If you’re short of space in your home, then you might look into a range of creative storage solutions to get rid of the clutter you’ve managed to amass. Among the more interesting of these is the ottoman bed. Through this device, you’ll be able to stash those items beneath your bed – but you won’t have to get on your hands and knees to retrieve them.
What’s an Ottoman bed?
An ottoman bed comes fitted with gas-powered hydraulics, which allow you to easily lift the mattress to access the space beneath. The mechanism will allow even the least physically capable to lift even the heaviest mattress. Moreover, it’ll limit the speed at which the mattress opens and closes, making it a safer choice. Once the mattress gets to the top, it’ll stay there, meaning that you’ll be able to take as long as you like accessing the contents of the bed.
Extra Space
Ottomans make for a convenient alternative to traditional divan-style bases, which come with drawers. If there’s limited space on either side of the bed, then drawers might not be an option; moreover, an ottoman allows you to make use of more space, making it a more efficient solution. If you’re installing a bed in a guest room or a loft conversion, then you might need every spare inch for furniture – but even if you’ve got a little more room available, making the switch can be worthwhile.
Several Types Available
The full ottoman allows the entire mattress to be lifted, and the entirety of the under-bed space to be accessed. If you’d like a compromise between a divan and an ottoman, however you might have the bottom of the bed lift in this way, and keep drawers beneath the top end. Equally, you might have your ottoman open from the side rather than the bottom. Thus, there’s an ottoman to suit a range of circumstances.
No Assembly Required
If you don’t relish the idea of putting together a complicated machine like an ottoman, then you’ll be pleased to learn that they come pre-built. All you need to do is attach the headboard.
Sprung Slats
Ottoman bases come with sprung slats – which you can think of as soft, slightly springy wooden arches that run across the bottom of your mattress, providing just a little bit more give. They offer a slightly different feel to the solid bases you get on a divan.