Why Single Beds with Storage are Ideal for Kids' Bedrooms

You know the feeling: space is starting to feel tight, toys seem to multiply overnight, clothes are piling up on every available surface. That's when smart furniture choices start to matter more than ever.

When you're thinking about creating the perfect space for your little ones to rest, play, grow, and relax, building in storage space is so important. A single bed with storage ticks multiple boxes—function, comfort, and space saving - making it one of the most practical picks for a child’s bedroom.

Why single beds with storage are the ideal kids' bedroom furniture

Beds with storage are a simple way to make floor space more useful. Whether it’s built in drawers, under bed storage boxes, or a single bed with shelves, there’s often enough space underneath for clothes, bedding, or toys.

Single beds are a natural step up from toddler beds. The smaller size feels secure without taking over the room. A single bed frame sits lower to the floor, which can feel safer for younger children and gives parents peace of mind at bedtime.

A single storage bed helps maximise the space available, reducing the need for extra furniture like toy boxes or side units. So, there's less (visible) clutter, and everything has its place. Plus, there's more room to move, whether it's to set up toys on the floor, work on homework, or whatever else your kids get up to. Overall, it's a cleaner, more manageable setup for a child's room.

How to choose the right space saving storage bed for kids

When it comes to choosing the right bedroom style for your kids, the bed often sets the tone for the whole space. Picking the right one involves a lot of things: it’s about finding something that suits your child's routine, supports rest, and helps manage the everyday mess that comes with toys, clothes, and school supplies. That’s where single beds with storage come in.

Beds designed specifically for kids are multipurpose: they support better room layouts, provide extra storage underneath or around the frame, and blend with other furniture already in place. Before you get into deciding between a single bed frame with drawers or a high sleeper with a desk and shelving, here are a few things to consider.

Style

Storage beds for kids come in all kinds of styles, from modern to playful. Some frames include curved edges for safety, others use cleaner lines and solid colours for stylish designs. A bed's style can also affect what storage features are built in—so sleek, minimal frames might include shallow drawers, while chunkier builds leave room for deeper storage underneath.

Frames that suit both little ones and older kids offer more flexibility long term, and allow your child's bedroom to grow with them. If you're choosing something for a child who’s growing fast, look for a single storage bed that won’t feel out of place as they get older.

Some beds are sold with the mattress included, while others require a separate purchase. Always check sizing and fit, especially for raised beds.

Colours

White is often the go-to for kids’ bedroom furniture, but single beds now come in a wide selection of finishes, and the Millie & Jones collection offers a diverse range of shades to suit even the most picky of tastes. Soft greys, navy blue, and wood tones usually offer more range when it comes to creating a bedroom style that reflects your child’s personality (and can be adapted as that develops!).

Beds with storage can also blend with other items in the room—wardrobes, desks, shelving units—to keep things consistent, and help you maintain a cohesive colour theme right across the room. Many of the beds in our range are part of full collections, making it easier to match colours across all the furniture, not just the bed frame.

Type of storage

Knowing you want a single bed with storage is all well and good, but knowing exactly what kind of storage space you need matters. Some single bed frames include large drawers underneath, others have hidden compartments or shelving built into the sides, while some even have additional beds or trundle beds built in.

In general, under bed storage is the most common feature. This can be open space for baskets or boxes, closed drawers for tidying things out of sight, or lift-up frames to maximise space. Some day beds and sofa beds offer shallow drawers suitable for sheets and small items, ideal for smaller bedrooms in need of a little additional storage. Mid and high sleepers offer taller storage areas like wardrobes, shelves, or pull-out desks, and are a popular choice for kids' rooms with lots of books, toys, accessories and clothes.

Fundamentally, you need the bed to work with the space. Beds with storage should fit the room’s layout without blocking access to other furniture. Pull-out drawers, for example, need enough floor space to open fully.

