Choose how the storage will be accessed
Drawers need pull-out room beside the bed. A lifting base needs a mechanism compatible with the mattress and base weight, together with safe operating instructions. Start from mattress size, external bed dimensions and bedside furniture, then define the intended contents. Specify mattress, base and fittings separately.
Compare the design options
Use these options to discuss the configuration that fits the room and its intended use. Review dimensions and details against the actual material and hardware selected in the drawing.
Wooden storage beds — decision worksheet
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| Option | When to consider it | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Side drawers | Frequent access with space beside the bed. | Drawer travel against bedside furniture. |
| Foot-end storage | A room with access at the end of the bed. | Space between the bed and opposing furniture. |
| Lifting base | Top access using a suitable mechanism. | Mattress weight, support and operating instructions. |
Details to send before quotation
Include clear site photos and any available drawings, then clarify the points below. This makes the quotation scope easier to review and helps identify changes before production approval.
- Provide mattress size and weight where required by the mechanism.
- Record clear space around the bed and bedside units.
- Describe stored items and preferred access.
- Clarify the base, support and mechanism in the quotation.
Installation and handover checks
Test the mechanism with the correct mattress and follow its instructions. Operate drawers with surrounding furniture in place, and inspect frame joints, stability and storage access.
| Item | What to clarify |
|---|---|
| Project file | Location, floor, site photos and dimensioned drawings with a revision date. |
| Quotation scope | Identify manufacture, delivery, lifting, installation and work requiring another contractor. |
| Approval | Agree the finish sample, production drawing and item schedule; record changes to price or timing. |
Common questions
Can ordinary hinges be used for a lifting bed base?
No. Select a dedicated mechanism compatible with base and mattress dimensions and weight, and follow its installation and operating instructions.
