Shop Ottoman Storage Gas Lift Divan Bed Sets in UK - Premium Divans, Beds & Mattresses Made in the UK
Welcome to the Shop Ottoman Storage Gas Lift Divan Bed Sets in UK collection at Divan Factory Outlet, the UK's specialist for hand-built beds, divan bases, headboards and mattresses delivered directly from our British workshops. Every piece in this range is crafted to order using quality-graded timber frames, multi-layer upholstery and trusted spring systems, then finished by experienced UK upholsterers before it leaves our factory. Whether you're refreshing the main bedroom, kitting out a guest room, fitting out a hotel or short-let, or upgrading after years of poor sleep, you'll find a shop ottoman storage gas lift divan bed sets in uk option here that pairs honest workmanship with a price that beats the high-street chains.
This page brings together 5 carefully selected products from our wider catalogue, all chosen because they reflect the qualities our customers tell us matter most: comfort that lasts, materials that don't sag in twelve months, sizes that actually fit a UK bedroom, and a delivery experience that doesn't end with you hauling a 60kg base up a flight of stairs alone. Read on for our complete buying guide, sizing chart, materials breakdown, storage advice and answers to the questions customers ask us most often.
The pages and products here are organised so you can shop two ways. Browse by category if you already know roughly what you want - a divan base, an upholstered headboard, an ottoman storage set, a memory foam mattress - and the filters will narrow your choice quickly. Browse by size if a specific UK bed size is your constraint - Small Single, Single, Small Double, Double, King or Super King - and you'll see only the products that fit. Every product listing carries the exact dimensions, fabric options, mattress upgrade choices, headboard heights and delivery information you need to make a confident decision, and where two products look similar we explain in the listing what the practical difference is. If you'd rather speak to a person, our UK customer support team is available by phone, email and live chat - they handle dozens of bedroom enquiries every day and will help you spec the right combination for your room, your sleeping style and your budget.
What you'll find in the Shop Ottoman Storage Gas Lift Divan Bed Sets in UK collection
Our shop ottoman storage gas lift divan bed sets in uk range gives you the smartest storage-to-floor-space ratio on the market, with end-lift, side-lift and half-end-lift mechanisms across every standard UK bed size. Each base uses heavy-duty gas-lift pistons rated for thousands of cycles, a sturdy fabric-lined storage cavity deep enough for duvets, suitcases and seasonal clothes, and a sprung-edge or platform-top deck that gives a mattress an even, well-supported surface. We stock plush velvet, chenille and linen-weave finishes with matching headboards available, plus fire-retardant contract versions suitable for hotel and short-let use. Every base ships flat-packed for first-floor access and is fitted with chrome glides or wooden legs as standard.
How to choose the right ottoman storage base
Ottoman bases solve the biggest problem in a small UK bedroom: where do I put everything? Lift mechanism is the first decision. End-lift bases pivot up from the foot of the bed - perfect when the headboard is against a wall and there's no room either side, and a popular choice for first-floor bedrooms where the bed faces the door. Side-lift bases pivot up from one long side and give you the easiest access to bedding, suitcases and seasonal clothes - best for rooms where the bed sits centrally with floor space on at least one side. Half-end-lift is a clever compromise where only the foot half of the bed lifts, giving you under-mattress access without needing a giant ceiling height. Next, think about your floor and ceiling. The bed needs around 60-80cm of clearance above the mattress for the lid to open fully, and a smooth-rolling surface or chrome glides underneath. Finally, choose between sprung-edge and platform-top decks - sprung edge gives a softer, more sofa-like feel while platform top is firmer and slightly cheaper. All our ottoman bases use gas-lift pistons rated for thousands of cycles and ship flat-packed so they will fit through a standard UK doorway and up a first-floor staircase.
UK bed sizes explained
UK bed sizes are standardised but the names don't always match what you might expect from US or European furniture. Here are the six standard sizes we stock across the catalogue, with the mattress dimensions you'll need to confirm room measurements: Small Single is 2'6 wide by 6'3 long (76 x 190cm), suitable for narrow box rooms and children's bedrooms. Single is 3'0 wide by 6'3 long (90 x 190cm), the most popular size for guest rooms, teens and student halls. Small Double (sometimes called a "Queen" in older catalogues) is 4'0 wide by 6'3 long (120 x 190cm), a great compromise for solo adult sleepers who want extra width without a full double's footprint. Double is 4'6 wide by 6'3 long (135 x 190cm), the standard British double bed and a comfortable fit for two adults. King is 5'0 wide by 6'6 long (150 x 200cm), giving each sleeper a bit more shoulder space and 3 extra inches in length - the best upgrade if either partner is over 6 foot tall. Super King is 6'0 wide by 6'6 long (180 x 200cm), the most spacious UK size and the standard for upper-tier hotel rooms - genuinely transformative for couples who like to spread out, share the bed with a child or pet, or simply prefer a more luxurious sleep space. Allow at least 60cm walking space around the bed where possible, and check ceiling height if you're ordering an ottoman base.
