What is a Divan Bed?
A Divan is a type of bed that features a solid wooden base that is commonly upholstered in fabric. The base of Divan beds is typically constructed as a platform rather than using slats, which provides a firm and supportive foundation for the mattress.
This streamlined design not only makes Divan beds easier to blend into a wide range of bedrooms but also helps distribute weight evenly, which is important for both comfort and durability over time.
Divan Storage Options
At Simba, the base of our Divan beds can be configured to suit your individual storage needs. When you choose one of our Divan beds, you’ll have the option to select from the following storage configurations:
No Storage Option
If additional storage isn’t your priority, you can opt for a standard base that doesn’t feature any drawers. This is a great choice if you already have plenty of storage in your bedroom and simply want a clean and streamlined base to support your mattress.
Two Drawer Divan
Our two-drawer Divan base features one drawer on either side of the bed, each measuring 51cm in width. They give you a convenient and easily accessible place to neatly organise and store away your everyday items. This type of Divan bed base is a practical option for people who want a modest amount of additional storage without taking up any extra floor space in their bedroom.
Four Drawer Divan
Our entire range of upholstered four-drawer Divan beds features two equally-sized, 51cm drawers on both sides, giving you an even larger amount of storage space. They are the ideal choice for people who want to take full advantage of their available floor space and even skip out on buying additional storage furniture.
Our winged headboard frames (Melrose, Didsbury, and Putney) look a little different. They each have two 51cm drawers and two 33cm ones. The storage information above applies to all our Single, Double, King, and Super King Divan Beds.
Divan vs Ottoman Storage: Which is Better?
When you start looking for the right Divan bed with storage, it’s only natural to wonder whether there are alternative options available. That’s when most people come across Ottoman storage beds. To help you choose the right type of bed for your storage needs, in the sections below, we’ll break down the key differences between the two:
How Storage is Accessed
The main difference between a Divan bed and an Ottoman bed comes down to how the storage space is accessed. On one hand, Divan beds feature drawers that are built into the base, which can be pulled out individually with ease.
Ottoman beds, on the other hand, use a gas-powered mechanism, which is designed to help you lift the entire base of the bed, revealing one large storage compartment beneath the mattress.
Overall Storage Capacity
In terms of storage capacity, Ottoman beds generally offer more overall space, as the entire area beneath the mattress is available to use. Although larger, the storage space of an Ottoman bed is less convenient to access compared to the storage space of a Divan bed.
Which One is Right for You?
The right choice will ultimately depend on the items you plan to store, how much storage space you need, and how you plan to access it. If storage capacity is your priority, an Ottoman bed is likely the better option. If convenience and ease of access matter more, then a Divan bed with drawers will serve you better.
Why Buy a Simba Divan Bed?
At Simba, the quality of your sleep is our number one priority, and that is reflected in every Divan bed we make. From the materials we use to the way each bed is constructed, every decision we make is guided by one goal - to give you the best night’s sleep possible.
If you’re still on the fence about buying a Divan bed from Simba, here are a couple of reasons why tens of thousands of people across the UK choose us every year:
- We offer a 200-night trial and next-day delivery
- Our Divan beds come with a 10-year guarantee
- Our Divan beds are available in many different colours and designs
- All our Divan bed bases are crafted by expert craftspeople in Yorkshire
- We offer flexible finance options
- We can assemble your bed for you (for a small fee)
Over the last 20+ years, we have built a great reputation in the industry, and it shows. We are nearing 60,000 positive reviews on one of the biggest review sites in the world, Trustpilot.
