Our favourite divan bed bases

Whether you’re tight on space and need a slim design, or you’re simply looking for a supportive new bed base, let’s explore our best divan beds to level up your sleep game.  

With so many different types of beds on the market, it can be difficult knowing where to begin when shopping for a new one. Sometimes, simplicity is best. Divan bed bases offer a compact, space-saving solution, suitable for any bedroom. Plus, there are now more colour and fabric options than ever, not to mention personalisation with heaps of different storage configurations to choose from!  

To help you decide which divan bed to go for, we’ve compiled this handy guide featuring our favourite divan bed bases, and how to choose the best one to suit you and your ideal sleeping environment.  

There are so many reasons why you’d choose a divan bed for your master suite, guest bedrooms or even kids’ rooms. Just some of the advantages of divan beds include: 

• Make it completely your own with a choice of bases and headboards 
• Features a solid base for excellent mattress support 
• Quick and easy to assemble 
• Compact design, making them ideal for smaller bedrooms 
• Configure your own under-bed storage space 
• Countless styling options, offering a blank canvas to decorate  

In short, yes! Assembling a divan bed is a total dream. Often comprised of just two parts (or one if you’re lucky!), divan bed bases are super easy to assemble, because all you need to do is connect the two bases together and you’re ready to go.  

Divan bed bases are super supportive! This is largely due to their flat, solid base, which supports the mattress, as opposed to a bed frame which typically features slats. The larger, flat surface area means that the whole of the mattress is supported and remains even from head to toe, providing a solid base for you to lie on.  

This is particularly useful for those who like a firmer mattress, or a supportive memory foam mattress, as a divan’s flat base can prevent it from sinking down through the slats underneath.  

Of course, slatted bed frames still offer excellent mattress support. Just like choosing the perfect mattress or pillows, deciding on the best type of bed frame support for your bed is entirely down to personal choice.

Now, let’s explore the best divan beds for different needs…  

Best divan beds for style

For a bed that doesn’t compromise style for comfort, we’d recommend Dreams’ TheraPur divan base beds. Featuring a vast range of striking colours, patterns and luxurious fabrics in over 20 choices, including fierce leopard print or striking zebra, our TheraPur collection has a divan base to suit every room. Plus, available with underbed drawers and ottoman base options, they can act as handy storage spaces too. Stylish and practical, that’s our kind of win-win situation!  

Best divan beds for storage

Whether you’re tight on space or simply like your bedroom tidy and clutter-free, a divan bed is ideal for clever storage solutions. Our Dream Team divan bed collection offers ample storage space, thanks to its smart, adaptable design. With the Dream Team Divan Bed Base, you can choose your preferred storage configuration, with up to four roomy under-bed drawers available.  

Or why not level up to the Dream Team Ottoman Divan Bed Base? This bed offers all the same benefits of every other divan, including a compact design, but it opens to reveal a spacious 25cm depth of storage space to tidy away your bedding, clothing, and so much more. 

Best divan beds for spare rooms

If you’re revamping your spare bedroom and you’re looking for the perfect guest bed, we’ve got the solution for you. The Dreams Workshop Guest Divan Bed Base was designed specifically for – yep, you guessed it – guest rooms.  

Ideal for regular hosts, this single divan bed features a pull-out trundle on wheels, which can fit a single mattress. The trundle bed can be propped up by folding legs, elevating it to be the same height as the main bed, so you can create a double bed for guests, or use them as twin beds.   

The Dreams Workshop Guest Divan is finished in a soft twill fabric and is available in a choice of four classic colours. Say goodbye to eyesore blow-up mattresses, and hello to beautiful guest bedrooms!   

Best divan beds for bad backs

Do you suffer from backache? The Flaxby Sprung Divan Bed Base is just the ticket. Whilst this looks like a traditional divan base bed, the Flaxby features deep sides, sumptuous padding, and a layer of pocket springs, innovatively designed for luxuriously cushioned back support. It also features firm edge support, so you’ll be supported across every inch of the bed – and never have to worry about rolling out of it! Aches and pains, be gone!  

You can choose an ottoman bed, an ottoman divan base, or just a divan base – confusing, right?! The main difference is that an ottoman bed typically includes a headboard as part of its frame, whilst a divan base is a compact bed base featuring no headboard (though you can add one separately, of course).  

If the divan base features an ottoman, it’ll have a hollow space underneath the mattress, which is usually accessed at the foot of the bed, or by opening from the side. If the divan doesn’t include an ottoman, you’ll have a choice of drawer configurations instead, or no storage at all if you prefer.  

No, it isn’t necessary to have a headboard with your divan base. It functions as a complete bed all on its own. However, if you’re interested in owning a divan bed but you prefer the look of a traditional bed frame, all of our divan beds can be paired with headboards.  

Plus, for those who like to be coordinated, many of Dreams’ divans are available with matching headboards in the exact same fabrics and colours, to make a complete set. For instance, our Flaxby Sprung Divan Bed is the perfect match for our range of Flaxby headboards, creating a beautiful statement in any bedroom. 

Fancy a browse? Check out our range of stunning headboards here.