33 of the best ottoman beds for extra hidden bedroom storage
As the dumping ground for bed linen, towels, and even suitcases, every inch of your bedroom needs to be mined for its storage potential. Beyond wardrobes and drawers, ottoman beds stand out as the smartest of storage solutions, and can be a lifesaver in small spaces.
Ottoman beds are built on pistons or gas struts so you can effortlessly lift the mattress and frame to reveal storage underneath. While a lot of beds have built-in drawers or space underneath for boxes and storage bags, none can compare with the amount of space offered by an ottoman storage bed, which runs the length and depth of the bed itself – that's 28 sq ft of storage in a standard double bed.
An ottoman bed frame is usually upholstered with a boxy silhouette that lends itself to contemporary bedrooms; some of the jewel-toned velvet designs have a boutique hotel feel, while the wooden styles can be very minimal and Scandinavian. Most commonly, an ottoman bed opens from the base, but it can be designed to open from the side as a clever solution for those with limited space to manoeuvre around the bottom of the bed.
Below, we look at 33 of the best ottoman storage beds to buy...
Madison Ottoman Storage Bed Stone Grey
You can't go far wrong with Dusk's timeless Madison ottoman bed in a lovely stone grey linen. The tall headboard – standing 140cm in height – makes quite the statement, and you'd really never know that it was hiding so much storage.
Astley Upholstered Ottoman Storage Bed
We love the bestselling Astley ottoman bed from John Lewis for its unfussy silhouette and sumptuous sage green velvet upholstery. Available in double, king and super king sizes.
Habitat Pandora Double Ottoman Bed Frame Grey
This is one of Habitat's design triumphs. The Pandora ottoman bed is available via Argos Home in a choice of five colours – this slate grey is our favourite, but the cream comes a close second. The vertical stitching to the headboard is a subtle but elegant touch, and although it doesn't look hefty, its storage capacity is quite something.
Natural Herringbone Multi-Lift Ottoman Bed
This classic design from La Redoute is upholstered in a fine herringbone fabric with a subtle winged headboard panel. You can choose from a side opening or end opening ottoman upon assembly, which is handy for those with limited space to manoeuvre around the bottom of the bed.
Highgrove Bourne Ottoman Bed Frame
The cushioned headboard is the real scene stealer here. With curved and winged sides and a fluted body, it's a dramatic mix of modern and traditional upholstery design.
£1049.00 at furniturevillage.co.uk
Claudia Ottoman Bed Frame
The Claudia bed is all about softness. The understated and gently curving frame would do well in country-inspired homes, and the upholstery is a textured, dove grey boucle. It's available in ivory too for a neutral bedroom.
£899.00 at bensonsforbeds.co.uk
Tempur Ottoman Storage Upholstered Bed Frame
A design classic from Tempur with elegant button detailing – it also has sprung slats in the base to provide a more supportive and responsive foundation for your mattress.
House Beautiful Rosa Ottoman Bed
The Rosa looks simple and refined at first glance, but has some interesting design details – the commanding winged headboard, a woven upholstery that is is chunky and textured to the touch and a contrasting oak-finish base.
ANYDAY Bonnie Ottoman Storage Bed
We love the bestselling Bonnie bed from the affordable ANYDAY range for its unfussy silhouette and simple mink velvet upholstery. It has five-star reviews across the board, and we'd expect no less from John Lewis.
Padstow Ottoman Bed Frame Black and Rattan
An original ottoman design, the Padstow from La Redoute mixes a sleek black frame with a woven rattan headboard and baseboard.
Ascot Ottoman Storage Bed
Here's an elegant ottoman bed that lends itself to neutral design schemes. If you're averse to lots of bold colour in the bedroom, this neutral ottoman from Dusk is a great choice – and looks particularly welcoming piled with creamy textiles.
Calypso Ottoman Bed Frame
The Calypso Ottoman Bed focuses all the drama to the headboard, with sumptuous padding and pleated detailing. The near weightless gas-lift ottoman base reveals its large storage space underneath.
£999.00 at furniturevillage.co.uk
Avery Ottoman Bed
Ottoman beds were made for velvet upholstery, as seen here in a sumptuous jewel-toned teal. This design has an extra slim frame to maximise the storage underneath, which as you can see is considerable.
Alara Pleated Ottoman Bed Frame
With its tall pleated headboard and slim base and lightweight legs, you'd never guess that this velvet Dunelm bed had so much hidden storage. A lot of ottoman beds sit flush to the floor but this silhouette is a little more refined and less cumbersome.
