Bed Buying Guides & Advice

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 …

When you upgrade your bedroom, a British-made bed built for years of use is a better investment than a mass-produced import. Here is why our handcrafted ottoman storage beds, made to order in our Birmingham workshop, give you more storage, more strength and a quieter night's sleep. 1. A triple-reinforced frame Many standard bed frames rely on flimsy legs and cheap composite wood. Our ottoman storage beds have a triple-reinforced frame, with high-quality built-in slats supported by full-length, …

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Are Ottoman Beds Good? Safety, Strength and Comfort Explained Last updated: 29 October 2026 If you are looking to upgrade your bedroom, you have probably come across the ottoman bed. With a huge storage space hidden under the mattress, it is one of the best space-savers you can buy. But you might be wondering: are ottoman beds actually good? Are they safe for children? Do they break easily, and are they strong enough for heavy people? As bed makers in Birmingham, we get asked these questions eve …