Silentnight Divan Base

Name: Silentnight Divan Base
Brand: Silentnight
SKU: 363-00951
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.51 (423 reviews)

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Great price point for a well known and branded product from a company you can trust.

Durable and high performance fabric that will stand the test of time.

Numerous happy customers and a high consumer satisfaction score.

I'd prefer a larger guarantee period, 1 year is the mandatory minimum and while most problems would typically rear their head within that period, it would still be nice to have seen a longer period of coverage. For the price point, this isn't unexpected, but all the same.

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Today we're looking at a divan base from the popular manufacturer Silentnight. For those unaware, Silentnight is one of the largest manufacturers in the UK, offering consistently impressive products that continue to offer a fair price point and impressive structure and comfort. While more focussed toward mattresses, Silentnight has branched out into bed frames, covers, quilting and divan bases with great success. Let's dive into the Silentnight Divan Base and see what makes it great.

Base materials

The base material utilised behind the fabric coating is made of strong and durable wood, hollow in its design to allow for drawer and ottoman options to be easily integrated at point of production. Wood has been utilised in divan bases since their initial inception and offers a cheap and affordable option for those looking for a base for their mattress.

Fabric options

There are 4 different materials in the Divan Base range, however, you've got 2 different types, a basic and premium (known as enhanced) option. The divan base is the same regardless of material however the enhanced colours are a more rugged and durable fabric that is much harder wearing, offering texture and quality above the standard range. Personally, I think the Barley colour looks great.

Drawer options

Depending on the size you choose depends on the drawer options on offer. This is typical for the industry and what you generally find is that the larger the size, the more options you get. For example, a single divan base is available in no drawer and two drawer options while the king size gets you such options like no drawer, two drawer, four drawer and two + two continental drawers. Personally, I really like the 4 drawer and continental options which both offer a fantastic degree of versatility when it comes to storage, allowing you to keep your bedroom tidy for years to come.

Customer Satisfaction

What do customers think of the Silentnight Divan Base? Fortunately you're in good company with over 300 happy customers to date leaving their thoughts and experiences. What's more, with over 90% consumer satisfaction it's clear that people love this product.

Feedback is positive with customers particularly enjoying the versatility offered by the base. Additionally customers reported enjoying the fantastic price point relative to great quality on offer. In this instance, Silentnight has once again shown why they are the market leaders in all things sleep related.

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4.51 - 423 reviews

Chris Radley

via Dreams

After finding myself woefully short of storage space (or possibly having way too much stuff!), a lack of space in my bedroom left me with a conundrum. Then the 'lightbulb' moment; my bed (from Dreams) is 10 years old now but the mattress is still perfect for me. However the base got damaged in my recent move, so I went to Dreams website and found this base. Chose the 4 draw option, not expecting they would hold all that much but much to my surprise I got all my spare bedding in them, including 20+ pillowcases (and I have no idea why I have that many pillowcases!). I chose the light colour, standard fabric to save money but it looks really smart The draws close with no effort and the chrome feet look really nice. It's lower than my old base but just as comfortable with my deep mattress on top. I paid extra for it to be assembled and the old base taken away for recycling. It looks really good for what is a 'basic' model and does exactly what I wanted it to do. Now I don't have to search through 3 ottomans to find my bedding and all those pillowcases are hidden away! I'm really happy with my purchase and the excellent service from Dreams :-)

Deborah919

via Dreams

It's a great bed base for what we paid. There is a +/-2.5cm tolerance on the length and unfortunately ours did come up 2cm short, (198cm, we purchased a King size that should be 200cm), so does mean that our mattress overhangs slightly, which is a little on the annoying side (we have an Emma memory foam mattress). The drawers feel a little flimsy, but do the job perfect and are a good size. Very simple structure and just two clips underneath holding the two parts together. Took the delivery guys literally minutes to assemble. Delivery was prompt, although be warned, if you are not available on the delivery day, and you get no option to change the date from what you originally booked, they will charge about 35 I think it was to rearrange. I didn't need to change my delivery date, but I still thought that was quite cheeky. Again it's not the most expensive divan base, so from that point of view we're happy with it.

Jochick123

via Dreams

Bought this silentnight bed base to replace old one and it does the job-looks clean and fresh and the colour compliments my bedroom. Was a bit confusing on how to attach the divan base together but rang help line and managed to work it out- not sure how sturdy the clip will be- its plastic and my last base joined with a metal latch and you also had to attach it underneath bed base not at the side which was fiddly but we have had it a month and so far so good! . The delivery service was brilliant-lots of communication about when they were coming and the 2 men were really polite and helpful-thank you!

