House Beautiful Florence Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame Rated 4.3/5 based on 31 customer reviews
House Beautiful Florence Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame

House Beautiful Florence Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame

fabric upholstered bed frames wooden bed frames ottoman bed frames
£399.00
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11p per sleep based on average bed frame lifespan
Single
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Double
King Size
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With Sprung Slats
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  • Elegant and stylish design, featuring a velvet finish headboard and wooden base, adored by many customers for its aesthetic appeal.
  • Outstanding ottoman storage, hugely practical and well-functioning, making optimal use of the under-bed space.
  • Durable build and smart engineering, providing a solid and stable sleep surface that can withstand daily use.
  • Comfort enhancing features such as the soft, plush headboard and the bed's overall ergonomic design, providing a good night's sleep according to many reviews.
  • Excellent service from Dreams, valued by users for prompt delivery, professional assembly, and efficient customer service.
  • The bed frame suffered from structural failures and breakages within a relatively short span of use, according to several reviewers.
  • Some customers report that their mattresses were damaged due to the bed frame's malfunctions and issues.
  • Several customers were unhappy with the quality of the build, mentioning incorrect positioning of pre-drilled holes and misaligned corners.
  • A few reviewers commented that the storage design and its angled walls limit the amount of items that can be stored.
  • The self-assembly process was noted to be quite difficult and time-consuming by some reviewers.

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Why our sleep experts loved it

In the vast and varied world of bed frames, the House Beautiful Florence Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame stands distinct. A unique blend of comfort, style, and functionality, this bed frame is a contemporary triumph of interior design, brought to us from a collaboration with House Beautiful magazine. It is dressed in a grey velvet finish, intricately stitched to add a plush character to your bedroom. And if that isn't enough, it manages to cleverly mask its generously-sized storage space underneath the bed.

How we tested

Our review of the Florence bed frame was conducted in-store, giving us the opportunity to see, feel and sit on it, although, regrettably, we didn't enjoy the luxury of a home trial. We thoroughly examined the bed frame's build quality, design features, and storage capabilities. We listened to customers' thoughts and even had a personal feel and look at the aesthetics and comfort level.

Design and features

The Florence Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame is a chic embrace of modern design trends. This shadow ottoman bed comes with a soft black storage pouch beneath the sprung slats, concealed seamlessly as if the bed is clear underneath, giving the illusion of the bed floating above the floor. This unique feature sets it from other bed frames on the market.

The upholstered headboard shines in its grey velvet finish. It's not only visually satisfying but also offers a comforting and soft embrace as you lean against it. The meticulously detailed horizontal stitch detailing adds a touch of sophistication, enhancing the overall visual appeal.

The bed frame introduces itself with angled, raised feet that maintain the illusion of spaciousness. Additionally, it dons a dark wood-effect frame that contrasts brilliantly with its plush, grey headboard.

Construction

The Florence Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame is robustly built. It employs a solid base board ottoman storage, supported by a fabric pouch. The frame's sturdiness is complemented by a plush headboard that guarantees longevity while providing a snug feel. The sprung slats standard ensures better shock absorption and cushioned support, creating a comfortable sleep environment.

There is ample storage space with an internal depth of 28 cm, perfect for storing your essentials. Managed with ease, the ottoman storage lifts from the foot end, offering convenient accessibility to the storage pouch.

Suitability

Created with meticulous Scandinavian inspiration, the Florence bed frame's neutral shade proves versatile, fitting effortlessly into multiple interior design schemes. This sleek bed frame is not only a visual treat but also scores high on practicality. Impressive storage capacity coupled with a design that promotes optimal space utilization, it's an ideal choice for those facing space constraints or simply prefer an uncluttered environment.

What customers thought

While the Florence Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame has garnered numerous positive reviews, some customers have raised concerns about its long-term durability, especially in the super-king variant. The overall feedback, however, leans towards a positive front, with customers praising the bed's aesthetic appeal, storage capacity and general functionality. There are notes of appreciation for its plush, comfortable headboard, easy-to-use storage, and the overall space-efficient design. Some customers have expressed discontent with the wood-effect finish and the quality of the lift pistons.

The verdict

In conclusion, the House Beautiful Florence Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame is a bed that talks style, practicality, and comfort in equal measure. Though there are some concerns about its long-term durability and finish, its unique combination of beautiful design and high-functionality makes it an attractive choice for many. Its plush velvet headboard, discreet storage, and simplistic design are appealing points for anyone seeking aesthetics and functionality combined in a single piece of bedroom furniture.

