BERKELEY OTTOMAN STORAGE BED FRAME

The Berkeley Ottoman Storage Bed Frame sits at the dependable centre of the Macba Beds ottoman range. The range has ottomans at the luxury end the Signature, the Phoenix, the Aspen and ottomans with specialist features the Madison's smart storage zones, the Serenity Royale's wingback headboard. The Berkeley is positioned at neither extreme. It is the full-base ottoman storage bed that is well-made, well-finished, and well-priced: the ottoman for buyers who want the most practical storage solution a bed can provide, without a luxury grade premium and without a specialist feature they did not ask for.

The full-base gas lift mechanism gives the Berkeley the maximum under-bed storage available in a single piece of bedroom furniture. The entire mattress platform lifts on gas pistons to reveal one continuous, floor-level storage area the full footprint of the bed. No drawers to pull out, no side panels dividing the space, no corners left outside the storage zone. One lift opens it; the pistons hold it open while you load or retrieve; pressing down closes it evenly. The mechanism is built for regular, sustained use an ottoman storage bed that is opened and closed daily, not occasionally.

The headboard is clean and well-proportioned a consistent upholstered panel that presents the chosen fabric neatly and without fuss. The full exterior of the ottoman base is upholstered in the same fabric, and the interior of the storage area is fully lined no raw timber surfaces inside the Berkeley when the base is open. Over 25 fabric and colour options across Plush Velvet, Naples, Boucle, Linoso, and Marble give the Berkeley genuine versatility across room directions. The frame is solid timber and engineered hardwood throughout, with the gas lift attachment points constructed to the standard that matters most in an ottoman bed the points that bear the mechanical load every time the base opens and closes.

Every Berkeley comes with a 100-day free trial and a 5-year warranty covering the frame, base, headboard, and gas lift mechanism. An ottoman storage bed done well, backed accordingly.

PRODUCT OPTIONS

Size & Pricing

All sizes compatible with standard UK mattresses. Storage area figures are approximate internal base measurements. King and super king offer the most generous storage capacity. Mattress sold separately.

Fabric & Colour Options

The fabric covers the headboard, full ottoman base exterior, and interior lining. Plush Velvet is the most popular choice on the Berkeley the premium finish reads well across both the headboard and the upholstered base exterior. Fabric samples available on request.

Headboard Height Options

The 48 and 54 inch settings suit the Berkeley's clean, considered character well. The 60 inch option adds more headboard presence for larger rooms.

KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS

🔹 Full-Base Gas Lift Storage The Most Practical Under-Bed Solution

The entire mattress platform lifts on gas pistons to reveal one continuous, floor-level storage area the full footprint of the bed. No drawers, no side panels, no corners outside the storage zone. One lift opens it; the pistons hold it open securely; pressing down closes it without slamming. The Berkeley's storage is the most practical under-bed solution available in a single bedroom piece and it is delivered without a luxury grade premium or a specialist feature attached to it.

🔹 Dependable Gas Lift Mechanism

The Berkeley's gas lift mechanism is built for regular, daily use not occasional access. The pistons are rated for sustained heavy use and reinforced at the frame attachment points, the structural detail that determines long-term mechanism reliability in any ottoman bed. The mechanism opens smoothly, holds open securely, and closes with controlled even pressure. An ottoman bed is only as good as how many times it opens and closes correctly the Berkeley is built to do it correctly every time.

🔹 Fully Upholstered Interior Finished Inside as Well as Out

The interior of the Berkeley's storage area is fully lined in the same fabric as the exterior and the headboard. No raw timber surfaces, no exposed fixings, no unfinished sections inside. When the base is open the interior looks as considered as the headboard above it stored items sit on an upholstered surface rather than bare wood.

🔹 The Berkeley in the Ottoman Range

The Macba Beds ottoman range is broad. The Hadley is the core fabric-choice ottoman. The Phoenix Luxury Ottoman is the highest-build premium version. The Signature is the comprehensive well-made ottoman. The Madison adds smart storage zones. The Serenity Royale adds a regal wingback. The Aspen brings teddy boucle. The Berkeley sits in this range as the dependable, well-finished mid-point the full-base ottoman for buyers who want solid construction and clean finish without a luxury-grade price point or a specialist feature they did not specifically need. If the Signature is the premium standard and the Hadley is the core entry, the Berkeley is the considered middle: well-built, well-finished, and straightforward.

