In a small bedroom, a storage bed is a foolproof way to gain some extra space. Whether with built-in drawers, hidden compartments, or a small footprint, these bed frames all offer some unexpected storage.
A compact storage bed
This affordable bed lifts up to provide lots of storage inside when you don’t have enough clearance for pull-out drawers.
The IKEA Malm is an ideal bed to squeeze into a tiny room or cramped bedroom corner. It provides as much (or more) storage as beds we found with built-in drawers, but it doesn’t require any clearance space around the frame. Instead, a spring-assisted lift flips up the mattress to reveal a hidden storage area inside. Organizer and Neatnik founder Nicole Anzia specifically recommended the Malm for small bedrooms, “It’s great when you don’t have the space around your bed for pullout drawers.”
The Malm offers a lot of function for the money—it’s less than a third of the price of some other storage beds we considered. But even though it gives you a lot of storage space, it won’t replace a dresser. Because the interior isn’t as easy to access as the beds we recommend with drawers, it’s better suited to storing seasonal or rarely used items, not everyday necessities. However, its big central compartment is better than drawers for storing big or awkward items that need a more open space, like comforters or winter jackets.
A classy storage bed
High quality and high style, this storage bed is the only one we found with so many customizable features—pick from four drawer colors.
Many storage beds we found looked like they belonged in a dorm room, but the Blu Dot Modu-licious Full Bed is a classy, investment-worthy bed. It has enough space to stash spare bedding, clothes, books, and more, but it’s sophisticated enough to use even if you don’t need the room. It’s well built and solid wood, available in oak, walnut, or maple. You can also customize the color of each individual drawer front so the look can be as showy or as subtle as you wish. It’s the only bed we looked at that has adjustable feet for leveling, perfect if you have slanted or uneven floors.
The Modu-licious’s birch plywood drawers span both sides of the 79-inches-long frame so they take advantage of every inch under the bed. However, unlike with the flip-up Malm, the drawers on the Modu-licious require at least 30 inches to open all the way, so they won’t do much good if your bed is next to a wall. This bed also costs more than four times the price of the Malm but we think it’s worth the investment if you plan to use a storage bed long term.
A grown-up loft bed
This loft bed is the most stylish one we found and one of the few that’ll accommodate a full-size mattress.
Even though it’s from Oeuf, a brand for children, the Perch Loft Bed is the most adult-friendly loft bed we found. It’s far nicer-looking than any other we saw and it comes in full size (many lofted beds are available only in a twin).
The Perch has closed sides that hide the mattress (up to 8 inches deep), making it look more polished than those with metal or wood slats. It’s made from birch plywood, so it’ll probably be sturdier than metal.
The Perch’s ladder has flat steps that help make it less awkward to climb than the standard metal crossbar steps on many loft beds. Even better, the ladder fits on either side of the frame, so it’s more versatile for spaces that need a specific layout. The Perch supports up to 250 pounds of weight, which is standard for a lot of lofted beds, but something to keep in mind. At around $2,000 it’s pricier than others we looked at, but its quality construction, full size, and sleek design are what you’re paying for.
What about Murphy beds?
Murphy beds, also known as wall beds, fold up when not in use, so they’re a clever way to free up some floor space during the day. However, Murphy beds tend to be expensive, much more so than the other types of beds we recommend here, and we didn’t see very many nice-looking options available without a custom order. Editorial director Lauren Sullivan tried the relatively affordable YouLift Lori Bed, which she expands on in her review, and it may be a good option for some. Resource Furniture offers high-end, customizable Murphy beds, but you need to request a quote (and they’re not cheap). But it has some of the nicest ones we’ve seen.
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In a small bedroom, a storage bed is a foolproof way to gain some extra space. Whether with built-in drawers, hidden compartments, or a small footprint, these bed frames all offer some unexpected storage.
A compact storage bed
This affordable bed lifts up to provide lots of storage inside when you don’t have enough clearance for pull-out drawers.
The IKEA Malm is an ideal bed to squeeze into a tiny room or cramped bedroom corner. It provides as much (or more) storage as beds we found with built-in drawers, but it doesn’t require any clearance space around the frame. Instead, a spring-assisted lift flips up the mattress to reveal a hidden storage area inside. Organizer and Neatnik founder Nicole Anzia specifically recommended the Malm for small bedrooms, “It’s great when you don’t have the space around your bed for pullout drawers.”
The Malm offers a lot of function for the money—it’s less than a third of the price of some other storage beds we considered. But even though it gives you a lot of storage space, it won’t replace a dresser. Because the interior isn’t as easy to access as the beds we recommend with drawers, it’s better suited to storing seasonal or rarely used items, not everyday necessities. However, its big central compartment is better than drawers for storing big or awkward items that need a more open space, like comforters or winter jackets.
A classy storage bed
High quality and high style, this storage bed is the only one we found with so many customizable features—pick from four drawer colors.
Many storage beds we found looked like they belonged in a dorm room, but the Blu Dot Modu-licious Full Bed is a classy, investment-worthy bed. It has enough space to stash spare bedding, clothes, books, and more, but it’s sophisticated enough to use even if you don’t need the room. It’s well built and solid wood, available in oak, walnut, or maple. You can also customize the color of each individual drawer front so the look can be as showy or as subtle as you wish. It’s the only bed we looked at that has adjustable feet for leveling, perfect if you have slanted or uneven floors.
The Modu-licious’s birch plywood drawers span both sides of the 79-inches-long frame so they take advantage of every inch under the bed. However, unlike with the flip-up Malm, the drawers on the Modu-licious require at least 30 inches to open all the way, so they won’t do much good if your bed is next to a wall. This bed also costs more than four times the price of the Malm but we think it’s worth the investment if you plan to use a storage bed long term.
A grown-up loft bed
This loft bed is the most stylish one we found and one of the few that’ll accommodate a full-size mattress.
Even though it’s from Oeuf, a brand for children, the Perch Loft Bed is the most adult-friendly loft bed we found. It’s far nicer-looking than any other we saw and it comes in full size (many lofted beds are available only in a twin).
The Perch has closed sides that hide the mattress (up to 8 inches deep), making it look more polished than those with metal or wood slats. It’s made from birch plywood, so it’ll probably be sturdier than metal.
The Perch’s ladder has flat steps that help make it less awkward to climb than the standard metal crossbar steps on many loft beds. Even better, the ladder fits on either side of the frame, so it’s more versatile for spaces that need a specific layout. The Perch supports up to 250 pounds of weight, which is standard for a lot of lofted beds, but something to keep in mind. At around $2,000 it’s pricier than others we looked at, but its quality construction, full size, and sleek design are what you’re paying for.
What about Murphy beds?
Murphy beds, also known as wall beds, fold up when not in use, so they’re a clever way to free up some floor space during the day. However, Murphy beds tend to be expensive, much more so than the other types of beds we recommend here, and we didn’t see very many nice-looking options available without a custom order. Editorial director Lauren Sullivan tried the relatively affordable YouLift Lori Bed, which she expands on in her review, and it may be a good option for some. Resource Furniture offers high-end, customizable Murphy beds, but you need to request a quote (and they’re not cheap). But it has some of the nicest ones we’ve seen.
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