An electric ottoman bed mechanism is a motorised lift system built into a storage bed that raises the mattress platform automatically at the press of a remote control button, giving you effortless access to the storage space beneath, with no manual lifting required.

With a Furl storage bed, you can open and close them with easy-to-lift side or end-opening mechanisms. We’ve designed our frames and mechanisms to carry a lot of weight whilst also being very easy to open and close.

However, for those who want or need the opening and closing of our ottoman or storage beds to be easier, we’ve got electric ottoman bed lift mechanisms that can be fitted to any bed design, style, or size.

If you can’t easily lift a storage bed by hand, Furl storage beds have electric opening mechanisms

Check out our electric opening mechanism for storage beds in action:

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How the Furl Electric Ottoman Bed Mechanism Works

Our electric opening mechanism is simple and easy to use:

1) Either online or in one of our showrooms, select the storage bed you want and it will be custom-made with an electric ottoman bed lift mechanism

2) You control this with a remote control: it’s that simple

3) When you want to open the storage bed, press up on the remote control and two powerful motors in the ottoman bed mechanism smoothly raise the mattress to give you access to the vast storage area.

4) Safety is built in and a backup system too, in case of power failure.

5) When you want to close the storage bed, simply press down on the remote control and the electric ottoman bed mechanism will close for you. Make sure to move out of the way of the moving mattress and frame and remove anything that might obstruct the mechanism before closing it.

Why Add an Electric Ottoman Lift Bed Mechanism?

Furl storage beds with electric ottoman lift bed mechanisms represent one of the best uses of space in your bedroom. Get an amazing amount of storage and the best night’s sleep every night.

Although we make them as easy to lift as possible, the effort of lifting them can be a problem, especially if you have a heavy mattress. Older people and people with mobility issues may struggle to lift our storage beds, so we’ve made it so any of our storage beds can be fitted with an electric opening mechanism.

Whilst there are no safety issues with a heavy mattress, the heavier the mattress, the harder they are to lift.

That’s why we developed our electric ottoman bed range with built-in lift mechanisms, designed to give you all the storage without the effort. Two powerful motors lift the mattress quietly and smoothly to reveal a huge space under your bed. The remote control has just two buttons, up and down, so there is no confusion there either.

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Why Choose the Furl Electric Ottoman Bed Mechanism?

Furl storage beds with electric ottoman bed opening mechanisms are better than other storage or ottoman beds for the following reasons:

  • Maximum storage with the smallest footprint (up to 40cm with our largest storage beds)

  • We make all UK, US, and European sizes (Single to Emperor)

  • Easy-to-lift: Side or End opening mechanisms

  • Electric opening mechanisms available

  • 100s of colour and finish options

  • Beds sold “naked,” so you can pick colours later

  • Get the best night’s sleep possible every night on a Furl storage bed

Come and see Furl’s storage beds with an electric opening mechanism at our London showrooms, and check out our range of storage beds online.

Need a storage bed with an electric opening mechanism in a hurry? Take a look at what we’ve got in-stock for quicker delivery.

Every Furl storage bed with an electric ottoman bed mechanism comes with a 60-day home trial, and a 5-year mechanism guarantee (2 years on upholstery) and we will always send out any spare parts you need if anything needs replacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an electric ottoman bed mechanism?

An electric ottoman bed mechanism is a motorised lift system that uses two powerful motors to raise the mattress platform of a storage bed at the press of a remote control button. Unlike a manual ottoman bed lift mechanism, where you lift the mattress by hand, the electric version does the work for you, which makes it ideal for heavier mattresses or anyone with mobility issues.

How does an electric ottoman lift bed mechanism work?

Press "up" on the remote and both motors start together, smoothly raising the mattress platform to reveal the storage underneath. Press "down" and it lowers back into place. Furl's electric ottoman bed mechanisms also include a backup system in case of power failure.

Is an electric ottoman bed mechanism available in king size?

Yes. The electric mechanism can be fitted to every Furl ottoman bed in every size we make, from single to emperor, including king and super king. Emperor mattresses are heavy, so the electric lift is particularly popular on our biggest beds.

Is the electric ottoman bed mechanism safe and reliable?

Yes. Each mechanism includes a backup system in case of power failure, and the dual-motor design gives a smooth, controlled lift rather than a sudden movement. The mechanism is guaranteed for five years, and we will always send out spare parts if anything needs replacing.

Can I add an electric ottoman bed mechanism to any Furl storage bed?

Yes. The electric lift can be fitted to any Furl storage bed design, in any size and any of our hundreds of colour and fabric options. Specify it when you order, online or at one of our London showrooms, and your bed will be made with it fitted.

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David Norman, founder of Furl
David Norman

David Norman is the founder of Furl, a UK-based furniture brand known for redefining how people live with space-saving, design-led storage beds and sofa beds.

With almost two decades of hands-on experience in product design, manufacturing, and brand strategy, David has built Furl into a trusted name among urban professionals seeking calm, clutter-free homes. His work has been recognised for its innovation and craftsmanship, with features in publications such as MSN and The Telegraph.

David continues to lead Furl’s creative direction, developing furniture that solves real-world problems without compromise.