Divan Beds

Divan beds are a very popular type of bed, as they are sturdy and cost effective. They can also provide practical storage solutions under the bed and give plenty of choice in terms of the styles and designs available. 

 

What is a divan bed?

A divan bed is simply a bed with a box base and a mattress on it. The parts of divan bed can include:

  • Bed base
  • Mattress
  • Headboard – optional
  • Storage – optional

 

Divan bed base

A divan bed base is normally built from solid wood (or sometimes from cheaper materials such as chipboard) and upholstered with fabric. The base sits on castors, legs or gliders. 

There are two types of divan bed bases in terms of the top surface:

  • Platform top divan beds
  • Spring top divan beds

 

Platform top divan bed

Platform top, also called solid top base, is the most popular type of divan beds. It has a very simple construction where the top is made from a wooden board. The main advantage of this type of top is solid, even support it gives to the mattress. 

 

Spring top divan bed

This type of divan bed has springs built in the top part of the base. The springs give it a softer, bouncy feel. It’s a more luxurious and more expensive version of a divan bed type. 

 

Mattress

The great thing about divan beds is that you can choose pretty much any type of mattress to go with to meet your comfort requirements. The only thing you need to watch out for is to make sure that the base and the mattress fit together. If you are buying a new mattress as well as the bed base, it’s best to buy a divan bed with mattress. If you are replacing just the mattress, make sure that the dimensions fit the base. 

 

Headboards

Headboards are an optional part of divan beds, they don’t come as standard in a set. The headboard is the most visible part of your bed and a great way to add an attractive look to your bed. They come in a huge variety of styling options:

  • Wooden
  • Metal
  • Upholstered

Headboards can be freestanding, or mounted to the wall or attached to the bed base. 

 

Divan beds with storage

One of the reasons why divan beds are so popular is the underbed storage they offer. There are two main types of divan beds with storage:

  • Divan beds with drawers
  • Divan beds with ottoman storage

 

Divan beds with drawers

Underbed storage drawers are a great way to maximise the space in your bedroom and they are easy to access as well. Divan beds can come with various configurations of drawers, from one to four drawers, on the side or at the end of the bed. If you choose a divan bed with drawers, make sure there is enough space on the sides to pull out the drawers. 

 

Ottoman storage

Divan beds with ottoman storage are the type where the top board of the bed lifts up. It can open up at the end or on the side of the bed. Divan beds with ottoman storage are great space savers as you can use the entire area under the bed for storage. 

What is better, a divan with or without drawers?

When choosing a divan bed, one of the things to decide on is whether you want to go for a divan with or without drawers. 

Divan beds with drawers

Divan Bed with 2 Storage Drawers

Divan Bed Base 2 Storage Drawers

Divan beds without drawers

Classic Single Divan Bed

Fabric Divan Bed with Mattress

Are divan beds better than slats?

 

Divan beds are more sturdy, more durable and can support more weight. They are also usually cheaper than slatted bed frames. For all these reasons divan beds seem to be better than slatted bed bases. 

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