Materials & construction
Our bases use a graded-timber chassis bonded with corner blocks for rigidity, then either a sprung-edge top (a row of compressed springs adds a soft, sofa-like layer underneath the mattress) or a platform top (a firm board surface that gives maximum support and is the right choice for orthopaedic or firm mattresses). Drawer-storage bases use ball-bearing runners rated for heavier loads, with hardwood drawer bottoms and matching fabric drawer fronts. Ottoman bases use heavy-duty gas-lift pistons (rated for thousands of cycles), fabric-lined storage cavities for clean storage of bedding and clothes, and reinforced lift arms that hold the mattress safely in the open position. All fabrics are stretch-fitted and stapled to wooden rails, not glued, for longevity. Castors or chrome glides are fitted as standard so the base moves smoothly on carpet or hard floors.
Smart storage for small UK bedrooms
British bedrooms are smaller than the European average, and proper under-bed storage can free up an entire wardrobe's worth of floor space. The options break down into three groups. Drawer storage divan bases give you 2, 3, or 4 fabric-fronted drawers that pull out from the side or foot of the bed - simple to use, no overhead clearance needed, and the drawers can run on either or both sides for left-handed or right-handed access. Continental drawers (smaller, sitting on top of the larger ones) add a second tier of shallow storage perfect for socks, hardware or shoeboxes. Ottoman lift bases trade drawers for raw cubic feet of storage - the entire mattress and bed deck rise on gas-lift pistons to reveal a clean, fabric-lined cavity that holds duvets, suitcases, seasonal clothes, sports kit and even small Christmas-tree boxes. Side-lift, end-lift and half-end-lift mechanisms cover every bedroom layout. Finally, upholstered bed frames with ottoman storage combine the visual elegance of a fully-upholstered bed with the storage of an ottoman base in one piece, with deep velvet, chenille or linen-weave finishes that hide the storage cleverness completely.
Choosing fabric and finish
Our standard fabric range covers four families. Plush velvet has a soft pile and a slight sheen that catches light beautifully - it's the most-ordered fabric on the site and works particularly well in classic and contemporary bedroom schemes. Available standard colours include Grey, Charcoal, Black, Mink, Silver, Cream, Aubergine, Plum, Red, Teal and Chocolate. Chenille is a more textured weave that hides everyday marks and is a popular choice in family bedrooms - the surface has slight tonal variation that helps it sit comfortably with patterned bedding. Linen-weave gives a quieter, more contemporary look that suits Scandinavian, Japandi and warm-minimal interiors; the fabric has a slight slub that adds depth without busy-ness. Faux leather is hard-wearing, wipe-clean, and works well in industrial, masculine or rental bedrooms where ease of cleaning matters. Bespoke fabric upgrades are available on request - if you have a specific designer fabric in mind or want us to colour-match an existing piece of furniture, our customer team can arrange samples and a quotation. Fabric samples can be requested free of charge by phone or email before you order, so you can match to your wall colour and existing bedding before committing.
Care & maintenance
Looking after your bedroom furniture properly will extend its useful life by years and protect its appearance. Vacuum upholstered surfaces monthly using the brush attachment to lift dust and prevent it embedding into the fabric pile. Spot-clean stains with a clean cloth dampened in mild soapy water; avoid soaking the fabric and never use bleach-based cleaners on velvet or chenille. Rotate mattresses head-to-foot every 3 months for the first year and every 6 months thereafter to spread wear evenly across the sleep surface. Open bedroom windows for 10-15 minutes each morning to release the humidity that builds up overnight - mattresses, foams and timber frames all benefit from regular air circulation. Inspect drawer runners and ottoman gas-lift pistons once a year for smooth operation; if a drawer becomes stiff a small amount of furniture wax on the runners restores the action. For divan bases on castors, lift rather than drag when moving the bed to avoid putting strain on the castor stems. Following these simple steps means a properly-built bed and mattress from our workshop should look and perform like new for the duration of the manufacturer's guarantee and well beyond.
UK delivery & assembly
Every product on this page ships flat-packed from our British workshop using a tracked nationwide carrier. Standard delivery is to the kerb or front door, typically within 3-7 working days depending on product and postcode. Two-person carry to your chosen room is available as a paid add-on, and full assembly is available where the product needs more than basic bolt-and-fix work. Bed assembly includes joining divan halves, fitting the headboard, positioning the mattress and clearing the packaging. Old-mattress and old-bed recycling is also offered at checkout - the delivery crew take the existing bed away in the same visit, so you don't have to arrange a separate council collection. Mainland UK delivery is included free on most orders; surcharges apply for the Highlands, islands and Northern Ireland. You'll receive a confirmation email with tracking the moment your order ships, and the delivery driver will phone or text on the day of arrival with a narrower delivery window so you don't lose a whole working day waiting.
