4 Drawer Continental Divan Beds

What is a continental drawer?

If your bed area is hemmed in by bedside cabinets or fitted furniture, call upon continental drawers to extend your floor space. A continental drawer is essentially a mini drawer. Providing an alternative to 2-drawer divan beds which doesn’t sacrifice any under-bed storage, 4-drawer divans with continental drawers can be applied to narrower areas where there isn’t the capacity to open a full-size drawer.

Why are continental divans known as 2+2 drawer beds?

A four-drawer divan is a classic way to maximise storage space in the bedroom. Some rooms don’t have the capacity for a luxury divan bed base with full-length drawers. That’s where continental 2+2 drawered divans come into play. Comprising two small and two large drawers, 2+2 divan beds are given their name due to the uniqueness of adding 2 mini storage drawers to a divan bed base with 4 drawers.

A divan continental bed base is better for separating items into compartments, whereas an ottoman divan bed holds them all together. 

What styles of continental divan beds are there?

The best under-bed storage for rooms with sizeable bedside tables, 2+2 drawer divan beds come in a range of styles to suit all decors. From contemporary leather divan beds to a pink divan bed, our continental divan guest beds provide style and storage space in equal measures.

Not just a pretty face, our 4 drawer continental divan beds are the best way to make the most out of small and narrow bedrooms. Whether you’re looking for a continental divan bed base only or a cheap divan bed with a mattress set, all needs are catered for.

There are also sprung edge divan bases and firm top divans to choose from, depending on the firmness levels that you require.

What are the benefits of a 4-drawer continental divan bed?

• Gives you additional space for storing seasonal clothes or blankets 

• Allows you to sort your storage rather than holding it all together in one area 

• Adaptable and practical for smaller spaces 

• Provide you with a solid platform top that’s suitable for any mattress style 

• Firmer feel thanks to the solid timber frame 

• Lighter and easier to move than traditional bases 

• Easy to put together 

• An affordable and practical option

What sizes do 4-drawer continental divan beds come in? 

• Small single divan - 75cm x 190cm (2ft 6" x 6ft 3") 

• Single divan - 90cm x 190cm (3ft x 6ft 3")

• Small double divan - 120cm x 190cm (4ft x 6ft 3")

• Double divan - 135cm x 190cm (4ft 6" x 6ft 3")

• King size divan - 150cm x 200cm (5ft x 6ft 6")

• Super King size divan - 180cm x 200cm (6ft x 6ft 6")

For more help finding your perfect bed size, read our Ultimate UK Bed & Mattress Size Guide.

What mattress can I use with a continental divan bed?

Mattresses are incredibly important to a good night’s sleep. Finding the best mattress for you doesn’t need to be a nightmare. All of our divan mattresses can be used with continental 2+2 divan bed bases, guaranteeing comfort as well as convenience.

Divan bed sets with mattresses included are available, or you can opt for a continental divan bed base only. When it comes to replacement mattresses or a premium upgrade, our divan bed mattresses can’t be beaten.

Whether you require a soft mattress or an extra firm mattress, our expert range covers all bases. We’ve all suffered a sleepless night or two, but for those with chronic back pain, our specialist orthopaedic mattresses are a dream come true.

With memory foam, latex, pocket sprung, and more available at budget prices, trust the mattress experts to find the ultimate finishing touch for your 2+2 drawer divan base. Read our Mattress Buying Guide for help finding the perfect mattress to go with your continental divan bed!

What rooms are continental divan beds suitable for?

As with all divan bed bases, there’s no limit to the benefits of divan beds with mini drawer storage. The innovative storage beds are perfect for saving bedside space in smaller bedrooms. The sheer volume of divan bed sizes on offer makes them equally adept at adding practicality and class to any bedroom.

3ft kids’ divans with continental storage can also be applied to box rooms and guest sleepers, providing a great night’s sleep to a solo occupant. The storage functionality of the shelved divan can also be used to maximise floor space in a home office.

Standard-sized rooms can benefit from 4ft queen-size beds and double divan bed bases with storage, providing couples with all the room they need for comfortable co-habiting.

There are even storage beds for the most luxurious and spacious sleeping spaces in the shape of our king and super king continental divan bed bases.

Whichever bed size you choose, ensure that there’s adequate room for the standard drawers to open fully.

What is the difference between continental divan beds and ottomans?

Divan beds and ottomans tick all the boxes when it comes to maximising floor space, offering a stylish finishing touch to your bedroom while managing clutter. A divan bed with 2+2 drawers operates similarly to the more common divan bed types, featuring drawers and mini drawers which open out as a storage solution.

Both ottomans and continental divans are storage beds. The key difference lies in the type of storage they offer. Lift-up ottoman bed frames are powered by pistons or gas struts with a lift and close mechanism which raises the base overhead.

Featuring a large under-bed storage area, ottoman bases use the entirety of the bed as a storage space as opposed to holding drawers beneath the surface. Divan beds with continental drawers are equally practical, featuring a 4-drawer divan design which provides great depth of storage.

Shop our cheap 2+2 divan beds

Looking for a 4-drawer divan bed with mini drawers? Our continental drawer bed range features everything from king divan bed bases to small single divan beds with storage to suit all requirements. Keep all your items close by without fear of causing damage to your bedside furniture when opening the drawer. With grey fabric divans, queen-size divan beds, and more on offer, you’ll find the right 2+2 divan for your room right here.

Made in the UK, our high-quality storage divans have fast delivery, giving you a great night’s sleep as soon as possible. Browse our range to find the best divan bed with drawers for you! 

Not sure whether a divan bed is right for you? Read our Divan Bed Buying Guide more for information, and once your continental divan bed has arrived, use our Divan Bed Assembly Guide for help setting it up.