Melisa Ottoman Storage Bed Frame

Last updated: 11 October 2026

The Melisa is built around an extra-tall headboard made of padded panels that run horizontally across its width, separated by neat fluted stitching. Choose a headboard up to 210cm high for a dramatic, hotel-style look, or a lower height for a smaller room. A low 30cm footboard keeps the end of the bed clean and open, and the whole mattress platform lifts on gas pistons to reveal a large storage space underneath. Every Melisa is handmade to order in our Birmingham workshop.

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Sizes and dimensions

Headboard heights: 130cm, 150cm, 170cm, 190cm or 210cm. Footboard: 30cm.

Recommended mattresses

Any standard UK mattress in your bed size will fit. These are popular choices with the Melisa:

• Allure Memory Foam 1000 Pocket Sprung – 25cm, 50mm memory foam, zoned, medium-firm
• Reverie Memory Foam 2000 Pocket
• Mirielle Memory Foam 3000 Pocket – pillow top
• Opulence Memory Foam (Pure Foam)

See the full range of mattresses.

Built to last

• Triple-reinforced frame: heavy-duty steel bars run the full length of the bed for extra strength.
• No legs: the bed sits directly on the floor, so there are no screw-in legs to wobble or snap.
• Made for heavy mattresses: strong enough for heavier sleepers and deep, dense mattresses without sagging.
• Quiet and solid: handmade in Birmingham using traditional joinery, heavy-duty bolts and tee nuts, so it does not squeak or rub.

Read more: why handcrafted British ottoman beds outlast mass-produced frames and our guide to ottoman beds.

Choose your fabric

• Atlanta Soft Teddy: Blush, Ivory, Steel, Mink, Silver, Teal
• Smooth Velvet – Marble: Silver Marble, Charcoal Marble, Oatmeal Marble
• Smooth Velvet – Speckle: Charcoal, Armour, Emerald, Navy, Biscuit
• Smooth Velvet – Plain: Pale Cream, Cedar, Black, Silver, Charcoal
• Linen-Textured: Grey, Charcoal, Beige, Sky
• Chenille: Cream, Charcoal, Beige, Silver, Mink, Chocolate
• Wool-Textured Tweed: Sand, Mink, Grey

Find out more in our guide to our fabric collections.

Frequently asked questions

What headboard heights can I choose?

The Melisa headboard comes in 130cm, 150cm, 170cm, 190cm or 210cm. The taller options make a real statement in rooms with high ceilings. The footboard is a low 30cm.

What does the headboard look like?

The headboard is made of padded panels that run horizontally across its width, with fluted stitching between each panel. It gives a soft, layered look that suits modern and Scandi-style bedrooms.

How does the storage open?

Pull the easy-grip handle and the mattress platform lifts on gas-lift pistons. It rises smoothly and stays open while you reach the storage space underneath.

Is the Melisa strong enough for heavier people and heavy mattresses?

Yes. The frame is triple-reinforced with heavy-duty steel bars running the full length of the bed, and it sits directly on the floor with no legs, so it stays solid and quiet.

Which mattress should I buy with it?

Any standard UK mattress in your bed size will fit. Popular choices are the Allure Memory Foam 1000 Pocket Sprung and the Reverie Memory Foam 2000 Pocket mattresses.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is normally within 2 weeks of your order. Delivery is free to Birmingham, Redditch, Bromsgrove and surrounding areas.

Can I see the fabrics before I order?

Yes. You can order free fabric samples online, or visit our showroom at 24 Athole Street, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0DA to see and feel every fabric.

Complete your bedroom

Like horizontal panels? The Svea Ottoman Storage Bed takes the same idea in an Art Deco wingback design. You can also browse all our ottoman storage beds, headboards and bedroom furniture.

Visit our showroom

See the Melisa and every fabric in person at our Birmingham factory showroom.

Address: 24 Athole Street, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0DA
Phone: 0121 448 6987
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