Batten Velvet-Finish Blanket Box
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- Brand: The Dreams Workshop
From £249.00
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- Brand
- The Dreams Workshop
- Retailer
- Dreams
- Delivery time
- Good
- Customer sentiment
- Average
- Guarantee
- Excellent
About the Batten Velvet-Finish Blanket Box
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Anyone trying to finish a coordinated bedroom, rather than add a purely utility chest, is the obvious audience for the Dreams Batten Velvet-Finish Blanket Box. It is furniture with a decorative job. The format is a blanket box, but functionally it sits closer to an upholstered storage bench: a padded-looking velvet-finish body, raised wooden legs, concealed storage inside and enough presence to sit at the foot of a bed, under a window or in a hallway. The finish choices put it firmly in a soft glamour register, with navy and gold detailing at the richer end, and grey with silver piping intended as the calmer option. Velvet-finish is careful wording; it signals a soft-touch upholstered surface rather than a premium woven velvet construction, which is fair for an accessory piece rather than a high-end ottoman bed or solid timber trunk. The raised leg design is a useful visual choice because it stops the box looking like a heavy cube, though it also means the storage volume is inevitably more modest than a floor-sitting ottoman chest of the same footprint. As a spec, the appeal is styling plus secondary storage, not maximum capacity engineering.
Placed at the end of a matching bed, the value is as much visual continuity as spare-bedding storage. Buyers repeatedly praise the amount of room inside, with the box described as spacious enough for bedding and bedroom overflow, and the sturdiness comes through as the other consistent positive; that supports the manufacturer’s seat-and-storage positioning better than a flimsy flat-pack chest would. Colour accuracy is the weak point. The grey version has been described as reading much warmer in person, closer to a chocolate tone than the cooler grey shown online, so anyone building a tightly matched grey scheme may find the product photography too optimistic. There is also a practical gripe around the feet lacking an underside cover, which matters more on visible hard flooring than on carpet, and the upholstered surface will always be less forgiving of scuffs and spills than painted MDF, melamine or solid wood. Style-wise, this suits velvet beds, brass or silver-accented furniture and boutique-hotel bedrooms; it will feel less at home beside stripped-back Scandinavian, industrial metal or traditional oak pieces. It is best matched to coordinated velvet rooms needing tidy spare-bedding storage. Skip it if colour precision or tougher, wipe-clean utility matters - a hard-sided storage chest or higher-spec upholstered bench with swatch-backed fabric options is the better fit.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Owners appreciate the spacious storage that accommodates various items.
- Buyers report a matching finish with other bedroom furniture enhancing cohesion.
- Recent customers highlight the velvet finish as soft and visually appealing.
- Many find the design suitable for use as additional seating in their rooms.
Cons
- Several buyers noted a difference between the advertised and actual colour of the product.
- A few customers reported missing foot covers on the bottom of the unit.
- Some found the assembly process less straightforward than expected.
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Specifications
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Soft velvet-touch finish - for a luxuriously smooth feel
A soft velvet-touch finish creates a luxuriously smooth and inviting surface that adds a touch of elegance to any room. The material's plush feel enhances comfort and provides a lavish aesthetic to the décor.
Contemporary panelled design - incorporates style into any space
Convenient internal storage - for blankets, bed linen and more
Minimal assembly required - simple steps for fuss-free DIY
Scandinavian style legs - offers height and elegance
Reader reviews of the Batten Velvet-Finish Blanket Box
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The velvet finish adds a touch of elegance to my room while the added storage is extremely handy. Pleased with the quality and craftsmanship, makes for an excellent purchase.
The blanket box matches the finish of the Mount and Windsor, being in the same luxurious velvet fabric and metallic detailing. The Batten provides additional storage with style.
We bought this to accompany the matching bed frame. Really sturdy and good amount of storage room, very pleased with this purchase.
Very spacious perfect size and beautiful in my bedroom.
Its Oky in team the colour is chocolate colour more then grey as its described online totally different colour. Good storage inside easy to move around I wish had foot cover underneath
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