What Is a Drawer Bed?
A drawer bed is a bed with storage drawers built into the base, so you get a comfortable bed and a place to store clothes, bedding and shoes in one piece of furniture. The drawers slide out from the sides of the bed on smooth runners, and they are deep enough for folded clothes, spare bedding and towels. A drawer bed is one of the simplest ways to add storage to a bedroom without buying extra furniture or taking up extra floor space.
At Kensley Home in Dewsbury, our divan beds with drawers start from £130, our ottoman beds start from £250, and every bed comes with free delivery and pay on delivery. See our drawer beds
Under Bed Drawers
Under bed drawers are the drawers that sit inside the bed base, below the mattress. They use space that would otherwise be wasted, and they keep your things close at hand but out of sight. A drawer under bed storage is ideal for things you need often, such as everyday clothes, pyjamas and spare bedding, because you can reach them without opening a wardrobe. Drawers for underbed storage come in different sizes, and a divan bed can have two drawers on one side, or four drawers, two on each side. A double bed with 4 drawers gives a couple two drawers each, which is enough for a good amount of clothes and bedding.
Drawer Beds by Size
A single bed with storage drawers is 90cm wide by 190cm long, and it is a smart choice for a child's room or a guest room, where every bit of storage helps. A bed with drawers underneath single size gives a child space for clothes and toys, and it keeps the room tidy without a big wardrobe. A single bed frame with drawers is available as a divan base with drawers built in, and a single bed with drawer bed storage is a good choice if the room is small and you want the bed to do two jobs at once. A white single drawer bed is a fresh, clean choice for a child's room or a bright guest room.
A small double bed with drawers is 120cm wide by 190cm long, and it suits one adult who wants more sleeping room and more storage. A white drawer bed in a small double size is a bright, practical choice for a spare room. A bed frame with drawers single size is also available if you only need the frame and already have a mattress.
A wooden double bed with drawers is a warm, traditional choice, and a double bed with drawers in a fabric finish suits a modern room. A king size bed with 4 drawers gives a couple plenty of storage, and a wooden king size bed with drawers suits a larger bedroom with wooden furniture. A super king size bed frame with drawers is 180cm wide, and it is the widest drawer bed we sell, with room for four deep drawers.
Drawer Beds or Ottoman Beds?
A drawer bed and an ottoman bed both give you storage under the mattress, but they work in different ways. A drawer bed has drawers that slide out from the sides, so you need space beside the bed to open them. An ottoman bed has a mattress that lifts up, so you get one big storage space and you do not need space at the sides. If your bed sits close to a wall on one side, an ottoman bed may be easier to use, because you can lift the mattress from the end. If you like to grab things quickly without lifting a heavy mattress, drawers are easier. Both are good choices, and both are available at Kensley Home. See our ottoman beds
Side Drawers and Bedside Storage
Side drawers are the drawers on the long side of a bed base, and they are the most common kind of drawer on a divan bed. Side bed drawers slide out towards you, so you can see everything inside at a glance. Side drawers for bedroom use are ideal for clothes, bedding and shoes, and they are deep enough for folded jumpers and jeans. Beside drawers, which is a phrase some shoppers use for a small chest of drawers kept beside the bed, are a different thing: a bedside chest that stands on the floor next to the bed, useful for a lamp, a book and a glass of water.
Chests of Drawers and Bedroom Furniture
A drawer bed often goes with other bedroom furniture, and it helps to know the names. A chest of drawers is a tall piece of furniture with several drawers stacked on top of each other, and chests of drawers for bedrooms are available in many sizes and finishes. A chest or drawers for the bedroom can hold clothes that do not fit in the bed drawers, and a drawer chest bedroom set with a matching bedside table gives the room a finished look. A drawers chest by the bed is handy for things you need at night, and drawer chests come in wood, painted and fabric finishes. A chest of bedroom drawers in a matching colour to your bed makes the room look planned and tidy.
A chester drawer is a chest of drawers in a classic Chester style, with a traditional look and solid build, and some people search for a drawer chester, meaning the same kind of classic chest. A big bedroom drawers unit is a large chest with deep drawers, ideal for a main bedroom where you need a lot of storage. A drawer bedroom chest is a smaller chest that fits beside the bed or against a wall. Bedroom drawer units come in many sizes, and chests of drawers for sale should always be checked for smooth runners and solid joints before you buy. Bedroom drawers for sale in any finish are worth the same check, because good runners and solid joints are what make drawers last.
A bedroom table with drawers is a small table with one or two drawers, useful as a dressing table or a bedside table. A table and drawers set gives you a surface for a lamp and drawers for small things, and tables with drawers are handy in a bedroom, a hallway or a living room. A table and drawer combination is a good choice for a small room, because it gives you a surface and storage in one piece.
Drawer Beds for Children and Nurseries
A drawer bed is a good choice for a child's room, because the drawers give a child a place to keep clothes and toys, and they are easy for a child to open and close. An under cot drawer is a shallow drawer that fits under a cot, and it is useful in a nursery for nappies, clothes and blankets. A bed with bed underneath and drawers is a bed with a spare bed stored underneath, which pulls out for a guest, plus drawers for storage, and it is a clever choice for a child's room when friends stay over. A bed with drawers underneath single size is ideal for a growing child, because the storage grows with them.
Choosing the Right Drawer Bed
Start with the size: single for one person, small double for one person who wants more room, double for most couples, and king or super king for couples who want space. Then choose how many drawers you need: two drawers for one person, four drawers for a couple. Then choose your colour: white and cream brighten a small room, grey suits most rooms, and black makes a statement. Finally, pick your mattress. A drawer bed with a good mattress is an investment in better sleep, and we sell mattresses from £170 to go with every bed.
A drawer bed is a practical, tidy choice for any bedroom, and it turns wasted space under the bed into useful storage. Whether you want a white drawer bed, a single bed with storage drawers, a small double bed with drawers or a king size bed with 4 drawers, you will find it at Kensley Home. Visit us online at Kensley Home, with free delivery and pay on delivery on every bed.
