The right bed in a small bedroom can help it feel larger (and stop your room from becoming an eternal laundry mountain). The secret to success is finding a frame that lands you storage, access and room.
1) Ottoman Beds (best all-rounder)
Ottoman Base – The mattress lifts on an ottoman base to give you full access to multitudes of storage space running the entire bed length. For Pay Monthly Beds, visit https://www.simplypayweekly.co.uk/pay-monthly-beds
Why it works: It provides the most storage without consuming any additional floor space.
Good for: Extra bedding, coats and shoes, kids’ toys.
Downsides: Heavy piece of furniture, and you’ll need help to lift it.
2) Divan Bases with Drawers
This is ideal if you have the height and space, and ideally, this style works best with a king-size bed.
Divans have drawers, about 2 – 4 of them.
Why it works: Basic, bulletproof, usually a good deal on the used market.
Downsides: Drawers require clearance to open; they aren’t the best choice if your bed is pushed up against a wall.
3) Bed with storage built in shelves
Handy Storage: Surprisingly, some of the frames also have headboard shelving or side cubbies.
Why it works: It doubles as a bedside table.
Ideal for: Phones, books, glasses and chargers.
4) Skinny mattresses and brief footboards
Bulky headboards and footboards can likewise make a room feel confined.
Why it works: Replacing the soffits with a slimmer profile allowed sight lines to remain open, which can make the room feel lighter.
Quick measuring tips
Where possible, allow for at least 60cm of walk space around the bed.
So you will need to look at door swings, the size of radiators and where drawers/ottomans open.
A space-saving bed is not about cramming in the largest mattress. It makes living more comfortable within your room.
