Choose a smart TV bed if you want integrated features such as USB charging, speakers and LED lighting alongside the television lift, and you have plenty of storage elsewhere. Choose a TV bed with storage if your bedroom is short on wardrobe or drawer space and you would rather use the area beneath the mattress for bedding, clothes and luggage. If you need both, look for a design that combines an ottoman base with selected smart features.<\/p>\n
Both types feature across our range of modern TV beds UK<\/a>, and they answer different needs. This guide explains what each offers and how to work out which one suits your home and routine.<\/p>\n A smart TV bed builds additional technology into the frame alongside the television lift, and it is one of the more connected pieces in our modern bedroom furniture UK<\/a> range. Exact features vary by design, but commonly include:<\/p>\n The appeal is convenience. Everything you might reach for in the evening is built into the bed itself, which can reduce the number of gadgets and cables on your bedside table.<\/p>\n A TV bed with storage focuses on space rather than technology. The two main formats are:<\/p>\n Ottoman lift bases.<\/strong> The mattress platform lifts on gas struts to reveal a large storage well across the full area of the bed. This is the most generous option and suits bulky items such as duvets, suitcases and winter coats.<\/p>\n Drawer bases.<\/strong> Drawers set into the side rails or the foot of the frame. They are convenient for items you use often, such as clothes or bed linen, but need clear floor space to open.<\/p>\n Both formats sit alongside the TV lift in the footboard, so you keep the hidden television while gaining storage.<\/p>\n If your bedroom has fitted wardrobes, a deep chest of drawers or a separate dressing area, under bed storage may not add much. Smart features could be the more useful upgrade.<\/p>\n In narrow rooms where bedside tables must be small, charging ports in the headboard free up surface space. Integrated reading lights can replace table lamps altogether.<\/p>\n Built in speakers can be a pleasant addition for anyone who listens to music or audiobooks in bed, or who wants clearer sound from the television than its own speakers provide.<\/p>\n Fewer chargers and lamps mean fewer visible cables. Combined with the hidden television, a smart TV bed can leave the room unusually tidy.<\/p>\n In box rooms, studio flats and second bedrooms, floor space is precious. An ottoman base uses space you already have, so you may not need a separate chest or blanket box.<\/p>\n Many UK homes, particularly older terraces and rental flats, lack built in storage. A storage TV bed can take a significant load off a freestanding wardrobe.<\/p>\n Spare duvets, pillows, sports kit and luggage are awkward to store. The full depth of an ottoman base accommodates them easily.<\/p>\n Some people simply prefer a bedroom with less technology. A storage TV bed keeps things straightforward while still hiding the screen.<\/p>\n Yes, in many cases. Some TV beds combine an ottoman base with features such as USB charging or LED lighting. When you are comparing these designs, check that the storage mechanism and TV lift operate independently, so you can open the ottoman without moving the screen. Also make sure cables for the smart features are routed safely away from the storage well and the gas struts.<\/p>\n If a combined design is not right for your room, you can achieve a similar balance with well chosen furniture around the bed. Our modern bedside cabinets UK<\/a> include designs with drawers and shelves for chargers and devices, which add practical storage at the bedside without adding technology to the frame.<\/p>\n The choice between a smart bed and a storage bed is easier when you look at your bedroom storage as a whole. Count what you need to store: everyday clothes, seasonal clothing, bedding, shoes and luggage. Then look at where each can go.<\/p>\n Everyday clothes belong in a wardrobe or chest of drawers. Seasonal items and bedding suit under bed storage. If you are short of hanging space, our clothes storage UK sale<\/a> includes rails, compact units and open storage that work alongside either type of TV bed.<\/p>\nWhat Counts as a Smart TV Bed?<\/h3>\n
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What Counts as a TV Bed With Storage?<\/h3>\n
Comparing the Two at a Glance<\/h3>\n
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\n \nConsideration<\/th>\n Smart TV bed<\/th>\n TV bed with storage<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Main benefit<\/td>\n Convenience and integrated technology<\/td>\n Extra space for belongings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Best for<\/td>\n Rooms with ample storage already<\/td>\n Rooms short on wardrobe or drawer space<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Power needs<\/td>\n Mains power for lift and features<\/td>\n Mains power for lift only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Bedside clutter<\/td>\n Reduced, as charging and audio are built in<\/td>\n Unchanged<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Floor clearance<\/td>\n Standard<\/td>\n Drawers need space to open; ottomans do not<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Maintenance<\/td>\n More components to look after<\/td>\n Simpler, with gas struts and hinges to check<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n When a Smart TV Bed Makes More Sense<\/h3>\n
You Already Have Good Storage<\/h3>\n
Your Bedside Space Is Tight<\/h3>\n
You Enjoy Audio in the Bedroom<\/h3>\n
You Value a Clean, Wireless Look<\/h3>\n
When a TV Bed With Storage Makes More Sense<\/h3>\n
Your Bedroom Is Small<\/h3>\n
You Have No Fitted Wardrobes<\/h3>\n
You Keep Bulky Items<\/h3>\n
You Prefer Fewer Electronics<\/h3>\n
Can You Have Both?<\/h3>\n
Planning the Rest of Your Storage<\/h3>\n