Storage Beds: The Smart Choice For Any Room Size
Storage beds are among the most practical, space-conscious, and aesthetically versatile furniture choices you can make. Whether you’re looking to free up floor space, streamline your bedroom design, or hide the clutter, a well-crafted storage bed offers more than just a place to sleep.
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More Storage Without More Furniture
Storage beds were featured in our post about the best Amish beds for small spaces since they can help you do without additional case pieces.
A storage bed can eliminate the need for extra dressers or underbed bins that never quite fit right. With built-in drawers or lift-up platforms, your bed becomes a multi-functional solution that keeps your essentials within reach but out of sight. It’s perfect for storing off-season clothes, linens, shoes, or even books.
Perfect for Any Room Size
While storage beds are often associated with small spaces, their benefits go far beyond that. They can reduce furniture clutter in larger bedrooms, making the room more open and intentional. In guest rooms, they eliminate the need for a dresser. In children’s rooms, they help keep toys and clothes organized. Storage beds fit into nearly every lifestyle.
Or, maybe you have more clothes than you’d like to admit, and you find yourself short on space even though you have a dresser, a closet, and a chest of drawers. A storage bed is like having a second dresser, but it’s built into your bed frame!
Underbed Drawers vs. Lift-Up Platforms
At DutchCrafters, our Amish-made storage beds come with customizable options, including:
- Underbed Drawers: Smooth-gliding drawers on one or both sides of the bed frame. Sometimes the drawers are in the footboard.
- Lift-Up Platforms: A gas-lift mechanism allows the entire mattress to raise, revealing deep internal storage
Each style has its advantages. Drawers are great for everyday items you need quick access to. Lift-up platforms maximize space and are ideal for longer-term storage.
I prefer the underbed drawers for clothes and the lift-up platform for blankets and sheets.
Amish Amos Platform Bed Frame with Storage
- Minimalist platform design with built-in drawers
- Perfect for modern or contemporary spaces
- Solid wood construction, made to order by Amish craftsmen
Handcrafted Customization
Our storage beds are handcrafted from solid wood by skilled Amish woodworkers. You can choose the wood type, finish color, hardware, and layout that fits your needs. Whether you prefer a clean, modern silhouette or traditional panel details, we offer styles that suit any bedroom aesthetic.
Shop Our Storage Beds
Some beds show the storage drawers in the main images. Many of our beds offer the option to add underbed storage. If the option is not provided, you can contact a trained furniture specialist to see if that particular Amish builder can accommodate your request.
Frequently Asked Questions About Storage Beds
Do storage beds require a box spring?
No, most storage beds are designed with a platform base that supports the mattress without needing a box spring.
Are the drawers on both sides of the bed?
Many models offer drawers on one or both sides. The configuration depends on the specific design and can often be customized. Sometimes the drawers are in the footboard.
How much can the drawers hold?
Weight capacity varies, but Amish-made storage beds feature solid wood drawer boxes on sturdy glides that can handle everyday storage needs like clothes, linens, and shoes.
Can I get a storage bed in king or queen size?
DutchCrafters offers storage beds in all standard sizes, including twin, full, queen, king, and California king.
What if I need deep storage rather than drawers?
Lift-top platform beds are ideal for deeper, bulkier items like seasonal comforters, blankets, or suitcases.
A storage bed doesn’t just save space, it creates it. Whether you aim to declutter, organize, or simply use your bedroom more efficiently, a storage bed delivers. And when it’s handcrafted from solid wood by Amish builders, you know it’s built to last.
More Bedroom Furniture Resources
- Bedroom Furniture Buying Guide
- Best Amish Bedroom Furniture
- Guide to Bed Dimensions and Sizes
- Should I Get a Sleigh Bed?
- 5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Bedroom Furniture
- Buying a Bedroom Set
- How to Fix a Squeaky Bed Frame
- When Buying a Bedroom Set is Better
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Seth Carter has been with DutchCrafters since 2020. Seth has won multiple awards for his work in Amish furniture while with DutchCrafters. He has advised and partnered with more than 150 Amish wood shops on furniture presentation, design, industry trends, product options, and the development of exclusive products. He is originally from Indiana and even lived in Amish country (LaGrange, Indiana) for an extended period of time while working with DutchCrafters. Seth was previously in charge of DutchCrafters' Amish bedroom furniture category. He was eventually promoted to lead the team that managed every product in DutchCrafters' world's largest online collection of Amish furniture.