Why British manufacture matters
Buying a UK-made bed or mattress isn't just about supporting British jobs - it has practical advantages that shape the product you receive and the experience you have if anything goes wrong. The first is build quality control. Our workshop runs daily quality checks on timber moisture content, spring tension, foam density and stitching - things you cannot inspect remotely from an overseas factory floor. The second is materials traceability. We can tell you exactly which sawmill supplied the timber in your divan base, which UK foam factory poured the comfort layer in your mattress, and which fabric weaver wove the upholstery cover. The third is lead time. Building to order in the UK means a six-day production-to-doorstep cycle, not the eight-to-twelve weeks of a container shipment from Asia - so if you order on Monday you can realistically expect delivery the following week. The fourth and most important is post-purchase support. When something needs to be put right - a faulty zip on a mattress cover, a sticky drawer runner, a fabric question - we deal with it directly with our own UK customer team, not via an importer's intermediary in another country. That's why every product in our catalogue is made in our British workshop and stays here from raw materials through to the day it leaves on the delivery van.
Frequently asked questions
Are the shop ottoman storage gas lift divan bed sets in uk products made in the UK?
Yes - every product in this collection is hand-built in our British workshop using UK-sourced timber and components. We do not import finished beds or mattresses from overseas; everything ships direct from the factory floor to your door.
How long does delivery take?
Standard delivery is typically 3-7 working days to mainland UK addresses. Mattresses ship rolled and boxed; divan bases and headboards ship flat-packed. Highland, island and Northern Ireland postcodes may take a few days longer.
Do you offer in-room assembly?
Yes - choose 'two-person carry and assembly' at checkout. Our crew will bring the order into your chosen room, build the bed in full, fit the headboard, position the mattress and clear away the packaging before leaving.
What is your return policy?
Unopened, undamaged stock is returnable within 14 days for a full refund. For hygiene reasons mattresses cannot be returned once unpacked unless they are faulty - in which case we replace them under warranty without charge.
What payment methods do you accept?
All major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna interest-free instalments at checkout. Trade and contract customers can also apply for an invoiced account with 30-day terms.
Do you offer a guarantee?
All beds, bases and headboards include a manufacturer's guarantee against material and workmanship faults. Mattresses include a written guarantee covering spring failure, foam de-lamination and stitching defects. Specific guarantee terms are listed on each product page.
Can I see the products in person?
We are a direct-to-customer manufacturer rather than a high-street retailer, so the catalogue is sold online only. Fabric and colour samples can be requested by phone or email before you order - we ship them free of charge so you can match to your existing bedroom decor.
How much storage does an ottoman base actually hold?
A Double 4'6 ottoman base holds approximately 350 litres of storage - that's enough for a winter duvet, two pillows, several suitcases, and a season's clothes. A Super King holds around 500 litres.
What's the weight limit on a divan drawer?
Our standard drawers on ball-bearing runners are rated for 25kg per drawer. Heavier reinforced runners are available on request for storage of heavier items like books or workshop tools.
Can I change which side the drawers open?
Yes - drawer divan bases are built with the drawer mechanisms fitted to your specified side at the factory. Specify 'left side' or 'right side' in the checkout notes, or call us if you've already ordered.
Does the bed need ceiling clearance for an ottoman?
An ottoman base needs roughly 90-110cm of vertical clearance above the closed mattress height to open fully. If your bedroom ceiling is sloped or low, choose a half-end-lift model which needs only around 60cm of clearance.
Why shop with Divan Factory Outlet
We've been hand-building beds, divans, headboards and mattresses in the UK for over 20 years, supplying private customers, hotels, hospitality contractors and online retailers across Britain. Our model is simple: cut out the high-street showroom rent and the middleman markup, build to order in the same UK workshop, ship direct to you with proper delivery and assembly options, and back every product with a written guarantee. The Shop Ottoman Storage Gas Lift Divan Bed Sets in UK collection on this page is a small slice of that catalogue - browse the products below, request fabric samples by phone or email, or speak to our UK customer team for a tailored recommendation. We're here to make sure the bed you choose is the right bed for years to come.
If you'd like a personal recommendation, our customer team can pair a base, headboard and mattress that work together - matching fabric and trim, mattress firmness to your sleeping style, and storage type to your bedroom layout. We also keep a stock of standard fabric samples that we ship free of charge before you order, so you can match to your wall colour and bedding properly. Trade and contract customers - hotels, B&Bs, short-let operators, interior designers and student-housing managers - have access to bulk pricing, managed delivery scheduling and disposal of existing furniture for refurbishment projects of any size. Contact us by phone, email or live chat for a quotation.
