Clearance Deacon Upholstered Bed Frame
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- Brand: Dreams
From £599.00
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- Brand
- Dreams
- Retailer
- Dreams
- Delivery time
- Good
- Customer sentiment
- Average
- Guarantee
- Excellent
About the Clearance Deacon Upholstered Bed Frame
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The Deacon is judged mainly by how its upholstered headboard and ottoman storage work together in a real bedroom, rather than by a long engineering spec sheet. It is a fabric-covered bed frame, offered in velvet or woven finishes, with button detailing across the head end; that puts the look closer to the soft, hotel-style upholstered storage-bed class than to a plain metal or exposed-wood bedstead. The headboard does the visual heavy lifting. Customer descriptions add useful construction context, with one substantial account describing a steel lifting frame, a heavy wooden box base and a tall padded headboard, all of which fits the behaviour expected from a lift-up ottoman rather than a drawer divan. An ottoman base is the more space-efficient storage layout because the whole mattress platform lifts, but it also concentrates the moving parts into hinges, gas struts and the lifting loop, so ease of use depends heavily on weight and leverage. That is the trade-off here: the storage is repeatedly praised as far roomier than drawer storage, yet the same design can feel physically demanding once a full mattress is on top. For this construction class, a plush buttoned headboard plus lift-up storage is generous in bedroom presence, but the practical quality hangs less on the upholstery and more on the frame alignment and lifting hardware.
The heavy ottoman mechanism shapes who will get on best with this frame: it suits a main bedroom where hidden storage matters and where two people can handle assembly, mattress positioning and the first few lifts. Happier accounts describe a sturdy, stylish bed with a noticeably premium-looking finish, especially in darker blue-charcoal style fabrics, and the roomy under-bed compartment is the feature that most clearly earns its keep in smaller homes where spare bedding, suitcases or seasonal clothes need somewhere to go. Assembly is not treated as impossible, but several experiences point to bulk rather than complexity: large boxes, heavy sections, awkward work in tight rooms and a hydraulic lift that can feel stiff at first. Defects are the sharper warning. Low-scoring reviews repeatedly flag arrival or early-life problems - scuffed upholstery, a faulty footboard, split side panel, uneven support, creaking and, in one long-term account, a broken side slat that made the bed feel wrong for years. That customer signal cuts against the otherwise polished styling, so the Deacon reads as a good-looking storage frame whose best examples please people, but whose weaker examples create serious hassle because the components are large, heavy and not easy to ignore once assembled. For style-led rooms needing hidden storage, this is the right call. For daily one-handed access or proven long-term slat strength, look at heavier-duty ottoman frames in the £700-plus tier instead.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Beautiful upholstery adds elegance to any room décor.
- Under-bed storage provides ample space for belongings and keeps the room tidy.
- Easy assembly process allows for quick setup without professional help.
- Sturdy design supports weight well, ensuring long-term durability for everyday use.
Cons
- Initial stiffness of hydraulic lift makes accessing storage challenging.
- Heavy frame requires two people for lifting and assembly in smaller spaces.
- Side panels have been reported to split and become unstable.
- Occasional delivery issues lead to damaged parts upon arrival.
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Specifications
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Solid wooden slatted base - offers firm mattress support
A solid wooden slatted base provides excellent stability, ensuring durability and support for the mattress over time. This feature enhances the longevity of the mattress by promoting better air circulation, which prevents moisture buildup and supports a comfortable night's sleep.
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.
Statement winged headboard - cocoons you in luxurious cosiness
Timeless buttoned design - adding charm and character
Reader reviews of the Clearance Deacon Upholstered Bed Frame
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Wow!! This bed is stunning! Beautiful bluey/charcoal colour and exceptionally well made. You can tell its quality down to the last nut and bolt! Beyond thrilled!!
Wow what can I say about this bed frame. It is so beautifully made and the under storage is amazing and has loads of room. It's looks so stylish and comfortable and very sturdy.
Would highly recommend this Dream Bed, finished to an exceptionally high standard. Under bed storage is very handy and doesn't make the bed feel less sturdy. Literally will have this bed for decades
Worth the wait. The Deacon ottoman bed is absolutely stunning and has finished off our bedroom. Love it
Worth of my money. Delivery was on time. Staffs are friendly and helpful.
Wonderful frame and delivery came in time with polite delivery drivers too would recommend
Wonderful experience from sale, yo delivery to the actual product itself!
Wonderful beyond wonderful bed
When we saw this in store we fell in love. Its absolutely beautiful. We couldnt have found anything better than this. It was also easy to assemble u do need 2 people.
What an incredible bed frame!! Was actually really easy to put up by myself too. Amazing design, and plenty of space underneath. The colour looks fabulous in my room!
What a bed! We had a very similar style in our previous flat that just simply fell apart. So buying a bed the second time round took a lot of research. Wed looked at similar beds on other sites and the reviews looked great but if you looked them up on Trustpilot it was a different story. Weve had the bed just over two weeks and couldnt be happier. We went for a the assembly option and theyd built it in around ten minutes so definitely worth it. Essentially, dont buy a cheap bed like we did, just buy something well-built that will actually last!
What a beautiful bed, the quality is superb and looks amazing in our room, we chose the beige/cream colour. It was easy to assemble and takes around 1.5 - 2 hours.
What a beautiful and stunning bed I'm very pleased with purchase would recommend 100%
Well worth the wait, such a well made and comfortable product. Dreams have always delivered good products at very reasonable prices.
Well constructed bed and relatively easy to put together. The colour is more blue than grey, but still very nice
We were nervous buying this bed after not being able to see it in store but its absolutely lovely! Really easy to put together - took us about an hour in total. Fabric is lovely and nice shade of cream. Would definitely recommend :)
We walked into Dreams looked at the beds, chose One and ordered it for an extra charge it was installed in our bedroom a week later, amazing, really happy with it and very fast delivery
We ummd and ahhhd about buying this but are so glad we went for it. Its a solid yet comfy bed, with great storage. It feels grand and high up, it's just sooo good!
We received our new bed 2 weeks ago and its such a beautiful bed and its really well made. The storage is amazing, weve got so much under there and still loads of space. Really easy to put together too
We purchased the deacon Ottoman in king size and besides the fact that is looks gorgeous on the face of it, there is tonnes of space underneath and has freed up so much more space in my wardrobe! My cat Kevin loves sitting on the top of it so we wake up with him looking down on us!
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