A double bed with drawers provides the most accessible form of under-bed storage — organised, individual compartments that slide out horizontally for easy daily use, without requiring the mattress to be lifted or the bed to be cleared. At 135cm × 190cm, a drawer double bed suits most UK primary bedrooms and provides a practical middle ground between a standard frame with no storage and a double ottoman bed with maximum storage capacity. At Airedale Living, our double beds with drawers are available in 2-drawer and 4-drawer configurations across upholstered and wooden finishes. Browse the full collection above and pair with a double mattress at 135cm × 190cm. Free UK delivery is included on every order.

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Double Beds with Drawers: What They Provide and Who They Suit

A drawer bed is the right storage choice for specific circumstances — and being clear about those circumstances prevents the most common mistake in this category: choosing drawers when an ottoman would serve the buyer's actual storage needs significantly better.

Drawer storage suits you well if: You need frequent, organised access to specific items — clothing categories, bedding sets, or regularly rotated items where individual drawer access is more practical than reaching into a single large compartment. The room's foot clearance is limited — drawers open to the side rather than requiring foot clearance, making them more suitable in rooms where the bed's foot sits close to a wall. You prefer the simplicity of a drawer mechanism over a gas-lift ottoman — drawers require no lifting, no mechanism maintenance, and no specific opening sequence.

Drawer storage is worth reconsidering if: Maximum storage capacity is the primary need — a double ottoman bed provides approximately 400–600 litres compared to 80–160 litres across four drawers. You're primarily storing bulky items — spare duvets, seasonal coats, suitcases — that suit an open ottoman compartment far better than the limited height of a drawer. The items you're storing are large enough that they don't fit in a drawer (most drawers are 18–22cm internal height, which accommodates folded clothing well but not bulky bedding or bags).

The honest comparison. Drawer beds are easier to use daily but provide a fraction of the storage capacity of an ottoman. Ottoman beds require more effort to open but store substantially more. For most households whose primary bedroom storage need is spare bedding and seasonal items, an ottoman is the more practical long-term investment. For households whose storage need is organised daily-use clothing and bedding sets accessed regularly, drawer storage genuinely serves better.

2-Drawer vs 4-Drawer Double Beds: Choosing the Right Configuration

2-drawer double beds. Two drawers positioned on one side of the bed frame — either both on the left, both on the right, or one on each side depending on the model. Two drawers provide approximately 40–80 litres of total storage — adequate for one or two bedding sets, a selection of folded clothing, or the items that naturally accumulate in a bedroom and need a discreet home. A 2-drawer bed suits rooms where the storage need is modest — a guest bedroom that needs to store its own bedding, a single occupant's bedroom supplemented by a wardrobe and chest of drawers. The 2-drawer configuration also suits rooms where only one side of the bed has adequate clearance for drawer access — both drawers open to the same side, requiring 50–60cm of clear space on that side only.

4-drawer double beds. Four drawers providing approximately 80–160 litres of total storage — two on each side or all four on the same side depending on the model. This is the maximum drawer storage available in a double bed and suits primary bedrooms where the drawer bed is expected to supplement or partially replace a chest of drawers. Four drawers across a double bed provide enough storage for a full wardrobe of folded clothing — t-shirts, knitwear, jeans, underwear, and accessories — when combined with a wardrobe for hanging items. The 4-drawer configuration requires clearance on both sides of the bed if drawers open in both directions — confirm the drawer opening direction on the individual product page before ordering.

Which to choose. If the bed drawers are supplementary to existing storage — a wardrobe, a chest of drawers already in the room — 2 drawers is adequate. If the bed drawers are intended to reduce or replace a chest of drawers, 4 drawers is the more practical choice. If the storage need is primarily bulky items (bedding, seasonal clothing, bags), neither 2 nor 4 drawers competes effectively with an ottoman — see the double beds with storage collection for the full comparison.

Drawer Bed Specifications: What to Check Before Ordering

Drawer dimensions. The internal dimensions of the drawers determine what actually fits. Most double bed drawers are approximately 65–75cm wide × 40–50cm deep × 18–22cm internal height. The height of 18–22cm accommodates folded t-shirts, jeans, knitwear, and bedding sets comfortably — but not pillows in their full dimensions, thick duvets, or bulky bags. Check individual product pages for specific internal drawer dimensions before ordering if you have specific items you need to store.

Drawer runner quality. This is the specification most responsible for long-term satisfaction with a drawer bed and the least prominently advertised. Metal runners on ball bearings slide smoothly under load and maintain their performance over years of daily use. Plastic or nylon runners can stick, sag, or lose their smooth action over time, particularly when loaded with clothing. Check customer reviews specifically for drawer runner feedback — this is the most reliable indicator of long-term drawer performance.