🔹 Clean Upholstered Headboard Fabric Does the Work

The Berkeley's headboard is a clean, well-proportioned upholstered panel no pattern, no wings, no structural detail competing with the fabric choice. The full base exterior and the headboard are upholstered in the same fabric, giving the Berkeley a consistent, considered finish from every angle. The fabric is the character; the headboard gives it a clean, uninterrupted surface to read from.

🔹 25+ Fabric & Colour Options

Over 25 options across Plush Velvet, Naples, Boucle, Linoso, and Marble the full Macba Beds range. On the Berkeley the fabric covers the headboard, the full exterior of the ottoman base, and the interior lining the choice has visual and tactile weight across every surface of the bed. Plush Velvet is the most popular choice on the Berkeley. Fabric samples available on request.

🔹 Solid Timber Frame Reinforced at Gas Lift Points

Solid timber and engineered hardwood throughout, with additional reinforcement where the gas pistons attach to the frame. These attachment points bear the mechanical load every time the base opens and closes the construction detail that matters most for long-term ottoman reliability. The Berkeley is built with this in mind.

🔹 All Standard UK Sizes From Single to Super King

Single through to super king, all to standard UK mattress dimensions. The solid ottoman platform provides full, even support across its entire surface no separate slat base needed. King and super king offer the most generous storage capacity.

🔹 100-Day Free Trial

Sleep on the Berkeley and use the ottoman storage for up to 100 nights before making your final decision. If it is not right within that period, contact the Macba Beds team and they will take you through the next steps no pressure.

🔹 5-Year Warranty Frame, Headboard & Gas Lift

Every Berkeley Ottoman Storage Bed Frame is backed by a 5-year warranty covering the frame, base, headboard, and gas lift mechanism against manufacturing defects. If the mechanism, upholstery, or any structural element develops a fault, Macba Beds will repair or replace it.

🔹 Free Tracked UK Delivery

Free tracked delivery to mainland UK addresses no minimum spend, no hidden charges. Ottoman beds may arrive in more than one package. All fixings and an Allen key included. Gas lift mechanism comes pre-fitted. Most customers complete the full build in under ninety minutes; a second person is recommended.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE GUIDE & STORAGE CAPACITY

Storage areas are approximate internal base measurements. All sizes accept standard UK mattresses. Mattress sold separately.

DELIVERY & ASSEMBLY

Delivery

Free tracked delivery is included on every order to mainland UK addresses no minimum spend, no hidden charges. You will receive a tracking reference by email as soon as your order is dispatched. Due to the size and weight of the ottoman base components, delivery may arrive in more than one package. Deliveries to Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, and some remote postcodes may take a little longer. Get in touch with the Macba Beds team before ordering if you need to confirm timescales.

Assembly

The Berkeley arrives flat-packed with every component clearly numbered. All fixings and an Allen key are included. The gas lift mechanism comes pre-fitted to the base sections and connects during assembly no separate piston installation required. The headboard arrives pre-finished and attaches to the base in a single step. Most customers complete the full build in under ninety minutes. A second person is recommended due to the weight of the ottoman base sections. The Macba Beds team is available by phone or email throughout.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Upholstery Headboard, Base Exterior & Interior

Use a soft upholstery brush or vacuum on a low setting for everyday cleaning, moving in the direction of the fabric. For Plush Velvet, always work in the pile direction and restore the nap with a soft brush after cleaning. For spills, blot immediately with a clean dry cloth do not rub. For marks, use a lightly damp cloth with mild fabric cleaner and leave to air dry away from direct heat. Do not steam clean. The interior lining can be cleaned in the same way prop the base open with a rolled towel while cleaning to allow both hands free and let the interior air dry fully before closing. Keep all surfaces away from prolonged direct sunlight.

Gas Lift Mechanism

The gas pistons require no routine maintenance. If the mechanism begins to stiffen or lose tension over time, contact the Macba Beds team the pistons can be replaced under warranty or as a service without replacing the full bed. Do not force the base if it feels resistant. Avoid concentrating excessive weight in one area of the storage space.

Frame & Base

Check and tighten all fixings every few weeks, particularly during the first month. Pay attention to the gas lift attachment points keeping these tight ensures the base sits level and the mechanism operates correctly over time.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How does the Berkeley compare to the other ottoman beds in the Macba Beds range?