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4.32 - 31 reviews

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J.D.G
via Dreams
5
I was looking for a masculine bed to go in my new flat and being only a 1 bed flat i was conscious of potential storage issues/mess. This bed met both of those needs. With the frame being on feet/legs and the storage area being fabric, as opposed to other ottoman box frames, it gives the illusion of more floor space and there is actually enough room to keep shoes/slippers under the bed on the outside. The grey headboard will go with many different colours and I love the wood tone on the frame. The headboard is soft and the frame feels sturdy, as do the strutts to lift the mattress up. This bed has received compliments. Recommends 2 people to build and I would agree it would be a lot easier. However, I managed it on my own with the hardest part being screwing the slats to the ottoman struts. This also saved me the 65 assembly charge for a few hours work.
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JasmineC
via Dreams
4
A really lovely and stylish bed. The headboard is really soft and comfy and the ottoman storage is really spacious. Weve been able to fit so much more in this than under our previous bed. The only reasons why I wouldnt give it 5 stars was because it was the worst piece of furniture Ive ever built. Whilst the instructions were clear some parts were incredibly fiddly which made it very frustrating. The only other downside is that the black material underneath is only Velcroed on meaning it moves very easy. It also slants inwards which limits how much can be put under the bed. I think eventually we may removed it altogether for ease. Otherwise very happy
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catalepticstate
via Dreams
5
Luxury bed, very well packed and easy to assemble. Feels like I've never slept on a decent bed before buying this one. Head board is good quality, the wooden sides are extremely good quality and have a good weight to them! The legs are painted to match the bed frame but are a little off but adds to the aesthetic. The guide says you need two people to put together. I did this by myself without any issues.
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Jordania
via Dreams
4
Good design though would have liked the option to choose a different frame material or headboard. Construction was quite straightforward though emphasis should be given in the manual to what is the correct positioning of the metal frame on top of the lifting arms. Personally I also would have liked the wood effect frame to be actually made of wood.
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Paulius
via Dreams
5
We've had bad experience with other suppliers bed, which we had to return. A replacement product would had come in 12 weeks so we were very surprised when Dreams agreed to deliver in 1 week! The product was easy to assemble and so far seems great quality with no issues (2 weeks since delivery). Would recommend.
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AJassi
via Dreams
5
This is a great frame, very easy to install too. It looks great in a modern room and provides enough storage space. Lifting the frame to access the storage is easy enough but can take a bit of effort to put back down, but the frame feels super secure when lifted and does not give any impression it will drop.
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BobitL
via Dreams
4
Though I was missing a hole for a screw, I was able to build everything alone in less than an hour. Straightforward build. I would have preferred to having a taller headboard but thats one thing I actually forgot to check when I bought this. Overall, very good looking bed.
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Linzbutler
via Dreams
5
Im really impressed with the under bed storage, you cant see the storage at all which was my main concern buying online rather than physically seeing it. Im impressed with the quality I just wished there were matching bedside tables in the dark wood to match.
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LauraGz
via Dreams
5
Absolutely love our bed it fits so well in our bedroom. The customer service from Dreams was excellent especially as we had delays moving in to our new build, they were very supportive and let us change our delivery date.
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O Blue
via Dreams
5
Had an issue with delivery, my fault, but was quicly rectified and rescheduled. I went for the option of having the bed built by the drivers, did a great job and didn't take long at all. Great service.
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Michellecon1
via Dreams
5
I absolutely love this bed. Stylish and sturdy. Could maybe have a stronger tape under the bed where the clothes are but live it anyway. Don't know how to post photos or I would
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Rycroft
via Dreams
5
Exactly as described, I cant understand the comment someone has mentioned about the headboard being too low. This comment made me nervous before mine arrived but its perfect.
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BrigB
via Dreams
4
Great bed, good height, velvet doesn't pick up lint easily However 4 stars as the wood is plastic, for the proce paid I wouls expect real wood
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Verified Reviewer
via Dreams
5
This is probably one of the best bed i ever purchased, really confy super sturdy and easy to mount, very well made, i recommend the purchase
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Ana E
via Dreams
4
The customer service at the store was great, also with the delivery. The product is great, besides the mattress I found a bit bumpy.
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Andrew O
via Dreams
5
Great bed base. Love the design and quality overall and the storage underneath is large and can easily store items large and small
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Faoth
via Dreams
5
It looks beautiful, has a smart storage underneath. Bought the double size for my teenage daughter, she loves it.
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Barbara0501
via Dreams
5
Amazing delivery service and beautiful bed frame. Love wood colour and so sturdy. Worth it! Thanks Dreams!
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Deeedon
via Dreams
5
Its beautiful and no one realises its an ottoman. Perfect mix between wooden bed and storage
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AnnaZ
via Dreams
5
Lovely bed frame, and great Assembly service! So happy with our purchase, highly recommended
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Verified Reviewer
via Dreams
5
A great bed which looks really nice and has a lot of space underneath
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Cornel
via Dreams
5
Fantastic bed, looks amazing and was fairly easy to assemble.
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Kevin.M
via Dreams
4
Looks good but does not seem to be a good quality product.
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Deb.R
via Dreams
5
Lovely bed, really good quality.Great storage
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Sarah stobart
via Dreams
5
Brilliant service lovely looking bed
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Gidge
via Dreams
5
Great bed. With lots of storage
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T pynn
via Dreams
5
It looks amazing in my room ,
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Questions and Answers About The House Beautiful Florence Velvet-Finish Shadow Ottoman Bed Frame

