If a bed is primarily used to place a mattress in order to sleep, it can also offer other features depending on the model you choose. Among the available options, additional storage can be very practical, for example. Some beds have drawers, or shelves at the headboard. But if you want maximum extra storage space, there's nothing like a box bed. Thanks to this type of furniture, you can easily gain 3 square meters of storage. It's the perfect place to store your bed linen like spare sheets or duvets for different seasons. Discover below a selection of the best box beds to optimize your storage space.
Our selection of the best box beds:
Chest Bed, Emma
Emma
€899.00
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Increase the storage in your room by 3 square meters with this chest bed from the Emma Mattress brand. Its frame is made of steel and the slats are made of wood. It has a metal lifting handle and the mechanism consists of compressed air pistons. This box bed is customizable as you can choose the color of the fabric and if you want to add a headboard.
- Presence of a background
- Metal lift handle
- Customizable
- Steel frame
- Wooden slats
- Compressed air pistons
The Incredible Chest Bed Base, Tediber
Tediber
€650.00
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The Incredible Chest Base by Tediber is available in three colours: grey, beige or blue, depending on your preference. Made in France, this model has 18 slats and a central reinforcement foot for even more strength. This box spring is covered with hypoallergenic fabric that allows air to circulate. On the other hand, it does not have a bottom to protect the belongings from dust.
- Made in France
- 3 colors available
- 18 slats
- Central reinforcement foot
- Hypoallergenic fabric
- No Background
Chest bed Ana, Hypnia
Hypnia
€714.99
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Add storage and style to your bedroom with this Hypnia Ana Chest Bed featuring a headboard. The fabric of the bed has a very elegant velvet look. The bed base is made of eucalyptus wood slats. These are active for optimal comfort. The legs are made of rubberwood. Too bad the bed isn't a little higher.
- Active slatted base
- Eucalyptus wood slats
- Headboard
- Rubberwood legs
- Velvet look
- A little low
Tina Chest Bed, Homifab
Conforama
€479.99
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Houses of the World
€499.99
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ManoMano
€499.99
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Amazon
€499.99
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Auchan
€499.99
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Make sure you always have enough space in your room with this Tina chest bed from Homifab. It has an upholstered headboard that is both elegant and comfortable. Its slats are made of solid wood to ensure good solidity. However, we regret that the assembly of this box bed is not a little easier and faster.
- Wide range of colours
- Upholstered headboard
- Solid wood slats
- Complex assembly
Adult Bed with Chest, Eclipse
Goal
€242.17
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Darty
€269.10
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eBay
€299.90
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Cdiscount
€342.00
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Rue du commerce
€345.28
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Do you like contemporary and modern designs? Then this adult bed with Eclipse box will fit perfectly into the decoration of your bedroom. It contains FSC wood slats, which are environmentally friendly. Coming with a clear instructions, it is very simple to assemble. This bed has a handle that makes it easy to open. Note, however, that the faux leather upholstery is fragile.
- FSC wood
- Clarity leaflet
- Modern design
- Aperture handle
- Fragile faux leather
Maddon Chest Bed, Zinus
Amazon
€299.99
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Thanks to its hydraulic lifting system, this Maddon box bed from Zinus is easy to open or close. It has a central reinforcement for added strength. This box bed is easy to assemble and has a headboard for optimal comfort. Small downside to the finish of the slats which can cause splinters.
- Hydraulic Lifting System
- Central reinforcement
- Headboard
- Easy to assemble
- Slat finishes
- Very hard cylinders
Chest Bed Best 3
Goal
€499.99
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Rue du commerce
€499.99
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Bet on a practical and easy-to-assemble box bed with this Best 3 model. In addition to the bumper, it has a headboard with a sober and chic design. Although the slats of this box bed are wide, they are not very numerous. Another point is that this bed is made of particleboard, a material that is less solid than raw wood.
- Headboard
- Easy to assemble
- Wide slats
- No central reinforcement
- Only 6 slats
- Particleboard
How to choose a good box bed?
When buying a box bed, it is important to take into account certain criteria:
- The opening system: Choose those where there is accompaniment so that you don't have to carry everything yourself every time. A mattress can quickly weigh quite a lot, and you could hurt your back. The hydraulic and rivet mechanisms are very practical, especially if you regularly open your trunk bed.
- The size: 140, 160 or 180 centimetres wide, the box beds are available in several sizes like the classic beds. So see well in advance what you need and especially remember to check if you have enough space.
- Upholstery: Wood, fabric, velvet, leather... The options are as numerous as they are varied. Consider the other furniture and accessories in your bedroom to buy a chest bed that will go well with it.
- Solidity: Prefer box beds with wooden slats and not particleboard for more resistance. The presence of one or more metal reinforcements will also be a good point to improve the solidity.
What type of mattress should I put on a box spring?
Very versatile, the box bed can accommodate any type of mattress. Pocket spring mattresses, memory foam mattresses, or latex mattresses, it's up to you to choose according to your preferences and the position in which you sleep. However, there is one very important point that should not be overlooked: the weight of the mattress. This is because the mattress should not be too heavy so that you can lift it without difficulty. The opening systems are designed for maximum weight and if you exceed it, you risk damaging the mechanism or not being able to open the box bed at all. So you have to be careful if you have a latex mattress since it is a very heavy material. On the other hand, it is best to avoid buying a mattress that is too light because the bed base could remain slightly raised.
How do you clean under a box bed?
Often, box beds are very close to the floor in order to optimize storage space as much as possible. If you want to clean underneath, you need to take a very thin broom that will be able to fit into the small remaining space. Swiffer-type models with a dust-trapping wipe are good options. This equipment is particularly compact and slim and therefore suitable. For bottomless models, you can use a vacuum cleaner. Open the box bed and then place a thin nozzle on your vacuum cleaner if you don't want to empty the box bed. Otherwise, you can remove all the belongings and use the vacuum cleaner as usual.
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