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I just got the pacific bed from Crate and Barrel, which I discovered easily hides under-bed boxes to store stuff in. May be a good solution.

Flou's product on the website looks attractive, but it would be more helpful if it were in English. Anyone know of places in the NY area. My current platform bed was not designed to lift easily enough for practical storage. Should of sprung for one with at least drawers lo' those several years ago when I bought it.

IKEA strikes again, with under-the-mattress, lift-up storage. Not sure if it is a specific boxspring, or whether it is an adaptor for any of their boxsprings, but they do offer a new Flou alternative.

hi - I looked on ikea.com and I don't see it...

IKEA's site is only a tiny fraction of what's available in their stores or via their catalogue.

Jim:

If I'm not mistaken, I think Flou products are available at ABC Carpet & Home...

Flou is also available at Repertoire, on Grand between Wooster and Greene. I believe there is also a Repertoire in Boston.

Multifunktionsgeräte http://versandhaus.gelago.de/cat505/Multimedia/PC-Peripherie/Multifunktionsgeräte/

Basics Furniture (92 7th Avenue near 15th St.)has a queen-size bed in their window that lifts for storage (oddly, it's not featured on their web site). It costs a little over $1,000 and I'm considering buying it myself. Anybody out there who's actually bought it and who cares to comment?

Does anyone know where I can get a contemporary bed that has storage drawers underneath? I have already seen the so called "Ultimate Bed" (the Swiss Army Knife of beds) and it dated and cheap. I would like a contemporary "Captains" bed for an adult. It needs to fit into a Miami Beach studio. I prefer something low profile.

Hey David or anyone else owning a Crate & Barrel pacific bed, could you give me your opinions on the bed? How is the quality? I know most Crate & Barrel beds are wonderful, but since this is the least expensive, I'm wondering, is it solid wood? If not, is it still much better than Ikea or West Elm stuff?
Thanks!

http://www.bedroomfurnitureusa.com/catalog.asp?action=showcat&id=85

Try this Lucca Bed....I'm looking for the same & came accross this.

I have seen this crazy sofa, bed, wall storage unit. It is from a uk site so it might not be of any help but it is still a great design.
www.bonbon.co.uk/clei/nuovoliola.htm
There is also a uk model at
www.thesleepcentre.co.uk/hypnos_store_away_bed.htm

http://www.furnitureny.com/product.asp?SubName=Designer_platform_bed_with_leather_headboard&ProductID=2703&CategoryID=312
With storage - add $440.00

I'm also looking for same. Found this one also available in kit form or you can buy just the hardware. Price seems good.

http://www.storagebeds.com/storagebeds.htm

If anyone has ordered the Lucca bed that Dean Turchi mentions above can they share their experience with assembling it? I would like to order this bed but I wonder if I can correctly assemble the complex mechanism together. Thanks.

I have been looking for the same thing! I guess everybody is... Since I am an internet auction shopperaholic, I went to ebay and put used the keywords: modern platform bed storage . And when that page came up, check the title and description. Several cool beds. I don't care for the kind where the platform lifts up, I would like the kind with drawers on both sides. But I want a modern low profile. Maybe the furniture manufacturers should be reading this page and create some?

I forgot to mention that design within reach has a bed named Cosimo. It does only have 2 drawers, I don't know why they can't have 4 drawers! Pretty pricey though, $3600. It's currently on sale from over $4000, but it's only in the light colored wood.

www.doorstorefurniture.com has "Tranquility" beds, which supposedly is the same thing as Tau series from John Kelly Furniture (so they told me via email). They weren't high on details during this communication, but that would make this bed bamboo veneer. See http://www.doorstorefurniture.com/onsale.html, although they only show wenge finish (in catalog they had cherry also).

oysterbed.com has affordable platform beds with storage.

I just discovered that www.eq3.com has a platform storage bed for less than $900.

There is a bed at http://www.comcore21.com/Storage-Bed-Lombardia.htm
and http://www.comcore21.com/Platform-Bed-Storage-Ratchet.htm

I agree with your comment, Ellen, the furniture manufactuers should be reading this site. I find that I'm usually a couple of years ahead of the manufacturers. It seems as if the cheap producers can turn out requested designs faster than a quality furniture maker. Will be checking this site for additinal ideas. The EQ3 looks interesting.

DON'T KNOW IF ANY ONE HAS CHECKED OUT POTTERYBARN.COM ... IN THE SMALL SPACES SECTION THERES A CUTE BET IN EITHER ANTIQUE WHITE OR MAHOGANY...

Living Quarters Bossa Bed has a spring loaded mechanism to lift the mattrest for storage underneath.

http://www.living-quarters.com/

My friend just bought the Lucca bed from Overstock.com. I think they only have full and King. it is leather, but it does lift the mattress up.

Also, if you're looking for something a little different, modern and quirky, check out www.sapapa.com. This is an Israeli company that makes bed and couches with a hydraulic system that can not only lift the mattress for storage, but can lift the headboard as well. They even have a new multimedia system going on. They have showrooms at Aminach Furniture in Queens and Brooklyn. I haven't been there yet, but I definitely want to check them out.

