12 Storage Beds That Are Equal Parts Stylish and Functional

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updated Jan 16, 2025
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Whether you’re in a tiny studio or a sprawling multi-room apartment, bedroom storage is forever a problem. Closets never seem big enough, but you don’t want to pack so many dressers and cabinets into your space that it feels like a crowded maze. The solution? Well, it can be found with a simple glance down: storage beds.

Quick Overview

The Best Storage Beds

Storage beds are a fantastic way to get more storage space out of your bedroom without adding extra furniture, and a lot of them are so stylishly designed you almost don’t even notice the drawers are there. Plus, with so many configurations available — from closed drawers and open shelves to storage on the sides — it’s easy to find a bed that fits your needs and space. We rounded up some of our favorite storage beds to help you start your search and solve the problem of bedroom storage once and for all.

Do you have a storage bed you swear by? We want to hear all about it! Tell us about your favorite finds in the comments below.

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West Elm
$1599.00
was $1899.00

On a trip to West Elm for our Personal Shopper series, we saw the Emmett bed and promptly fell in love with its tufted headboard and storage side drawers. You get two drawers on each side, to be exact, which should be more than enough space for your sheets, throws, and maybe even some clothes. The platform base also contributes to a clean look overall.

  • Size options: Queen, King
  • Color(s): 50+ options
  • Material(s): Linen, Velvet, Chenille, Boucle, and Twill
  • Storage: 4 drawers total (2 on each side)
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Wayfair
$344.99
was $938.99

How stylish is this pop-up Wayfair find? Available in eight chic colors and coming in under $400 for a queen size (!), the Gaillarde lift-up bed is wrapped in a smooth linen that instantly adds elegance to any space, topped with a wingback headboard to boot.

  • Size options: Full, Queen, King
  • Color(s): 8 options
  • Material(s): Linen blend
  • Storage: Lift-up design with storage beneath
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Design Within Reach
$3676.00
was $4595.00

Inspired by Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, the Matera bed by designer Sean Yoo features crisp, clean lines and a simple, contemporary design that turns sleeping into art — literally. The bed’s minimal design lets the walnut or oak construction take center stage, and the six full-extension drawers with soft-close glides give you plenty of room to store sweaters, blankets, and more.

  • Size options: Full, Queen, King, California King
  • Color(s): Oak or Walnut
  • Material(s): Walnut or oak veneer over MDF headboard and footboard with thick solid walnut or oak edging
  • Storage: 6 drawers total (3 on each side)
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Walmart
$542.00

With mid-century styling and a rattan headboard, this bed is a feast for the eyes. But a closer look shows it's more than meets the eye. At the foot of the bed you'll find three open shelves perfect for both storage and decor. But that's not all! It also has four storage drawers (two on each side) making it a powerhouse of a storage bed.

  • Size options: Queen
  • Color(s): Walnut
  • Material(s): Mix of rubberwood and engineered wood
  • Storage: 3 open shelves and 4 drawers total (2 on each side)
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Pottery Barn
$1199.00
was $1499.00

The natural beauty of this bed's mango wood grain and hue gives it a casual, timeless look. But that classic style is paired with modern functionality, thanks to the smart headboard designed to clear clutter in smaller spaces without sacrificing style. This investment piece will look good in your home for years to come and might just become a family heirloom down the line.

  • Size options: Queen, King
  • Color(s): Seaside Natural
  • Material(s): Solid mango wood
  • Storage: Storage headboard with 3 cubbies one each side
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Amazon
$569.99

For a sleek, seamless, and super-affordable bed that brings both style and function, head to Amazon. This Novogratz bed’s solid color and crisp edges keep the linen-upholstered frame basic (but not boring!), so it’ll fit in any room with any style. At the base, four drawers give you plenty of storage space without drawing too much attention. You almost can’t even tell they’re drawers from looking at the bed from the side!

  • Size options: Twin, Full, Queen, King
  • Color(s): 6 options
  • Material(s): Linen or Velvet
  • Storage: 4 drawers total (2 on each side)
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Ashley
$1199.99

This upholstered bed may seem like a standard frame at first, but its footboard has a cool function — it slides forward to reveal a wide storage shelf that's perfect for keeping extra blankets, pillows, or clothes. The bed's winged headboard and soft woven fabric ensure a cozy night's sleep, night after night.

  • Size options: Queen, King, California King
  • Color(s): Gray
  • Material(s): Woven polyester
  • Storage: One long drawer along the footbed
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Wayfair
$479.99

Get the clean, minimal look of Scandinavian design with plenty of practicality with this pretty bed from Wayfair. Everything about it is relatively simple, from the straight-edged wood frame with open storage at the foot to the hidden drawers on each side that sit flush with the frame but boast plenty of extra space for out-of-season clothes or workout gear once opened.

  • Size options: Full, Queen, King
  • Color(s): Walnut
  • Material(s): Mix of solid and manufactured wood
  • Storage: 3 open shelves and 4 drawers total (2 on each side)
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Castlery
$1699.00

If you want a storage bed that's high-end, good quality, and incredibly practical, give the Dalton Storage Bed a try. "It’s as comfortable as can be and supports my mattress like a dream," detailed commerce editor Ian in his review. The bed's drawers sit on the floor and magnetically attach to the frame, and while that might sound strange, it makes it super easy to move around.

  • Size options: Queen, King
  • Color(s): Beach Linen
  • Material(s): Mix of linen, solid pine, engineered wood, and plywood
  • Storage: 5 drawers total (2 on each side and one along the footbed)
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Wayfair
$359.99
was $930.00

If you have more of a cozy style going on, this button-tufted bed is the perfect fit. The durable metal and wood frame is upholstered in a foam-filled polyester that's so soft and cushiony, you'll feel sleepy just by looking at it. Add to that four roomy storage drawers — set on wheels for quick, easy access — and you’ve got a steal of a bed that costs you less than $500.

  • Size options: Twin, Full, Queen, King
  • Color(s): Dark Blue and Gray
  • Material(s): Linen polyester
  • Storage: 4 drawers total (2 on each side)
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PB Teen
$1799.00

When two iconic home brands collaborate to create a storage bed, you don’t sleep on it. Actually — wait — that’s exactly what you do. Get guaranteed beauty sleep on this stylish modern bed by West Elm and PBTeen. Instead of under-bed drawers, it packs tons of storage in the headboard, with a large open shelf with sliding doors, plus a flat top shelf for even more display room. And, because there are no under-bed drawers, you get a sleek, low-sitting frame that looks super modern (and totally works in a teen or adult bedroom).

  • Size options: Full, Queen
  • Color(s): Acorn
  • Material(s): FSC®-certified wood
  • Storage: Storage in headboard
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West Elm
$1699.00

West Elm's iconic Andes collection gets a functional upgrade in this storage bed. With a streamlined design, elegant upholstery, and glam legs, this is a storage bed that looks really good and has plenty of storage to spare, thanks to four roomy side drawers. It's also super customizable, with three headboard heights, nearly 30 fabrics and colors, and two leg colors to choose from.

  • Size options: Queen
  • Color(s): 51 options
  • Material(s): Linen, Velvet, Boucle, Chenille, Twill
  • Storage: 4 drawers total (2 on each side)