Commonly Asked Questions

What is an ottoman bed?

An ottoman bed is similar to a bed frames but they offer storage for the bedroom. Ottoman beds can come in all shapes and sizes with designs that give you the chance to create the bedroom of your dreams. This type of bed should come in flat packed form this allows for the delivery and journey to the chosen room to take place. You will need the same sized mattress as the beds size this will create the best sleeping surface.

There's 3 main parts to an ottoman bed the frame, base and metal foundation these all have there own part to play. With most ottoman beds your going to find the frame is made using wood this is robust and strong for long lasting advantages. Thebed base can come solid or sprung remember this is going to effect the mattresses tension. With the metal frame there should be a gas lift mechanism this helps the user open the bed allowing access to the storage area.

What are the advantages of a ottoman bed?

The advantages of an ottoman bed are plentiful! Being able to access the storage by simply lifting up the mattress means that valuable bedroom space isn't being taken up by drawers. They work well in smaller bedrooms or homes, adding that extra valuable storage space and keeping the home free of clutter. An ottoman bed also means that you are able to store items under the entire bed base rather than just small items if you had a drawer bed.

There are also different options of ottoman beds as you can get them to lift from the foot of the bed or from the side, like the GFW Side Lift Ottoman bed for example. This is perfect for smaller bedrooms.

Not only is it excellent for it's storage and versatility, ottoman beds are also hygienic as it is easier to clean the under bed due to the easy access.

Buying ottoman beds in different colours means you can match with other bedroom furniture. We offer choices like grey ottoman beds, Black ottoman beds, and white ottoman beds

Ottoman beds are also offered in different material options for different advantages. With wooden ottoman beds adding strength and long lasting values. Buy fabric ottoman beds for modern living. With leather ottoman beds your time is spared with easy maintenance. The oak ottoman bed range from better bed company brings textures and tones to the bedroom perfect for neutral gains in the room.

What sizes do ottoman beds come in?

Because we work with a high number of suppliers, we are able to source ottoman beds in a variety of sizes. These sizes include

Single ottoman beds - ideal for small bedrooms like guest rooms or children's bedrooms
small double ottoman beds - perfect for saving even more space in the home this size might offer more space for extra furniture
double ottoman beds - excellent for 2 sleepers the most common size around today
king size ottoman beds - gain extra length with this size ideal for large bedrooms
Super king size ottoman beds - the biggest standard size if you have the space look no further

When ordering, please take care to ensure you have correctly measured not just your bedroom but also any walkways, door frames and tight corners. Most of our ottoman beds come with assembly required but it is important to check you are able to get the bed into the room safely.

Why buy an ottoman bed from Better Bed Company?

We only deal with quality partners for our products and deliveries as this is a must for us to be able to provide our customer with only the best experience. Our customer service team is second to none with fast reliable advice at the other end of the phone or email. Understanding customer want their products fast, we have a large selection of ottoman beds with next day delivery on our store.

Trust has always been a major focus of ours- that's in advice and also after care. We have over 30 years experience in the bed industry so when dealing with us, we pass this on to you to ensure you are making an informed decision. Our prices are the lowest in the UK, price checking every day to make sure we are as competitive as possible on all beds, mattresses and furniture. Better Bed Company also partner with both local and nationwide charities to help create attention on social media channels and our very own on site page this allows us to donate to those less fortunate than ourselves all year round.

Browse through our extensive range of beds, mattresses and furniture please don't hesitate to call us on 0800 0467 616 or email us at customercare@betterbedcompany.uk for more advice.

Can you buy an ottoman bed with mattress?

Yes, we have a wide range of ottoman beds with mattresses on sale on the site. It's important to find a quality mattress to partner with the ottoman bed as they will perform better together. Find an ottoman bed with mattresses in the same size for best practice.

Consider an ottoman bed with a memory foam mattress for quality posture. Memory foam is great as it contours to the body and with a solid base the sleeper will be offered a supportive sleeping surface. An ottoman bed with a mattress in a memory foam design is great for kids or adults.

Choose a spring mattress to partner with the ottoman bed for supportive advantages. Spring mattresses can come in different styles like a pocket or standard open coil, both of good quality. An ottoman bed with a spring mattress would be good with a sprung-styled bed base, this will work in tandem.

A firm mattress and an ottoman bed would be a good idea for heavier sleepers. A softer tension like a medium might be a better choice for lighter sleepers, offering support. Soft mattresses with ottoman beds would be good for the elderly or children but not for standard adults.

Discover an ottoman bed with latex mattresses for luxury in the bedroom. The latex material is natural and is similar to foam. Ottoman beds and latex mattresses would be best suited to adult sleepers. This type of purchase might be expensive with latex quite costly, add springs to get a cheaper deal in the UK.

What materials do ottoman beds come in?

