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Ottoman and storage beds: a trade buyer's guide

By the Flair Trade team · Last reviewed 30 October 2026

Short answer: An ottoman bed lifts the mattress platform on gas struts to reveal storage underneath, so it suits small bedrooms, apartments and HMOs. Trade buyers should check the lift direction (end or side), size, overall dimensions, box count and assembly before listing or specifying. Flair Trade offers ottoman and storage beds across its own brands, with specifications on every product page.

Key facts

  • Gas-lift storage under the mattress.
  • End-lift and side-lift designs.
  • Hotel-style ottoman beds with side tables are available for hospitality.
  • Specifications and box count listed where available.

Why ottomans sell

Ottoman beds give the whole area under the mattress to storage, which is why they are popular for small rooms, apartments, HMOs and guest rooms. Browse ottoman and storage beds.

What to check

  • Lift direction: end lift is the most common; side lift suits beds against a wall.
  • Size: confirm the mattress size and that the mattress weight suits the gas struts.
  • Dimensions: overall footprint and headboard height.
  • Delivery and assembly: number of boxes and assembly guide where held.
  • Fabric: upholstered ottomans fall under the fire regulations for upholstered furniture. See fire regulations.

Ottomans in contract use

For hotels and apartments, Flair supplies hotel-style ottoman beds with side tables. See ottoman beds for hotels, ottoman beds for HMOs and contract ottoman beds.

Listing tips

Show the storage open and closed, give internal storage dimensions where the product page lists them, and sell with a matching mattress. See listing guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is an ottoman bed?

A bed whose mattress platform lifts on gas struts to give storage underneath.

End lift or side lift: which is better?

End lift is the most common. Side lift suits beds placed against a wall or rooms where the foot of the bed is tight to furniture.

Are ottoman beds suitable for HMOs and apartments?

Yes. They give tenants and guests storage in small rooms. See ottoman beds for HMOs and hotels.

Can I dropship ottoman beds?

Yes. Dropship delivery is available, with the charge per item shown in your basket.

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Flair Trade is a trading name of Flair Furniture Ltd, Old Delivery Office, Oldfield Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire WF16 0JD. Registered in England and Wales, company no. 7536751. VAT no. GB121713455.