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Choosing Ottoman Beds for a Bungalow
October 7, 2026

Choosing Ottoman Beds for a Bungalow

Ottoman beds suit bungalows especially well, because single storey homes often lack the under stairs cupboards, landings and easily reached lofts that provide storage in a two storey house. A full length storage well beneath the mattress keeps bedding, luggage and seasonal clothes within easy reach in the bedroom. In this guide we explain why storage works differently in a bungalow and how to decide between an end lift and a side lift based on your room layout. We look closely at the lifting mechanism, including gas struts, handles and mattress weight, so the bed stays easy to use for years. We also cover bed height for comfortable sitting and standing, how dormer bungalows with sloping ceilings affect headboards and lift clearance, and which fabric and leather finishes suit different rooms. Finally, we share ideas for what to keep inside the base and how to complete the bedroom around it....

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Ottoman Beds Buying Guide: What to Look for Before You Order
October 6, 2026

Ottoman Beds Buying Guide: What to Look for Before You Order

Before you order an ottoman bed, it pays to check a short list of practical details: how the base opens, how much clear floor you need to lift it, the weight and depth of mattress it is designed for, the height of the sleeping surface, how the base is built and lined, and whether the bed will fit through your stairs and doorways. This buying guide works through each of those questions in turn, in the order you are most likely to meet them, from measuring the room to living with the bed day to day. We explain the difference between full ottomans and designs with drawers, how headboards are fixed, which fabrics suit busy households and how to make the most of the storage well once it arrives. It is a calm, practical checklist for anyone who wants a storage bed that fits the room, suits the mattress and opens easily for years....

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Choosing Storage Beds for a Period Property
October 6, 2026

Choosing Storage Beds for a Period Property

Period homes are full of character, yet most were built long before fitted wardrobes became standard, leaving bedrooms short of storage and interrupted by chimney breasts, bays and awkwardly placed doors. A well chosen storage bed can reclaim a remarkable amount of space without covering the cornicing, fireplaces and floorboards that make these rooms special. In this guide we compare lifting ottoman bases with drawer beds and explain which suits different rooms and routines. We look at how headboard height should respond to high ceilings, which fabrics and wood tones sit comfortably beside original features, and how to measure around chimney breasts, uneven alcoves and sloping floors. We also cover the practical challenge of getting a bed up narrow Victorian stairs, the low storage pieces that keep alcoves useful without blocking the fireplace, and the simple approach to materials that keeps a period bedroom feeling calm, coherent and easy to live in....

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The Best Beds for Modern Townhouses
October 6, 2026

The Best Beds for Modern Townhouses

Modern townhouses present a particular set of challenges when it comes to choosing a bed. Bedrooms are spread across several floors, rooms are often long and slim, and the staircase decides what can actually reach each level. In this guide we explain which bed styles suit these homes best and why. We start with measuring the stairs, since frames delivered in sections are far easier to manage than those with a large one piece headboard. We then look at low profile beds that keep sightlines open, ottoman storage beds that replace a chest of drawers, and upholstered frames that soften rooms where sound travels easily between floors. You will also find advice on choosing the right size for each floor, pairing the bed with sliding wardrobes that open within their own footprint, and planning the layout around the single long wall that most townhouse bedrooms have, so every room feels calm and uncluttered....

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Storage Beds vs Wingback Beds: Which Is Right for Your Home?
October 6, 2026

Storage Beds vs Wingback Beds: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Storage beds and wingback beds solve different problems. A storage bed turns the space beneath your mattress into hidden capacity for bedding, luggage and seasonal clothes, which is valuable in flats and smaller houses. A wingback bed gives the room a statement headboard with padded wings that frame the pillows, add height and make sitting up in bed far more comfortable. This guide helps you decide which matters more in your home. We explain the difference between ottoman and drawer storage, how to judge how much storage you really need, and what clearance each style requires above, beside and at the foot of the bed. We also compare comfort, ventilation, cleaning and upkeep, and offer styling advice for each approach alongside chests of drawers and other bedroom pieces. If you cannot choose, we look at designs that combine a wingback headboard with an ottoman base, giving you both character and practical space in one frame....

