Let us explore how storage beds are transforming urban living spaces. 

The Urban Space Problem: Why Storage Beds Matter

City life normally comes with a single thing: less space, more compromise.

Flats are smaller, rent is higher, and people are attempting to squeeze entire lives into small rooms; work, hobbies, wardrobes, and even home fitness facilities. It is customary in most cities to have:

• No built-in wardrobes

• Box rooms used as master bedrooms

• Roadside living areas doubling up as offices

In this regard, the old-fashioned furniture which has its single purpose seems wasteful. An ordinary bed frame that consumes the space of the majority of the room and does not provide storage under it is a missed opportunity.

Beds with storage underneath are a clever solution that will help you maximise your space and experience organisation. 

The bed becomes, instead of a sleeping-place:

• A wardrobe extension

• A replacement of a linen cupboard

• A storage place to hide seasonal or large items

From “Shove Things Under the Bed” To Smart, Built-In Storage

We all have hide stuff under the bed and hoped no one would ever see it. 

The problem?

• Dust builds up

• Items get lost

• It’s hard to clean

• Everything appears and seems cluttered

To solve this major issue, we now have the help of the modern storage beds, which keep everything neat, accessible and purposeful.

Types Of Storage Beds Changing The Game

1. Ottoman Beds (Lift-Up Storage)

The whole mattress is raised on gas-lift hydraulics.

The Ottoman storage bed frame has a deep storage area underneath.

Perfect for:

• Duvets

• Pillows

• Suitcases

• Winter clothes

• Spares

• Luggage

• Organisers 

2. Divan Beds With Drawers

• The base has drawers constructed into it.

• No lifting of the mattress required.

Perfect for everyday items like:

• Shoes

• Pyjamas

• Cushions

• Clothes

• Sheets

• Toys

• Snacks 

3. Side-Opening Ottoman Beds

Perfect in small rooms where there is blocked access at the front by a wardrobe or a wall.

Reducing Visual Clutter (and Mental Clutter)

A large portion of the urban stress is not merely noise and traffic but is, in fact, clutter.

Being in a small space means you have less space and more stuff that you have to see lying around. The home can become cluttered and hectic even when technically clean; there is no place to put the mess.

Storage beds help with:

• Providing a clean-sweep zone

• Have a place to keep your stuff

• Maintaining surfaces 

• Clean and organised bedside tables, chairs, and accessories 

• Perfect for a minimalist look

The presence of a more visually peaceful room can actually influence the mood of individuals:

• It is more comfortable to sleep in a room that does not resemble a storage facility.

• Mornings can be made less stressful.

• You wake up with clear surfaces and a tidy room.

• The bedroom feels like a haven.

Supporting Multi-Functional Rooms

City houses frequently require rooms to serve twice (or even three times) the purpose:

• Bedroom + office

• Bedroom + nursery

• Living room + guest sleeping room

• Studio, in which one room is all

1. Bedroom + Office

The home-based working has led a lot of individuals to bring a desk into the bedroom. That means:

• Additional products: electronics, notebooks, folders.

• More cables, stationery, etc. 

Where there is spacious under-bed storage in the bed:

• Unused office supplies, printer paper, or anything that you do not use on a daily basis can be stored under the mattress.

• The visible part of the room can be left calm and sleep-friendly

2. Bedroom + Nursery

Space may be particularly cramped where a baby is co-sleeping with parents.

• Keeping baby clothing, nappies, blankets and more.

• Creating more space so that a cot and a changing area can be installed without making the room look crowded.

3. Guest Spaces

You have a second bedroom that can be your office as well as a guest room every now and then; a storage bed (or a storage daybed) can:

• Pack away store bedding, pillows and guest towels.

• Make the room useful and practical to be used on a day-to-day basis.

Supporting Long-Term Renting & Flexible Living

City life is usually associated with renting, and that means you have to be extra considerate about your furniture. That’s where storage beds come in and save you from the mess that, no matter how hard you try, can’t be organised. Sonno beds offers the best options, from divan to ottoman to upholstered. You can check them out, especially if you are renting, because that will:

• Add huge amounts of storage

• No need to change the property

• Move with you to your next home.

• Adapt to different room sizes and layouts

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