The Best Ottoman Beds To Buy In 2023

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Clever storage for bedrooms large and small.

We demand more of our bedrooms in terms of storage space than any other room in the home – aside from essentials like clothes and shoes, it is usually a dumping ground for extra bed linen, towels and even suitcases. Every inch of your bedroom should be mined for storage opportunity, and none more so than your bed. Enter ottoman beds: the clever storage solution that can be a lifesaver in small spaces.

Ottoman beds are built on pistons or gas struts so you can effortlessly lift the mattress and frame to reveal storage underneath. While a lot of beds have built-in drawers or space underneath to slide boxes and storage bags, none can compare with the amount of space offered by an ottoman storage bed, which runs the length and depth of the bed itself – that's 28 sq ft of storage in a standard double bed.

An ottoman bed frame is usually upholstered, with a boxy silhouette which lends itself to contemporary bedrooms – some of the jewel-toned velvet designs have a boutique hotel feel, while the wooden styles can be very minimal and Scandinavian. Most commonly, an ottoman bed opens from the base, but it can be designed to open from the side as a clever solution for those with limited space to manoeuvre around the bottom of the bed.

Read on for the best ottoman beds on the high street.

An elegant ottoman bed that lends itself to neutral design schemes. If you're particularly averse to lots of bold colour in the bedroom, this off-white ottoman from Dusk is a great choice – and looks particularly welcoming piled with creamy textiles.

This sunny yellow ottoman bed has a retro curved headboard and chunky silhouette. A great choice for those fond of 70s design, it's characterised by low-slung furniture, cocooning shapes and warm colours like mustard, terracotta and rich browns.

Our very own House Beautiful Grove ottoman bed took inspiration from the sumptuous bedroom designs found in boutique hotels. It's available with a matching bedside table and bench for even more storage.

Here's a tall and commanding headboard which works wonders in creating a focal point in a neutral bedroom. It's upholstered in a sumptuous velvet – this cocoa colourway is warm and inviting – and there's generous internal storage too.

There's no better way to bring drama to your bedroom than with this fan-shaped, scalloped headboard. The gently winged design is a definite showstopper, and who would guess that a hidden feature awaits? Spacious yet discreet ottoman storage.

We recently reported on the popularity of 'comfortcore' in the home, a design trend that relies on soft rounded forms, whisper-soft tones and tactile fabrics. This boucle ottoman bed from Dreams fits the bill perfectly.

Ottoman beds were made for velvet upholstery, as seen here in a sumptuous jewel-toned teal. This design has an extra slim frame to maximise the storage underneath, which as you can see is considerable.

Wooden ottoman beds offer timelessness in abundance and this beautiful deep walnut finish, with a high indented headboard, is no different. Importantly, it has a simple lifting mechanism to allow you to store clothing, bedding and the like.

Most ottoman beds – and indeed all of the others on this list – will open from the base to reveal storage beneath. Side opening ottoman beds are designed to sit against a wall, as a clever solution for those with limited space to manoeuvre around the bottom of the bed.

John Lewis' range of Rouen ottoman beds go from double to king size, and is available in a choice of 26 finishes. We love this dusty rose colour, but the bright mustard velvet and duck egg corduroy come a close second.

One for a serene bedroom sanctuary. We love the soft flax tones on this Lexington ottoman bed, and despite being padded and tufted, the headboard is deceptively slim here, so it will sit almost flush to your wall saving you a bit more space.

Where most ottoman bed frames are either wood or upholstery, this Anya ottoman bed provides a happy medium. It's made with a pale ash base and is available in a choice of grey, navy, forest green or blush pink velvet for the headboard.

This Litcham bed from DFS is a classic ottoman design in that it is upholstered in a neutral and versatile fabric (here a grey herringbone) with a contemporary but chunky silhouette and button back. This goes up to a super king size – just think of all that storage.

A wonderful choice for small spare bedrooms – this single ottoman bed provides 6ft of storage space for bedlinen, towels, or thoughtful extras for guests.

You would never guess that the Loxley was an ottoman bed, as so few are designed with legs – this is a great option if you prefer a lighter silhouette that is lifted off the floor.

This low-slung solid wood ottoman bed is an innovative design solution for minimal homes – it's stripped of all ornamentation, aside from a slick leather handle.

We fell in love with the cottagecore-esque Cath Kidston x DFS collection when it launched, including this Flounce ottoman bed. Its headboard is designed to resemble a fluffy cloud and is printed with the iconic Cath Kidston floral print.

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