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Let's take a little trip back in time (don't worry, you won't need a passport).
Ottoman beds get their name from, you guessed it, the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over parts of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa from the 1300s right up until the early 20th century.
But back then, an "Ottoman" wasn't a bed. It was a padded bench or seat, usually armless and backless, piled high with cushions and used as the main seating in homes. What made them clever? Storage. These benches were designed to lift open, providing families with a place to store blankets, bedding, and other bulky items, a feature that would become central to the modern ottoman bed.
As the style spread across Europe, it began to evolve. Homes were getting smaller, people needed furniture that worked harder, and the storage ottoman adapted. By the 18th and 19th centuries, the idea of combining furniture with built-in storage had firmly taken hold.
Eventually, someone (a genius, if you ask us) figured out that the same storage concept could work brilliantly in a bed. Early Ottoman beds were likely bespoke and handcrafted, built with lift-up platforms so you could pop your mattress up and access the hidden storage underneath.
Modern ottoman beds have come a long way from their empire-era roots. Most now use gas-lift mechanisms, meaning you can raise the mattress with minimal effort and no faffing about. They're available in a wide range of styles, sizes, and materials, making it easy to find one that suits your room and storage needs.
Whether you're tight on space or just tired of tripping over stuff, ottoman beds are a tidy solution that keeps your bedroom looking calm and clutter-free.
We've seen a rise in demand for ottoman beds here at DFI Beds, particularly in urban areas such as Dublin, Cork, and Galway. And we get it. Irish homes are getting smaller, wardrobes aren't getting any bigger, and families are doing more with less space. An ottoman bed is a game-changer when you need to store spare duvets, out-of-season clothes, or kids' clutter without cramming another chest of drawers into your room. We speak to customers all the time who tell us they couldn't live without the extra storage once they've made the switch.
That's why we've made ottoman beds a significant part of our range, whether you're shopping online or visiting our Newry showroom, which we've proudly transformed into the home of affordable ottoman beds in Ireland. Our Newry showroom is just over an hour from Dublin on the M1 and well worth the drive. You can find us on Google Maps here.
From Ottoman palaces to your bedroom in Portlaoise or Portmarnock, these beds have had quite the journey through time. They're practical, stylish, and exceptionally good at helping you reclaim space and your sanity. If you're tired of storage struggles, it's time to give your bedroom an Ottoman upgrade.
Want to see our full range of storage-savvy Ottoman beds? Have a browse here.