Your offered lot's of different materials when it comes to ottoman beds. Choose the right one that's going to suite the bedroom. From solid wood to fabric, buy for advantages and style.

A wooden ottoman bed would be an excellent choice for the master bedroom. The wooden material is strong, robust and durable, exaclty what you need for a furniture product. The whole bed or parts may be designed with a wooden material. There's so many advantages to wooden ottoman beds like long term benefits, you can paint at a later date and low maintenance.

Choose an upholstery ottoman bed for stylish effects. An upholstery design would be effective for modern themes and stylish settings. Upholstery is easy to keep clean and come in a variaty of colours. The upholstery is going to be soft to the touch, so it's inviting in the bedroom. An upholstery ottoman bed is great for adults or kids bedrooms.

Discover a leather ottoman bed to bring a stylish nature to the bedroom. Leather is very popular when it comes to beds on the market. You can buy faux leather ottoman beds these are cheap on the price. Leather is easy to keep clean and is also a strong material. There's loads of colours to pick from, when buying leather ottoman beds.

A pine ottoman bed would be cost effective. The pine material is ideal for the bedroom, offering textures and tones to the space. The wooden grain is smart and contemporary. Pine is solid and can be found on a range of bedroom products. From slatted headbaords to solid there's a suitable style for the bedroom. Choose a pine ottoman bed for the master bedroom.

Oak ottoman beds are perfect for any room. The oak material is robust and strong, great for long term use. Buying solid oak ottoman beds can sometimes be costly but there going to stand the test of time. Go with an oak veener for the look and cheap prices. An oak ottoman bed would be charming and offer character to the bedroom. The oak wooden grain on the bed will compliment other bedroom furniture.

Offer a velvet ottoman bed frame to bring stylsih qualities to the space. A velvet material is luxury and brings textures to the space. Your offered so many colour with velvet, making this effective when it comes to choices. Velvet is hard wearing so this ottoman bed will be around for years to come. Velvet ottoman beds can come with a range of headboard designs like tufted or scalloped, there's loads on offer with this material.

Consider a fabric ottoman bed to offer stylish effects in the bedroom. A fabric like linen or chenille would be a fantastic choice for an ottoman bed. Choose with modern colours like grey, green or white for stylish effects. The soft to the touch nature of fabric means laying back is comfortable. The headboard can be sumptuously filled making the back end even more comfortable. Add to the whole bed like the side rails and footboard.

Is an ottoman bed good for storage?

Yes, there's no better bed on the market for storage than an ottoman design. You are offered a spacious area underneath the frame for numerous products to be stored and ready for use. The size of the ottoman bed would determine how much storage space there is underneath.

Ottoman beds are also great as they offer easy access to products in the bedroom. Add accessories that you're not going to use on a daily basis, to create storage space in other bedroom furniture. Products like bedding would be perfect as they are close by ready for use when called upon.

Accessing the products inside the ottoman is easy these days. You can buy ottoman beds with gas piston hinges that assist the user when opening and closing the top base. There should also be some type of handles to again help the user when accessing the under bed section.

Choose an ottoman bed with a wooden-styled base, this is great for keeping products off the flooring. Most quality ottoman beds have a wooden frame that elevates off the flooring. You can also buy designs that have parts, this is great for cleaning purposes.

Ottoman beds are great for longer products to be stored. You're going to gain 190cm in length or 200cm depending on the size of the ottoman bed. Store large products with long lengths that you may not already have storage for in the bedroom.

There also good for deep storage with a high depth and are better than a standard draw or trundle. Check the depth of the ottoman storage and this will indicate how tall the chosen storage products can be. Make sure to take into account the bed base, you wouldn't want to store anything that's going to intrude this.

Can you buy an ottoman bed with headboard?

When buying an ottoman bed usually you are offered a headboard to partner as standard. The headboard on the bed is important as it's going to bring style and comfort to the frame. An ottoman bed with headboard can come in a variety of designs for the room.

An ottoman bed with a tufted-styled headboard would be an excellent choice for the main bedroom. Tufted style headboards are great as it will offer support, ideal for when laying back in the ottoman bed. The tufts keep the fillings in place for long-term advantages. Find ottoman beds with tufted headboards for a contemporary-looking bedroom.

There are wooden headboards and ottoman beds, which are great for style. The wooden-styled headboard can come in a slatted or solid design; both are good and would depend on personal preference. Choose a plinth-designed headboard; this shows quality and might be better for focal points in the bedroom.

You can buy headboards in different materials, like upholstery and fabric. For smart room features, it's probably best to buy the same material for both the base and headboard. Fabrics like leather, linen, and velvet are suitable options for complementing furniture in the bedroom.

Always consider the size of the headboard and partner with the same base dimensions. Sometimes, headboards can be wider than the base, so check this before the sale is complete. Consider bedroom furniture like bedside tables and chests that will go beside the ottoman bed.