Name: House Beautiful Florence Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame
Brand: The Dreams Workshop
SKU: 255-00417
Availability: InStock

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Great looks and reasonable price point.

Very positive customer reviews.

Great quality and easy to assemble.

Sprung slats give additional breathability to the mattress.

Limited sizing options available.

Long lead times may put off those who need something quicker.

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Why our sleep experts loved it

When it comes to beds, we all have different needs. Some want space under their mattress via traditional air gaps while others want something that feels offers deep storage that can be hidden and tucked away. If you’re looking for the ultimate in space-saving bed frames, look no further than the Florence Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame. This innovative bed is undoubtedly one of the most convenient pieces of bedroom furniture out there. It saves you money by taking up very little space, but offers tons of extra functionality through its ottoman design and velvet finish. Let’s take a closer look at this funky bed and see if it can become part of your future home plans too!

What is the Florence Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame?

This velvet-finish bed frame incorporates an ottoman as part of its design. Its velvet finish adds a luxurious touch to any bedroom, while its solid wood construction ensures lasting quality. The bed frame is available in three different sizes, so you can find one that fits your bedroom space the best. It is natural wood in colour, which makes it ideal for modern-day bedrooms. Additionally, the bed is available in a range of different velvet finishes so you can find the one that suits your style the best (grey in this particular case).

What to Like About the Florence Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame

Assembly is simple - Taking 2 people up to an hour to build, the process is fairly straightforward, with clear instructions and conveniently labelled panelling making the entire process painless.

Another thing that can be annoying about bed frames is that they require an amount of maintenance, tightening, cleaning, greasing. If you love the look of your bed frame but don’t enjoy spending time doing maintenance on it, the velvet finish on this bed frame is perfect! It’s low maintenance and doesn’t require any special cleaning.

With its velvet finish and its solid wood construction ensuring lasting quality, this bed frame is both practical and aesthetically pleasing.

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4.71 - 216 reviews

J.D.G

via Dreams

5

I was looking for a masculine bed to go in my new flat and being only a 1 bed flat i was conscious of potential storage issues/mess. This bed met both of those needs. With the frame being on feet/legs and the storage area being fabric, as opposed to other ottoman box frames, it gives the illusion of more floor space and there is actually enough room to keep shoes/slippers under the bed on the outside. The grey headboard will go with many different colours and I love the wood tone on the frame. The headboard is soft and the frame feels sturdy, as do the strutts to lift the mattress up. This bed has received compliments. Recommends 2 people to build and I would agree it would be a lot easier. However, I managed it on my own with the hardest part being screwing the slats to the ottoman struts. This also saved me the 65 assembly charge for a few hours work.

Adnan Rahim

via Dreams

5

Firstly, the bed looks great. Very stylish and suits most colours. I initially had white walls then dark-teal and the style matched perfectly. Secondly, the bed is solid and stable. Make sure to tighten the bolts if your doing it yourself so it doesn't squeak here and there. Once you have, it's no noise. Thirdly, the Ottoman works perfectly and provides sheltered space under your bed. It does take away space as a whole with the box like sheath, but only slightly towards the bed head and corners. You can build this bed alone but only if you're at ease with lifting and tightening screws at the same time. It's quite a heavy bed once made, so pick your spot well in advance. I purchased a rather thick mattress which does cover up a lot of the fabric headboard. So if you want to avoid that, by a mattress that isn't 30cm+.

OLALEKAN

via Dreams

5

I went into the Dream shop on Tottenham Court road to purchase a pillow but ended up buying 2 Kingsize beds and 2 kingsize mattresses in addition to the pillows. I was Waoed by the exceptional service delivery, ambience, courtesy and advice of the staff. They even gave me a cup of cappuccino while waiting for my invoice. Since my items were delivered on the 21st of November 2022, Ive had nothing short of an excellent experience all the way with the product and I just want to say they are absolutely unbeatable. The quality of what I got compared to other alternatives I had seen was better and another secret ? Their price was comparable and they delivered and installed free of charge ! Im still dreaming

Dave O'R

via Dreams

4

A good sturdy bed frame, doesn't seem to rock, move or creak. Was easy to assemble with basic tools (Provided) As other reviews have said, the stowage section, and canvas sides are velcro'd in to place, though this shoudln't be much issue unless you're in & out of it every day (And the instructions say not to rest anything on the sides anyway) Found the lifting portion of the ottoman fouls on the toe-end of the bed slightly when lowering it back in to place, though this will be sorted with a bit of hinge adjustment. Marked it down on the quality as the velvet header, there's a pressure mark on a portion where it was perhaps knocked. Though this isnt too visible overall.

