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Florencia Strip Bed — A Luxury Ottoman Bed Built Around You, Starting From £329

When most people picture a luxury ottoman bed, they imagine a showroom price tag to match. The Florencia Strip Bed from Stupor Beds tears that assumption apart completely. Hotel-grade upholstery. Hidden gas-lift storage. A fully bespoke build. All yours from just £329 — delivered and assembled in the room of your choice.

Why the Florencia Stands Apart from Every Other Luxury Ottoman Bed in the UK

Most Ottoman beds give you two or three fabric options and call it personalised. The Florencia gives you nine distinct fabric families — Crushed Velvet, Plush Velvet, Boucle Teddy, Chenille, Faux Leather, Linen, Naples, Coniston, and Arizona — across more than 50 hand-curated colourways. From Plush Steel and Midnight Teal to Crushed Velvet Champagne and Linen Sage, the range covers every bedroom aesthetic, whether that’s a calm Scandi retreat, a bold maximalist master suite, or a classic period-style room.

The signature strip-panel headboard design is the quiet centrepiece here — clean horizontal lines that elongate the room visually and photograph beautifully. It pairs naturally with both contemporary and traditional bedroom furniture without ever competing for attention.

Total Storage Freedom — Three Ways to Store, Zero Compromise

This is where the Florencia genuinely outperforms beds costing three times the price. You choose exactly how your storage works:

Standard Slats — a clean, solid base for those who prioritise mattress airflow and don’t need underbed storage.

Gas Lift Storage — the classic ottoman solution. Smooth hydraulic pistons raise the entire mattress base in one motion, revealing the full floor-to-frame storage area beneath. Suitcases, seasonal duvets, extra pillows, winter clothing — everything disappears neatly out of sight. No bending awkwardly into side drawers. No splitting your storage in half like a divan. One clean lift, full access.

Divan Ottoman End Lift — for rooms where a side-opening bed doesn’t suit the layout, the end-lift configuration opens from the foot of the bed, giving you a straight, unrestricted view into the entire storage compartment. Ideal for rooms where both sides of the bed sit against a wall or furniture.

Unlike competitors who offer one fixed mechanism, the Florencia lets you pick the storage solution that actually fits your bedroom, your layout, and your lifestyle.

Bespoke From the Ground Up — Because Off-the-Shelf Isn’t Luxury

True luxury is made for you, not mass-produced for everyone. The Florencia is built to your exact specification:

Size — Single 3ft through to Super King 6ft, covering every bedroom in the house.

Headboard Height — Choose your headboard rise in four increments: +10cm, +20cm, +30cm, or +40cm above the standard profile. Want a dramatic, floor-to-ceiling visual impact? Add the full +40cm. Prefer a low-profile contemporary look? Keep it subtle. Either way, it’s your call — something no mass-market retailer offers at this price point.

Mattress — Build the complete sleep system without the hassle of separate orders. Pair your Florencia with a 1000, 2000, or 3000 Pocket Spring mattress (including Pillow Top variations), a Spring Memory Foam in soft-to-medium comfort, or choose no mattress if you’re keeping your current one.

Footstool — Add a matching footstool in Standard, King, or Super King sizing for a coordinated, boutique-hotel finish at the foot of the bed.

Professional Assembly — Our team delivers and fully assembles the bed in the room of your choice. The space must be clear and accessible, and assembly is available for all sizes, with Super King carrying a small additional charge.

The History Behind the Ottoman Bed — And Why It Still Matters Today

The Ottoman concept traces its origins to the Ottoman Empire, where low, upholstered storage furniture was a hallmark of wealthy, well-organised living spaces. Over centuries, that same principle — beautiful on the outside, exceptionally practical beneath — evolved into the modern ottoman bed. Today, a luxury ottoman bed is the single most efficient piece of furniture you can add to a bedroom. It replaces the need for under-bed boxes, extra drawers, or a second wardrobe. It tidies the room visually, reduces clutter psychologically, and gives you back floor space that changes how the entire room feels to live in.

The Florencia carries that principle forward in a frame designed for modern UK homes — smaller rooms, real storage needs, and a genuine appetite for interiors that don’t look like a budget compromise.

Sizes at a Glance

Size	Ideal For
Single 3ft	Children’s rooms, guest rooms, compact spaces
Small Double 4ft	Solo sleepers wanting extra stretch room
Double 4ft 6″	Couples or individuals who love space
King Size 5ft	Master bedrooms, the UK’s premium standard
Super King 6ft	The ultimate luxury — maximum sleep and storage space

Not sure which size suits your room? A King-size ottoman bed uses every centimetre of a 150cm-wide frame for storage — enough for two large suitcases, spare bedding sets, and a season’s worth of clothing, all hidden completely from view.

Florencia vs the Competition — The Honest Comparison

	Florencia Strip Bed	Most UK Competitors
Starting Price	£329	£499–£899+
Fabric Choices	9 fabric families	2–5 options
Colourways	50+	4–12
Headboard Height Options	4 adjustable increments	Fixed
Storage Mechanism Choice	3 options	1–2 options
Mattress Pairing On-Site	Yes	Rarely
Professional Assembly	Available	Often extra cost
Footstool Option	Yes	Rarely

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a luxury ottoman bed? A luxury ottoman bed is an upholstered bed frame with a built-in gas-lift mechanism that raises the mattress base to reveal a full-size hidden storage compartment underneath. Unlike divan beds with side drawers, the storage runs the entire length and width of the bed with no dividing frame splitting it in two.

What is the difference between end-lift and gas-lift ottoman storage? An end-lift ottoman opens from the foot of the bed — ideal for rooms where both sides of the bed are against a wall. A gas-lift ottoman typically opens from the side, using hydraulic pistons for smooth, effortless access. The Florencia offers both configurations so you can choose the one that fits your room layout.

Can I use any mattress with the Florencia ottoman base? Yes. The Florencia is compatible with all standard UK pocket spring, memory foam, and hybrid mattresses. For the smoothest gas-lift experience, an evenly weighted mattress is recommended. You can also select a mattress directly on the product page when ordering.

Is the Florencia available in King Size? Yes — the Florencia is available in Single 3ft, Small Double, Double, King Size 5ft, and Super King 6ft.

What fabrics are available for the Florencia Strip Bed? Nine premium fabric options: Crushed Velvet, Plush Velvet, Boucle Teddy, Chenille, Faux Leather, Linen, Naples, Coniston, and Arizona — with over 50 individual colourways across the range.

Does the Florencia come with assembly? Professional in-room assembly is available for all sizes. Please ensure the room and all access routes are clear before your delivery team arrives.

How much storage does an ottoman bed hold? The storage compartment mirrors the full footprint of the mattress, so a King Size ottoman bed provides approximately 150cm x 200cm of floor-level storage space. Deep enough for suitcases, seasonal clothes, spare duvets, and more.

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