Yam203

via Dreams

The base made such a difference to my sleep, it made for a solid foundation compared to the previous bed base and I sleep better immediately on the first night (which I wasnt expecting!) We did have to trawl through the internet a little while to find the instructions to put it together (as Silent Night, not on the Dreams website) but was straightforward once we did. One of the staples in the drawers wasnt holding it together but managed to fix it ourselves rather than fuss of going through anything. Overall really happy with the base and would recommend!

ZCUK

via Dreams

Been using this as a base for about 3 weeks now and i have no major complaints so far. Went for the dark grey which looks really nice and both boxes are very strong. One thing to note about the drawers is that they are cheaply built - the railings are not fixed to the drawers can fall off for instance. They do hold a good amount though just don't put anything too heavy in there. I have purchased two of these and both are doing great, just a minor point with the drawers that takes this down from 5 stars.

Sammy47

via Dreams

I bought this 3 weeks ago and i have no complaints it supports my memory foam bonell mattress and unlike my previous bed i do not sink in while sleeping. The unusual thing about this bed i found was that the two sections are not joined together with a screw or clip which mean one may slide out while moving the bed but under the weight of the mattress its fine. The bed is really easy to assemble and light so moving it upstairs is not a problem. Im really happy with this buy

JanPhil57

via Dreams

I have had the divan base for just over 3 weeks. It is very sturdy and provides an excellent base for the mattress. The storage of two drawers and an ottoman really suits our needs. The drawers are great for storing smaller items while the ottoman part is huge and I have been able to store a quilt without having to force it in to the drwaer space which I had previously. Stamds on lovely shiny wideish feet. It more than exceeds my expectations.

Magicaly

via Dreams

I purchased two single Silentnight and I have been very pleased with my purchase. They are well made with two good sized drawers that glide open easily and they are a great support for the matching mattresses I also purchased.The two together makes one of the most comfortable beds I have slept in for a long time. A good solid base, well constructed and looks good enough to leave off the valance I would normally cover the bed base with.

Jack40

via Dreams

Majority of base seems to be a thin piece of plywood, with the edges of the base thick and firm. I would not recommend jumping on your bed. I ordered the grey marl and the shade is quite lighter than it appears online. Assembling the divan is easy and the product looks quite nice once set up. I just wish companies would make their divan bases thicker and sturdier for maximum support and durability.

The Sahas

via Dreams

I bought this about a month ago as we needed a big bed with features that would include optimum storage space, firm base and sleek design. This divan fulfilled all these criteria. Our bedroom looks much bigger and no more swapping boxes for storage. We were still a bit sceptic about the sturdiness of the base but we are convinced that this was the ultimate bed we wanted. Fantastic product!

Happy bunny21

via Dreams

I purchased my divan base because my old one was cheap and nasty, so I took my time and did my homework on which product to buy and read all the reviews I could find and I'm absolutely delighted with this product it lives up to all my expectations and because it looks so good I don't have to worry about using a valance to cover it up and don't get me started on the feet they are gorgeous.

cubert

via Dreams

After my original one got damaged in the warehouse, I had to wait another 10 days for a replacement to be rushed through. the base is good and solid, and easily manouverable with the added glides. the only draw back is that the drawers hold less then it's predecessor, so I cannot hide my junk.. it does take a spare inflatable mattress, all the bedding and vacuum packed pillows though.

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Questions and Answers About The Silentnight Divan Base

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Maggiew8

What is the difference between the silent night divan base and the classic divan base please? What do I get for the extra money? On both, will the fabric of any drawers be the same as the rest of the base? Many thanks.

Answer: The Silentnight divan base is upholstered in a more premium fabric than the Classic divan base. In addition the Silentnight base has glides which provide added stability in comparison to the castors on the Classic base. On both divan bases the drawers will be upholstered in the same fabric as the rest of the divan base.

JoJo1983

Can a headboard be attached to this base?

Answer: Yes this base will allow the attachment of a headboard. We have a wide range of headboards available to purchase online and in store. We would recommend purchasing one of the Silentnight headboards as the fabric type and colour palette will match this base.

willp22

For the 2+2 silent-night divan base, the image that comes with this option is the bed with 2 smaller drawers and one- ottoman storage lift system at the end of the bed. Can you confirm if the base is just the 4 drawers or the 2 and ottoman storage at end.

Answer: It seems that the website is applying a default image when the 2+2 option is selected. The 2+2 option is 2 smaller drawers at the top end of the bed and 2 larger drawers and the bottom end of the bed. I hope this helps.

