A double bed with storage is one of the most practical bedroom furniture decisions available a bed frame that provides comfortable sleeping at 135cm × 190cm and a substantial storage solution within the same footprint, eliminating the need for supplementary under-bed boxes, reducing the burden on a chest of drawers, and freeing floor space that a standard frame leaves unused. At Airedale Living, our double storage beds are available in ottoman gas-lift and drawer configurations across upholstered and wooden finishes — each one chosen for the quality of its storage mechanism as much as its appearance. 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 Storage: Ottoman vs Drawer — Choosing the Right Type

There are two fundamentally different approaches to storage in a double bed frame, and understanding the difference before browsing saves considerable time and prevents the most common return reason in this category: buying the wrong mechanism for the room layout.

Ottoman storage uses a gas-assisted lift mechanism to raise the mattress and slatted base as a single unit, revealing a large open compartment beneath the full footprint of the bed. Access requires clearance at the foot of the bed (for foot-end opening models) or at one side (for side-opening models) — typically 60–80cm of clear floor space for the base to lift fully and the storage to be reached comfortably. An ottoman double bed provides approximately 400–600 litres of storage — the equivalent of a generous four or five-drawer chest of drawers — in one continuous open space. This is the higher-capacity option by a significant margin and suits bulky, less frequently accessed items: spare bedding, seasonal clothing, suitcases, and large stored items.

Drawer storage integrates one, two, or four drawers into the sides of the bed frame beneath the mattress. Drawers slide out horizontally, requiring clear space on the side from which they open — typically 50–60cm. They provide lower storage capacity than an ottoman base but significantly easier daily access to specific items. A four-drawer double bed typically provides four drawers of around 65–75cm wide × 40–50cm deep × 20cm internal height — adequate for folded clothing, bedding sets, and regularly accessed items, but not for large or bulky storage.

The decision framework. Choose ottoman storage if: storage capacity is the priority, the room has adequate clearance at the foot or one side, and you're storing items accessed weekly or less frequently. Choose drawer storage if: you need frequent access to specific items, the room's clearance is better suited to side-drawer access than ottoman lifting, or the floor plan doesn't allow for the ottoman's opening clearance. In most primary bedrooms, a double ottoman bed provides superior value — the capacity difference is substantial and the items most commonly stored beneath a bed (spare bedding, seasonal clothing) are exactly what ottoman storage suits best.

How Much Can You Store in a Double Storage Bed?

Storage capacity is the most practically important specification in this category — and the answer is specific enough to be genuinely useful in planning the rest of the bedroom.

Ottoman double bed storage capacity: approximately 400–600 litres

Internal dimensions of approximately 110–120cm wide × 170–180cm long × 25–35cm deep. The full continuous space comfortably holds:

  • A complete spare bedding set (duvet, two pillows, fitted sheet) — the most common use
  • Additional seasonal duvets (summer and winter weights)
  • Seasonal clothing (winter coats, summer wardrobe overflow in vacuum bags)
  • Two or three standard suitcases laid flat
  • Spare towels and linen sets
  • Bulky items that don't fit in any drawer format

Drawer double bed storage capacity: approximately 80–160 litres total

Two or four drawers of approximately 65–75cm wide × 40–50cm deep × 20cm height each. The drawer format suits:

  • Folded clothing (t-shirts, jeans, knitwear)
  • Bedding sets in individual drawers
  • Regularly accessed items that benefit from organised, individual access
  • Items that would be awkward to retrieve from a deep ottoman compartment

The comparison in context. An ottoman double bed provides roughly four to five times more storage capacity than a four-drawer bed at the same size. For buyers whose primary concern is storage volume — particularly in a bedroom where a chest of drawers is absent or undersized — the ottoman is the more effective single purchase by a substantial margin. For buyers who need organised, drawer-by-drawer access to specific clothing categories, the drawer bed complements a wardrobe arrangement more naturally.

Does a storage double bed take up more space than a standard one? No — a storage bed occupies exactly the same floor footprint as a standard frame at the same size. The storage is within the existing footprint, not additional to it. The only spatial requirement that differs is the clearance needed to open the mechanism — ottoman clearance at the foot or side, drawer clearance at the side. A standard bed with under-bed storage boxes effectively requires similar clearance to pull boxes out, so the practical difference in room planning is minimal.

Choosing Your Double Storage Bed: Frame, Finish, and Room Planning

Frame type and opening direction. For ottoman beds, confirm the opening direction (foot-end or side) and measure the required clearance in your room before ordering. A foot-end opening double ottoman requires 60–80cm at the foot of the bed — in a bedroom of 3m length (190cm bed + 80cm foot clearance + 30cm headboard-to-wall clearance) this is comfortably accommodated. In rooms where the foot of the bed is within 60cm of a wall or wardrobe, a side-opening model is the practical choice. For drawer beds, measure the clearance on the side where drawers will open — typically the side with more space, or both sides for a four-drawer model.

