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What Is a Divan Bed?
A compact bed with a strong upholstered base that sits directly on the floor. Its strong bed base is divided into two halves that can lock together easily. It makes transportation easy. With no slats or bed frame like other traditional upholstered beds, you can place the mattress directly on the divan base. It will give a clean look and a space-saving solution for small, compact bedrooms.
Here you can find both platform top and sprung base divan beds at a market-competitive price. Our divan beds are available in all UK sizes. Our divan bed consists of the following main components.
- A solid wooden base wrapped in leather, faux leather, and upholstery fabric
- A top with wooden or HDF hardboard that provides balanced & firmer support to the mattress, or a spring-based top for extra bouncy comfort.
- Built-in storage options to save space and improve usability
- With or Without headboards
Benefits of a Divan Bed
Investing in our divan beds will provide several benefits.
Save Space
These beds are designed to match the exact specifications of a mattress, giving the best use of available space. Unlike traditional bed frames. These are good for rooms with less available space for movement.
Built-In Storage
For small rooms, our divan beds with 2 or 4 underbed drawers offer enough space to store your belongings like bedding, pillows, briefcases, gadgets, winter wardrobe, or daily use items. In this way, you can make your room look open, clean, and uncluttered.
Strong Mattress Support
A solid platform base provides an even and sturdy surface that not only bears the couple’s weight but also protects the mattress from sagging.
Suitable To All Decor
You can order our divan bed in various upholstery colours, textures, and matching headboard styles to match any decor. Additionally, the availability of variable sizes makes them best for modern, traditional, or classic bedroom decor.
Ergonomic Designs
We offer divan beds with a suitable, accessible height for adults, kids, and sleepers with mobility issues. These provide comfort and no joint pain while getting up or out of the divan bed.
What Storage Options Are Available for Divan Beds?
You can choose our divan beds for the rooms where maximising space is your priority. Select 2-drawer, 4-drawer, or no-drawer options depending on your storage needs and available room space. Each option is different in regard to its storage space, accessibility, and the need for available floor space.
2-Drawer Divan Beds
These come with two equal-sized drawers on one side or one on each side of the bed. Each drawer can hold 15 kg to 20 kg of weight. Their one-sided design is an ideal choice for small bedrooms where beds are pushed against the wall. They need room clearance on the other side for easy & full opening of the drawers. Easy gliding drawers will make access to the storage box easier.
Divan Bed With 4 Drawers
For large bedrooms, we bring you the divan beds with 4 drawers, two on each side in the half-width length. They need about 45- 60 cm of free space around the bed for full drawer opening. This 2+2 drawer design offers a clutter-free look, and you can better organise similar items in a separate box.
No-Drawer Divan Base
You can find a solid-top divan bed with no storage option. This design is better for bedrooms where you have no storage issues, and you want an aesthetic, clean look. As come with no built-in boxes you will need no extra space in the room for opening. Prefer this type of divan bed for bedrooms already having wardrobes and cupboards.
Divan Bed Sizes: Which Size Is Right for You?
At Justbed, you can order any standard UK sizes based on your room's purpose, dimensions, and storage needs. Here are the specific dimensions of our divan bed sizes.
Single Divan Beds With Storage (3ft)
Small-sized divan bed with built-in storage comes with 90 × 190 cm dimensions, making it the perfect choice for solo sleepers, kids, and teenagers. Compact rooms, small bedrooms, and kids’ rooms with less storage are the most common applications.
Small Double Divan Beds (4ft)
Small-sized double divan beds provide enough sleeping area for solo sleepers who want a more relaxing area. Couples also prefer this for their small rooms. These are available in the 120 x 190 cm specs.
Double Divan Beds (4ft6)
Our most popular double divan beds are best fit for master bedrooms and luxury guest bedrooms. Couples can enjoy enough sleeping comfort on a 135 cm wide x 190 cm long divan double bed.
King Size Divan Beds (5ft)
We also offer divan beds with 150cm width and 200 cm length. Our king-size divan bed suits master bedrooms and couples who are tall and need more space to relax.
Super King Divan Beds (6ft)
With 180 x 200 cm specs, couples get sleeping independence in a luxurious master bedroom setup with our super king-size divan beds.
Divan Beds With Headboards: Styles and Heights
At JustBed, we offer stylish and durable divan bed sets with and without headboards. If you are interested in buying a divan bed with a headboard, you can purchase them as per your divan bed style, room size, and personal needs. Here are some styles of headboards available online.
- Classic upholstered headboards for timeless elegance
- Vertical panel headboards for a modern look
- Button-tufted headboards offer a classic, luxurious touch
- Tall padded headboards for a statement look
- Winged back headboards act as a focal point.
- Low-Profile headboards (simple & space-saving) are also available for small rooms that have low ceilings.
As for the headboard height, you can find sturtted & free-standing headboards in our new collection that match your divan upholstered bed base. These are available in standard short, tall, and extra-tall sizes that suit all divan beds. The common headboard heights in our collection are:
- Short upholstered headboards (20-26 inches) give a minimalist look. These are suitable for rooms with low ceilings and where beds are close to windows
- Tall headboard height may range between 48-54 inches. They are mostly free-standing and give a striking effect.
- Extra tall headboards come in 60-72 inches and act as a strong focal point.
