The 9 Best Storage Beds That Don’t Compromise on Style

Best Overall: Floyd The Bed Frame

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If your general décor mantra is “simplicity is bliss”, consider Floyd's platform bed. The platform design has a minimal style yet has tons of custom options so you can design it to your liking.

In addition to five configurations, two wood types, and two hardware colors, the bed also allows you to add storage drawers to the bed. For an additional cost, you can add up to two drawers to the bed that'll store extra clothing, linens, and more with ease. Whether you go for one or a pair, these drawers virtually disappear under the platform frame of the bed when closed for a clean, discreet storage solution.

Best Budget: IKEA NORDLI Bed

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An IKEA classic, the NORDLI Bed is one of the most affordable storage beds out there. Its simplicity is what makes it so great—it’s a basic platform bed with six drawers (three on each side), with tons of space so you'll never have to worry about extra storage.

The NORDLI is the type of bed that basically doubles as an extra closet, with space for everything from snow gear to all of your extra bed linens. Admittedly, this bed will also take a lot more effort to assemble than our other picks, but in the end, you'll get a practical and stylish design that'll work with any décor scheme.

Best Splurge: Design Within Reach Line Storage Bed

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The Line Storage Bed designed by Nathan Yong for DWR is a great option that really doesn’t look like a storage bed at all. It features a louvered design that conceals two large drawers at the footboard, so you can store tons of extra bed linens without sacrificing the look.

This modern style is available in three standard sizes and two colors (oak and walnut), both of which work well with just about any bed linens you already have. Though it's definitely an investment piece, the bed even comes with a one-year warranty so you can rest easy knowing your purchase is protected.

Best Mid-Century : West Elm Mid-Century Side Storage Platform Bed

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Leave it to West Elm to come up with this mid-century storage bed, which features plenty of hutches and open cubbies built into one side. Made of sustainably-sourced wood in a Fair Trade-certified facility, this sophisticated bed is ideal if you're going for a retro look.

The side storage negates the need for a nightstand, and looks really great styled with books, plants, and a bedside lamp. Keep in mind that if you sleep with a partner, having storage on only one side might be an issue. Luckily, West Elm has a few other affordable mid-century modern designs, like a dresser and bookcase, that can complement the bed with ease.

Best Farmhouse: Joss & Main Robards Solid Wood Storage Bed

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Get a rustic farmhouse look and score some bonus storage with this whitewashed solid wood bed from Joss & Main. Its herringbone headboard makes a nice design statement, while a hidden drawer in the footboard is great for storing off-season sweaters, jackets, shoes, or bedding. It’s a true platform bed (no boxspring needed) that looks like a more traditional bed thanks to its height and prominent headboard. It’s also especially sturdy thanks to its solid wood construction.

Best Wood: Pottery Barn Astoria Storage Bed

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Not all storage beds have drawers or a lift-up frame for storage. Take Pottery Barn's Astoria Storage Bed, for example, which makes use of an extended headboard to give you extra nooks for books, a carafe of water, or any other small bedside accessories.

Sure, you’re not going to be able to store an entire winter’s worth of sweaters in this bed, but it’s a nice option if you mostly need extra space for books and the like. In addition to shelves on each side, the extended headboard basically gives you a mantle, which opens up tons of styling possibilities.

Best Velvet: Anthropologie Lena Storage Bed

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Hello, Hollywood Regency! This upholstered option takes after the glamorous, velvet-upholstered furniture that was so popular in early Hollywood set designs and in the homes of stars. It has one large drawer at the foot of the bed and is available in 22 (!) velvet upholstery options, so you can pick which color works best in your space.

Button tufting on the headboard adds to its classic look while still keeping things functional. It will help keep the generous padding in place over the years, which is a big plus if you’re someone who likes to curl up in bed with a good book every night before it’s lights-out.

Best Upholstered: West Elm Andes Deco Upholstered Storage Bed

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Upholstered storage beds can be tricky, but West Elm comes through with this stylish Deco-inspired option. Sleek and sophisticated, it gives you the coziness of an upholstered bed along with the convenience of extra storage.

The bed has a streamlined look and really spacious drawers, which open on smooth metal glides. You can choose between a low, standard, or tall headboard, all of which are thickly padded and upholstered in whichever fabric you choose (and there are quite a few to choose from). This storage bed is also contract-grade, which means it’s sturdy enough for commercial use in hotels, so you can rest assured it’ll serve you well for a long time.