Beds with Storage Space: Their Benefits

A storage bed turns the dead space under the mattress into the biggest «wardrobe» in the house. In Cyprus apartments without a storage room, it is usually the single smartest furniture upgrade you can make: you gain the volume of a whole closet without giving up a single square metre.

Two mechanisms, two logics

Drawer beds open at the side and give you everyday access without lifting anything: ideal for sheets, towels and things you reach for often. Lift-up beds, like the Aphro Angel lift-up divan, raise the whole surface together with the mattress on gas pistons and free the entire volume of the base: that is where suitcases, winter duvets and everything seasonal belongs.

What actually fits

A lift-up base in a 160x200 size comfortably takes the whole household's duvets, two travel suitcases and the blankets of whichever season is off duty. Drawers, on the other hand, keep in order the things you want to find in seconds: bed linen, pillowcases, even the toys of a children's room. The bedroom stays tidy without one more wardrobe narrowing the space.

How to choose for your own room

First measure the free space beside the bed: drawers need about 50 centimetres to open comfortably. If the room is narrow or the bed sits against a wall on one side, the lift-up mechanism is the right answer, because it needs no side clearance at all. See for example the CARRE storage bed set: divan, headboard and storage in one piece.

Small habits that pay off

• Air the storage space at every change of season, and only store textiles that are completely dry.
• In coastal towns, a moisture-absorber sachet inside the base keeps duvets fresh.
• Vacuum bags practically double the capacity for bulky winter bedding.

Frequently asked questions

Does the lift mechanism last?

Yes. Gas pistons are designed for thousands of opening cycles, which means years of normal use.

Does any mattress fit?

On drawer beds, yes. On lift-up beds the mattress weight matters for the mechanism's balance, so tell us which mattress you have and we will confirm the pairing.

How do I buy it, and how does it arrive?

With cash at a permanent discount, or in interest-free instalments of up to 12 months with no bank involved. Delivery and assembly are free across Cyprus.

See all divans with storage and the Beds collection, and finish the room's order with our storage furniture. For more small-space ideas, read our guide to functional decorating with style.