Deacon Upholstered Bed Frame
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- Brand: Dreams
From £899.00
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- Brand
- Dreams
- Retailer
- Dreams
- Delivery time
- Good
- Customer sentiment
- Average
- Guarantee
- Excellent
About the Deacon Upholstered Bed Frame
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Style-led buyers are the obvious audience for the Deacon. It is an upholstered bed frame with a buttoned head end, offered in velvet or woven fabric, so its main promise is a padded, decorative shell rather than exposed timber or metal. Substantive owner accounts add useful construction detail: the ottoman version uses a steel lifting frame over a heavy wooden box base, with hydraulic struts and a safety support rod for the storage cavity. This is a substantial storage build. Compared with a plain slatted bedstead, that ottoman layout is generous for hiding bulky bedding, suitcases and seasonal clothes, but it also makes the bed heavier, more complex to assemble and more dependent on accurate alignment. The buttoned headboard sits at the plush end of the mainstream upholstered register; not boutique-hotel extravagant, but clearly more decorative than a budget fabric base with a flat panel. Assembly is generally described as manageable once the boxes are in the room, yet the four-box delivery and heavy frame mean the practical build model is two-person, especially when attaching the lifting section or positioning it in a smaller bedroom.
The steel ottoman mechanism and upholstered shell make the Deacon best suited to a main bedroom where visual impact and hidden storage matter more than frequent reconfiguration. Happier accounts repeatedly describe it as good-looking, sturdy in feel and close to the product imagery, with the lift-up base giving noticeably more useful space than side drawers on a divan. Storage does the most work. A deep or heavy mattress makes the lift harder, though, and one detailed account says the fabric pull loop felt strained enough that the frame had to be lifted directly by hand; that makes the storage less convenient for anyone with limited strength. Noise is the main functional weakness: multiple low-scoring accounts describe squeaks and creaks developing or worsening, with tightened screws and adjusted slats failing to solve it. The colour story is less neutral than the listing implies, too, because the grey can read as blue-charcoal or even greenish in real bedrooms, which may jar with tightly matched décor. For a style-led room needing generous concealed storage, this is a sensible match. For light sleepers or anyone prioritising long-term silence, look at reinforced ottoman frames or non-storage solid-slat bedsteads instead.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Easy assembly with most users able to set it up on their own.
- Under-storage offers ample space, improving bedroom organisation.
- Heavy construction with steel frames provides stability and strength.
- Upholstered finish in various colours enhances room aesthetics.
Cons
- Creaking noises reported by multiple users after short use periods.
- Heavy weight makes it difficult for some users to lift the storage compartment.
- Some received a different colour than expected, leading to disappointment.
- Reports of unevenness in the frame's alignment affecting stability.
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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.
Highly durable woven fabric - for life-proof comfort and timeless style
The woven fabric enhances longevity and maintains aesthetics, ensuring peace of mind with regard to wear over time. It combines functionality with classic design, providing comfort that fits seamlessly into diverse décor themes.
Statement winged headboard - cocoons you in luxurious cosiness
Timeless buttoned design - adding charm and character
Reader reviews of the Deacon Upholstered Bed Frame
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Pleasantly surprised by the quality of this bed frame. The fabric finish adds an elegant touch and the amount of storage available is a bonus.
Changes my whole room!! Absolutely in love with my new bed, looks so luxurious
I bought this bed 5 years ago, and I still love it to this day. Its amazing quality and it looks beautiful in our bedroom. I would agree with other reviews that it attracts dust and hair but regular lint rolling and vacuuming keeps on top of it so I wouldnt let that put you off.
Gorgeous bed, very sturdy and beautiful design. Brilliant storage too. Highly recommend paying for it to be built its a huge bed!
Deacon Ottoman Double Bed Frame
Luxury, feels like Im in a hotel every night. Fabulous quality and so comfortable. Amazing amount of storage
The Deacon Upholstered Ottoman Bed Frame from Dreams has transformed our bedroom into a stylish and organized retreat. The high headboard with its button detailing adds a touch of luxury, making it a standout feature. The sleek, modern silhouette paired with the upholstered finish instantly elevated the look of our bedroom. Its both contemporary and timeless, effortlessly tying the whole space together. The build quality is equally impressive. It feels solid and sturdy, with no creaks or wobbling—just a well-crafted frame that gives off a premium feel. The lift mechanism for the ottoman storage is smooth and surprisingly easy to use. I was genuinely impressed by how much space it offers underneath—its like having an extra closet, but completely hidden in plain sight.
Perfect to provide a comfortable bed for guests and store the other season duvets, bed linen etc
Beautiful bed, just what I was looking for! Lovely neutral colour, ottoman easy lift and lots of storage, really comfy
I love this bed, I got the beige ottoman double bed and the style is gorgeous, exactly as shown in the pictures. And it was okay to put together, although the instructions could be a bit better. There is also great storage underneath to fit cases, boxes etc.
This bed is perfect for storage and the headboard makes it so comfortable as well
Great delivery service! They were really caring of my house and followed the delivery policy. I recommend paying a bit more to have it assembled but we still managed to do it in the end. If you do assemble it yourself, you may need 3 people as it requires two people to hold the bed and one person to screw it together.
Beautifully constructed, simple instructions, easy for one person to put together with relative ease. Looks stylish and expensive, tons of room in the ottoman.
This is the best bed I have ever had, it is a great style and looks a lot more expensive than it was. I would definitely recommend
Lovely product, easy to open and close with solid base.
This is a gorgeous bed. I love the proportions and the cream linen style fabric is exactly what we were looking for. Delivery team were great as it was no easy feet getting a super king upstairs. Straight forward to put together and the extra storage is great.
Super happy with my bed choice! Alongside a gel topped mattress, I am having the best sleep I have had in years! The Deacon Bed Frame looks amazing and having chose the ottoman, this has made it a useable area for storage too :)
Fantastic and gets better and better every night that I sleep on it :) lots of room underneath for storage
so much storage space in the box unit under the bed
Really classy and so nice! I was torn between this one and one with wings, so glad I went for this one in the end! Super easy to clean as well! I got a new dreams own brand mattress to go with it! I feel like I am well and truly in dream land.
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