Buying a new bed! What do you think about the Ottaman Storage Styles?

VfM4meplse

I think it depends on how often you want to access the contents. I guess it could be a v handy storage solution if you vacuum pack stuff for summer / winter.

Torry_Quine

seven-day-weekend wrote: »

Just bought two of those lift-up beds for our new bungalow to maximise storage, they hold an awful lot of stuff and are easy to lift up. Early days yet but they seem fine.http://www.bensonsforbeds.co.uk/georgia-brown-ottoman-bed-frame

We have that one but in wood, it's very handy and holds loads.

jjj1980

I bought a Divan Ottoman for my daughter last year and its fab! Has gas-lift struts so barely takes any effort to lift.


Like this but didn't pay this much:


http://www.bedroomworld.co.uk/p/Shire_Steel_Ottoman_Divan_Base.htm?product_id=518556&utm_source=pla&gclid=CjwKEAjw7aiwBRCPgdu70arX70wSJADK6iDD9WGte4dyO-A_wVb_Ke6QDuXKHAs1dzFC2jZoBCm4nBoCtwXw_wcB

WeAreGhosts

I can't vouch for the quality, but there's usually storage beds on Wowcher.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

I've probably only seen cheaper end divans with drawers, but they always seemed to fall to pieces and didn't actually store that much in comparison to the ottoman style ones. I'd definitely consider one if it had a gas lift mechanism.

Ms_Chocaholic

We have one and are considering buying another for the spare room. I wouldn't buy any other type of bed now, the storage space is fantastic, we store a whole host of stuff in ours from rolls of wrapping paper, summer/winter quilts, suitcases, Ebay stuff for sale etc etc, they're fantastic.

gazebo

Small point, but IKEA beds now come in standard UK sizes - you need to ask to get the European sized mattresses now

moneysavvy35

Thanks so much for your replies....very helpful! Some great links also...