Bed drawer vs storage drawer: choosing wisely to optimise space

At Mon Lit Cabane, it is understood that choosing the right under-bed drawer is essential for saving space and meeting a child’s specific needs. To assist in making the best choice, a comprehensive guide is provided on the two available options: the bed drawer and the storage drawer (single or double).

Bed drawer: a clever and versatile extra bed

The bed drawer is designed to provide an extra sleeping space when needed. It fits discreetly under the main bed and can accommodate a suitable mattress. It features a slatted base, just like the main bed.

• Mattress dimensions for the pull-out bed: 10 cm shorter than the main mattress, with a maximum height of 9 cm. (For example: for a main bed of 90×190 cm, the pull-out bed can accommodate a mattress of 90×180 cm.)

• Usage: Ideal for accommodating an additional child occasionally (holidays, weekends, sleepovers).
  
  
• Mattress: Not included, sold separately. The Leto or Asteria models are especially recommended, as their thickness is perfectly suited for easy drawer opening and closing.
  
  
• Weight capacity: 90 kg
  
  
• Height and discretion: Designed to fit discreetly under the main bed.

Additional Benefits:

• Deeper than a standard storage drawer: ideal for storing bulky items without them falling between the slats (spaced 7–8 cm apart), provided the mattress is not stored inside.
  
  
• Versatile: can be used both as a guest bed or a practical storage solution (without mattress), for example to store summer clothes in vacuum bags during winter, as well as duvets and pillows.

Storage drawer: optimise your space

The storage drawer is perfect for organising a child’s belongings, whether toys, clothes, or bedding.

• Dimensions: Designed to slide easily under the bed without taking up space in the room, with a depth of 65 cm and dimensions almost equivalent to the bed itself.
  
  
• Use: Helps keep the room tidy by storing everyday clutter that struggles to find a place.
  
  
• Capacity: Maximum weight approximately 10 kg.
  
  
• Accessibility: Easy to open and close, even for younger children.

Additional advantage:

• Available in a single large storage drawer or a double version: two drawers side by side to maximise storage even further.
  
  
• Flat base allows storage of all kinds of items, from the bulkiest to the smallest (unlike the bed drawer, which has a slatted base).
  
  

How to choose?

• Need an extra bed while keeping storage space?
  → Go for the bed drawer, practical and versatile.
  
  
• Need storage only?
  → Choose the storage drawer, more economical.