Prospective customers had the following questions about the product

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Angel201
What is the height of the headboard please? We have had to return a bed as it wouldnt fit up staircase. So we are looking for an alternative. Thank you.

Answer: The height of the headend is 101 cm. Within the product page, you will be able to find the package dimensions within the delivery section. This bed for instance, arrives in 3 packages. The dimensions for which are below: Package 1: Weight: 22 kgs - measures: 221 x 46.5 x 18cmPackage 2: Weight: 22.3 kgs - measures: 182 x 101 x 14.5cmPackage 3: Weight: 17 kgs - measures: 196 x 88 x 10.5cm
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Ela.. Vila
Can I have this bed without a storage , as Im not a fun of it . And is the price will be lower because of that .

Answer: Unfortunately, we do not have a standard bed frame version of the Florence ottoman. If you would like to use this without the storage function, you do not need to fix the shadow baseboard in place (please see the assembly instructions linked on the product page for a better understanding of this). As it is only available as an ottoman bedframe, we would not be able to alter the price for you. Thanks, Dreams
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jb_1234
How easy is it to disassemble and reassemble this bed once first assembled for, example, a house move?

Answer: Thank you for getting in touch. The assembly for this bed should be an hour with 2 people and the instructions should provide more information on how easy it will be to disassemble and reassemble the bed. Please reach out to the customer service team if you have a specific question on this process and they will be happy to help. .
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A Cunnigham
Hi, we arw having trouble with step 11 trying to align the slat frame and holes, the g bolts dont seem big enough. Is there a video on this?

Answer: Thank you for reaching out with your question. I'm really sorry to hear about the issues you are having, please could you reach out to the customer service team because they are best placed to support you with this. .
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Sk101
A common complaint re the house beautiful beds (this one and the one with the pink headboard) is that the beds are creaky. Has this issue been fixed or looked into?

Answer: Thank you for getting in touch with your question. We have been reassured that when assembled correctly, the bed is very sturdy and should not make noise. Please do let us know if you have any more queries,
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Shr26
What will be the height of the "visible" part of the headboard once a 24 cm thick mattress is laid on the bed? One of the reviews says that once the mattress is put the headboard is hardly visible. What is the thickness of the mattress in the photo?

Answer: With a 24cm mattress there will 45cm of the grey headboard on show. This does not take into account the height of your pillows or duvet, this takes into account the mattress height only.
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BobMastor
Is there a mechanism to lift the bed for storage? How easily it is lifted?

Answer: The ottoman has gas pistons which help with lifting the frame. How easy the lift mechanism is, is a personal matter however the gas pistons do lift the majority of the weight.
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antc
Can a double-sized Flaxby Nature's Dawn All Seasons Pocket Sprung Mattress be used on this bed please or would it be too heavy? Thanks

Answer: Yes the double size Flaxby Nature's Dawn All Seasons Pocket Sprung Mattress can be used on this ottoman. The maximum mattress and bedding weight for this frame is 45kgs.Many thanks
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suzie5241
What is the maximum user weight limit for this bed?

Answer: We currently dont specify a weight limit to the bed frames, however all bed frames are tested to the British Standard EN1725 structural test for strength and stability.Thanks, Dreams.
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The heff
Is there a maximum weight mattress recommended with this model

Answer: We do not have a weight limit on mattresses for this model, but please do note that the heavier the mattress, then the harder it will be for you to lift it. .
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J-AA
What are the complete dimensions (length width height) of the storage inside the ottoman (trying to work out if we can store single mattresses inside)

Answer: We do not recommend storing a mattress within the ottoman storage, as these are usually used for storing lightweight good such as spare bedding and clothing.Many thanks, Dreams
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Np22
Hi, Can the headboard be changed?

