Ottoman beds vs storage beds explained
Both put the space under your mattress to work, but they suit different rooms and different kinds of storage.
Ottoman beds
The mattress platform lifts on gas struts to reveal the whole base as one large storage space. Good for bulky items like spare bedding, suitcases and seasonal clothes.
- End-lift ottomans open from the foot of the bed, so you need clearance at the end.
- Side-lift ottomans open from the side, useful when the foot of the bed is close to a wall.
Drawer storage beds
Drawers built into the base are great for things you use every day, like clothes. You need clear floor space in front of each drawer.
Which suits you?
| Ottoman | Drawers | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Bulky, occasional items | Everyday items |
| Space needed | Room to lift the mattress platform | Room in front of each drawer |
| Access | Whole base at once | One drawer at a time, without moving the mattress |
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Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between an ottoman bed and a storage bed?
An ottoman's mattress platform lifts up to reveal one large space; a drawer storage bed has drawers in the base that open without moving the mattress.