Under £400 gets you a proper storage bed, not a compromise. For that budget you can have a single bed with drawers or cupboards, a cabin bed with a built-in desk, a guest bed with a pull-out trundle, or a day bed that doubles as a sofa. What it won't usually get you is a full high sleeper or a bunk bed with storage, which sit just above this budget in our range.
Every bed below is one we sell, and all were under £400 when we last checked.
A note on prices. Prices change with sales and new stock, so we haven't listed them here. Each product page always shows today's price, or browse all our beds with storage and use the price filter.
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Our picks under £400
Best for sleepovers
Sienna Guest Bed with Trundle
Our best-selling bed, and it's easy to see why. Underneath is a second full single bed on wheels that pulls out when a friend stays and slides back when they've gone. The rest of the time, it's the deepest drawer in the room.
It's also the answer if two children share only some of the time. For a cheaper option, see the Harper.
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Best for maximum storage
Pioneer Storage Bed
Four spacious drawers and two enclosed cupboards built into one single bed frame, so it can replace a chest of drawers and a toy box. A good choice when the room needs to hold a lot and there's no space for extra furniture.
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Best with a desk
Navigator Cabin Bed
A cabin bed that combines the bed, a desk and a bookcase in one compact frame, so homework has a home without buying a separate desk. As with any raised bed, check the age guidance on the product page.
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Best simple single with drawers
Enzo Single Storage Bed
A normal-height single with three drawers underneath and two bookshelves built into the headboard. No ladder and no height, so it suits any age, and it's the bed that lasts longest because nobody outgrows wanting a normal bed. The drawers fit on either side.
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Best for younger children
HoppeKids Shorty Daybed with Drawers
A floor-level day bed in a shorter length, so it fits a small room and feels cosy for a child moving up from a toddler bed. Drawers underneath hold clothes and toys, and it comes in white or natural wood. It takes a shorty mattress.
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Best for teenagers
Dalton Day Bed with Trundle
An Art Deco-style metal day bed that works as a sofa during the day, with a pull-out guest bed underneath for friends. It gives a teenager somewhere to sit and a spare bed, without a second bed taking up the floor.
See the Dalton and today's priceAlso worth a look
- Voyager Low Cabin Bed the lowest of the cabin beds, with storage built into the frame.
- Serena Guest Bed with Trundle a white guest bed with a trundle for sleepovers.
- Daisy Velvet Trundle Bed an upholstered single with a pull-out trundle.
- Kendal Solid Pine Bed solid pine in a natural finish, with optional drawers or a trundle.
Need a bunk bed or high sleeper? In our range, bunk beds with storage and full high sleepers start just above £400. See our guides to bunk beds with storage and the types of high sleeper if the budget can stretch.
What to check before you buy at this price
A few things separate a good budget bed from a frustrating one.
- Drawer runners. Metal runners glide and last. Cheap plastic ones can stick within a year, so check the product description or ask us.
- The slats. A solid slatted base with slats close together supports the mattress better and helps it last. Widely spaced slats are where cheap beds save money.
- Whether it grows with them. A bed with a trundle or a normal-height frame will still be useful at fifteen, which most themed and novelty beds won't.
- The floor space. Drawers need about 50 to 60cm to open, and a trundle needs clear floor about the width of a single bed to pull out fully.
Don't forget the mattress
The bed price doesn't include a mattress, and it's the thing that catches a budget out. Check the size the bed takes: most are a UK single, but the HoppeKids beds take a shorty. A trundle needs its own slimmer mattress, like our 10cm TrundleEase 10.
On any raised bed, stay within the bed's maximum mattress depth, usually 15cm. Our ComfortSleep 15 is our best-value kids' mattress, and our guide to the best single mattress for kids compares the rest.
Common questions
Can you get a decent kids' bed with storage under £400?
Yes. Single beds with drawers or cupboards, cabin beds with a desk, guest beds with a trundle and day beds all come in under that figure. What you usually won't get is a full high sleeper or a bunk bed with storage.
What's the cheapest way to add storage to a small bedroom?
A bed with drawers or a trundle, because the storage takes no extra floor space. Our guide to single beds with storage compares the options.
Is a cheaper bed less safe?
Not necessarily. For a floor-level bed, look for a sturdy frame and a solid slatted base. For any raised bed, look for BS EN 747 on the product page, the UK standard for raised beds. Paying more mostly buys materials, finish and features.
Are mattresses included?
No, mattresses are sold separately, as they are almost everywhere. Budget for one, or two if the bed has a trundle.
Which bed lasts longest?
A normal-height single with storage, or a guest bed with a trundle. Both are still useful when your child is a teenager.
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