Divan Beds | UK-Made Bases with Drawers | JMH Beds 

Our divan beds are made the way they always should have been: a proper timber-framed base, drawers that glide rather than stick, and upholstery applied by hand in our own workshop. There are 26 designs in this collection, from the sleigh-scrolled Chesterfield to the tall-buttoned Knightsbridge, and every one is available from small single 2ft 6in right through to super king 6ft. If you’re after divan beds with drawers that will still be running smoothly in ten years’ time, you’re in the right place.

JMH Beds is a family business. We’re not shifting containers of flat-pack from a port somewhere — we build these ourselves, which is why we’re comfortable putting a warranty behind them.

Why a Divan Bed Is Still the Sensible Choice

The divan has been the backbone of the British bedroom for decades, and there’s a good reason it hasn’t been bettered:

• Storage without the faff. Two or four drawers slide out from the sides, so you get real capacity without lifting anything or needing clearance above the bed.
• Rock-solid support. A divan base spreads weight evenly across the whole mattress, unlike slatted frames where pressure lands on the bars.
• No creaking joints. There are far fewer moving parts than a wooden bedstead, and far less to work loose over time.
• It fits anywhere. Low ceilings, sloped attic walls, tight box rooms — a divan doesn’t care.
• Easier to move. The base splits into two halves, so getting it up a narrow Victorian staircase is a job for two people, not four.

What’s in the Divan Beds Collection

Drawer Options

Every base in this range is built with your choice of drawer layout. Smaller sizes generally take two drawers; doubles and above can carry four, split two per side. If your bedroom has a wardrobe or radiator tight against one wall, tell us which side you need free and we’ll set the bed up accordingly. It’s the sort of thing a workshop can do and a warehouse can’t.

The drawers themselves run on smooth runners with a solid base panel, not a flimsy card bottom that sags under a stack of jumpers.

Headboard Styles

The headboard does most of the work in a bedroom, so the range covers a fair spread of tastes:

• Chesterfield Sleigh — deep buttoning and a curved scroll top, for a more traditional room.
• Knightsbridge and Duchess — tall, panelled and quietly grand.
• Dior and Beaded Dior — clean vertical panels, with the beaded version adding a fine crystal detail down the seams.
• Chelsea, Manhattan and Lorenzo — simpler, squarer profiles that suit modern and new-build homes.
• Isabella, Loren, Majestic and Arizona — a middle ground, with soft shaping and neat piping.

Fabrics and Finishes

Plush velvet, crushed velvet, chenille and linen-look weave, in shades from oyster and silver through to charcoal, navy and black. Velvet reads richer under warm lighting; the linen weave is the more forgiving choice if you’ve got children or a dog who fancies the bed as much as you do.

Sizes

Small single 2ft 6in, single 3ft, small double 4ft, double 4ft 6in, king 5ft and super king 6ft — all cut to standard UK mattress dimensions, so any British-made mattress will sit properly.

Divan Bed with Storage: How Much Do You Actually Get?

This is the question we’re asked most. A four-drawer double gives you roughly the equivalent of a decent chest of drawers, tucked entirely out of sight. In practice, our customers use them for:

• Spare bedding and towels
• Out-of-season clothing
• Kids’ toys and games that need to vanish by bedtime
• Shoes, bags and anything else the wardrobe won’t swallow

The real advantage of a divan bed with storage over a lift-up base is everyday access. You’re not heaving a mattress up to reach a pair of socks. Open the drawer, take what you need, shut it.

When It’s Time to Replace Your Bed

A few situations where customers tend to ring us:

• The room’s too small for a chest of drawers. Very common in flats and second bedrooms. Storage in the bed base solves it in one purchase.
• The old frame has started creaking or sagging. Once slats begin to bow, they take the mattress down with them.
• You’re kitting out a spare room. A divan bed set — base, drawers, headboard and mattress together — gets the whole room sorted in a single order.
• The kids are moving into bigger beds. A single with two drawers usually replaces a toddler bed and a toy box at the same time.
• You’ve bought a new mattress. Putting a good mattress on a tired base wastes both. They wear as a pair.

Made in the UK, Sold Direct

Every base in this collection is made in our UK workshop. That’s not a marketing line — it changes what turns up at your door.

We use kiln-dried timber for the frames, which holds its shape far better than the green softwood found in budget imports. Upholstery goes on by hand, so the piping runs straight and the buttons sit where the design intended. And because we manufacture rather than resell, we can accommodate the odd request a particular drawer configuration, a headboard height that clears your window sill — without a six-week detour through a third party.

Selling directly also keeps prices honest. If you’ve been searching for cheap divan beds in the UK and worrying about what you’ll get for the money, the answer here is straightforward: you’re paying for the bed, not for the middlemen between the workshop and your bedroom.

Divan Beds vs Ottoman Beds

Both store well, but they suit different rooms:

Choose a divan with drawers if you have low ceilings, you need daily access to what’s stored, or you’d rather not deal with a gas-strut mechanism at all.

Choose an ottoman if you’re storing bulky, seasonal items — suitcases, spare duvets, Christmas boxes and you’ve got the headroom to open the base fully.

Plenty of our customers put a drawer divan in the main bedroom and an ottoman in the spare. If you’re unsure which way to go, ring us and describe the room. We’ll give you a straight answer, even when it’s the cheaper bed.

Buying, Payment and Delivery

Finance. Spread the cost with 0% finance, or use Klarna, Clearpay or Snap Finance at checkout. PayPal, Apple Pay and the usual cards are all accepted.

Delivery. We deliver nationwide, from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands, with your bed wrapped and protected in transit.

Warranty. Every bed carries a 1-year warranty against manufacturing faults.

Access. Before you order, measure your narrowest doorway and the turn at the top of the stairs. Divan bases split in half, which helps enormously, but a quick call to us beforehand saves any awkwardness on the day.

Browse Our Divan Beds for Sale

Have a proper look through the collection — filter by size or price, compare headboards, and picture the fabric against your walls. Our divan beds are on offer at the moment, so it’s a sound time to order if you’ve been putting it off.

Not sure which model or size suits your room? Ring us on +44 7534 269866 or email info@jmhbeds.co.uk, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. You’ll speak to someone who knows the beds because we make them. No hard sell, just honest advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drawers can I have?

Two or four, depending on the size. Small singles and singles usually take two; doubles, kings and super kings can take four.

Can I choose which side the drawers open?

Yes. Tell us at the point of order and we’ll build it to suit your room.

Do the beds come with a mattress?

You can add one when selecting your options, and our mattresses are sized to fit these bases exactly.

What’s included in a divan bed set?

Base, drawers, headboard and struts. Mattresses are chosen separately so you get the comfort level you want.

How much space do I need beside the bed?

Allow around 60cm clear on any side with drawers, so they open fully.

Are the beds delivered assembled?

The base arrives in two halves that clip together, with the headboard bolted on. It’s a straightforward job with two people.

Will a divan base suit a memory foam mattress?

Yes, though if airflow is a concern in a warm room, ask us about the slatted alternatives.

Are these beds really made in the UK?

They are built and upholstered in our own workshop, not imported and relabelled.

Can I see a fabric sample first?

Get in touch and we’ll do our best to help you match a colour before you commit.

What if something’s wrong when it arrives?

Ring us. We’re a family business, and putting things right is far simpler when you’re dealing with the people who made the bed.