How to use the Build Your Own Bed Tool

Are you seeking that perfect bed but can't find it in our range? No worries. Here at Happy Beds, we've developed the Build Your Own Bed Tool, making it quick and easy to design your dream divan bed with over three million combinations! Customise your size, fabric, colour, headboard, depth, and storage features easily, and create the perfect bed for your best night's sleep.
Our complete guide will give you tips and tricks and answer your questions to help you make the most of our revolutionary custom bed designer!
How to build your own divan bed
1. Choose the fabric
You can choose to have your custom divan bed upholstered in either velvet or linen fabric. Velvet is perfect if you want to add a touch of luxury to your bedroom, and linen is a classic fabric that is long-lasting and easy to maintain. Once you've decided what fabric you want, you'll need to choose the colour you'd like. We have various colours, from neutral creams and greys to bright greens and reds, to suit any colour scheme.
If you aren't quite sure, you can order a fabric swatch to match it to your paintwork and decorations.

2. Pick the right bed size
Our custom divan beds come in the following sizes to suit every space and age group:
Before purchasing your new custom divan bed, we recommend double-checking the exact dimensions of each size to ensure you get the perfect fit and measuring the space your custom divan will be slotted into. Our bed size guide offers plenty of helpful information about each size, ensuring you choose the right size for your needs and available space.
Alongside the length and width of the bed, we also offer three different base depths, including:
- 6 inches
- 10 inches
- 14 inches
Are you not sure if your desired divan bed size will fit into your room? Use our handy measuring guide to measure up before you make your own bed!

3. Decide which headboard you want
When designing your dream divan bed in our Build Your Own Bed tool, you have two areas to decide on: shape and style. Our headboard shapes include Cornell, Dudley, and Victor, each offering a unique style to appeal to every bedroom design. You also have the option to customise your headboard to be either plain, lined, or buttoned.

4. Consider your storage options
Make the most of your floor space and customise your bed with various storage features. Our custom divan beds include multiple drawer options and a foot-end ottoman lift - or you can choose a simple no-storage base only.
The available storage options for your divan bed include:
- Ottoman storage - A gas-powered lifting platform base that provides a large, hollow area ideal for storing items such as bedding, clothes, or towels. An ottoman bed is a great way to save space and reorganise your bedroom with subtle and tidy long-term storage. Want more information? Our ottoman bed guide answers the most frequently asked questions about ottoman beds.
- End drawer - This drawer provides plenty of space for storing clothes, underwear, or other items at the foot of the bed and is easy to access.
- Side drawers - These side drawers are available in two sizes, with a medium or mini space for storing your essential items. They are versatile, simple, and convenient when you don't want to leave bed before grabbing your fluffy socks. Mini drawers are perfect for those with bedside tables and nightstands.
Please note that not all our Build Your Own Bed sizes can be customised with all the storage options. End drawers are not available on small single or standard single beds. Ottoman storage is only available on 14" bases, and there is no storage on our 6" platform bases.

How do you assemble your new Build Your Own Bed?
Make sure you give yourself plenty of room to assemble your bespoke bed. The bases must be flipped during assembly, and you'll need enough room to walk around them. You can download assembly instructions for our divan beds and Build Your Own Beds here.
1. Install the feet
Our custom beds feature standard Happy Beds gliders, which provide superb support and stability for the everyday use of your Bespoke Bed. These feet won't roll like caster wheels and won't cause damage to your hardwood or laminate flooring. The glider holes are pre-drilled, but a blunt rubber object may be needed to gently persuade them for a secure fit.
2. Connect the bases
Our double, king and super king-size custom beds are built from two smaller bases to provide optimal strength. This makes them much easier to deliver and, most importantly, move from your doorstep to your bedroom. Connecting these two bases is simple but necessary to prevent them from moving apart at night. The link bars have pre-drilled holes; check the instructions manual for further information.
3. Position your headboard
Our Build Your Own Beds feature headboard fitting locations marked on the base with stickers. These are featured on both ends of the base, allowing you to attach the headboard to either end. This is helpful when you have selected the 2 drawers' same-side option. Be careful; fitting the headboard bolts is irreversible. Double-check that you are attaching it to the right end for your room requirements.
You will be able to adjust the height of your headboard to the correct position by undoing the screws slightly and lifting the headboard. You must consider the depth of the mattress when setting the height – you don't want your pillows falling into the gap!
Can I order a fabric swatch?
Finding the perfect fabric match can be difficult through a computer screen – what if it arrives and it's the completely wrong shade of grey? Not to worry, though, this is why we offer a free fabric swatch service! All you need to do is order the samples you'd like through our request form here and wait for them to arrive. You can choose up to 5 samples from the Build Your Own Bed fabrics.
How do I customise my divan bed?
Our Build Your Own Bed tool makes it fun and easy to create your perfect bed. Take it step by step, choosing your preferred options and creating the bed of your dreams. When your custom bed is complete, add it to basket and complete your purchase.
Does my custom divan bed come with gliders?
All our divan beds in our Build Your Own Bed Tool have gliders as standard. Unlike casters, the gliders mean that your divan bed frame will not move around during the night if you move, giving you a restful and disturbance-free sleep.
Where is my custom divan bed made?
Our divan beds are made in the UK, ensuring high-quality and fast delivery! After choosing your bespoke design, it will be crafted especially for you in our UK factory and undergo strict safety checks against British and Fire Regulation Standards before delivery.
Why can't I add certain storage features to my divan bed?
We've tried to ensure our Build Your Own Bed service is as customisable as possible. Unfortunately, some storage features cannot be added to small-single or single-sized divan beds, as the bed frame does not have enough room. All 14" divan beds can be customised with ottoman functionality or 2 storage drawers on the same side. Other base depths and sizes allow for more storage options.