Divan Bed Fabrics and Colours
Looking for the best colour and fabric for your divan bed? We can help you choose the right fabric and colour. Choosing the one that perfectly matches your interior depends on the existing room decor, use, cleaning practices, your lifestyle, and the look & feel you want to achieve for your room. Choose from the following high-demand and popular fabrics in the UK.
Velvet
It gives a luxurious look and is a highly popular fabric for tufted headboards. Its soft and polished feel makes you feel relaxed when you lean back on your divan bed headboard. It reflects light but can show pressure marks, so it requires extra care.
Linen and Its Blends
The textured look of this natural fabric suits most interiors, such as contemporary and Scandinavian. These divan beds upholstered in linen or linen blends give a relaxed and timeless appearance.
Chenille
We bring another common soft and cosy fabric with a raised texture that creates an inviting and welcoming feel. If you use patterned bedding, it looks awesome and resists snagging.
Leather & Faux leather
Due to its sleek look, it suits modern interiors and simple headboards. Our divan beds with an extra-smooth surface are easy to wipe clean.
Popular colours for our divan beds include grey, beige, ivory, taupe, charcoal, cream, black, mink, plum, red, teal, emerald green, blue, and sage. If you have selected the fabric but have doubts about colour selection, then contact us. We can help you with selection. We can send samples of fabrics and give you an instant quote.
Do you Sell Divan Base Only or a Complete Divan Bed With Mattress?
At JustBed, we sell divan bases as a separate entity as well as divan bed with mattress. The bed set consists of an upholstered bed base with or without storage drawers. It depends on your budget, comfort needs, and whether you have a mattress to use again. Choosing between a divan base only and the complete set with mattress are good options, but in different situations.
- If you already have a mattress in good condition, then you must opt for the bed base only.
- You can buy our full package deal if you are going to decorate your new room or renovate the old room. Our bed base and mattress package saves you time and makes purchasing convenient. You will buy the package at a discount from our one-stop shop and save time
How to Choose a Divan Bed That Fits Your Room
If you want to select the right divan bed for your room, JustBed is the right place. Choosing the perfect bed for your room depends on your room’s storage needs, room's square footage, and style preference. Our specialists suggest a divan bed that fits your space well, provides ample room space for movement, and complements the room decor. We follow this process
- Measuring your bedrooms with an accurate tape/gadget
- Selecting a suitable divan bed according to room layout
- Picking divan bed style, fabric, and colour
- Choosing the right storage option
- Compare the mattress base with the headboard
FAQs
Are divan beds good for your back?
Yes, divan beds are good for your back because of the sturdy top platform or sprung base. The surface is level and distributes the weight evenly when you sleep on it. These will not sag. Both distribute equal pressure on the back, reducing stiffness or back pain.
Is a divan better than a slatted bed?
We do not say the divan is better than a slatted bed because both work for different space, storage, and comfort needs. A divan bed is better for storage and a sophisticated upholstered look, while slatted beds have frames with slats to support the mattress. The solid platform in divan beds offers less breathability and airflow than a slatted bed frame. A divan is best for people having compact rooms, who need built-in storage and require a firm base. Whereas slatted beds are good options for those using memory foam and like open space for easy cleaning.
What's the difference between a divan bed and an ottoman bed?
The main difference between these two beds is their storage provision. In divan beds, two or 4 drawers are present under the mattress to store daily-use items. Easy-opening drawers provide easy access to storage items. Whereas in ottoman storage, a gas lift mechanism opens the single large storage compartment underneath. This is ideal for seasonal and less-used items.
How much weight can a divan bed hold?
Single divan beds can hold a weight ranging from 80 to 100 kg, while double beds have more weight-bearing capacity. They can hold 200 to 300 kg of weight. Our heavy-duty divan beds hold 190 kg for a single person and 300-440 for a couple.
What is the best mattress for a divan bed?
Which mattress is good for a divan bed depends on the bedbase either rigid to or spring based. Memory foam, latex, and heavy pocket sprung options work well for platform top divan beds. Whereas for spring top divan beds need a firmer mattress.
Can you put a normal mattress on a divan bed?
Yes, you can put a normal mattress on a divan bed. These beds are designed with a sturdy platform top that supports almost all standard mattresses. Memory foam, latex, hybrid, and pocket sprung all fit well on divan beds.
Are divan beds still in style?
Yes, divan beds are still in style because of their timeless elegance and simple aesthetics. They come with built-in storage, space-saving designs, and decorative upholstered headboards, making them best for all interiors.
Is a divan bed easy to assemble?
Yes, divan beds are easy to assemble because there is no need to join the frames and slats like in slatted beds. Divan beds come with two halves that can be fitted together easily by a single person using a screwdriver and a hammer. It takes only 30-40 minutes.
How long do divan beds last, and how do I care for them?
Standard divan beds last for 7-15 years. Their lifespan depends on their quality, material selection, and use. Reinforced and heavy-duty divan beds with a high-quality top last for 10-15 years. Guestroom divans can last even longer because of their less frequent use. To care for these divan beds, dust or vacuum them regularly to remove dust and debris. For stain removal, spot-clean the localized area with a soft cloth. Wipe off the spills immediately to stop the spread of stains.
