7 Storage Bed Secrets Interior Designers Swear By

If your bedroom floor currently looks like a laundry mountain range, this might be the sign you need. Storage beds are not just practical. They are interior designer approved style weapons. In 2026, designers are whispering the same thing. If you are not using a storage bed, you are wasting half your room.

At Funkybedz, we have handcrafted more storage beds than we have had cups of Yorkshire tea. Which is saying something. So today we are revealing the seven secrets interior designers swear by when transforming a cluttered bedroom into a calm, magazine worthy retreat.

Let us level up your space without lifting a finger. Well, except when lifting your ottoman lid.

1. Designers Choose Storage Beds To Make Small Rooms Look Bigger

One of the biggest secrets the pros use is visual space. A room does not need to be large to feel large. It just needs less clutter. That is why designers love Ottoman Beds and Gas Lift Beds. They hide everything from bedding to holiday suitcases inside a clean, sleek structure that makes the whole room feel lighter.

No shelves bursting at the seams. No knicker drawer chaos. Just clean lines and a bedroom that feels almost twice the size.

2. End Lift vs Side Lift Makes a Bigger Difference Than You Think

Interior designers know that choosing the right opening style is key. Some rooms work beautifully with End Lift Storage Beds because you can open them from the foot. Perfect for long narrow rooms.

Other spaces need Side Lift Storage Beds so you can access everything easily without moving the bed or climbing over it like a ninja.

The rule is simple. Let the room shape decide the lift style. That is the designer trick.

3. Drawer Storage Beds Keep the Room Calmer

When designers want subtle storage without the full lift mechanism, they go for Storage Beds with Drawers. These are brilliant for rooms where you want discreet organisation and everyday access.

If you like to grab things quickly, such as spare bedding or that jumper you pretend you do not love, drawers are a lifesaver.

4. Hidden Storage Gives You Better Sleep

This one might blow your mind. According to designers and sleep experts, a tidy room equals a tidy mind. When your bedroom is clutter free, your stress drops and your sleep quality jumps.

If you want to test it, try clearing the chaos and keeping only the essentials inside a storage bed. You can even check your ideal sleeping hours with the Sleep Calculator. Spoiler alert. Better sleep feels incredible.

5. Upholstered Frames Look More Expensive with Storage

This is a classic designer trick. An upholstered bed instantly elevates a room, but combine that with hidden storage and you get style with brains. Fabrics from our Fabric Library add texture, warmth and detail that make a bedroom look far more luxurious.

Designers often pair storage beds with statement silhouettes like our Wingback Bed Frames or classic Chesterfield styles. Instant boutique hotel energy.

6. Guest Bedrooms Become Game Changers

Designers say storage beds are the secret weapon for guest rooms. They instantly make visitors feel like they are staying in a hotel rather than your spare room that usually houses the ironing board.

Perfect sizes for this room are our Small Double Beds and Double Beds. Add bedding in warm tones, a few layered cushions and a soft throw and boom. Your guests never want to leave. Which might be a blessing or a curse.

7. Storage Beds Help You Style the Room Properly

This is the big one. Without clutter, designers can finally bring in styling elements that transform your bedroom from functional to fabulous.

Think end of bed finishing touches like our End of Bed Benches, warm lighting, textured fabrics and thoughtful accessories. Once the mess is hidden away, the room becomes a blank canvas for proper styling.

Storage gives you freedom. Designers know it, which is why they use it in almost every modern make over.

Final Thoughts: Storage Is Style

If there is one thing interior designers agree on, it is that storage beds are not just practical. They are essential for modern living. They create calmer rooms, smarter layouts and hotel level style without taking up extra space.

And when the storage bed is handcrafted by Funkybedz in Yorkshire, wrapped in gorgeous fabric and built with serious quality, you get the holy grail. Looks, brains and sleep that feels like a dream.

If you are ready to glow up your room, do it the designer way. Start with storage.

FAQs

Are storage beds worth it?

Absolutely. They give you extra space, better organisation and a more stylish bedroom instantly.

Which is better, end lift or side lift?

It depends on your room layout. Narrow rooms suit end lift. Wider rooms suit side lift.

Can I use a storage bed in a small room?

Storage beds are perfect for small rooms because they hide clutter and make the space feel bigger.

What is the best mattress for a storage bed?

Most people choose either a Pocket Sprung Mattress or a Memory Foam Mattress for optimal comfort.

Do upholstered storage beds last?

When handcrafted with premium materials like ours, they last for years and stay looking gorgeous.