typically come in two sections for double sizes and above. You can join the bases with the clipping bars or U-clips provided.
Bed frames come in several sections, typically a headboard, footboard, side rails, and a slatted support system and usually take longer to build.
Fixing the mechanism to the bed base and the lid tends to be the most challenging step. However, some divans may come with the mechanism already fitted to allow for easier assembly.
If you have concerns about building the bed, some retailers and manufacturers provide an assembly service for an additional fee. So it’s worth checking this before you buy.
Ottoman beds provide a generous amount of under-bed storage, making them ideal for bedrooms with limited storage space. Though ottoman beds come with mechanical assistance, some people may find them heavy or difficult to handle. It’s also crucial that the base and mattress are suitable for use together and that the mattress does not exceed the maximum weight limit for the bed base.
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