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Space saving beds do exactly what they promise: give you somewhere comfortable to sleep without taking over the room.
We’ve all been there. You’re standing in a bedroom, wondering how everything is supposed to fit. Maybe you’re redesigning your child’s room and their growing collection of toys, books, and mysterious treasures needs somewhere to live alongside an actual bed. Or maybe you’ve just moved, and the spare room is smaller than you remembered from the viewing.
Whether you’re working with a compact city apartment, a cosy guest room, or a box room that lives up to its name, your bed can do more than you think. Here are five space saving bed styles worth considering.
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Perfect if: You’re short on wardrobe space and need somewhere to stash seasonal clothes, bedding, or suitcases.
Ottoman beds are the clever ones. The entire mattress platform lifts up (like the boot of a car, but quieter) to reveal a storage space roughly the size of a small wardrobe underneath. We’re talking bedding, seasonal clothes, spare towels, the kids’ fancy dress costumes you’ve been meaning to sort through for three years. All of it, hidden away.
Because you’re using vertical space rather than eating into precious floor area, ottomans work brilliantly in rooms where a chest of drawers would feel like an unwelcome guest. Pair one with a slim bedside table, and you’ve got storage sorted without the squeeze.
Top tip: Vacuum storage bags can almost double your ottoman’s capacity. They’re perfect for bulky items like duvets and winter coats.
Perfect if: You want easy access to everyday items without lifting anything heavier than a drawer handle.
If the idea of lifting a mattress feels like too much commitment (or too much effort before your morning coffee), divan beds with drawers offer a gentler approach. Most come with two or four drawers built into the base, ready to swallow up everything from spare bedding to that growing pile of books on your floor.
The storage isn’t as generous as an ottoman, but the convenience is hard to beat. Need your winter jumper at 6 am? It’s right there. No acrobatics required. Our storage beds guide compares the options in more detail.
Top tip: Think about which side of the bed has more clearance. You can often choose whether drawers open from the left, right, or both sides.
Perfect if: You’ve got a living room that needs to double as a guest bedroom, or a studio flat where every piece of furniture has to earn its keep.
Sofa beds are the hardest-working furniture you can own. By day, a comfortable spot for TV and Sunday papers. By night, a proper bed for visiting friends and family.
For studio flats especially, that kind of flexibility makes a real difference. You’re not sacrificing style or comfort, just getting more from the space you have. If you’re weighing up options, our sofa bed buying guide walks through what to look for.
Perfect if: You’ve got a guest room that doubles as a home office and you need the bed to disappear during the day.
Sometimes you just need a bed to exist on demand. Folding beds do exactly that. They tuck away into a cupboard or corner when not in use, then unfold in seconds when the in-laws announce a surprise visit. Proper mattress comfort without the permanent footprint.
They’re a practical backup plan that takes up almost no space until the moment it’s needed.
Perfect if: You’re fitting out a child’s bedroom and need the floor space for playing, studying, or just moving around.
When every square foot counts, building upwards makes sense. Cabin beds lift the sleeping area off the ground, freeing up the space below for drawers, shelves, or a cosy reading corner. For children’s bedrooms in particular, this means toys, clothes, and school bags can all have a home without the room feeling cluttered.
It’s a smart way to give kids their own space to play and relax, even when the room itself is on the smaller side. For more ideas on making children’s rooms work harder, see our guide to storage ideas for kids’ bedrooms.
Top tip: Check the recommended age for cabin beds. Most are suitable from around six years old, once children are confident climbing in and out.
The best space saving bed depends on how you use your room and what’s causing the pinch. If it’s clutter, storage beds (ottoman or divan) will help the most. If it’s about flexibility, sofa beds or folding beds give you options. And if you’re fitting out a child’s room, cabin beds offer that clever combination of sleep and storage in one footprint.
For a more detailed breakdown, our guide to space saving beds covers sizes, styles, and what to consider before you buy.
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