Answer: The headboard is delivered as a separate part as the bed is flatpack. It is a main part of the structure of the bed so would need to be used.
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FloA
Is the headboard removable for this bed?

Answer: The headboard is delivered as a separate part as the bed is flatpack. It is a main part of the structure of the bed so would need to be used.
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NinaP
The Maisy bed looks very similar and has a few reviews that mention it's very noisy when you move. Is this bed noisy?

Answer: Thank you for getting in touch with this question. When assembled correctly, the Maisy bed is very sturdy and should not make noise.
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Kish30
What is the height of the mattress in the picture?

Answer: Unfortunately we are unable to see what mattress is used on this display. We do not have this logged anywhere. Apologies for this. .
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Hello, Ive order this bed and love the bedding set too. Would you be able to advise where to get it from?

Answer: Good morning Unfortunately we do not have information on the procurement of the bedding in the photos for this item . Apologies for this. .
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jannu18
Hi, Does the shadow storage touch the floor? I am looking for a bed that allows ventilation underneath the storage.

Answer: Thank you for reaching out with your question. The shadow storage would touch the floor and this internal storage depth is 25cm.Many
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Dan234
Can the shadow storage sort of be removed?

Answer: We recommend that the storage section is attached to the bed frame and all the parts of the bed frame are used in assembly. Many thanks, Dreams
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Dozer657
Can the bed be supplied with a solid based instead of a slatted base?

Answer: Unfortunately we are unable to change the style of base, this is only available with a slatted base.
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Eamon1234
Is the storage section visible underneath the bed from a standing height? It appears so in the 360 view.

Answer: From standing the storage should give the illusion of a shadow so should be discreet.
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i773
How long does clearance last - is it just until the stock runs out i suppose?

Answer: Our clearance products will run until there is no more stock left of the products.Many thanks
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ArnoLaf
Hi, Could you advise on the maximum weight of the mattress I can put on this bedframe? I am especially interested on the maximum weight the ottoman springs would hold to. Thank you

Answer: The maximum recommended weight is 45kg for double & king and 55kg for super king. Thanks, Dreams
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Cazz_1990
Can you advise when you will be accepting order for the Double 4,6 size of this frame will be open - i can see delivery is stated as 8 weeks which is fine just want to get my order placed so we are in the queue

Answer: Unfortunately we do not have a specific date for when this product is available. Thanks, Dreams
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DreamingOfDreaming
what height is the headboard from floor to top of board please?

Answer: The headboard height from the floor to the top of the headboard is 101cm.
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julia1131
Do you have any matching bedside cabinets please?

Answer: Unfortunatley we do not have matching bedsides to this be frame.Many thanks
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KatMcK
Hello, can you tell me the width/diameter of the base of the legs? Are the legs circular at the base?

Answer: The legs are round, and measure approximately 9.5cm x 15.5cm.Many thanks, Dreams
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Riff
Could you please provide the dimensions of the baseboard (item 7 in the instructions), as my staircase is awkward and Im worried it may not be possible to navigate. Many thanks in advance.

Answer: The base board would be folded and measures 190cm x 67.5cm. Many thanks, Dreams
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Mary 22
Hello! The bed comes with mattress?

Answer: All of the bed frames and mattresses are sold separately.Many thanks
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ScottM
Hello, can you provide the measurements for the super king size headboard only, without the legs attached? Thank you

Answer: This would be 1460cm width by 845cm height. Thanks, Dreams.
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Valentina55
Could you tell me please what wood did you use for the frame?

Answer: The wood effect frame is MDF and Ash veneer.
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Snb84
Is the headboard fixed or can it be changed for another headboard as we like the bed but not keen on the headboard colour and material.

Answer: The headboard is fixed unfortunately. Thanks, Dreams.
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Nikki67
Could you tell me the width between the slats please?

Answer: The width between the slats is 6.2cm.
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mast1993
Hi I was wondering what the measurements are for the gap from the floor to the bottom of the bed frame as looking to possible store trainers etc under the bed. Thank you

Answer: The internal storage depth is 25cm.
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NinaP
What is the storage height?

Answer: The storage height is 25cm.
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jimmyoung
Where is the bed made? (Country of origin)

Answer: This bed is made in China.
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Brand: The Dreams Workshop
Retailer: Dreams
Delivery Time: Average
Delivery Charge: Excellent
Customer Sentiment: Good
Guarantee: Average

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