Types of storage single beds suitable for kids' rooms

Ok, so you know roughly what you need, so now it's time to think about which specific single beds with storage will suit you and your little one best.

Choosing the best storage bed will depend on the room size, layout, and how much extra storage is needed. Here are a few bed types that work well in kids’ rooms, with a mix of space saving designs and built in features.

Mid sleeper bed frames

Mid sleeper beds are raised higher than standard single beds but lower than high sleepers. This leaves enough space underneath for built in drawers, cupboards, or open shelving. Some designs include a desk or pull-out table below the sleeping area, making them especially good for homework or creative projects.

A mid sleeper bed frame can also include steps or ladders, and many are built with extra safety features suited to younger children. These beds are often the perfect solution for smaller bedrooms where floor space matters.

High sleeper single bed frame

High sleepers lift the bed much higher off the floor, creating a full open space underneath. This allows for a desk, seating area, shelving, or even a small wardrobe to fit into the frame. Some high sleepers come with a sofa bed or futon-style seating, offering an additional bed for sleepovers or guest use.

This type of storage bed suits older kids or teenagers who need a dedicated study area. A high sleeper with built-in drawers or storage underneath can replace multiple pieces of furniture in one go, an elegant solution for decluttering or moving to a new home.

Bunk beds with storage

Bunk beds work well in shared bedrooms or for kids who often have guests over. Many modern bunk beds include built-in drawers under the lower bunk or shelves fitted into the side of the frame. Some styles feature a trundle drawer that pulls out for an additional bed or extra storage.

Bunk beds with storage are particularly useful for saving space and reducing the number of standalone furniture items in the room. They also come in styles that match other bedroom furniture, making it easier to build a cohesive look.

Guest beds with storage

Guest beds don’t need to sit empty between visits, taking up space. A single guest bed with built in storage helps make better use of the room year-round. Options include pull-out drawers, lift-up frames with storage underneath, and trundle beds that offer an additional sleep space and room for storing bedding or clothes.

Storage beds for guest rooms often come in neutral colours and simple styles, allowing them to suit both kids and adults. They’re a practical option when extra sleeping space is needed but floor space is limited.

Single beds with desks

Some storage beds come with a desk built into the frame, either underneath (as with mid or high sleepers) or at one end of the bed. This setup suits school-aged children who need a quiet spot for reading, drawing, or homework.

A single bed with a desk and storage underneath replaces the need for separate furniture. For example, if you need to factor in screens or consoles, consider a gaming bed to make the most of the space. These options work well in smaller bedrooms or shared spaces where every part of the room needs to serve more than one function.

Why single beds with storage just make sense

Kids’ bedrooms work hard. They’re more than just places for sleep; they’re play zones, quiet corners, homework stations, and sometimes even spare rooms for guests. The furniture in that space needs to earn its keep, and that’s exactly what single beds with storage do.

They give you storage space without asking for more floor. That means fewer plastic tubs stacked in corners, fewer piles of clothes on chairs, and more room for what matters. You know, like setting up train tracks, reading a favourite book, or just having space to stretch out.

Single beds with in-built storage are also simple to style and easy to match with other bedroom furniture. For example, the Millie & Jones range includes everything from soft neutral tones to bright blues, built in drawers to hidden compartments, so there's something for every style.

For making the most of small rooms to streamlining design, storage single beds are the perfect way to keep things calm, tidy, and functional. And because many designs are made with long-term use in mind, you don’t have to swap them out every few years when a growth spurt hits. One good choice can take your child from early school years to their teens, all while offering a comfortable sleeping area and reliable additional storage.

Ready to reclaim the floor?

If there’s one piece of bedroom furniture that can genuinely make a difference to your child's room, without a doubt it's a single bed with storage built right in. It tidies without effort, saves space without compromise, and fits the way kids actually use their rooms.

For families updating a well-loved setup or for kids who've lucked into a brand new space entirely, these beds are a practical, good-looking option providing more room to rest, play, and grow.

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