What is an ottoman bed?

An ottoman bed is a bed frame with a hinged base that lifts on a hydraulic gas-lift mechanism, revealing a large storage compartment underneath the entire mattress area. Yes — ottoman does mean storage in this context, and all our ottoman beds include it as standard, opening from the side or foot end.

What is the delivery time for ottoman beds?

5–7 working days across the UK mainland. All ottoman beds are handcrafted to order.

Which opening direction should I choose?

Left-hand, right-hand or foot-end opening — all included free, chosen to suit your room layout.

What sizes are available?

Single, small double, double, king, and super king. Custom sizes are available on request.

Is there a guarantee on ottoman beds?

Yes, every ottoman bed carries Hartley Dreams' 12-month guarantee covering structural defects including the hydraulic lift mechanism.

Hartley Dreams

Luxury Ottoman Beds UK

Among the most space-efficient luxury beds UK shoppers can buy: hydraulic gas lift provides full access to the entire under-bed space. Choose your opening direction, headboard height, and optional footboard.

Maximum Storage

Full under-bed access

3 Opening Directions

Left, right or foot-end

All UK Sizes

Single to Super King

40+ Fabric Colours

Velvet, linen & more

Customise on every order:Headboards 70 inch +£60·Headboards 90 inch +£100·Footboard +£70·Opening direction included free

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How Much Storage Does an Ottoman Bed Give You?

An ottoman bed uses the entire area beneath the mattress as storage, lifted on a hydraulic gas-lift mechanism, typically two to three times the capacity of a divan's drawers, since there's no frame or drawer casing eating into the space.

How much you get depends on size and opening direction: a super king ottoman offers the most floor area, while foot-end opening suits bedrooms with a wall on one long side, and side opening suits rooms with clearance down the length of the bed.

Every Hartley Dreams ottoman bed is handcrafted to order and covered by our 12-month guarantee, including the lift mechanism.

Written and reviewed by the sleep experts at Hartley Dreams

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