JasmineC

via Dreams

4

A really lovely and stylish bed. The headboard is really soft and comfy and the ottoman storage is really spacious. Weve been able to fit so much more in this than under our previous bed. The only reasons why I wouldnt give it 5 stars was because it was the worst piece of furniture Ive ever built. Whilst the instructions were clear some parts were incredibly fiddly which made it very frustrating. The only other downside is that the black material underneath is only Velcroed on meaning it moves very easy. It also slants inwards which limits how much can be put under the bed. I think eventually we may removed it altogether for ease. Otherwise very happy

D&G1

via Dreams

5

Got this frame to support our king size bed as we liked the look and storage options it provides. I'm happy to say that after a few weeks of using it, it is one of the best beds I've owned. The storage space underneath is so helpful, and with separate vacuum bags its like having another wardrobe of storage. The the cover underneath makes the bedroom look tidy and the sturdy frame makes me sleep comfortable even though I'm 6ft 7 and by no means skinny. I would definitely recommend this bed, but bring a drill/electric screwdriverwhen constructing, makes life so much easier :)

JLBH

via Dreams

5

Bed is better than we imagined. First of all the headboard is a dream (pun unintended). I've never had one before and now I can't imagine life without it. Storage wise it's more than plentiful...we've put so much of our 'seasonal' clothing in there now we've been able to take down a wardrobe in the spare room. Then comfort wise it's amazing. Our old bed was admittedly in a state of disrepair but the difference this frame has made to our mattress is immense. I've been have completely uninterrupted sleeps since the frames arrival. Absolutely amazing purchase.

Flo Y

via Dreams

3

The bed frame is beautiful, the wood is very solid and the finishing is clean and smooth, the backboard is also very soft and comfortable. The underbed storage, however was quite flimsy/cheap because it was just attached with velcro and I expected it to be better for the price of the frame. The instructions to build the bedframe was generally quite clear, however, we kept unscrewing parts because the instructions didn't indicate which direction the pieces were placed in. We would reach the next steps before realising the parts were attached incorrectly.

LM WD40

via Dreams

4

Overall lovely bed. Looks lovely, and feels very comfortable. Doesn't creak at all and using the storage is easy. Do have two small niggles: Firstly in the corners where the mattress rounds off, the bed fixings are quite clearly visible, however with a duvet on top it's covered. Secondly, the black storage doesn't fit the bed very well and using velocrow to secure it doesn't help locate it. I assembled the bed by myself and found it very straight forward and easy to do with logical and easy to follow instructions.

AL14

via Dreams

5

Awesome product. Goldilocks wouldve slept on this mattress. However I do recommend prior to choosing the firmness of your mattress, to spend a few moments talking to the shop attendant and even have a lie on the machine that recommends the mattress firmness in accordance to the way you sleep. Overall, the mattress build and quality is awesome. Its a high end mattress in my opinion and it doesnt disappoint when categorising it as a high end mattress.

E.P.

via Dreams

3

The bed itself is great, quality of the materials is good vs price paid. Headboard is very soft, and the construction is sturdy. Only complaint is that defective gas pistons were supplied with the bed, stuck in the open position. I'm aware they can be stiff at first, but when correctly installed, with the mattress on the bed, the metal frame would flex before the pistons began to close, and I didn't feel comfortable putting more weight on than that.

catalepticstate

via Dreams

5

Luxury bed, very well packed and easy to assemble. Feels like I've never slept on a decent bed before buying this one. Head board is good quality, the wooden sides are extremely good quality and have a good weight to them! The legs are painted to match the bed frame but are a little off but adds to the aesthetic. The guide says you need two people to put together. I did this by myself without any issues.

Questions and Answers About The House Beautiful Florence Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame

Prospective customers had the following questions about the product

Angel201

What is the height of the headboard please? We have had to return a bed as it wouldnt fit up staircase. So we are looking for an alternative. Thank you.

Answer: The height of the headend is 101 cm. Within the product page, you will be able to find the package dimensions within the delivery section. This bed for instance, arrives in 3 packages. The dimensions for which are below: Package 1: Weight: 22 kgs - measures: 221 x 46.5 x 18cmPackage 2: Weight: 22.3 kgs - measures: 182 x 101 x 14.5cmPackage 3: Weight: 17 kgs - measures: 196 x 88 x 10.5cm

Ela.. Vila

Can I have this bed without a storage , as Im not a fun of it . And is the price will be lower because of that .

Answer: Unfortunately, we do not have a standard bed frame version of the Florence ottoman. If you would like to use this without the storage function, you do not need to fix the shadow baseboard in place (please see the assembly instructions linked on the product page for a better understanding of this). As it is only available as an ottoman bedframe, we would not be able to alter the price for you. Thanks, Dreams

jb_1234

How easy is it to disassemble and reassemble this bed once first assembled for, example, a house move?

Answer: Thank you for getting in touch. The assembly for this bed should be an hour with 2 people and the instructions should provide more information on how easy it will be to disassemble and reassemble the bed. Please reach out to the customer service team if you have a specific question on this process and they will be happy to help. .

A Cunnigham

Hi, we arw having trouble with step 11 trying to align the slat frame and holes, the g bolts dont seem big enough. Is there a video on this?

Answer: Thank you for reaching out with your question. I'm really sorry to hear about the issues you are having, please could you reach out to the customer service team because they are best placed to support you with this. .

