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Ottoman storage bed

A lift-up platform for large under-bed storage — plan lid direction and strut strength before you fall for the fabric.

For: People who need seasonal storage under the mattress

Ottoman

Preview is an educational mock-up — not a product photo of a specific brand.

1. Step 1 of 6

   Lift direction

   Side-lift and end-lift need different clear floor space when the lid opens.

   Lift direction

   • End-lift Opens from the foot
   • Side-lift Opens from one long side

2. Step 2 of 6

   UK size

   Always think in centimetres. Furniture outline can be larger than the mattress.

   UK size

   • Single · 90 × 190 cm One sleeper
   • Double · 135 × 190 cm Couples — tighter width
   • King · 150 × 200 cm Common couple size
   • Super King · 180 × 200 cm Extra width

3. Step 3 of 6

   Storage

   This explorer locks storage to ottoman for this style — focus on lift direction and mattress weight.

   Storage

   • Ottoman lift Large under-bed void

4. Step 4 of 6

   Fabric family

   Fabric is visual and care behaviour. It does not set spring tension or foam density.

   Fabric family

   • Plush velvet Even pile, richer sheen
   • Crushed velvet Mottled sheen
   • Chenille Soft, matte-to-warm feel
   • Linen-look weave Flatter, textured cloth
   • Faux leather Wipe-clean face

5. Step 5 of 6

   Colour language

   These are common UK shop colour words — useful for literacy, not a paint formula.

   Colour language

   • Cream Warm light neutral
   • Mink Warm taupe-grey
   • Charcoal Deep cool grey
   • Silver Cool light grey
   • Royal blue Deep accent blue
   • Forest green Deep green accent

6. Step 6 of 6

   Mattress class

   Match the mattress type to a base your warranty allows.

   Mattress class

   • Pocket sprung Independent coils
   • Hybrid Coils + foam or latex comfort
   • Memory foam Slow contouring
   • Latex Buoyant foam feel

Your setup explained

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