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What is a divan bed?
Great for tidying away spare sheets and pillows, divan beds combine classic style and comfort with the option of convenient storage.
These bed bases are made from wood and then covered in fabric, resulting in a clean look that takes up minimal floor space. There’s also the option to add storage - two or four drawers, depending on what you need - and most divan beds have matching headboards (and sometimes footboards) available too.
What is an ottoman bed?
Offering even more storage than divan beds, ottoman beds provide the perfect balance between style and function.
Ottoman beds feature gas-powered pistons that enable you to lift up the mattress to reveal the spacious storage capacity beneath - really maximising your bed’s footprint. This type of bed has become very popular in recent years, and as a result, there are many different styles and silhouettes now available - from simple and understated, to dramatic, hotel-style statement ottoman beds.
What is a bed frame?
A bed frame usually includes a headboard, footboard, side rails and slat system, to securely support your mattress. Many of them come flat packed and can be easily assembled and taken apart again, which offers an advantage if access to your bedroom is difficult.
These types of beds offer many style and material options - from wood and metal to upholstered bed frames - and because they raise your mattress off the floor, they have excellent airflow and offer access to vacuum under the bed, as well as the option of under-bed storage.
What is a TV bed?
If you want to treat yourself to ultimate luxury, TV beds bring the small screen straight to your bed, with space to mount a TV directly inside the footboard. With a click of a button, you can raise a TV up from the foot of your bed and enjoy your favourite movies and TV shows - and when you’re all done, it glides discreetly back into the footboard, giving your bedroom a clean look.
Some TV beds are fully adjustable, meaning you can raise or lower the top and bottom of the mattress to find the perfect position for you - while others are available with storage, including two drawer, four drawer, and side ottoman options.
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Some of the most popular children’s beds - particularly for shared bedrooms - bunk beds pack in two comfy beds while maximising floor space. These secure frames mount one mattress directly over the other, with a ladder to access, giving each child their own private space.
Bunk beds not quite right for your child? High sleeper beds and mid sleeper beds still help to maximise floor space - or opt for a classic single bed, which are also available with drawer or ottoman storage.
What is a sofa bed?
Providing the best of both worlds for multi-functional rooms, sofa beds offer sink-in comfort during the day and snoozing satisfaction throughout the night. Whenever you have a friend or relative over to stay, simply remove the cushions from the sofa and pull out the bed frame.
The real trick is matching a DFS sofa bed to your room. Browse our collections of leather sofa beds, fabric sofa beds, and corner sofa beds to find the perfect hybrid sleeping solution.
What are the different types of bed bases?
There are three main types of bed base types that affect how the mattress will sit - sprung slat, solid slat, and divan bed bases. All are suitable for most types of mattresses, but there are differences in cost, style, and how they feel to sleep on.
Divan bed bases
A sturdy box frame base, divan bed bases are popular for their storage capabilities, adding a couple more drawers to your bedroom. Thanks to their sturdy design, divan bed bases provide an equal level of support, wherever you lie on the mattress. This typically results in a firmer feel than other types of bed bases, which might not be suited to everyone’s preference.
Rigid slat bases
Sometimes referred to as a solid slat base, rigid slat bases are designed to distribute the pressure of your body while sleeping. Not only can this help with any potential back problems, but it also absorbs movements effectively. This makes rigid slat bases the perfect choice for people with particularly fidgety sleeping partners.
Flexible slat bases
Beds with a flexible slat base can contour to both you and your partner’s individual sleeping positions. That’s because each side of the bed features independent systems of flexible slats that yield to the weight and distribution of your body. This creates bespoke bed comfort that’s a great choice for couples with very different sleep support needs.
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Headboards at DFS
Seeking a big style impact, on a smaller budget? A new headboard can make a big difference to your space without needing to replace your bed. Opt for a standard headboard for an easy style update, or consider clever headboard panels - which can be hung vertically, horizontally and in groups to create a look that’s unique to your space.
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