Side Lift Ottoman Beds
Bedwick Collection
Side Lift Ottoman Beds
A side-lift ottoman opens along one long edge of the bed instead of at the foot. That matters when the footboard sits close to a wall, radiator or chest. No current Bedwick frame exposes a side-opening storage option in product configuration, so this page is a buying guide until that inventory is listed.
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End-lift ottomans need a clear arc at the foot. If that space is already used by a radiator, a blanket box or a tight walkway, a side-opening lid lets you stand beside the bed and raise the platform there instead. You still need enough clearance on the opening side for the lid to stay up safely.
Not every Bedwick ottoman is offered as both side-lift and end-lift. Confirm the storage configuration on the product page. The ottoman bed guide compares the two directions in more detail.
Sizes, fabrics and the rest of the storage range
Side-lift frames follow the same UK sizes and Plush Velvet, Teddy Bouclé and Naples fabrics as the wider ottoman collection. You can estimate packing volume with the ottoman storage calculator — treat the result as planning, not a guaranteed litre figure.
If you are still comparing storage types, start at ottoman beds or gas-lift ottoman beds. TV frames that also lift for storage sit under ottoman TV beds.
Frequently asked questions
What is a side-lift ottoman bed?
The mattress platform rises along one long side rather than from the foot end, so you access the void while standing beside the bed.
Is side-lift better than end-lift?
Neither is universally better. Side-lift suits rooms where the foot is blocked. End-lift suits rooms where the sides are tight against walls or bedside tables.
Do I still need clearance to open it?
Yes. You need a clear path on the opening side for the platform to rise and stay open. Measure that before you push the bed into an alcove.
Can a TV bed be side-lift?
Some TV frames offer ottoman storage. Opening direction is listed on the product — do not assume every ottoman TV bed lifts from the side.
Is the mechanism gas-lift?
Bedwick ottoman bases use gas-lift pistons. Check the individual product for the exact storage options offered.