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MnM Buying Guide

Storage Bed Guide

Ottoman, drawers or both — find the right storage solution for your bedroom

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Storage Options

Which storage type is right for you?

All MnM beds include standard underbed storage. You can upgrade to ottoman gas lift, side drawers, or both.

Standard underbed storage

Included free

Best for: lightweight items, shoes, seasonal clothing

Not ideal for: very bulky items or things you need daily access to

Ottoman gas lift

Optional upgrade

Full under-bed access - lift the mattress to reveal the entire base.

Best for: duvets, pillows, suitcases, bulky seasonal items

Ideal if: you have a lot to store and want maximum hidden space

Side drawers

Optional upgrade

Pull-out drawers on one or both sides of the bed.

Best for: everyday items you want at arm's reach - bedding, clothes, books

Ideal if: you want quick daily access without lifting the mattress

Want both? All MnM storage beds can be configured with ottoman gas lift AND side drawers — the best of both worlds.

Ottoman Storage

Ottoman storage beds

An ottoman storage bed uses gas pistons to lift the entire mattress platform upward, giving you unobstructed access to the full footprint of the base. Unlike standard underbed gaps, the storage cavity spans the whole bed area — so you can lay bulky items flat rather than folded.

Ottoman beds suit larger bedrooms where you have occasional but generous storage needs: seasonal duvets, spare pillows, suitcases, and large items that would otherwise take up wardrobe space. The gas-assisted lift means even a loaded base opens with one hand.

Ottoman storage bed with gas-lift base open

Drawer Storage

Beds with drawers

Drawer beds have one or two pull-out drawers built into the side of the base. Because you access them by sliding — rather than lifting — they suit everyday items: spare bedding, clothes, or books that you reach for regularly without wanting to disturb the mattress.

They also work well in rooms where an ottoman lift isn't practical — for example, rooms with lower ceilings, or where the bed sits under a sloped roof. Side drawers need only 60–70 cm of clear floor space on the opening side, making them a natural fit for compact bedrooms.

Drawer storage bed with side pull-out drawers

Planning your storage bed

Ottoman lift direction

Check which way the ottoman lifts. Front-opening needs clearance at the foot of the bed. Side-opening needs clearance at the side.

Ceiling height

Ottoman bases need enough clearance above the mattress when the base is lifted. Standard UK ceilings are fine.

Drawer clearance

Drawers need roughly 60–70 cm of clear floor space on the side they open. Measure before ordering.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

A bed with a gas-lift base that opens upward to reveal hidden storage across the entire base.
Ottoman gives full-base hidden access for bulky items. Drawers give quick side access for everyday things.
Yes. All Beddy storage beds can be configured with both gas-lift ottoman and side drawers.
Ottoman bases are built to hold the mattress plus normal sleeping load. Do not store items heavier than 50 kg in the base.
Yes. Every Beddy bed includes standard underbed storage at no extra cost. Ottoman and drawers are optional upgrades.
No. Every Beddy bed is handcrafted to order in Britain and arrives fully or partially assembled — not in flat boxes.

Ready to choose your storage bed?

All MnM beds include standard storage - upgrade to ottoman, drawers, or both.