Kaydian Beds

Kaydian Beds: The Ultimate Buying Guide

Kaydian beds combine the appearance of a beautifully upholstered bedstead with some seriously practical engineering underneath. The brand is particularly well known for its ottoman storage beds, which conceal a large storage compartment beneath the mattress while retaining the appearance of a traditional fabric bed frame.

From substantial mattress weight capacities and gas lift pistons to ventilated mattress platforms and solid floating storage floors, there's more to a Kaydian ottoman than its upholstery. Understanding these features can help explain why Kaydian has become such a popular choice for customers looking for both style and substantial under-bed storage.

1. Why Choose a Kaydian Ottoman Bed?

• Generous hidden storage: The area underneath the mattress is transformed into a large storage compartment for bedding, clothing and other bedroom essentials.
• Suitable for heavier mattresses: Most of our upholstered Kaydian ottoman beds can accommodate mattresses weighing up to 70kg on the Super King size, making them suitable for many substantial pocket sprung and hybrid mattresses.
• Gas lift pistons: Assisted lifting mechanisms help raise the combined weight of the mattress and mattress platform.
• Solid floating storage floors: Many models provide a proper boarded floor rather than relying on a loose fabric dust sheet.
• Ventilated mattress platforms: Many Kaydian ottomans use a platform-style base designed to allow air to circulate beneath the mattress.
• Large storage capacities: Many upholstered models provide approximately 576–825 litres of storage depending on the design and bed size.
• Upholstered bedstead styling: The storage is incorporated into a complete bed frame with upholstered side rails, foot end and headboard.

2. Ottoman Storage Without Looking Like a Storage Bed

One of the attractions of a Kaydian ottoman is that the practical storage is largely hidden from view. With the mattress platform closed, the bed retains the appearance of a conventional upholstered bedstead, complete with a padded headboard, upholstered side rails and a finished foot end.

Lift the mattress platform and the space beneath becomes a large storage compartment. This can be particularly useful for bulky belongings such as spare duvets, pillows, blankets, towels and seasonal clothing that would otherwise occupy valuable wardrobe or cupboard space.

Storage capacities and internal dimensions vary between models and sizes, so always check the individual product specifications if you're planning to store something of a particular size.

3. Gas Lift Pistons & Heavier Mattresses

The lifting system is one of the most important features of any ottoman bed. Kaydian ottomans use gas lift pistons to assist with raising the combined weight of the mattress and mattress platform, making the storage compartment underneath easier to access.

Most of our upholstered Kaydian ottoman beds can accommodate mattresses weighing up to 70kg on the Super King size. This is particularly useful with today's deeper pocket sprung, hybrid and luxury mattresses, which can be considerably heavier than standard mattresses. Some other bed frame ottomans have maximum mattress weight limits of around 40kg.

This ability to accommodate a substantial mattress is an important feature if you want the appearance of an upholstered bedstead combined with generous ottoman storage. Maximum mattress weights can vary between individual Kaydian designs and sizes, so always check the specification of your chosen model.

4. Twin Lifting Straps & Ottoman Safety Bars

Many Kaydian ottoman models incorporate additional features designed to make accessing the storage more convenient.

Twin lifting straps provide two convenient points from which to begin raising the mattress platform. Selected models also feature an ottoman safety or support bar, providing additional support while the platform is raised and the storage compartment is being accessed.

Features vary between individual models, so check the product specification to see exactly what is included with your chosen Kaydian bed.

5. How Much Storage Does a Kaydian Ottoman Have?

Kaydian ottomans are designed to make use of a large proportion of the area beneath the mattress. Many upholstered models provide approximately 576–825 litres of storage, depending on the bed size and individual design.

That's particularly useful for bulky items that aren't always easy to accommodate in conventional divan drawers, such as spare bedding, pillows and seasonal clothing.

Storage volume isn't identical across the complete Kaydian range, however. Internal length, width and depth can all vary, so check the individual storage dimensions where capacity is particularly important.

6. Solid Floating Storage Floors

Another important feature found on many Kaydian ottoman beds is the solid floating storage floor.

Rather than simply placing your belongings on a fabric sheet at floor level, the boarded floor creates a more substantial, purpose-built storage compartment and keeps stored belongings separate from the bedroom floor underneath.

It also gives the inside of the ottoman a cleaner and more finished appearance when the mattress platform is raised.