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Making Storage Beds Work in South-Facing Rooms
October 5, 2026

Making Storage Beds Work in South-Facing Rooms

South facing bedrooms are bright and warm for much of the day, which is a real pleasure, but strong sunlight brings a few challenges when you add a storage bed. Fabrics can fade, enclosed compartments can feel stuffy and a solid frame can look heavier in bright light. In this guide we explain how to make storage beds work in south facing rooms without losing that airy feel. We compare ottoman lift up beds, drawer beds and raised frames, and look at which suits a sunny room best. We explain why pale, matt and cooler toned finishes age more gracefully, how to position the bed out of the direct line of the window and which window treatments help protect it. You will also find practical tips for keeping stored bedding and clothes fresh, choosing breathable containers and avoiding a bulky look. Finally, we suggest supporting pieces such as bedside cabinets and blanket boxes that share the storage load....

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The Best Beds with Gas-Lift Storage
October 3, 2026

The Best Beds with Gas-Lift Storage

The best beds with gas lift storage share a handful of practical qualities: pistons matched to the weight of your mattress, a ventilated slatted platform, a solid base with a lined storage well, and a lift direction that suits the way your bedroom is laid out. In this guide we explain how gas lift mechanisms work, how to choose between end lifting and side lifting designs, which sizes and upholstery suit busy UK homes, and what to check before you order. We also look at headroom, floor clearance, mattress depth and everyday use, because a storage bed is only useful if you can open it comfortably on a Tuesday morning. Whether you live in a compact flat with no spare cupboard or a family home that is running out of space for bedding, this is a calm, practical look at how to choose a gas lift bed that will keep working well for years....

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How Beds with Ottoman Storage Make Everyday Living Easier
October 3, 2026

How Beds with Ottoman Storage Make Everyday Living Easier

An ottoman bed makes everyday living easier by turning the largest piece of furniture in your bedroom into its most useful storage. Lift the mattress platform on its gas struts and you reach a deep, enclosed space for spare bedding, out of season clothes, luggage and all the things that usually end up stacked on top of wardrobes or squeezed under the stairs. In compact UK bedrooms, where built in storage is often limited, that single change frees up floor space and makes the room calmer to live in. In this guide we look at where the real time savings come from, what is worth storing inside and what is better kept elsewhere, the difference between end lift and side lift designs, how to judge a good mechanism, and how to keep the storage space fresh. We also cover how an ottoman bed works alongside wardrobes, blanket boxes and bedside storage in a smaller room....

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Is a Storage Bed Right for Your Home? Here’s How to Decide
September 18, 2026

Is a Storage Bed Right for Your Home? Here’s How to Decide

Storage beds solve a real problem in British homes, but only in the right room. This article gives a straightforward method for deciding, starting with an honest audit of what you would actually store and whether those items are soft and bulky or rigid and awkward. We explain the differences between ottoman lift frames, drawer frames and divan bases with drawers, including which access frequency each suits. There is detailed guidance on measuring the vertical and side clearances that determine whether a mechanism can open at all, particularly in loft and dormer bedrooms. We also set out the genuine drawbacks around ventilation, weight, strut life and accumulation, compare storage beds fairly against adding wardrobe capacity, and close with four questions that settle the decision....

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12 Beds With Ottoman Storage You’ll Love
September 18, 2026

12 Beds With Ottoman Storage You’ll Love

Ottoman beds lift on gas struts to turn the whole area under the mattress into one open cavity, which stores more than any drawer arrangement and needs no clear floor at the sides. This round up covers twelve designs grouped by what each does best: plain upholstered bases for rooms that need no fuss, tall winged headboards for large walls and draughty period houses, low frames for loft conversions, timber finishes, velvet and boucle options, side lifting and half opening mechanisms, compact small doubles, high capacity kings, television beds and matching bedroom sets. Practical checks on headroom, gas strut quality, mattress weight and stairwell access follow, along with advice on how to live with one day to day. Comparisons with drawers, chests and built in wardrobes follow, plus fabric and finish guidance for bases that show far more upholstery than a standard bed frame does, and short answers on capacity, lifting and mattress choice....

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