Best Beds for Small Rooms UK (2024)

Finding the best bed for a small room can be tricky.

It’s all about what you or your child needs from the room and what you can compromise on.

Let’s dive into the different types of beds for small rooms and how they adhere to different ages. 👇

Ottoman beds for small rooms

An ottoman bed is a great option if you need plenty of storage in your small room.

An ottoman bed has a hydraulic piston mechanism that helps you lift the bed to reveal storage space underneath.

This provides ample storage for larger items that don’t fit in drawers, like suitcases, Christmas decorations and even sports equipment. 🎾

However, lifting the mattress and frame can be very heavy and may not be suitable for older individuals or those with back problems.

For this reason, we don’t recommend storing items you use every week in the ottoman compartment.

Nonetheless, the Emma Ottoman Bed offers a whopping 890 litres of storage space and is a great way to store large items in a dust-free environment.

Divan beds for small rooms

If you don't need as much storage space as an ottoman bed, we recommend trying a divan double bed for small rooms instead.

Divan beds have pull-out drawers under the mattress that can be used to store smaller items, like clothing and spare bedding. 🗄️

Divan beds don’t offer the same storage volume as an ottoman bed, but they are much easier to access daily.

The DreamCloud Divan Bed offers two or four drawers that can be pulled out from under the bed with an easy-to-use metal glide mechanism.

BUY DREAMCLOUD DIVAN BED£ 305

Cabin beds for small rooms

Space saving cabin beds for small rooms are an excellent option for children and teenagers.

A cabin bed has an upper bunk with built-in storage underneath, including drawers and shelves.

This maximises the floor space available and provides space for toys, clothes and other bits and bobs.

Happy Beds’ Jupiter Mid Sleeper Cabin Bed Frame even has space for a desk in the bed frame.

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The desk can be stored underneath the bed at night and then rolled out on castor wheels during the day.

This style is great for teenage beds for small rooms, who need a desk to do homework after school but don’t have the floor space for a separate desk.

Cabin beds often have integrated shelving to display ornaments, books and even a TV. 📺

You can turn the storage-savvy cabin bed into a stylish furniture piece in your child’s bedroom.

Bunk beds for small rooms

If your kids share a bedroom, bunk beds are often the best choice to save space.

Space saving bunk beds for small rooms include one lower bunk and one upper bunk stacked on top of each other. 🛏️

Alternatively, built-in bunk beds for small rooms are attached to the wall and are much sturdier than free-standing ones.

We recommend purchasing ready-to-buy bunk beds first to see if your kids get along with them and then look into custom built in bunk beds for small rooms later.

The Happy Beds Max 6-in-1 Combination Bed is a good one to start with, as it provides multiple layout options.

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Loft beds for small rooms

A loft bed is an upper bunk bed with space underneath for a desk, sofa or play mat.

This is a great choice for older children who need their own space to do homework and relax away from the family rooms.

Space saving loft beds for small rooms offer a bedroom, office and living room in one without needing any extra floor space.

You can turn the Happy Beds Max 6-in-1 Combination Bed into a loft bed and keep the second single bed for guests in another room.

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Pull-down beds for small rooms

Murphy beds, or pull-down beds, are a popular choice for small guest rooms.

A Murphy bed is a space-saving bed that can be hinged at one end to store vertically against a wall or within a cabinet.

This means you can use the room as an office, gym or playroom most of the time and turn it into a guest room when you have people over.

A pull-down bed lets you make the most out of a small room and fulfil multiple requirements.

Trundle beds for small rooms

A trundle bed is a low, wheeled bed that is stored under a standard bed and can be rolled out for use by guests or as an additional sleeping space.

If you don't need the extra mattress, you can use the trundle part as storage.

A trundle bed allows you to have guests over without needing to find the space for a larger bed.

When you don’t have guests, you could turn your trundle bed into a day bed and use the rest of the room as a home gym or office. 🖥️

Equally, trundle beds work well in kids' rooms if they have friends over for sleepovers often.

We recommend the Happy Beds Tyler Day Bed with Trundle because it comes in a UK adult single mattress and has integrated shelving for a cosy and aesthetic look.

BUY TYLER DAY BED£ 349.99

What types of beds should I avoid for a small room?

When it comes to beds for small box rooms, it’s all about storage and flexibility.

You should avoid beds with a simple frame and no built-in storage or other features.

While you can store some belongings underneath a plain metal or wooden frame, these beds tend to be lower and can’t fit the larger items.

Try to avoid beds with bulky or curved headboards or foot ends, which take up extra space, especially TV beds.

Ultimately, you should opt for storage-savvy small beds for box rooms that maximise the available space.

Our recommended beds for small rooms range from £500 to £1800 in price. 💸

For example, the Emma Ottoman Bed is a more premium product with a premium price.

It has a huge amount of storage and a luxurious design with high-quality upholstery.

In comparison, the DreamCloud Divan Bed is almost half the price and provides far less storage.

We also recommend a few children's beds for smaller rooms, each with plenty of storage and unique design features.

These beds are comparatively more expensive than a standard children’s single bed frame without any storage or shelving.

As we discussed earlier, beds for small rooms need to serve multiple purposes and contain a lot of storage.

These features elevate the bed frame and often come at a higher cost.

However, integrated storage and desks also mean you don’t need to purchase separate drawers, storage containers, etc.

If you’re looking for custom made beds for small rooms, these will often come at a higher price than ready-to-buy frames.

Beds for small rooms are designed to maximise the space available.

They often come with integrated storage, display shelving and even a second mattress tucked out of sight.

They save space by serving multiple functions, so you don’t need additional furniture in the room, like a chest of drawers.

This helps you make the most out of your small room, whether it’s a guest bedroom, kids' playroom or office.

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