Sk101

A common complaint re the house beautiful beds (this one and the one with the pink headboard) is that the beds are creaky. Has this issue been fixed or looked into?

Answer: Thank you for getting in touch with your question. We have been reassured that when assembled correctly, the bed is very sturdy and should not make noise. Please do let us know if you have any more queries,

Shr26

What will be the height of the "visible" part of the headboard once a 24 cm thick mattress is laid on the bed? One of the reviews says that once the mattress is put the headboard is hardly visible. What is the thickness of the mattress in the photo?

Answer: With a 24cm mattress there will 45cm of the grey headboard on show. This does not take into account the height of your pillows or duvet, this takes into account the mattress height only.

BobMastor

Is there a mechanism to lift the bed for storage? How easily it is lifted?

Answer: The ottoman has gas pistons which help with lifting the frame. How easy the lift mechanism is, is a personal matter however the gas pistons do lift the majority of the weight.

antc

Can a double-sized Flaxby Nature's Dawn All Seasons Pocket Sprung Mattress be used on this bed please or would it be too heavy? Thanks

Answer: Yes the double size Flaxby Nature's Dawn All Seasons Pocket Sprung Mattress can be used on this ottoman. The maximum mattress and bedding weight for this frame is 45kgs.Many thanks

suzie5241

What is the maximum user weight limit for this bed?

Answer: We currently dont specify a weight limit to the bed frames, however all bed frames are tested to the British Standard EN1725 structural test for strength and stability.Thanks, Dreams.

The heff

Is there a maximum weight mattress recommended with this model

Answer: We do not have a weight limit on mattresses for this model, but please do note that the heavier the mattress, then the harder it will be for you to lift it. .

What Makes The House Beautiful Florence Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame Great?

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Shadow ottoman storage lifting from the foot end

Ottoman beds can open from the end or the side, offering one of the most diverse and impressive storage solutions available. This type of base is typically available on some form of lift system and is ideal for increasing storage in smaller rooms allowing for bedding, clothing, toys and more to be packaged and stored away with easy access.

Solid base board ottoman storage supported by a fabric pouch

Ottoman beds can open from the end or the side, offering one of the most diverse and impressive storage solutions available. This type of base is typically available on some form of lift system and is ideal for increasing storage in smaller rooms allowing for bedding, clothing, toys and more to be packaged and stored away with easy access.

Ottoman storage lifts from the foot end

Ottoman beds can open from the end or the side, offering one of the most diverse and impressive storage solutions available. This type of base is typically available on some form of lift system and is ideal for increasing storage in smaller rooms allowing for bedding, clothing, toys and more to be packaged and stored away with easy access.

With a dark wood-effect frame

Dark wooden feet will naturally suit lighter rooms. We've personally seen some fantastic pinterest boards with lighter blues and even some yellows and greens that contrast beautifully with the darker wood. The style has become more niche in recent years as more people adopt a lighter wood but we still find this to be a fan-favourite.

Dark wood-effect frame made from MDF, plywood and spruce

Dark wooden feet will naturally suit lighter rooms. We've personally seen some fantastic pinterest boards with lighter blues and even some yellows and greens that contrast beautifully with the darker wood. The style has become more niche in recent years as more people adopt a lighter wood but we still find this to be a fan-favourite.

Rest easy with our 1-year guarantee

A one year guarantee is suitable for many as the vast majority of problems that may occur often do so within that first year. At the same time, more and more retailers are beginning to offer multi-year warranty and guarantees although these often come at a slightly higher price point on average.

Internal storage depth: 25cm

This sort of storage depth is ideal for pillows, spare duvets and other trinkets that you need to store away in the bedroom. The depth here is probably not suitable for those looking to replace full drawer sets, however, should provide great additional storage for those with limited room.

Comes with sprung slats for extra support

Sprung slats have more bounce in them which can impact the firmness and feel of the mattress, making it feel slightly softer. Sprung slats are also quite breathable and allow for great air-ventilation for a good all-season solution that has you sleeping longer and better.

1-year guarantee

A 1 year guarantee is expected and standard for the industry. If anything goes wrong with your product within that period you are able to get help and support and ensure that you are not left out of pocket on any repair of replacement.

It has an upholstered headboard in a grey velvet finish

This product features generous velvet cushioning. The luxurious velvet fabric upholstery wraps around the entire frame and provides an inviting look and extra comfort and adds a touch of elegance to any bedroom.

Upholstered headboard in a grey velvet finish

This product features generous velvet cushioning. The luxurious velvet fabric upholstery wraps around the entire frame and provides an inviting look and extra comfort and adds a touch of elegance to any bedroom.

Raised, angled feet

This bed frame features four angled and raised feet that provide increased stability for the entire frame and elevate it off the ground and provide a good foundation for the rest of the frame.

It has raised, angled feet

This bed frame features four angled and raised feet that provide increased stability for the entire frame and elevate it off the ground and provide a good foundation for the rest of the frame.

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