Opening direction. Some 4-drawer beds open from both sides (2 drawers each side), requiring 50–60cm of side clearance on both sides. Some open from one side only. Confirm the opening direction on the product page and measure your available clearance on each side of the bed before ordering. In rooms where one side of the bed is against a wall or very close to a wardrobe, a model with all drawers opening to the accessible side is essential.

Side clearance requirement. Unlike ottoman beds which require foot or side clearance for the lift mechanism, drawer beds require side clearance for the drawers to be pulled out and items placed in or removed. Allow at least 50–60cm of clear floor space on the side from which the drawers open — from the side of the bed to the nearest wall or furniture piece.

Divan vs frame drawer beds. A divan bed combines a drawer storage base with a separate headboard — the base is a solid upholstered box with drawers rather than a slatted frame. A frame drawer bed uses a traditional bed frame structure with drawers integrated into the side rails or base. Divans are typically lower profile and suit a wider range of mattress types including pocket spring divans. Frame drawer beds offer more style variety. Both work with a double mattress at 135cm × 190cm — confirm mattress compatibility on the individual product page.

Completing the Bedroom Storage Arrangement

A double bed with drawers works best alongside other bedroom storage that covers what drawers alone don't. Drawers suit folded clothing and regularly accessed items; a wardrobe covers hanging storage; a chest of drawers provides additional folded storage if 4 bed drawers aren't sufficient for the full clothing volume. Bedside tables handle nightly essentials on each side of the bed.

For buyers whose primary storage need is bulky items — spare bedding, seasonal clothing, suitcases — the double ottoman beds collection provides significantly more capacity within the same footprint. For a full comparison of all double storage types, the double beds with storage collection covers both ottoman and drawer options side by side.

Browse the full double beds collection to compare storage and standard frames, and the complete bedroom furniture collection to plan the full room. Every Airedale Living double bed with drawers comes with free UK delivery and arrives ready for self-assembly with all fixings and instructions included.

Browse the full double beds with drawers collection above — and find the configuration that organises your bedroom storage properly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Double beds with drawers are available in 2-drawer and 4-drawer configurations. A 2-drawer double bed provides two drawers typically on one side of the frame — approximately 40–80 litres of total storage, suitable for modest storage needs or as a supplement to existing bedroom furniture. A 4-drawer double bed provides four drawers — approximately 80–160 litres total — and suits primary bedrooms where the bed drawers are expected to partially replace a chest of drawers. Confirm the opening direction on the product page — 4-drawer models may open from both sides or from one side only, which affects the side clearance requirement.

For most storage needs, no — ottoman beds provide significantly more capacity. A 4-drawer double bed provides approximately 80–160 litres of total storage; a double ottoman bed provides approximately 400–600 litres — three to five times more in the same footprint. Drawer beds are better for organised, frequent access to specific items (folded clothing, bedding sets) where individual drawer access is more practical than reaching into an open compartment. Ottoman beds are better for maximum capacity, bulky items, and storage accessed weekly or less frequently. For most households whose primary bedroom storage need is spare bedding and seasonal items, an ottoman is the more practical choice.

Airedale Living double beds with drawers are sold as frames without a mattress — you purchase the mattress separately to ensure the right firmness, depth, and support for your sleeping preferences. The mattress must be a double mattress at exactly 135cm × 190cm. Browse the full mattresses collection for the right option. For divan-style drawer bases, check the individual product page for mattress compatibility — some divan bases are designed for use with a specific mattress type.

A 2-drawer double bed has two drawers — typically both on one side of the frame — providing approximately 40–80 litres of total storage. A 4-drawer double bed has four drawers — typically two on each side or all four on one side — providing approximately 80–160 litres total. The 4-drawer option provides twice the storage capacity and suits bedrooms where the bed drawers are expected to do meaningful work alongside or instead of a standalone chest of drawers. The 2-drawer option suits guest rooms and bedrooms where storage needs are modest. The 4-drawer model may require clearance on both sides for drawer access — confirm the opening direction on the product page.

Yes divan double beds with 4 drawers are available in the Airedale Living range. A divan bed uses a solid upholstered base with integrated drawers rather than a traditional slatted frame — the drawers are built directly into the divan base on both sides or all on one side. Divan bases with 4 drawers provide approximately 80–160 litres of organised storage and suit bedrooms where a low-profile bed aesthetic is preferred alongside practical drawer access. Pair with a double mattress at 135cm × 190cm — check individual product pages for mattress compatibility as some divan bases are optimised for specific mattress types.