Captains Beds with Storage Drawers

187 Ideas by Tara Gosselin

Captain’s beds originated in ancient times when sea-faring sailors were restricted to tiny cabins on board. The sturdy bed with in-built storage became an ideal resting and storage place maximizing cabin space during the voyage. Captain’s beds with storage are available with a range of drawers and cabinets. Practical and safe, these beds are ideally suited for small bedrooms and double as a wardrobe too. Bid adieu to your storage concerns and sail into peaceful slumber aboard your captain bed.

Captains bed with storage drawers

This huge queen bed is a beautiful combination of wood construction, functionality, and beautiful design. The whole is extremely impressive. Numerous drawers under the bed can accommodate a lot of little things.

Captains bed with storage drawers

This massive bed with many drawers in the base is a great solution for the bedroom. Beautiful frame made of solid wood has been finished in a stylish color that is versatile and elegant. The whole is functional and beautiful.

King size solid oak bed frame

Platform bed fitted with a lot of drawers for storing clothes, beddings and more. Construction is made of wood. Headboard consists of vertically arranged strips. Perfect solution for bedrooms, teenager's room and more.

Coaster Queen Size Bookcase Chest Bed in Brown Finish

If you constantly feel that you are short on storage space, you'll for sure appreciate the design of this bed - it has multiple drawers incorporated in its base, and a bookcase headboard! Lots of space to keep bedtime essentials!

Black captains bed

Why not choose a daybed that will allow you to save up ample amounts of space in your household with this tremendous piece? It comes with plenty of drawers both below and on the sides to ensure more storage options.

Ikea twin captain bed

Go for this simple yet strong bed that offers the additional convenience and practical side thanks to its plentiful drawers. It will keep your bedroom as comfortable as you would hope and sports the nice, light wood color.

Mason Queen Captains Bed / Storage Chest Bed - Coaster 200609Q

Queen size captain bed

If you love classic, old-fashioned design, you should buy this king-size bed - it will be look awesome in your vintage bedroom! It is made of bright, natural wood and has four drawers intended to storage bedding.

Discovery World Furniture Merlot Bookcase Captains Bed Full with 5 Drawer Chest With 6 Drawer Storage (6 on ONE side)

It is a fantastic full bed that has got a bookcase for your favorite book and five drawer chest with six drawer storage. Everyone will tell you how amazing this bed is. You need to have it.

Black Tall Full 12 Drawer Captains Platform Storage Bed

Black Tall Full 12 Drawer Captains Platform Storage Bed

This bed has got many interesting and useful functions. It is made of MDF boards and composite wood, so its solidity is very high. This bed also includes 12 drawers that provide a large storage area for different types of bedroom items.

Emily Collection Bookcase Headboard Queen Or King Captains Bed With 6 Drawers

Emily Collection Bookcase Headboard Queen Or King Captains Bed With 6 Drawers

This large captain's bed is going to grant you undisturbed sleep every night. It features several storage drawers installed underneath the mattress, and a fashionable headboard with plenty of space for storing books and displaying decorations.

Twin beds with storage drawers underneath

Lavish and packed with practical use, this queen sized bookcase bed with the 12 underbed drawers will ensure just the most fitting choice for your household and a sure way to actually sleep comfortably through the night with its sturdy design.

Details about modern espresso bookcase headboard queen king storage

Details about Modern Espresso Bookcase Headboard Queen King Storage ...

Captains Beds with Storage Drawers

Buying Guide

Today, captain’s beds are ubiquitous with micro apartments or homes where space is a premium. If you are shopping for one of these, then here are some of the key variables that you should consider.

The conventional captain’s bed is a low profile one that’s designed purely to minimize the footprint. The headboards and footboards are often done away with, making them somewhat unappealing to look at. But there are newer designs mix and match trends.

Curved sleigh sized beds, for example, are designed with the platform frame, bunk beds with integrated captain’s styled storage for the kids’ rooms and even ones with an integrated futon bed on one side and storage drawers on the other. The headboard can include open shelving that’s perfect for a bookcase or for decorative elements.

The origins of the captain’s bed can be traced to ancient maritime vessels with matchbox-sized cabins. With integrated drawers and storage compartments, these compact beds save space that would otherwise be occupied by a full-sized wardrobe.

Premade Captain’s beds conform to standard sizes like single, twin, double, queen, eastern and California king. But some manufacturers also offer custom sizes which are made to specifications. Measure the dimensions of the room and pick a size that fits in it. Check the storage volume and access.

It can either be an ottoman-styled storage, with a gas-piston fitted lid that needs to be lifted up or it can be side drawers that slide out. In the case of the latter, check for enough clearance on the sides that allows you to open the drawers completely.

Depending on the size of the bed, there can be a single multiple rows of storage drawers. Check the maximum weight rating for the drawer slide racks.

There’s nothing more elegant and durable than a captain’s bed with storage made of solid wood. It is durable and aesthetic and can last for years with minimum upkeep.

Due to the lack of a box spring in the design, some manufacturers also offer a bed made entirely of a single piece of wood with minimum joinery. These are extremely pricey though.

A cheaper alternative is to buy a bed with a solid wood frame and veneer or MDF used for the inconspicuous parts, like the drawer inserts.

If you are shopping on a shoestring budget, then MDF beds are a good option. It can be stained and colored to mimic the appearance of wood and almost matches it in terms of durability.

You can also check out beds with a metal frame that uses wood accents. It’s cheaper than solid wood and MDF beds, equally durable due and it mimics the aesthetics of solid wood.

You can pick a captain’s bed to match the other furniture in the room, to match the accent pieces or according to the color of the walls and curtains.

  • Darker finishes go well with lighter colored walls and vice-a-versa. The caveat is that if you have a small room, a dark bed will only make it feel smaller.
  • Lighter and neutral colors usually blend with any décor or color theme.
  • If you hate to rack your brains thinking of color combinations, go with a white finish. It’s universal and will fit right into your room irrespective of the décor.