8 Shorty Beds Perfect for Kids or Adults
Shorty beds are shorter and narrower than regular single size beds, making them a great space saving solution. Some parents might prefer to get a shorty bed for their kids, when they have outgrown their cot. When this happens, parents can either buy a toddler size bed (which measures 70cm x 170cm) or a single size bed. However a single size bed might be too big, but a shorty bed will fit just perfectly until they are ready for a real single size bed.
What is a shorty bed?
They are also called short beds, junior length beds, or shorties. They come in various sizes, but the most common size measures 75 cm wide (or 2ft 6 inches) by around 175cm long (or 5ft 9 inches), but there some other sizes as well. Shorty beds can be used by adults as well. If you have a small room and want to save some space for other furniture and items in the room, a shorty bed is a great option. You can even find a short king size bed which measures 5ft wide by 6ft 3 inches long.
1. Argos Home Kaycie White Mid Sleeper Shorty Bed Frame
This bed is affordable and fun mid sleeper shorty bed. It has 74 cm clearance between the floor and underside of bed, where your child can play and store some items underneath as well. Add a tent and your child is sure to play there for hours. The bed has a solid wood frame, making it a strong and sturdy option for kids and even teens. The ladder can be assembled on the right or left side to fit your space. If you need a mattress, Argos has a wide range of shorty mattresses which are 75 cm wide by 175 cm long, and will fit perfectly. The frame of the bed measures: 182cm long, 88cm wide, 111cm high.
Price: £125.00 from Argos (image source and retailer)
2. Storage Divan Bed Small Single 2ft6, by Home Furnishings UK
This bed is perfect for a boy or girl or an adult, since you can buy it in blue or pink colour! It comes with a divan base and mattress already included in the price (the headboard is not included). You’re sure to like this divan bed because it has built-in slider storage. This means that there is plenty of space to store away books, clothes, bedding and other items. The mattress is 8 inches deep, with quilted surface and an open spring unit. Many customers have complimented the bed that it’s comfortable to sleep on by kids and adults.
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3. Black Faux Leather Divan Shorty Bed
If you’re looking for a divan bed upholstered in black faux leather, then this is a bed you can’t pass. It comes at a great value since it already includes a divan base, deep quilted mattress and headboard. It will look great in any kid’s or guest room. The mattress is high quality deep quilted with a 13g open coil bonnel spring unit. Many customers have said that this is an excellent bed with comfortable mattress. One person has mentioned that it has wheels, which makes it easy to move and clean under the bed.
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4. Short Bed Frame with Mattress, by Strictly Beds and Bunks
This is a heavy duty bed frame, manufactured in the UK by the company “Strictly Beds and Bunks”. They use only solid pine timer from sustainable forests in Scandinavia. There are additional centre legs for added strength. The bed frame comes with a mattress already included in the price. The bed is a short single 2ft6 and measures: 85cm wide x 173cm long. The headboard is 97cm high, while the under bed clearance is 36cm, so you’ll be able to store some boxes or items underneath.
Price: click on button to check price from Amazon (image source and retailer)
5. Short Bed Frame with Mattress 2ft6 single (5ft9 length), by Strictly Beds and Bunks
This is an almost identical bed to the one above, again made by Strictly Beds and Bunks. It’s also crafted from Scandinavian solid natural pine wood, and is made in England. It’s heavy duty, which means that it can be used by adults. There is a mattress included in the price which is 6 inches (15cm) thick sprung mattress. The size of the bed frame is: 85cm wide x 175cm long. The headboard is 79cm high, while the bed clearance is 34cm, which also gives you plenty of space to store some items below.
Price: click on button to check price from Amazon (image source and retailer)
6. Divan 2FT6 Shorty Bed Set with Mattress
If you’re looking for a divan bed base, here you have a beautiful option and affordable option that’s worth considering. First, you’ll notice that it’s available in Silver Suede (shown in picture above) or Grey Suede colour. It comes with a matching headboard which is 20 inches high and a mattress already included in the price. This product is manufactured inhouse by the company Comfy Deluxe Ltd in the UK. Another reason why you’ll like this bed is that you can buy it without any drawers or with two storage drawers. This is perfect because you’ll have lots of storage space to put away some of your belongings.
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7. Éclat Premium Side Opening Ottoman Divan Base
Did you know that you can get a shorty ottoman divan base, giving you extra comfort and storage space in your bedroom. It’s handmade in Britain, with robust construction and a wide variety of fabric choices. It’s shipped without a headboard, but you can choose from a wide range of beautiful upholstered of wooden headboards. It has an easy lift 600-newton gas pistons, so you can access the under bed ottoman storage space.
Sizes: 25 sizes available. Such as: 75cm x 168cm, 90cm x 160cm, 122cm x 175cm, 150cm x 183cm and many more.
Price: from £299 Bedguru (image source and retailer)
8. Argos Home Josie Shorty Bunk Bed & 2 Kids Mattresses
If you have two kids at home and very limited space in their room, then this is a great option to consider. This shorty bunk bed comes in white or oak finish, and has a solid wood frame. It comes with two mattresses already included in the price. They are the Argos Home Elliott Comfort Anti-Allergy shorty mattresses. They have an open coil spring units and soft cushioning, and a white damask anti-allergy cover. The weight limit per bunk is 100 kg, which makes it a good choice for older kids as well.
Price: £305.00 from Argos (image source and retailer)
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The prices mentioned in this post were last updated on October 25, 2020. For up to date prices, please click on the link of each product.