B1gmatt

Being a little over weight, what is the maximum weight capacity for the base?

Answer: We do not have a maximum weight limit for this base however we would not recommend anything over 30st. If you have concerns then we would advise you seek medical advise and look into getting a reinforced base.

Dee_28

hi can a mattress with size 140x190 fit this bed frame?

Answer: This divan only comes in standard UK sizes. If you need a more specific size we do offer a range of made to measures. Please contact the Telesales team or visit a local show room for more information.

Peter47

How do glides work in comparison to castors?

Answer: A castor is a wheel and is a popular option on divan beds. The castor is a wheel which helps move the bed for cleaning or re arranging the bedroom. A glide is flat which other prefer as they do not move.

katiey

is the super king divan base in 2 units so it can to be used as 2 single beds ??

Answer: The two half bases are 90x200cm which is 10cm longer than a standard single. We do offer a zip and link options in Superking size mattresses that can be separated into two beds if needed.

Can I attach a footboard and do you sell them?

Answer: Good afternoon Unfortunately we do not sell a range of footboards. However if you have a standard UK footboard then this should be fine to attached at the end as there are pre drilled holes.

jal5

Hi, can you please let me know the composition of the fabric (e.g xx% Polypropylene, xx% Polyester)? Thanks

Answer: The compositions vary depend on the colour of the fabric:Marl Grey -100% PolyesterBarley - 100% PolyesterCharcoal - Polyester/Cotton mixSandstone - Polyester/Cotton mix

Mum2020

Can you tell me if the beds have a suggested weight limit

Answer: Our Divan Bases have been designed to accomodate a variety of sleepers and mattresses alike and therefore we do not specify a formal weight limit on the TheraPur Divan Bases.

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What Makes The Silentnight Divan Base Great?

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The supplier has a unique installation and assembly service whereby the consumer is able to have their product built by the experts. This was you can avoid a lot of swearing, missplacing tools and yelling at your kids and end up with the finished product from the get go. Take advantage of this service by adding this product to the basket and heading to the checkout to see options

Various drawer options available

Storage options have expanded in recent years and with new and modern designs. As such drawer options on this unit vary from single to double/2 drawer, right through to 4 drawer and continental options. We'd advise the more drawers the better as storage is often at a premium and even if you do not need it right now, you may in future.

Mattress and headboard not included

The mattress and headboard is not included allowing you to choose one that suits your needs or use one you already have. If you do need a mattress or headboard why not save money on shipping and order them all at once, you could even pick out your matching bedding.

For the 4 drawer divan option, the drawers will be positioned on either side of the divan.

This is where there are 2 half depth ottoman drawers on both sides of the divan, fairly wide and in sets of two. This is fairly common for divan beds but does mean you can't put one side against the wall while still utilising all storage options.

For the 2+2 continental drawer divan option, the drawers will be positioned on either side of the divan with space at the head end for bedside chests to be positioned either side.

For the 2 drawer divan option, the drawers will be positioned on either side of the divan.

This is where there is 1 half depth drawer on both sides of the divan, fairly wide and in sets of two. This is fairly common for divan beds but does mean you can't put one side against the wall while still utilising all storage options.

The divan base comprises of two halves split east to west, with the exception of the single which is one complete base

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1-year guarantee included

A 1 year guarantee is typical for the industry and the type of product on sale. This guarantee protects your protect for the first year of ownership which is often the time in which most problems would otherwise occur.

Drawer options available

This bed frame has different drawer configurations. This is common practise for divan beds that allows you to have a choice of storage options without being limited to a singular style of bed frame.

Also available to purchase in store

This product is not just an online bestseller, it is also featured in store to try out so you can be sure you make the right decision risk-free!

Colour variations available

Choose the colour to suit your room with a variety of differing and contrasting options to suit any contemporary room set.

Range of colours available, including a quality enhanced fabric

Choose the colour to suit your room with a variety of differing and contrasting options to suit any contemporary room set.

Build time: 2 people | 20 minutes

You might be able to manage this alone but we'd recommend 2 people at a time of 20 minutes or so to build this product.

Enhanced quality fabric option available

You can now get fabric that is more durable, softer, and doesn't fade with extended wear. You won't believe the quality!

Glides feet

Standard drawer: 77 (W) x 43 (L) x 12 (D) cm

Continental drawer: 34 (W) x 44 (L) x 14 (D) cm

The divan base comprises of two halves split east to west, with the exception of the single which is one complete base.

Sturdy chrome glides

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