7. Ventilated Platform Mattress Bases

Many Kaydian upholstered ottomans use a platform-style ventilated mattress base. The platform provides a stable surface beneath the mattress, while ventilation allows air to circulate around the underside of the mattress.

This is different from the sprung slat systems found on many conventional bedsteads. Because the support beneath a mattress contributes to the overall feel of the bed, a mattress can feel slightly different on a firm platform than it does on flexible sprung slats.

Always check that your chosen mattress is suitable for the type of base used on the individual bed.

8. Kaydian Ottoman Beds vs Divan Ottomans

Both Kaydian bedsteads and divan ottomans can provide substantial under-bed storage, but their construction and appearance are quite different.

A Kaydian ottoman bedstead incorporates the storage into a complete frame with an upholstered headboard, side rails and foot end. This gives the bed the appearance of a traditional statement bedstead while concealing the storage underneath.

A divan ottoman generally has a more compact base that closely follows the dimensions of the mattress, with the headboard attached separately. This can make a divan particularly useful where keeping the overall footprint as small as possible is the priority.

If you want a more decorative bed-frame appearance without giving up the benefits of ottoman storage, a Kaydian bedstead can provide the best of both worlds.

9. Headboards & Upholstered Design

The headboard is a major part of the character of a Kaydian bed. Across the range you'll find everything from curved and buttoned designs to contemporary vertical or horizontal panels, deep cushioning and statement winged headboards.

Upholstered side rails and foot ends complete the bedstead appearance, while hardwood or integrated feet are used across different models.

When choosing a statement headboard, remember to consider more than appearance. Taller and wider designs can have a significant effect on both the overall dimensions of the bed and how easily it can be delivered into the bedroom.

10. Kaydian Fabrics & Colours

Kaydian beds are available in a range of contemporary fabrics and colours, with the exact choices depending on the model. Neutral greys, slate shades and other versatile tones make it relatively easy to coordinate the bed with different bedroom styles.

Fabric texture, room lighting and screen settings can all affect how a colour appears. If you're coordinating the bed with existing furniture, flooring or décor, remember that an upholstered fabric can look slightly different under natural and artificial light.

11. Kaydian Bed Sizes

Available sizes vary between individual models, but Kaydian upholstered beds can include the main UK sizes:

• 4ft Small Double: approximately 4ft x 6ft3 (122cm x 190cm)
• 4ft6 Double: approximately 4ft6 x 6ft3 (137cm x 190cm)
• 5ft King Size: approximately 5ft x 6ft6 (153cm x 200cm)
• 6ft Super King: approximately 6ft x 6ft6 (183cm x 200cm)

Not every design is available in every size, so check the individual product options before ordering.

12. Mattress Size vs External Bed Dimensions

The stated bed size refers to the approximate dimensions of the mattress, not the complete Kaydian bed frame.

Because a Kaydian bedstead has upholstered side rails, a headboard and a foot end surrounding the mattress, its external width and length will be greater. Winged and heavily padded headboards can add even more to the overall dimensions.

Always use the full external dimensions of the individual bed when measuring your bedroom rather than relying on the mattress size alone.

13. Measuring Your Bedroom

Before ordering, consider how the complete bed will work with the rest of your bedroom rather than simply whether the mattress will fit.

Allow sufficient room for wardrobes and bedroom doors to open and consider the position of bedside cabinets, radiators and other furniture. You should also leave enough space to comfortably access and operate the ottoman storage.

Marking the external dimensions of the bed on the floor with masking tape can be a useful way to visualise its footprint before ordering.

14. Delivery & Property Access

Kaydian bedsteads are generally supplied in separate components for assembly, which makes them easier to manoeuvre than a completely assembled bed. However, some individual components can still be substantial.

The headboard is particularly important. Large padded and winged headboards may be difficult to manoeuvre around tight staircases, narrow landings or low ceilings above stair turns.

Before ordering, check doorways, hallways, staircases, landings and tight turns and compare them with the dimensions of the largest components where available.

15. Making the Most of Kaydian Ottoman Storage

The large storage compartment is particularly useful for belongings that occupy valuable wardrobe or cupboard space but don't necessarily need to be accessed every day. Spare duvets, pillows, blankets, towels and seasonal clothing are all well suited to under-bed storage.

Keep belongings clear of the lifting mechanism and avoid overfilling the compartment. Always follow the manufacturer's assembly, storage and operating instructions to ensure the gas lift mechanism can operate correctly.