Best storage bed

Ideal for saving space in the bedroom, these are the best storage beds.

Best storage bed
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Looking for the best storage bed? We can help. Ideal for those with less space to play with, a quality storage bed is a handy addition to any clutter-prone bedroom. If your wardrobe is bursting at the seams and your floor is better described as a floordrobe, then a storage bed is calling you. Offering you a few extra spots to keep your clothes, underwear, and blankets, it's an efficient and smart furnishing. After all, your bedroom should be a peaceful sanctuary, not a complete mess.

Ranging in colors, styles, and affordability, the selection out there is vast. But don't be put off. We've saved you time and effort, selecting the best money can buy. Our personal favorite, the Allewie Queen Platform Bed Frame, is a lavish and modern design with strong wooden slats, not to mention four steel drawers. To learn more about this, plus some other top options, read on.

Staff pick

Allewie Queen Platform Bed Frame

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Allewie Queen Platform Bed Frame

Our top choice for good reason

Perfect for storing off-season garments. 

Pros:

  • Sturdy
  • Space-saving
  • Contemporary
  • Sophisticated
  • Not too expensive

Cons:

  • Less suited to more classic tastes

Topped with a stylish headboard, upholstered with diamond-stitched fabric and soft sponge, this Allewie Queen Platform Bed Frame is a great choice indeed. Offering the user four wire-netting drawers, each with small wheels underneath, this option provides ample storage space. Quality design at its best, it also features a metal frame with wooden slates, making for a sturdy mattress foundation. Gone are the days of squeaky box springs. Plus, the light gray color lends your bedroom a sumptuous look. Fab, right?

Premium pick

DHP Dakota Upholstered Faux Leather Platform Bed

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DHP Dakota Upholstered Faux-Leather Platform Bed

Won't settle for anything less than the best?

In which case, this is a must-have.

Pros:

  • Chic design
  • Stable
  • Durable
  • Tufted headboard and footboard
  • Great storage space

Cons:

  • More expensive than other options

If you can part with a little more, this DHP Dakota Upholstered Faux-Leather Platform Bed is well worth the investment. Perfect for smaller homes, it provides four built-in, wheeled drawers that slide out. You can fill them up with bedding, pajamas, or lesser-worn clothes. With a smartly designed frame, the platform bed ensures that slats stay put, so there should be no nightmares with this. Plus, the wooden slats allow air circulation to your mattress and just the right amount of support. Oh, and have you seen the diamond-tufted headboard and footboard? Truly divine.

On a budget

SOFTSEA Storage Bed

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SOFTSEA Storage Bed

Cheap and cheerful

Sometimes, basic is best.

Pros:

  • Durable
  • Thick drawers
  • Great for kids
  • No box spring needed
  • Long-lasting

Cons:

  • A little small

When it comes to value for money, this SOFTSEA Storage Bed scores high. Available in a twin size, it is made from solid wood, sturdy MDF, and plywood, meaning the frame is resistant to humidity. Plus, because no box spring is needed, you can simply plonk the mattress on and get ready to dream. Sizing in at 77.9 x 41.8 x 14.1 inches, it might not be the biggest option, but it's well suited to youngsters. With three thickened drawers, it provides plenty of storage space. Overall, this is a solid pick.

Fit for a king

Novogratz Kelly Storage Bed

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Novogratz Kelly Storage Bed

Your best night's sleep awaits you

Quick assembly? Check. Elegance? Check.

Pros:

  • Modern design
  • King size
  • Ships in one box
  • No box spring needed
  • Supportive

Cons:

  • Not the most affordable

Are you a sucker for a king-size bed? Then this Novogratz Kelly Storage Bed has your name on it. Sizing in at 83.5 x 78.5 x 39 inches, this option has a bentwood slat support system, plus center legs and metal side rails for additional support and stability. Assembly is quick, and once it's up, well, you'll know why we suggested it. Offering four drawers for storage, it has linen upholstery and comes in an array of understated but oh-so cool shades. Frankly, we love it.

C'est chic

DG Casa Storage Bed

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DG Casa Storage Bed

Marry style and function with this beauty

It's the height of craftsmanship.

Pros:

  • Available in multiple sizes
  • Solid and sturdy
  • Easy assembly
  • Durable
  • Versatile style

Cons:

  • Polyester-blend fabric might not suit all tastes
  • Box spring required

If style is your raison d'être, this DG Casa Storage Bed is for you. Available in twin, queen, or king sizes, the bed comes with a diamond-tufted headboard and nailhead trim. With two storage drawers at the footboard and two on each side, it offers you plenty of room for storing sheets and bedding. Oh, and in terms of looks, well, it's pretty glam. Whether you go for glitzy or farmhouse chic, this is sure to complement the space. Plus, we can't not mention the craftsmanship on this. It really is exceptional.

Our verdict

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So, have you found your go-to storage bed yet? By this point, we imagine you've settled on a fine choice, but if not, don't fret. We've neatly summarised the top picks below to refresh your memory.

Our all-time chart-topper, the Allewie Queen Platform Bed Frame is well designed, contemporary, and lavish. The dream, right? After a premium choice? Go for the DHP Dakota Upholstered Faux-Leather Platform Bed. What about something quality that won't break the bank? The SOFTSEA Storage Bed is a no-brainer. Looking for a king-size option? This Novogratz Kelly Storage Bed is sure to please.  And finally, for something unquestionably chic, buy the DG Casa Storage Bed.

Joseph Bobowicz
Freelance Contributor

Working across digital and print publications, Joseph Bobowicz is a London-born writer obsessed with books, culture, and all things new. When he's not writing about fashion for i-D and the Independent, he's out sourcing the best homewares to incorporate into any humble abode, fixer-upper, or first-time buy alike.