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Fernanda Strip Bed — The Gas Lift Double Bed That’s Built Around Your Bedroom

When most people search for a gas lift double bed, they settle for whatever ticks two boxes — storage and style. The Fernanda Strip Bed ticks every box on the list, then adds a few you didn’t even know you needed.

What makes a gas lift bed worth buying? The hydraulic mechanism — the same piston-driven engineering used in car boots and office chairs — means the entire mattress base lifts with barely a nudge. No pulling, no straining, no wrestling with a heavy frame at 11 pm when you need that spare duvet. Once lifted, the base stays open with both hands free, giving you effortless access to a deep, clean storage cavity running the full footprint of the bed. For UK homes — where a spare room is a luxury, not a standard — that hidden space is genuinely life-changing.

But here’s where Fernanda goes further than every other gas lift bed on the market.

You don’t just buy it. You build it.

Choose your size — from a compact Single 3ft right through to a sprawling Super King 6ft. Select your base type: standard slat base, gas lift storage, or divan ottoman end-lift. Pick your fabric — Crushed Velvet, Plush Velvet, Bouclé Teddy, Chenille, Faux Leather, Linen, Arizona, Naples or Coniston — each available in a wide palette. Want charcoal linen with a +20cm headboard and a matched footstool? Done. Champagne crushed velvet with a 3000 pocket spring mattress? Also done.

While brands like Wayfair and Beds.co.uk give you one fabric and three colours, Stupor Beds gives you over 50 colour combinations to work with. No other gas lift double bed at this price point — starting from just £329 — comes close to this level of personalisation.

The strip headboard design — clean horizontal panelling across a tall padded backrest — gives the Fernanda its standout silhouette. It’s the kind of bed that makes a room look intentionally styled rather than just furnished. It works equally well in a master bedroom going for a boutique-hotel finish or a second bedroom that needs to do double duty as a guest room and storage space.

Practical details that matter:

The slatted base option provides sprung support that adjusts to your body weight distribution — protecting your mattress and extending its life significantly compared to a rigid flat platform. Opt for the storage base, and that same structural quality is maintained underneath the gas lift mechanism. The gas pistons are calibrated to hold firm once raised, so you never have to prop anything up or work with one hand.

Add professional white-glove assembly at checkout, and our team will have it built, positioned, and ready to sleep in — room clear of packaging, no leftover Allen keys on your floor.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is a gas lift double bed? A gas lift double bed uses hydraulic gas pistons — identical in principle to those in car boots — to raise the entire mattress platform upward, revealing large under-bed storage. It’s one of the most space-efficient storage solutions available for UK bedrooms.

How much storage does a gas lift bed have? The usable storage depth on the Fernanda is approximately 30cm internally — enough for duvets, seasonal clothing, suitcases, and bedding sets. Because the storage spans the full base area (no drawers splitting the space), you can store large or awkward items with ease.

Gas lift vs ottoman bed — what’s the difference? A gas lift bed lifts from the foot end, while an ottoman bed typically opens from the side or end via a hinged mechanism. Both use hydraulic pistons. Gas lift beds are often easier to access from the foot of the bed and work better in rooms with limited side clearance.

Is the Fernanda Strip Bed available in king size? Yes. The Fernanda is available in Single 3ft, Small Double 4ft, Double 4ft 6″, King Size 5ft, and Super King 6ft — all at an upcharge of just £20 (£40 for Super King).

Can I add a mattress? Absolutely. Choose from 1000, 2000 or 3000 pocket spring options, pillow top variants, or a spring memory foam mattress — all configurable directly on this page.