12 Lift-Up Storage Beds That Are a Dream Come True for Small Spaces

The simple, contemporary Haven Pop-Up Storage Bed is one of West Elm's many stunning lift-up beds to choose from. With soft, sleek lines, three headboard heights, and 54 colors and materials to choose from, it's sure to fit any bedroom's style — while effortlessly adding some much-needed storage space.

For just $100 more than the beloved original MALM Bed from IKEA, the MALM Storage Bed lifts up to reveal a storage pit, available in two colors and sizes. It's perfect for extra blankets, linens, or even clothes if you're lacking closet space.

Apartment Therapy's editors take shopping very seriously, so when they went to the store to test every Blu Dot bed you can buy, they ranked the Lid Storage Bed as one of the very best. Available in four dreamy upholstered neutrals, what stands out is that you can lift the mattress portion several feet above the bed parallel to the storage and hold it there hands-free.

For a bit of understated coastal charm, try this slipcovered option from West Elm. The cream-colored design is chic and sophisticated; you’d actually never guess that it lifts up to reveal an expansive storage compartment. The headboard is padded with extra cushion, too, so you can sit up and lean back comfortably.

Available in 13 chic colors and coming in under $400 for a queen size (!), the Gaillarde Lift-Up Bed from Wayfair is wrapped in a smooth linen that instantly adds elegance to any space. Plus, it's topped with a wingback headboard to boot!

AT’s Editor-in-Chief Charli says Sundays' Dream Bed is perfect for small spaces. “It promised deep storage, high-quality materials, and clean, modern design — and after living with it for a few months, I can confirm it delivers on all three,” she wrote in her review. Its hydraulic lift system gives you easy access to the ample storage space at its base. “Even with our full mattress and bedding in place, I can lift it easily on my own,” Charli wrote.

Castlery is one of our favorite places to shop for home goods, so we were so excited to come across the Dawson Lift-Up Storage Bed. Its low-profile, minimalist platform base is the definition of stunning — something that makes the hidden storage all the more surprising.

Wayfair shoppers were collectively floored by the quality of the Hokku Designs Lift-Up Storage Bed. It has a low-profile platform base that’s fully upholstered in a bouclé fabric for a luxe look, and it features soft, rounded corners. The lift-up tab is done in the same bouclé fabric, too, as a stylish finishing touch.

West Elm is home to tons of our favorite storage beds, with the Emmett Pop-Up Storage Bed being one of them. These items are incredibly customizable — choose from six headboard styles and a myriad of fabrics to create your perfect bed today.

One of the most interesting (and affordable!) picks we came across was this option from Wayfair. It gives you 8.5 inches of storage space and, according to the reviews, it’s surprisingly easy to put together! What’s more, the channel details and wingback headboard give it an elevated look — you’d never guess it’s under $500.

The enveloping wing-back headboard on the Auburn Bed looks like it was made for bed-rotting days with its cozy (and spill-resistant!) bouclé fabric. Pick between a matching upholstered base or wood for some textural contrast. But the real pièce de résistance is the ample storage space underneath. Castlery reviewers say it fits a ton of stuff, and it’s easy to access thanks to the gas lift mechanism.