A: The Macba Beds range has a broad ottoman selection, each positioned for a different buyer. The Hadley Ottoman is the core fabric-choice ottoman wide fabric range, fully upholstered interior, the dependable entry point. The Phoenix Luxury Ottoman is the highest-build premium version reinforced mechanism, luxury-grade matched upholstery. The Signature Ottoman is the comprehensive well-made version positioned as the most thorough standard ottoman. The Madison adds a smart interior storage zone system. The Serenity Royale combines a full ottoman base with a regal wingback headboard. The Aspen brings teddy boucle upholstery and lodge-warmth positioning. The Berkeley sits as the straightforward, well-finished mid-range ottoman solid construction, clean finish, full fabric range, no luxury-grade premium and no specialist feature. It is the right choice for buyers who want a dependable full-base ottoman done well, at a price that reflects honest value rather than premium designation.

Q: How much storage does the Berkeley give me?

A: The full internal footprint of the bed as one continuous, floor-level storage area. No drawers, no dividers, no corners left outside the zone. In a king size that is approximately 0.30 m² and in a super king around 0.36 m². You can store large duvets, extra pillows, suitcases, and seasonal items all within a single piece of furniture. The interior is fully upholstered so stored items sit on a finished surface rather than bare wood.

Q: How does the gas lift work is it easy to operate?

A: One hand under the edge of the mattress platform and a gentle lift is all it takes. The gas pistons handle the weight and the base rises smoothly and stays open securely. To close, press down on the platform edge and it lowers slowly under piston control no slamming, no latching, no locking required. The mechanism is built for regular daily use.

Q: Is the inside of the base upholstered?

A: Yes fully. The interior of the Berkeley's ottoman base is lined in the same fabric as the exterior and the headboard. No raw timber surfaces, no exposed fixings, no unfinished panels inside. When the base is open it looks as finished as the outside.

Q: How long does delivery take and is it actually free?

A: Yes free tracked delivery is included on every order to mainland UK addresses. No minimum spend, no extra charges at checkout. You will receive a tracking link by email once your order has been dispatched. The Berkeley may arrive in more than one package due to the ottoman base components. If you are in a remote area, contact the Macba Beds team before ordering to confirm timescales.

Q: Will this bed fit a standard UK mattress?

A: Yes. Every size of the Berkeley is made to standard UK mattress dimensions. The solid ottoman platform provides full, even support across its entire surface no separate slat base needed.

Q: How hard is it to assemble and how long does it take?

A: Most customers complete the full build in under ninety minutes. The gas lift mechanism comes pre-fitted to the base sections. The headboard arrives pre-finished. All fixings and an Allen key are included. A second person is recommended due to the weight of the ottoman base sections. The Macba Beds team is on hand if you need help.

Q: Does the bed make noise or creak?

A: Not when assembled correctly. Make sure all fixings are fully tightened during the build and check again after the first couple of weeks. If the ottoman mechanism begins to make noise, contact the Macba Beds team.

Q: Can I get a fabric sample before I order?

A: Yes fabric samples are available on request. Because the fabric covers the headboard, the full exterior of the ottoman base, and the interior lining, the choice has significant visual weight across the whole bed. Contact the Macba Beds team and they will send out samples for your shortlisted choices.

Q: What is the 100-day free trial?

A: Every Berkeley Ottoman Storage Bed Frame comes with a 100-day free trial. That is over three months to sleep on it and use the storage in daily life before fully committing. If you are not satisfied within that period, contact the Macba Beds team and they will guide you through the next steps no rush, no pressure.

Q: What does the 5-year warranty cover?

A: The Berkeley comes with a 5-year warranty covering the frame, base, headboard, and gas lift mechanism against manufacturing defects. If the mechanism, upholstery, or any structural element develops a fault due to materials or workmanship, Macba Beds will repair or replace it. Contact the team with your order number if you need to make a claim.

Q: What is the returns policy?

A: You can return an unused, unassembled item in its original packaging within 14 days of delivery. Because the Berkeley is built to your chosen fabric and colour specification, made-to-order configurations may have different return conditions the full policy is on the Macba Beds website. To start a return, contact the customer support team with your order number.

Q: Does it come with a mattress?

A: No the Berkeley is sold as a bed frame only. The solid ottoman platform is compatible with all standard UK mattress types including pocket sprung, memory foam, and hybrid. The Macba Beds team can help if you are unsure which to choose.