So you saw the Lucca bed at your friend's house? How did it look? What was the quality like?

Has anyone seen a platform bed that fits into a corner? I found this one:

http://www.fimes.com/inglese/letti/letto-sottocoperta.htm

but have not been able to find a place that sells them in the states. They also have a lot of other good platform beds.

I saw a platform bed with storage on this site: http://www.buildbedroom.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_332&products_id=1238

You may need to this out.

If you're in New York, Gothic Cabinet Craft has a variety of simple functional storage beds:

http://www.gothiccabinetcraft.com/beds-full-size-beds-c-8_79.html

I'm thinking of buying this bed at humble abode. The site has platforms that can be converted to storage beds.

Pompanoosuc Mills has a platform bed with inset storage drawers so the platform appears to float. Very well made, and a nice streamlined look, but pricy at over $3000.

Here's a link with a good idea, priced right but the bed looks like it is rather high!

http://www.bigapplefuton.com/cgi-bin/detail_futon.cfm?GroupID=88

The best Modern Furniture Store in Los Angeles, CA. Here you can find everything for your home. We use the best wood , and import furniture from Italy and Spain.

I found this website www.furnitureny.com and i spoke to a salesperson and found this bed in a light oak off of there website. But when i visted the showroom in brooklyn i actually found on display the same bed in a wenge finish (dark choclate). I had it delivered last week. Very nice quality with big storage.Made in italy and i worked them on the price a little becuase they had it in s//www.furnitureny.com/Bedroomfurniture/2705_Modern_Italian_bed.asptock. I definitly recommend it.

I've had the Lucca storage bed for one week now and I'm very happy with it.

It takes some effort to unpack and put together. It's best done with two people. There's some moderate lifting and plenty of bolts to install. But the assembly system is pretty logical, and we had no trouble with it. The bed is very well constructed.

The pistons work incredibly well. Opening and closing the platform takes no effort. (Although the pistons are calibrated so that they only close easily with the mattress on--which makes sense of course.) I do worry about how long it will take the pistons to wear out and start leaking, but that's just because I'm a worrier. Time will tell.

The bed is very solid. Nothing shakes, rattles, bounces, or otherwise seems unstable. I jumped up and down on the bed after putting the mattress on. That's probably not real good for the frame, which is hinged in the middle (but secured with bolts), but it felt solid.

Oh, and the storage space is amazing. I feel like I got my money's worth.

Have been looking for a hydraulic kit for my bed for ages. Was so close with the lift & stor beds but they don't delivery outside the us- i'm in the UK. Please can someone help me.

Many thanks

Ikea used to have the coffee table (or tv stand) storage. Why did they stop selling this? I have one and can't live without it. I did find one selling on craigs's list:

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/fur/274633461.html

Jim,

Flous' SoHo store is at: 42 Greene Street, 212-941-9101

At least I THINK it's still there....I've been wanting one of their beds for a while, but they are very pricey. Still, they do offer beds that lift on a sort of hydraulic life with plenty of storage underneath..

Judy,

Flou does still have a store at 42 Greene St.

I was there the other day. They have several styles with storage.

I recently got my lucca storage from
http://www.furniturehomedelivery.com . Its a simple yet multi functional storage.

I just went to Flou yesterday, they have amazing beds, and many platforms. Be prepared to spend at LEAST $4,000 and possibly up to $7,000 or more on just the bed (no mattress). It is quite expensive. The headboard we wanted was $8k and the bed $5k, so together it was like, $13,000. EACH end table was $1,500!! Crazy. It is a very expensive store, but it has amazing beds, if you have the loot.
Does anyone know of platform storage beds more in the $2,000-$3,500 range? Either I'm finding them too cheapy or astronomically expensive. Thanks! (ps, my designer told me to just draw up what I want and have a carpenter make it).

This is a great platform bed with a very cool spring mechanism that lift the bed up to reveal pretty significant storage. I love it.

http://www.eq3.com/cat-eq3/3090-405-2-storage.html

I bought this bed and love it!!! I got it from JustMyShopping.com and for me who lives in the city...you know you need to make space when you have little space to work with, LOL!!! Anywho try them out I got great service and a great deal.

I have the Lucca storage bed and I love it. Assembly was difficult but manageable. It's recommended to have at least 2 people or one strong, handy person. But once it's assembled, it looks and functions great. My only complaint is that the headboard is large and difficult to maneuver when moving. Especially since Manhattan apts tend to have narrow hallways and tight corners. I had to have the bed disassembled entirely since I couldn't detach the headboard and keep the rest in tact. If anyone knows of an easier way, please help!! I'm moving yet again...

Two places I have found the hydraulic lift bed:
The Door Store or Overstock they both had the best deals but unfortunately I am not sure about quality. Any one have an experience?

I made this bed with Ikea bookshelves. It doesn't lift up, but it provides lots of storage:
http://www.techdc.com/hack-your-bed-for-more-storage-with-ikea

Hi, maybe try-->

Bloomingdales Furniture Outlet
2 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 592-0413
www.bloomingdales.com

Metropolitan Design Center
909 Broadway
New York, NY 10010
(212) 673-2270
http://www.mdcint.com/ (they have other locations)

Good Luck!