Description

Ela Strip Bed — The Side Lift Ottoman Bed Built for How Real UK Bedrooms Actually Work

There’s a moment most people have when they first lift a side opening ottoman bed. The base glides up, the storage opens beneath them, and they think: why didn’t I do this years ago?

That moment is exactly what the Ela Strip Bed is designed to deliver — every single time.

Why Side Lift, Not End Lift?

Most ottoman beds lift from the foot end. That works perfectly until you put a bed in a real bedroom — where wardrobes, radiators, en-suite doors, and TV units often sit right where you need to stand.

A side lift ottoman bed flips the logic. The frame rises from the long edge, meaning the foot of your bed can sit flush against a wall, a window, or a built-in wardrobe without blocking access to your storage. No furniture shuffling. No awkward reaching. Just clean, effortless access from whichever side of the bed is open.

The Ela Strip is hinged along the side rail precisely for this reason — it was designed with awkward rooms in mind, not showroom floors.

What’s Actually Under There?

Forget the two drawer sets that came with your last bed. The Ela Strip’s underbed compartment runs the full internal length of the frame, giving you a storage depth that standard divan drawers simply can’t touch. We’re talking duvets, extra pillows, seasonal wardrobe overflow, kids’ spare bedding, luggage — all kept dust-free, out of sight, and surprisingly easy to reach.

The interior base is lined and finished, so items rest cleanly without contact with bare board or floor. Nothing rolls around. Nothing gets lost at the back.

The Mechanism That Makes the Difference

Cheaper ottoman beds use pistons rated for the frame alone. When you add a heavy mattress — memory foam, hybrid, pocket sprung — the lift becomes a wrestle.

The Ela Strip uses high-load hydraulic gas pistons calibrated to handle mattress weight as part of the lift, not in spite of it. That means one smooth motion raises the full platform — mattress included — and holds it fully open without you needing to prop anything. Both hands free. No strain.

Competitors list piston specs. We’d rather you just use the bed and feel the difference.

Design That Doesn’t Announce Itself

The Strip detailing running along the Ela’s frame isn’t decoration for decoration’s sake. It breaks up the upholstered surface in a way that reads quietly expensive — contemporary enough for a new build, understated enough to sit beside antique furniture or maximalist wallpaper without conflict.

Unlike tufted or heavily channeled ottoman beds that demand a specific room around them, the Ela Strip works with whatever your bedroom is already doing.

Available in fabric finishes suited to UK bedrooms: no fading, no pilling, no showing every crease after the first month.

Sizes — Matched to British Bed Standards

Size	Mattress Dimensions
Double	135cm × 190cm
King Size	150cm × 200cm
Super King	180cm × 200cm

All sizes take standard UK mattresses. No specialist sizing. No workarounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose which side lifts? Yes. The Ela Strip can be configured to lift from the left or right side — simply specify at the point of order based on your room layout.

What mattress types work with the Ela Strip? All standard UK mattress types are compatible — memory foam, pocket sprung, hybrid, latex, and orthopedic. The pistons are load-rated to handle heavier mattresses without reduced lift performance.

How much storage does it actually hold? The full-length internal compartment outperforms four standard divan drawers in usable volume. Most customers store two full winter duvets, additional pillows, and seasonal clothing with room to spare.

Is it difficult to assemble? No. The Ela Strip arrives as clearly labelled components with step-by-step instructions. Most customers complete assembly in under 90 minutes without specialist tools.

Is delivery included? Yes — free UK delivery is included with no hidden costs at checkout.

Who This Bed Is For

The Ela Strip is the right choice if your bedroom has a wall, wardrobe, or obstacle at the foot of your bed. It’s the right choice if you’ve been living with under-used floor space beneath a standard divan. It’s the right choice if you want storage that doesn’t make your bedroom feel like a compromise.

It’s not the right choice if you need the cheapest bed in your price range. The Ela Strip is built to last — and priced to reflect that.

Free UK delivery. No setup fees. No surprises.

👉 Order the Ela Strip Bed today — and stop losing your bedroom to clutter.

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