Wonder Furniture: Beds With Built-In Storage
A bed with built-in storage works as a space-saving unit that is good for storage and ensures a clutter-free space
Storage beds are a great way to increase the functionality of the bedroom, especially in compact homes where every square inch of storage space matters. Consider a storage bed for your bedroom so as to make optimum use of the space below the bed for storing things such as seasonal clothing, spare bedding, extra towels and the like, and use your wardrobes for frequently used items.
- Bed with drawers: These beds come with large drawers on the sides of the bed. This type of storage is one of the most practical storage options because one can store items that can be easily accessed. Also, the drawers are ideal for keeping regularly used items such as toys, books, blankets and pillows.
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What are the advantages of storage beds?
- Storage beds are space-savers and a great way to incorporate organised and hidden storage.
- Storage beds help keep the room clean because they usually sit flat on the floor, thus preventing dust from collecting under the bed, compared to the conventional beds where there is a big gap between the bed and the floor.
What are the disadvantages of storage beds?
- These beds are very heavy and not easy to shift from one place to another. Once the bed is packed with storage items, it becomes even more difficult to move the bed.
- Storage beds are more costly than conventional beds.
- Some beds with built-in storage come with a weight restriction. It is essential to check how much weight the bed can hold, so as to prevent the bed from sagging.
What things should be taken into consideration before selecting the type of built-in storage bed?
- Decide upon the items that you would like to store within your bed and select the storage bed accordingly. If you want to store items that can easily be accessed, then go for beds with drawers; otherwise go for a hydraulic or box storage beds.
- For beds with drawers, make sure that there is adequate space around the bed for the drawers to open easily.
- You also need to decide whether the base of the bed should rest on the floor or, as in this example, the bed should be supported on wooden legs with a 2–3 inch gap between the bed and the floor.
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Storage beds can be classified into three types depending upon the type of storage: