How Much Storage Does an Ottoman Bed Actually Give You?
How Much Storage Does an Ottoman Bed Actually Give You?
Written by the Valtiva Team
"A lot" is the honest short answer, but here's what that actually means in practical terms, size by size.
The Real Numbers — Honestly Ranged
You'll find genuine variance across sources here, since exact capacity depends on internal storage depth, which varies by construction:
| Size | Typical Capacity Range |
|---|---|
| Double | Roughly 450–800 litres |
| King | Roughly 600–1,000 litres |
| Super King | Roughly 800–1,200 litres |
The width of that range comes down to internal storage depth — typically 25–30cm on a standard build, up to 33–40cm on deeper premium constructions. Always check the specific depth on the product you're ordering.
What This Actually Looks Like in Practical Terms
A Double ottoman comfortably holds 3–4 full bedding sets, seasonal clothing for one person, and luggage. Step up to King and you're looking at capacity comparable to a large wardrobe — 5–6 bedding sets, a full seasonal wardrobe, or a mix of both alongside luggage.
How This Compares to a Wardrobe
At King size specifically, ottoman storage capacity roughly matches a standard double wardrobe — but without using any additional floor space, since it lives entirely within the bed's existing footprint.
Why King Gives Proportionally More Than Just "A Bit Extra"
The jump from Double to King isn't just 15cm of extra width — because storage capacity scales with the full floor area of the base, that extra width translates to meaningfully more than a proportional increase in usable volume.
Browse Our Ottoman Collection
See the full range, current pricing, and available sizes in our Ottoman Storage Beds collection, or read our full guide to how Ottoman storage works.
Want to know the exact storage depth on a specific style? Get in touch and we'll confirm before you order.