Bed Buying Guides & Advice

Ottoman Beds for Small Bedrooms and Box Rooms: How to Choose One That Fits Last updated: 14 November 2026 An ottoman bed is one of the best things you can put in a small bedroom, because the whole space under the mattress becomes storage and there are no drawers that need room to pull out. But in a box room every centimetre counts, so the frame you choose matters as much as the storage inside it. Here is how to pick an ottoman bed that fits a small room, from a bed maker in Birmingham. The qui …

Curves, soft boucle, bold colour and statement shapes: these are the bed design trends we think will shape bedrooms in 2027. Our design team has sketched 12 new headboard and bed concepts, and we want you to help choose which one our Birmingham workshop builds next. Please note: these are concept designs, shown as digital renders, not photos of beds we currently stock. Every concept can be made to order on request. If one catches your eye, message us on WhatsApp or call 0121 630 7005 to regist …

Deep Storage Ottoman Beds: How Deep Should You Go? Last updated: 1 November 2026 An ottoman bed turns the whole space under your mattress into storage. But not all ottomans are the same depth, and the difference between a standard base and an extra deep one is the difference between storing a few spare sheets and storing duvets, pillows and suitcases. Here is how to choose the right depth, what really fits inside, and what to check before you buy. The quick answer Standard (30cm rail): about …

Putting an ottoman bed together is simpler than it looks. This step-by-step guide shows you how to assemble a Hush My Bed ottoman storage bed, from fitting the side rails to attaching the gas-lift struts, with photos of every stage. It is the same guide that comes in the box, so if you have lost your paper copy, you are in the right place. Published 29 October 2026 by Hush My Bed, Birmingham Before you start Read the guide all the way through first, then follow the steps in order. Because of …

A day bed is a sofa by day and a proper bed by night, which makes it one of the most useful pieces of furniture you can own. It turns a box room, home office or teenager’s bedroom into a guest room in seconds, and with a storage drawer or pull-out trundle underneath it works even harder. In this guide we explain what a day bed is, how it compares with a sofa bed, which size to choose and how to style it. Published 29 October 2026 by Hush My Bed, Birmingham Quick answers What is it? A s …

A divan bed set is the simplest way to get a complete, matching bed in one order. Instead of buying a frame, a mattress and a headboard separately and hoping they work together, you choose one set and we make the base and headboard in the same fabric, with the mattress ready to sleep on. In this guide we explain how divan sets work, what to look for, and how our four handmade divan bed sets compare. What is a divan bed set? A divan bed has a solid, upholstered base that sits low to the floor, w …

We spend around a third of our lives in bed, yet most of us keep the same mattress and bed frame far longer than we should. Because a mattress wears out slowly, it is easy to get used to the dip in the middle or the creak when you roll over. In this guide, our bed makers in Birmingham share the 12 most common signs that it is time for a new mattress or bed frame, how long each should last, and what to look for when you replace them. Published 20 October 2026 by Hush My Bed, Birmingham The qui …

Plenty of UK bedrooms are on the small side, and the box room, the loft conversion and the narrow second bedroom all come with the same problem: where does everything go? As bed makers, we spend every day helping people fit beautiful beds into real British bedrooms. Here are our 15 favourite small bedroom ideas, from choosing the right bed to the colour tricks that make a room feel twice the size. Published 20 October 2026 by Hush My Bed, Birmingham The 5 changes that make the biggest differe …

Short on space? The bed is the biggest piece of furniture in your bedroom, so it should work hard for its place. Ottoman beds, divan beds with drawers, drawer beds and classic bed frames all offer storage in different ways. In this guide we compare them side by side so you can choose the right one for your room, your budget and the things you actually need to store. Published 20 October 2026 by Hush My Bed, Birmingham The quick answer Most storage: ottoman bed, especially a deep storage otto …

A wingback bed is one of the easiest ways to make a bedroom feel like a boutique hotel. The tall headboard and gently curved side wings frame the bed, soften the room and give you something comfortable to lean against when you read or watch TV. Pair that with a lift-up ottoman base and you get a statement bed that also solves your storage problems. Published 20 October 2026 by Hush My Bed, Birmingham In this guide we explain what a wingback bed is, how much space the wings need, which headboar …