Side-Lift Ottoman Beds

A side-lift ottoman bed is an ottoman that lifts from the side to reveal a space within the frame underneath the mattress that can be used for storage. Its gas-powered hydraulic lifting system makes it easy to open, so you can reach your belongings whenever needed.

Hydraulic lifts inside a side-opening ottoman bed make it easy to lift up and down, so you can access anything you need whenever you need it. All you need to do is pull on the handle to begin lifting the frame, and the gas-powered hydraulic system will take over to keep the frame and mattress lifted until you want it closed. After this, you need to pull on the handle and push to close it.

Our range of side-opening ottoman beds are available in our most popular sizes, which are:

• Single (3' x 6'3")
• Small double (4' x 6'3")
• Double (4'6" x 6'3")
• King size (5' x 6'6")
• Super king size (6' x 6'6")

Are you unsure which size best suits your needs? Our bed size guide offers plenty of useful tips.

You can style a side-lift ottoman bed in a few ways. Firstly, you'll need to think about the design of the room. Do you have a colour scheme in mind? If so, choose a frame colour that suits your vision - whether grey, white or a warmer tone.

You should also consider the material of your side-lift ottoman bed - there are many options, like velvet, boucle fabric or wood finishes. Then, you'll need to consider the headboard design; they come in all shapes and sizes, so make sure you choose a design that suits your aesthetic. Want to know more? Read our ottoman storage buying guide for inspiration!

Both side-lifting ottoman beds and end-lifting ottoman beds have storage within them, but side-lifting ottomans are more suited to rooms that are tight on space. Lifting from the side means you're less likely to move other pieces of furniture out of the way when opening the ottoman.

It also means you can place your bed against a wall or in a corner, depending on your room layout. Not sure if a side-opening ottoman bed will fit into your bedroom? Our bed measuring guide will help you measure your space to ensure your bed can fit!

At Happy Beds, you can choose from various materials for your ottoman side lift bed, including fabric and velvet in various colours. Our beds come with different headboard styles and other design features, including sleigh beds and electric TV beds.

Buying a high-quality side-lift ottoman bed means you won't have to worry about it breaking - it's made to last. All you have to do is make sure you assemble it correctly so you can enjoy this safe and easy-to-use storage solution. Each side-opening ottoman bed we sell comes with detailed instructions that will walk you through the self-assembly process, and we also have a useful guide on assembling an ottoman bed with plenty of tips.