Finish and coordination. Double storage beds are available in upholstered fabric and velvet finishes and wooden frames. Upholstered finishes in grey, beige, cream, and black suit contemporary and soft-furnished bedroom schemes; wooden frames in oak, pine, and white suit Scandi and traditional rooms. Coordinate with wardrobes and bedside tables in the same finish family for a coherent bedroom arrangement.

Mattress pairing. All double storage beds require a double mattress at exactly 135cm × 190cm. For ottoman beds specifically, heavier mattresses (memory foam or hybrid of 25cm+) add significantly to the gas-lift load — check the mechanism's weight rating on the product page against your intended mattress weight. Browse the full mattresses collection for compatible options at every firmness and depth.

Is a double the right storage bed size? A double at 135cm × 190cm suits most primary bedrooms with adequate clearance on both sides. For rooms where 135cm leaves insufficient walkway, a small double at 120cm × 190cm provides the storage benefit at a more compact footprint. For a larger primary bedroom shared by two adults who want more sleeping width, a king size bed with ottoman storage provides more sleeping space and even more storage capacity.

Completing the Bedroom Storage Arrangement

A double storage bed works hardest in a bedroom where the storage it provides is planned into the overall room arrangement. An ottoman double bed storing spare bedding, seasonal clothing, and bulky items reduces the burden on a chest of drawers significantly — meaning a smaller chest, or no separate chest at all, may be adequate alongside a well-specified wardrobe. In a bedroom where the ottoman base covers bulky storage entirely, the remaining furniture — wardrobe for hanging, chest of drawers for daily clothing, bedside tables for nightly essentials — can be proportioned to the room rather than to the storage problem the ottoman has already solved.

For the most comprehensive ottoman storage option at double size, browse the dedicated double ottoman beds collection. Browse the full double beds collection to compare storage and standard frames side by side, and the complete bedroom furniture collection to plan the full room.

Every Airedale Living double storage bed comes with free UK delivery and arrives ready for self-assembly with all fixings and instructions included.

Browse the full double storage bed collection above — and find the frame that solves your bedroom storage problem permanently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Double beds with storage are available in two main types: ottoman gas-lift storage and drawer storage. Ottoman storage uses a gas-assisted mechanism to lift the mattress and base, revealing a large open compartment beneath — approximately 400–600 litres, equivalent to a four or five-drawer chest of drawers. Drawer storage integrates sliding drawers into the sides of the frame — lower capacity but easier access to specific items. Some models combine both, with drawers on one side and ottoman access at the foot. For maximum storage capacity, an ottoman is the more effective choice by a significant margin. For organised access to specific items, drawers suit the purpose better. See the double ottoman beds collection for the full gas-lift range.

For most primary bedrooms, yes. A double storage bed provides substantial storage capacity within the existing bed footprint — it doesn't take up any additional floor space, but it eliminates the need for under-bed storage boxes and often reduces or replaces the need for a separate chest of drawers. The price premium over a standard double frame is typically recovered within the first purchase in the storage solutions it replaces. For guest bedrooms that are infrequently used, the storage benefit is less compelling — a standard double bed frame is adequate where storage is not a genuine daily constraint.

An ottoman double bed provides approximately 400–600 litres of accessible storage — enough for a complete spare bedding set, seasonal clothing, two or three suitcases laid flat, and additional bulky items. Internal dimensions are approximately 110–120cm wide × 170–180cm long × 25–35cm deep. A four-drawer double bed provides approximately 80–160 litres total across four drawers — significantly less capacity but with organised individual access. Ottoman storage suits bulky, less frequently accessed items; drawer storage suits regularly used items that benefit from individual drawer organisation. For most households, ottoman capacity is the more practically useful format.

Ottoman storage lifts the mattress and base via a gas-assisted mechanism to reveal a large open compartment beneath — approximately 400–600 litres in one continuous space, accessed from the foot or side of the bed. It provides significantly more capacity than drawers and suits bulky, less frequently accessed items. Drawer storage integrates sliding drawers into the sides of the frame — lower capacity (approximately 80–160 litres total) but easier access to specific items. Ottoman requires 60–80cm of clearance for the mechanism to open; drawers require 50–60cm of side clearance. For storage capacity, ottoman is decisively superior. For frequent access to specific organised categories, drawers are more practical. Browse the double ottoman beds collection for the full ottoman range.

No a double storage bed occupies exactly the same floor footprint as a standard double frame at the same size (135cm × 190cm). The storage is built within the existing frame footprint rather than added to it. The only practical space consideration is the clearance needed to operate the storage mechanism: an ottoman requires 60–80cm at the foot or one side for the base to lift and be accessed; drawer storage requires 50–60cm of side clearance for drawers to open fully. A standard bed with under-bed storage boxes requires similar clearance to pull boxes out — so the practical room planning difference between a storage bed and a standard bed with under-bed solutions is minimal.