Before you order a high gloss bed with bedside units, check four things: the total width of the bed including the units, whether the units are fixed or detachable, how much storage each one actually offers, and whether the surface height sits level with your mattress. Those details decide whether the bed works day to day, far more than the colour or headboard shape.<\/p>\n
Beds with attached bedside units are a clever answer to a familiar problem. Many UK bedrooms are too narrow for a bed and two separate cabinets, yet everyone needs somewhere to put a phone, a glass of water and a book. By joining the units to the headboard, these designs create a single, tidy piece. Our collection of modern high gloss beds UK<\/a> includes several frames with integrated units, and this guide covers what to look at closely before committing.<\/p>\n The term covers a few different designs, and it helps to know which you are looking at.<\/p>\n Integrated units<\/strong> are built into the headboard as one continuous piece. They often float above the floor and may include a small drawer or an open shelf. The look is very streamlined.<\/p>\n Attached units<\/strong> are separate cabinets designed to bolt onto the headboard. They match the bed perfectly in finish but can sometimes be fitted or left off depending on the room.<\/p>\n Wraparound headboards<\/strong> extend well beyond the mattress on each side, with flat surfaces or shelves built in. These create a strong visual statement and often include lighting.<\/p>\n Each type suits a slightly different room, so it is worth understanding the options before falling for a particular photograph. If you are planning the whole room at once, our full range of modern bedroom furniture UK sale<\/a> lets you see how these beds sit alongside wardrobes and chests.<\/p>\n This is the point that catches most buyers out. A king size mattress is 150cm wide, but a king size bed with bedside units can easily be more than twice that across. Always look for the overall external width in the product dimensions and compare it with the wall where the bed will stand.<\/p>\n Then think about what else is on that wall. Radiators, sockets, light switches and windows all affect where units can sit. A bedside unit that covers a double socket is a daily annoyance. One that blocks a radiator reduces heat and may affect the finish over time.<\/p>\n Allow room either side of the units as well. You need space to get in and out of bed comfortably, and if a wardrobe or door is nearby, check that it can still open fully.<\/p>\n Fixed units give the cleanest look and tend to feel very solid. The downside is flexibility. If you move house and the new bedroom is narrower, you cannot simply remove them.<\/p>\n Detachable units offer more options. You can use the bed with both units, with one unit against a wall, or with none at all and separate cabinets instead. For anyone renting or expecting to move within a few years, this flexibility can be valuable.<\/p>\n Ask yourself how long you expect to stay in the current home, and whether the bed might move to a spare room later. Those answers usually point clearly in one direction.<\/p>\n Bedside units vary widely in what they hold. Some are little more than a floating shelf. Others offer one or two drawers with enough depth for chargers, glasses, medication and a paperback.<\/p>\n Think about what currently lives on or in your bedside table. If it is mostly a lamp and a phone, a shelf may be plenty. If you keep a lot within reach, a drawer is far more practical because it hides clutter and keeps the gloss surface clear.<\/p>\n Look at the internal dimensions where they are given. A drawer that looks generous from the front may be shallow inside. If you need more storage than integrated units provide, pairing the bed with standalone high gloss bedside cabinets UK<\/a> on one side can be a sensible compromise.<\/p>\n Many beds with bedside units also include drawers or a lift up base. Combining the two can remove the need for a chest of drawers in small rooms. Check that drawer runners do not clash with the units and that a lift mechanism clears them when opening.<\/p>\n A bedside surface should sit roughly level with the top of your mattress, or slightly below it. Too high, and you reach awkwardly upwards. Too low, and you lean out of bed to find your glasses in the dark.<\/p>\n With integrated units the height is fixed by the design, so it is worth checking it against the mattress depth you plan to use. A deep pocket sprung mattress adds noticeably more height than a slim foam one, so measure your current mattress before comparing designs. If you are buying a new mattress at the same time, decide on it first and work out the bedside height from there.<\/p>\n Some beds with bedside units include built in reading lights, LED strips or USB charging points. These can be genuinely useful, freeing the surface from lamps and cables. Before ordering, check:<\/p>\n If your bed has no built in lighting, plan for wall lights or slim lamps. Wall lights keep the unit surface free, which matters more when that surface is compact.<\/p>\n Bedside surfaces see more contact than any other part of the bed. Cups, keys, phones and hands all touch them several times a day. A gloss finish handles this well because it is sealed and wipes clean easily, though it will show fingerprints and rings if left unattended.<\/p>\n White gloss is forgiving of light dust and feels bright. Grey gloss hides marks a little better and suits a more tailored room. Black gloss looks striking but shows smudges more readily, so it rewards a regular wipe.<\/p>\n Use coasters for drinks and keep a microfibre cloth in the drawer. Small habits like these keep the units looking fresh for years.<\/p>\n Beds with bedside units have more components than standard frames, and some of the boxes can be wide. Measure your stairs, landings and doorways against the largest box size before ordering, and allow time and space for assembly. Two people make the job much easier, particularly when aligning units with the headboard.<\/p>\n We offer free delivery to most UK mainland postcodes, which makes it simpler to plan a bedroom refresh without extra cost on the logistics.<\/p>\n Once the bed and units are chosen, the rest of the room should follow quietly. Because the bedside storage is part of the bed, you may find you need fewer separate pieces than expected. A wardrobe, a chest of drawers and perhaps a dressing table are often enough.<\/p>\n Matching finishes across the room create calm. Our modern bedroom furniture sets UK<\/a> bring several coordinated pieces together, which takes the guesswork out of colour matching.<\/p>\n If you are still weighing up whether integrated units suit you better than freestanding cabinets, our checklist on what to look for in a bedside table in UK homes<\/a> is a helpful companion to this guide. For exact heights and widths, our article on bedside table measurements for UK bedrooms<\/a> explains the usual ranges and how to work out what suits you.<\/p>\n To pull everything together, run through these questions:<\/p>\nWhat Counts as a Bed With Bedside Units<\/h3>\n
Measure the Full Width, Not the Mattress<\/h3>\n
Fixed or Detachable?<\/h3>\n
How Much Storage Do You Actually Need?<\/h3>\n
Under bed storage as well<\/h3>\n
Getting the Height Right<\/h3>\n
Lighting and Power<\/h3>\n
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Choosing a Finish That Lasts<\/h3>\n
Assembly and Delivery Considerations<\/h3>\n
Coordinating the Rest of the Room<\/h3>\n
Questions to Ask Before You Order<\/h3>\n
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