What Type of Storage Bed is Best?

What Type of Storage Bed is Best?

If you’re in a battle for more storage in the bedroom, then the chances are you will be considering some sort of storage bed. However, with so many options to consider you are probably wondering what type of storage bed is best? Indeed, the internet is awash with various options and let’s be honest, beds aren’t cheap. Therefore, you need to make sure you get the right bed for you. So, if you’re wondering what type of storage bed is best for you then read our handy guide for all the answers. If you’re itching to see what storage beds we have on offer then just click here.

The Battle of The Storage Beds.

In the red corner we have the well-known bed with drawers and in the blue corner we have the daddy of all storage beds, the ottoman bed. Indeed, the ottoman bed does offer a colossal amount of storage and can offer up to four times the amount of storage as a four-drawer divan. This makes the ottoman bed look like the clear-cut favourite to win the battle of the storage beds. However, as with all battles, nothing is ever as clear cut as it might appear. Indeed, both types of beds have their advantages and disadvantages. To make the best decision, you need to consider all the options before you back the winning bed for you. Let’s unravel the pros and cons of both types of beds so you can decide which is the best type of storage bed for you.

What Type of Storage Bed is Best? – The Bed with Drawers.

When most people think of storage beds they generally think about a bed with drawers. Indeed, this type of bed has graced the bedrooms of storage lovers for decades.

The Pros of Beds with Drawers

1. Extra storage – Beds are available with either 2 or 4 drawers. There are few models also available with one big drawer at the end of the bed.
2. Continental drawers available on most drawer divan beds - Continental drawers are basically mini drawers that allow for the placement of a bedside table.
3. Available as either a divan bed or a bedstead – Both styles of beds have options that offer storage.
4. Aesthetically pleasing – Although divan beds with drawers were once considered faux pas in interior design, times have changed. All our beds with drawers are designed to look fabulous as well as being functional.
5. Easy Access – Drawers in a bed are easily accessible and you don’t have to disturb anyone using the bed to access it.
6. Economical Option – If you’re on a budget then generally beds with drawers will be cheaper than their ottoman counterparts.

The Cons of Beds with Drawers

1. Limited Storage – Beds with drawers do not utilise all the space under the bed potentially wasting a lot of unused space.

What Type of Storage Bed is Best? – The Ottoman Bed

Is bigger always better? Read on to find out more.

The Pros of Ottoman Beds

1. Maximum storage – As an ottoman bed uses all the space under the bed, it provides the maximum amount of storage possible.
2. Different lifting positions – A lot of our models come with the option of either being a side lift ottoman or an end lift ottoman.
3. Hydraulic Pistons – All our ottoman beds come fitted with hydraulic pistons which makes lifting one of these beds easy peasy.
4. Available as either a divan bed or a bedstead – We supply both divan style ottoman beds and bedstead ottomans so there is an almost unlimited choice.
5. Bang on trend – These days practical beds must work hard for their place in the bedroom. Therefore, each bed is designed to be seen as well as used.

 The Cons of Ottoman Beds 

1. Can be expensive – As a lot more workmanship goes into these beds they are often more expensive than their drawered counterparts.

Takeaway

When trying to assess which storage bed is best you really need to carefully consider what your needs are. For example, if you’ve already got a ton of storage then do you really need an ottoman bed? Or whilst an ottoman bed is often more expensive than a bed with drawers, would pushing yourself that extra mile be of benefit for years to come. Remember don’t be guided by trends as only you can decide which storage bed is best suited to your needs.