Dawson Single Ottoman Sound System Bed Rated 4.8/5 based on 210 customer reviews
Dawson Single Ottoman Sound System Bed

Dawson Single Ottoman Sound System Bed

fabric upholstered bed frames ottoman bed frames
£599.00
sleeping cat
17p per sleep based on average bed frame lifespan
Single
Small Double
Double
King Size
Super King
With Sprung Slats
With Solid Slats
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Unique design sees both desirable ottoman design and a sound system with bluetooth connectivity. 

Impressive reviews show demand in the market for good quality unique designs like the Dawson.

Fairly easy self-assembly taking no more than an hour to complete.

Additional 8 year guarantee available separately, highlighting the confidence in the product by the retailer.

Fairly short lead time given the industry right now

Limited sizing sees this unit only compatible with single mattresses. Those looking to enjoy the benefits of ottoman storage and built in speakers will unfortunately have to look elsewhere.

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Why our sleep experts loved it

We're looking at the Dawson Single Ottoman Sound System Bed and it looks to have a few unique and interesting features not found in other bed frames. Sold exclusively through Dreams who have partnered with their own internal brand, The Dreams Workshop comes a new bed frame that features massive storage options and a sound system to keep things interesting.

Starting with the shell of the frame, you get a single colour option of grey that will give your room a fantastic flair as it manages to stand out thanks to its chunky design and curves. 

Onto the inside and the bed frame has an ottoman design which features a lift system that allows you to easily maneuver the full mattress and store anything beneath, typically bedding and sheets. The ottoman design is quickly becoming one of the most desirable storage options as it has better coverage and depth than equivalent 2 and 4 drawer options.

For where it starts to get really special, you have a sound system built into the frame, specifically through hidden speakers found in the headend, allowing you to drift off to sleep with your favourite relaxing music. The sound system is bluetooth connected and the wooden design of the frame allows the sound to project strongly with good quality depth of low, mid and high fidelity.

Reviews for the Dawson bed are good, with over 200 positive reviews and an impressive 99% consumer satisfaction from those who purchased. Customers particularly enjoyed the stylish looks, ease of assembly and solid chunky frame that looks built to last. Those with less pleasant experiences were far harder to find but revolved around slat failure early last year. Slat failure is fortunately easily fixed as the slats can be replaced independently of the frame, simply removing them as easy as removing a bedsheet and putting on replacements. Dreams has a strong customer service division who work closely with customers to ensure that issues like this would be out right, so buy with confidence.

