Ottoman Storage Beds

Bedrooms accumulate stuff. Spare duvets, out-of-season clothes, extra pillows, the bulky bedding that never seems to have a home — it all needs somewhere to go, and floor space is usually in short supply. That is exactly the problem ottoman storage beds solve: they turn the entire footprint of the bed into usable storage, without adding a single piece of furniture to the room.

What an ottoman storage bed is

An ottoman storage bed has a gas-lift storage base built in as standard. Rather than opening a drawer or two at the side, you lift the whole top of the bed — mattress and all — from the end, smoothly, on gas struts. Underneath is a large, continuous storage void running the length and width of the bed. It is the most storage you can build into a bed without changing its silhouette: from the outside it simply looks like a normal, attractive frame. The gas struts take the weight of the mattress and base, so the lid lifts smoothly rather than needing to be manhandled — you are not hoisting the mattress unaided, and the bed closes again just as easily once you are done.

Gas-lift, end-lift storage

The mechanism matters, so it is worth being specific. These are gas lift beds that lift from the end of the frame — end-lift — which means you do not need room down the sides of the bed to get at your things. That makes them especially good for rooms where the bed sits against a wall or between fitted furniture. Lower the lid and the gas struts hold it gently in place; your belongings stay enclosed, dust-free and completely out of sight.

How it compares to drawer storage

If you are weighing this against a divan bed with storage, the trade-off is access versus volume. Drawer storage gives you everyday access to things you reach for often, without lifting anything. Ottoman storage gives you far more space — the entire base — but you access it by lifting. Many buyers find the sweet spot is to ask what is going inside: bulky, rarely-used items suit an ottoman; everyday items suit drawers. You can browse both families to compare.

A full choice of style and finish

Choosing storage does not mean settling on looks. These ottoman beds come with the same headboard options as the rest of the range — winged and wingback, buttoned, diamond-buttoned, chesterfield, sleigh, stud, panel and two-tone duo — and the same three headboard heights: 48", 54" floor-standing and 60" tall. Upholster the frame in any of seven fabric families, including Plush Velvet, Crushed Velvet, Crushed Ice, Chenille, Naples, Coniston and Dumfries, and pick from the full colour palette: grey, silver, cream, black, navy, blue, pink, green, emerald, mustard, beige, teal, maroon, mocha, champagne, mink and white.

Sizes for every bedroom

Like every Adeline Waterson bed, these storage beds are made to order across the standard UK range: Single 3ft, Small Double 4ft, Double 4ft6, King 5ft and Super King 6ft. A smaller room often benefits most from ottoman storage, since it removes the need for a separate wardrobe or chest — but the same mechanism scales all the way up to a super king for a master suite.

Why Adeline Waterson

These are UK-made, made-to-order storage beds, delivered across the UK. You choose the size, fabric, colour, headboard style and height, with the gas-lift base included as standard. Warranty options are available, and a 10-year warranty upgrade can be added for longer-term reassurance.

More storage, no extra furniture. Browse the full range of ottoman storage beds and reclaim the space under your bed.