Wiltshire Ottoman Storage Bed Mid Blue
The Wiltshire ottoman bed from Dusk is the picture of elegance with its simple and sturdy frame, a deep navy upholstery and a subtle scallop to the headboard. It's available in a teal, deep berry red and natural stone too.
Carson Oak Rattan Wooden Ottoman Storage Bed
Wooden ottoman beds are a really safe bet – such a timeless finish is unlikely to ever fall out of favour, and they are versatile enough to fit most tastes. This model has a lovely light oak finish and rattan headboard.
Pink Linen Upholstered Ottoman Storage Bed
A lot of ottoman beds are upholstered in velvet – there is something about its substantial silhouette and tall headboard that just looks great in an iridescent velvet – but this linen example from John Lewis is just as fabulous if a little more understated.
Messina Curved Ottoman Storage Bed
Compact and curvy, here's another classic design from La Redoute, with a curved headboard and simple grey velvet upholstery. A slim frame makes this a great choice for snug spaces.
House Beautiful Jay Velvet-Finish Ottoman Bed
Jay is a classic velvet-touch ottoman bed with an Art Deco chevron headboard that looks straight out of a boutique hotel. We're really taken with its rich navy blue colourway, which is wonderfully iridescent when applied to the velvet-touch fabric. Jay also comes in a warm cream, perfect for Scandi-inspired spaces.
Isabella Platform Ottoman Bed Frame
This wooden bed frame has a lovely deep walnut finish, with a high indented headboard. Most importantly, it has a simple lifting mechanism to allow you easy access to the storage underneath.
John Lewis Rouen Ottoman Storage Bed Frame
John Lewis' range of Rouen ottoman beds go from double to king size, and is available in a choice of 26 finishes. We love this dusty rose colour, but the bright mustard velvet and duck egg corduroy come a close second.
House Beautiful Chloe Bouclé Ottoman Bed Frame
We recently reported on the popularity of 'comfortcore' in the home, a design trend that relies on soft rounded forms, whisper-soft tones and tactile fabrics. This boucle ottoman bed from Dreams fits the bill perfectly.
Orla Ottoman Bed
The French seams and linen look valance on this Orla ottoman bed feels relaxed and inviting and a little undone. Orla hides ample storage – over 20cm in depth – and the range includes a matching ottoman box for all the extras.
£899.00 at featherandblack.com
Habitat Lavendon Side Opening Ottoman Bed
Most ottoman beds – and indeed all of the others on this list – will open from the base to reveal storage beneath. Side-opening ottoman beds are designed to sit against a wall as a clever solution for those with limited space to manoeuvre around the bottom of the bed.
Molle Wooden Ottoman Bed
Without a headboard, this simple wooden ottoman bed will sit almost flush to your wall saving you a bit more space in a small bedroom.
Kipling Double Ottoman Bed
A handsome olive green ottoman with a commanding headboard (just over 100cm) and winged sides – this is what a statement bed looks like. In this instance, the extra storage is a bonus.
Sandy Grey Velvet Ottoman Storage Bed
Here's a really elegant choice from Happy Beds with a curved and winged headboard and unobtrusive silhouette. And you can never go wrong with grey velvet.
Southwark Double Ottoman Bed
One for the statement bedroom. The Southwark ottoman is upholstered in a selection of jewel-toned velvets with an Art Deco-inspired curved headboard. Big on style, and even bigger on storage.
Litcham Ottoman King Bed
This Litcham bed from DFS is a classic ottoman design in that it is upholstered in a neutral and versatile fabric (here a grey herringbone) with a contemporary but chunky silhouette and button back. This goes up to a super king size – just think of all that storage.
Single Grey Ottoman Storage Bed
A wonderful choice for small spare bedrooms – this single ottoman bed provides 6ft of storage space for bedlinen, towels, or thoughtful extras for guests.
Ottoman Storage Bed
This low-slung solid wood ottoman bed is an innovative design solution for minimal homes – it's stripped of all ornamentation, aside from a slick leather handle.
Loxley Green Velvet Fabric Ottoman Storage Bed
You would never guess that the Loxley was an ottoman bed, as so few are designed with legs – this is a great option if you prefer a lighter silhouette that is lifted off the floor.
Molle Wooden Ottoman Bed Frame
A super affordable ottoman bed (that price is for a double – we're seriously impressed), with a nice mix of classic upholstery and an oak finish base. This sits low to the floor which is a nice trick in small bedrooms – the open space above can make a room feel more expansive.
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