Fabric Storage Beds vs Fabric Super King Beds: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Choose a fabric storage bed if your bedroom is short on cupboard space and you need somewhere to keep bedding, luggage or seasonal clothes. Choose a fabric super king bed if your room is generous, you share the bed and sleeping space is the priority. The two are not always exclusive, as some super king designs include storage, but in most homes one need clearly outweighs the other.

If you have the room for it, our collection of modern super king fabric beds UK offers the extra width many couples look for. In this article, we compare both options on space, comfort, practicality and room fit so you can decide which suits your home and the way you live.

Understanding the Two Options

A fabric storage bed is defined by what is underneath. It might have an ottoman base that lifts on gas struts to reveal a large compartment, or drawers built into the sides or foot of the frame. Storage beds come in every size, from single to super king.

A fabric super king bed is defined by its size. In the UK, a super king mattress measures 180cm wide by 200cm long, compared with 150cm by 200cm for a king and 135cm by 190cm for a standard double. The frame will be larger again once the upholstery and headboard are included.

So the real question is often this: would you rather have extra space to sleep, or extra space to store? Thinking about which problem you are trying to solve makes the choice much clearer, and it stops you paying for features you will rarely use.

Room Size: The Deciding Factor

Room size settles this comparison for most people. A super king frame can be well over 190cm wide and more than 210cm long. In a typical British double bedroom, that can leave little floor space for bedside tables, wardrobes or a clear walkway.

As a general guide, aim for at least 60cm of clear floor on each side of the bed and at the foot if you walk past it. Measure the room, subtract the frame dimensions and check that doors, wardrobes and drawers can still open fully. If the numbers are tight, a king or double storage bed is likely to be the more comfortable choice day to day.

It also helps to plan the bed as part of the wider room. Our full range of bedroom furniture UK covers wardrobes, bedside cabinets and dressing tables designed to work together, so you can see how much space each piece will take before you commit.

The Case for a Fabric Storage Bed

Storage beds are a practical answer to one of the most common problems in UK homes: not enough cupboard space. Many houses and flats, particularly new builds and conversions, have small bedrooms with limited built in storage. The space under a bed is one of the largest unused areas in the room.

Ottoman storage

An ottoman base lifts the whole mattress platform on gas struts, revealing a single large compartment. It holds bulky items such as spare duvets, pillows, suitcases and winter coats. Access is easy once the base is raised, though you need to remove anything placed on the bed first.

Drawer storage

Drawer storage beds have two or four drawers built into the frame. They are convenient for items you reach for regularly, such as clothes or towels. You will need clear floor space beside the bed for the drawers to open fully, which is worth checking in narrow rooms.

Who benefits most

• Households in flats or smaller homes with few cupboards.
• Guest rooms that double as storage spaces.
• Anyone who wants to reduce the number of freestanding storage pieces in the bedroom.

A storage bed can sometimes replace a chest of drawers entirely, which frees up wall space and makes a small room feel calmer.

The Case for a Fabric Super King Bed

A super king gives each sleeper roughly the same width as a single bed. For couples with different sleep patterns, a restless partner, or children and pets who join in the morning, this extra width makes a real difference to rest.

Comfort and sleep quality

More width means less disturbance. If one person moves, turns or gets up during the night, the other is less likely to notice. Many couples find that moving from a double or king to a super king improves their sleep more than changing the mattress alone.

Visual presence

A large upholstered super king bed with a substantial headboard becomes the focal point of a room. In a spacious principal bedroom, it has a calm, hotel like quality that a smaller bed may struggle to achieve.

Who benefits most

• Couples who want more personal sleeping space.
• Taller people who appreciate the full 200cm length.
• Families who often share the bed with young children.
• Large principal bedrooms that would look sparse with a smaller frame.

Comparing Practical Details

Bedding

Super king bedding is widely available but costs more than smaller sizes and takes up more room in the wash and on the line. Storage beds use standard bedding for their size, and an ottoman base gives you somewhere to keep spare sets.

Mattresses

Super king mattresses are heavy and can be awkward to turn. Some people choose two zip and link single mattresses to make a super king, which allows each side to have a different firmness. On an ottoman bed, the mattress weight affects how easily the base lifts, so check the recommended mattress weight range for the gas struts.

Access and delivery

Large frames and mattresses need clear access through hallways and up stairs. Fabric bed frames usually arrive in several boxes, but the mattress can be a challenge. Rolled mattresses are easier to move into upstairs rooms.

Cleaning

Ottoman and solid base storage beds sit close to the floor, so dust does not gather underneath. Super king beds on legs leave space to vacuum beneath, which some people prefer for airflow and cleaning.

Can You Have Both?

Yes. Super king ottoman beds and super king drawer beds are available, and in a large room with limited built in storage they offer the best of both. The trade off is weight and bulk. A super king ottoman base is heavy, and the mattress platform needs strong struts to lift smoothly.

If you are tempted by a super king storage bed, check that the room can take the frame comfortably and that the lifting mechanism is rated for your mattress. Browsing our full range of fabric beds UK sale lets you compare storage designs across all sizes, which can help you weigh up whether a king with storage would serve you better.

How Storage Affects the Rest of the Room

Think about the furniture around the bed. If a storage bed allows you to remove a chest of drawers, you gain wall space and a clearer layout. If you choose a super king without storage, you may need extra pieces elsewhere, such as a tall chest or a wardrobe with internal drawers.

Our modern chest of drawers UK collection includes tall, narrow designs that take up little floor space, which can help balance a room dominated by a large bed. A well planned room usually combines one or two generous storage pieces rather than many small ones.

For more detail on how larger beds fit into real rooms, our guide to UK king size bed dimensions and room sizes explains frame and mattress measurements alongside practical clearance advice.

A Simple Way to Decide

Ask yourself three questions. Is the bedroom large enough for a super king with clear walkways on both sides? Do you regularly feel short of sleeping space? Do you have enough storage elsewhere in the house? If the answer to all three is yes, a super king is likely to bring the most benefit. If the room is tight or storage is a daily frustration, a storage bed will make the room easier to live with.

At Furniture in Fashion, we offer fabric beds in every UK size, with storage and non storage designs and free delivery to most UK mainland postcodes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does a room need to be for a super king bed?

Allow for the full frame dimensions plus around 60cm of clearance on each side and at the foot. In practice, many people find a room of around 3.5m by 3.5m or larger comfortable for a super king.

Are ottoman storage beds difficult to lift?

Good gas strut mechanisms make lifting smooth. Check that the struts are rated for the weight of your mattress, as a very heavy mattress can make the base harder to raise.

Can a super king bed have storage?

Yes. Super king ottoman and drawer beds are available, though they are heavier and bulkier than standard designs.

Is a storage bed good for a guest room?

Very much so. A storage bed in a guest room provides somewhere to keep spare bedding and seasonal items without adding extra furniture.