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Reviews

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4.84 - 210 reviews

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Kimk
via Dreams
5
I searched for weeks and weeks to replace my teenagers bed. Very much goldilocks... This bed fit the bill perfectly. The material is a lovely soft grey with a bedhead that was neither too fussy, too big nor too small. The storage underneath is exceptional, all those loved teddy bears that we cant yet throw away but no longer want on show and still loads of space for towels and bedlinen! The height was perfect too, not too low or too high. The mattress is fab and fits perfectly within the frame, giving space for the duvet to tuck behind. The top of the bed head is flat with enough space to drape fairy lights. In all honestly the speakers are just icing on the cake, good sound quality. I'd have happily bought it without the speakers. Really easy to put together, super straightforward, idiot proof instructions. Took us a max of 2 hours. Its the most money I've ever paid out for bed but in this case you really do get what you pay for!
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Tutti Very Senior
via Dreams
5
Bought two of the Dawson Ottomans to give us more storage space. I spent some time researching and viewing various alternatives but all of the others at a similar price or less, were very inferior. These are very well made, very strong and excellent quality. They have covered boards for the base, not a thin piece of material like many alternatives have. I managed to put them together without any help (and I am 81) and it took about a day to complete both, but then I don't work that fast these days. Very satisfied with the end result. They are stiff to operate initially but once you have opened and closed them a few times they are much better. My wife's only complaint is that there are no alternative colours to the covering fabric and grey does not go with our colour scheme so it looks as if I will be repainting the bedroom. A very good buy and excellent service from our Cheltenham store.
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Sommie
via Dreams
5
Well where do I begin!!! I bought this bed for my 4years old son. He loves his bed to pieces. It took a while for the bed to arrive as it was in high demand and out of stock. Boy am i glad to say it was worth the wait. The picture doesnt do it justice. The fabric is super soft and it feels like velvet. I could go on and on about this bed. My son always tells everyone he meets about how hes got a sound bed. He said to me mum i love my bed but I love you more. Hes a sound sleeper but every time it gets dark he keeps asking me, mum is it bed time now so i can go to bed cos I always play music on the iPad and connect it to the speakers behind his headboard. Its so soothing for him. Thank you so much dreams.
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reggy
via Dreams
5
After careful consideration on many types of ottoman style beds for my 12 year old son we opted to purchase this ottoman Dawson sound bed. Not only does it have great under storage and a lovely firm headboard but also has 2 hidden bluetooth speakers which are suprisely good quality. It's very spacious for a single bed making it feel larger than it actually is. When easily assembled it's very solid and comfortable. Price is reasonable considering the quality and features you get. I have to say overall I am very happy with my purchase. It's excellent 10/10. Having had it now for over a month I cannot find any faults with it.
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Keith Avery
via Dreams
5
I asked David the manager at my local Dreams store why I should spend more money and buy a bed from him rather than go to other stores that are most definitely cheaper and he assured me that the difference is the quality, dreams make their own beds and have the experience of many years. Well I took a chance, I paid the extra and was very pleased to find that the quality was impressive, not just with the workmanship but also the materials they use. All in all very pleased with my new bed which arrived bang on when they said it would, what more can you ask for ?
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Staffordshire Mum
via Dreams
5
My 12-year-old son loves this bed! It looks great, blu-tooth speaker in the headboard has fabulous sound, massive storage compartment is really useful and bed was straightforward to assemble. One tip: put the mattress on the slats when fitting the gas arms which lift open the storage compartment. It's a 2-person job, so one person needs to hold up the frame - if you don't have the mattress on the slats the gas arms won't have enough pressure and will stay too stiff to close the bed. Great purchase, very happy!
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Buuseee
via Dreams
5
I brought this some time ago, because of Covid-19 Dreams team werent allowed to assemble it. We looked at the instructions to fit it ourselves and we did... Yay! It was really easy to fit and the instructions were easily understandable. The bed itself is really comfortable, and the Bluetooth speaker is just right for the ears to hear. The storage of the bed is also quite big and fits a lot of stuff. I am really happy with this purchase.
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Verified Buyer
via Dreams
5
Great little bed. Was easy and straight forward to put together. It may be a little tricky to align the part that pulls up withe the mattress on. This was a minor issue. The speaker sounds are as expected, it sounds a little muffled but it's within the bed. My daughter who is 10 is very pleased. Maybe for future beds, the speaker could be enabled to connect to a echo dot speaker. We cannot connect ours but my phone connects easily
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Kikiwarface
via Dreams
5
I purchased this bed months back but only just got round to assembling it this week. While it says 2 people are required and would only take an hour, it took us SEVERAL hours. On the plus I will know how to dismantly quickly when we get new carpet. As my previous bed of 10 years was also Dreams I expected good solid parts which it has. The grey is lovely and the speaker sound of decent quality, thanks Dreams!
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CGAL
via Dreams
5
I bought this for my daughter and she absolutely loves it. The Bluetooth speakers in the headband connect really easily to her phone to allow her to play her music. Her room is also so much tidier now she can store all her games, DVDs etc under the bed. I paid a little extra for assembly when delivered which was really handy. The guys put this together in no time, saving me a lot of hassle.
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nk------
via Dreams
5
Purchased for space versatility, exceeded all expectations even in first month, massive hidden storage, sturdy construction, good leg height off side, biggest critics my kids-100% happy, mum and dad happy re storage capability, bed room transformed, sound feature is added plus when kids friends around... great service by delivery crew, great buy, will be investing in a double next year.
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DarrenM
via Dreams
4
I bought this a month ago for my teenage son. It's his first "proper" bed. He chose this bed in the store because of the speakers and the vast storage underneath. The bed is very well made and comfortable. However, the speakers have been disappointing. Ok for light background music but nothing to compare to a real speaker like a Google Home/Amazon Echo/Sonos etc
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Questions and Answers About The Dawson Single Ottoman Sound System Bed

Prospective customers had the following questions about the product

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DreamsCloud9
How do you connect to the speakers, I have had this bed a while I switch it on and cannot find via Bluetooth

Answer: Thank you for reaching out with your question. Please get in touch with the customer service team, as they will be best placed to advise you further on this one! .
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Ayse
Does the bed come with a mattress or with out

Answer: This bed does not come with a mattress. We offer a variety of mattresses online and in store that are suitable for, and can be purchased with this bed frame.
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Mina224
Will Dreams Hyde and sleep mattress single 90cm by 190cm fit on this bed? As the mattress doesn't fit my current bed

Answer: The sleeping area of the Single Dawson Bed Frame measures 92cm (W) x 193cm (L) and therefore the Single Hyde and Sleep Mattress should fit on this bed frame.
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Jill001
Youve said that the headboard isnt removable, is that for transporting as well?

Answer: Good Evening,The head end can be removed to be transported, and will be a separate component on delivery. However, the bed cannot be used without the head end.
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disen
is there a special way to close and open this bed

Answer: The ottoman is opened and closed using the fabric handle that is situated at the base of the bed. This is used to manually lift up the ottoman.
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DebsSuso
Hi what size are the bed slats for a 3f single as I purchased The bed 2 year ago and I need new slats thanks

Answer: I am sorry to hear this. If you contact the customer service team with your original order details they will be able to assist you with this.
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Bonbom
Does this ottoman come with a choice of side lift?

Answer: The Dawson Ottoman Bed is only available with the front lift, unfortunately this bed frame is unavailable with a side lift option.
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Sleepy mac
This bed ok for adults weight or more suited to a child's weight

Answer: The Dawson Sound Bed can be used by both adults and children - we do not have specific weight limits for the bed frames.
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JCR28
What is foot-end height please ? Many thanks

Answer: The height of the foot end, without a mattress, is 36.5cm including feet or 33.5cm not including the feet.
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Lyn8
Hi do you have replacement slats. Some of my slats has broke.

Answer: Please reach out to the customer service team who will be happy to help you on this one. Thanks, Dreams.
Of The Dawson Single Ottoman Sound System Bed
Brand: The Dreams Workshop
Retailer: Dreams
Delivery Time: Average
Delivery Charge: Excellent
Customer Sentiment: Good

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