Marcello Upholstered Ottoman 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 Marcello Upholstered Ottoman Bed Frame
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The Marcello is aimed at buyers who want an upholstered bed to do two jobs: soften the room visually and hide spare bedding, clothes or seasonal clutter underneath. Its main construction story is the ottoman base, with a padded winged headboard and a neutral woven finish rather than a timber or metal frame left on show. The storage format does the heavy lifting. Compared with drawer storage, an ottoman is better when the bed sits near a wall or bedside tables, because access comes from lifting the mattress platform rather than pulling drawers out into floor space. The compromise sits in the build process and the mechanism: this type of frame needs careful assembly, and the lift hardware has to work cleanly once a mattress is on top. The supporting bar for keeping the mattress raised is a sensible feature for this category, especially as use with a heavy mattress is specifically praised rather than treated as a weakness. A winged, padded headboard with this soft woven cover is a more generous visual spec than a flat fabric panel, although the frame remains an upholstered storage bed, not a solid-wood heirloom build. This is comfort-led storage, not minimalism.
For a main bedroom short on cupboard space, the Marcello’s appeal is the relationship between the high upholstered headboard and the lift-up storage: it gives the room a dressed, cosy look while putting the full underbed area to work. Sturdiness is the repeated win. The bed is widely described as solid, quiet and well made, and the generous storage access backs up what the ottoman specification promises, particularly where the bed is positioned against a wall. The colour reads warmer in real bedrooms than a simple grey label suggests, with grey-beige or cream-grey tones mentioned, so it should sit comfortably in neutral schemes but may disappoint anyone after a cooler silver-grey finish. Assembly is where the owner feedback becomes less glowing: the frame can take time, and the order of some instruction steps is blamed for making later stages awkward rather than straightforward. Bed height is another smaller caution, with one complaint that it sits lower than preferred, so anyone who likes a taller perch at the bedside should factor that in before choosing an ottoman for storage alone. The Marcello fits people who want a sturdy, soft-looking storage bed with a high headboard and broad access underneath; flat-pack avoiders, or those needing a taller sleep surface, should consider a divan drawer base or a higher platform storage frame instead.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Assembly is relatively easy for most buyers despite large parts.
- Owners report ample underbed storage, exceeding expectations.
- The gas lift mechanism works smoothly for easy access.
- Recent purchasers find the headboard height suitable for relaxation and comfort.
Cons
- Some buyers experienced assembly instructions that were not straightforward.
- A few owners noted the bed sits lower to the floor than preferred.
- Heavier mattresses may require caution as some owners experienced squeaking.
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Specifications
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Sprung wooden slatted base - adds flexibility for extra support
A sprung wooden slatted base enhances the bed frame's flexibility, allowing it to adapt to the weight and movement of a sleeping individual. This design feature offers improved support and can contribute to a more comfortable sleeping experience.
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.
Ottoman support safety bar - keeps the bed safely raised while in use
An ottoman support safety bar ensures stability and prevents accidental collapses while accessing the storage area beneath. This feature allows for a safer and more convenient experience when organizing or retrieving items.
End-opening ottoman - with 23cm of internal storage
The design allows for easy access to under-bed storage, making it convenient for stowing away items. With 23cm of internal space, it offers a substantial area to keep belongings organized and out of sight.
Statement winged headboard - cocoons you in luxurious cosiness
Reader reviews of the Marcello Upholstered Ottoman Bed Frame
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Good quality fabric and the colour is just as described. Plenty of storage space too.
I spent a long time going back and forth with this bed and beds from other brands, but ultimately the look and fabric sold it to me when I went to look at it in the shop. I think it is undoubtedly one of the nicest ottoman beds in this price point. Quality wise it is really good cause its dreams. As tempting as some of the online (too good to be true) brand are, I would avoid. You get what you pay for. What I didnt expect was to like it as much as I do. I like the high headboard and the bed lifts up so high so you can access the space really easily, which is so helpful as my bed is against my wall. Really happy with the purchase. I got the set up and so glad that too.
Purchased this bed blindly as couldn't view it in stores and it was definitely a successful purchase! The bed is a lovely grey/cream mix so goes perfectly in any bedroom with it being neutral, headboard is comfy and a perfect height, and the gas lift ottoman is handy! Lots of storage space and the material base is very sturdy. Oh and my cat certainly loved it as soon as it was assembled! Highly recommend!
Takes a bit of time to assemble but lovely looking bed.
We were in desperate need of a new bed frame and this has been the absolute best. Not only is it stunning but it has a lot of space underneath and is very sturdy. Super happy with our purchase!
Bed frame was of excellent quality and easy to assemble. Lots of storage, it eats all my stuff, of which I have lots. Now please can I win a Samsung TV
Looks lovely and true to picture & description! Smooth and clear delivery instructions
I have a very heavy mattress and my existing ottoman bed would not stay open when using for storage and it squeaked. Dreams reassured me this would not be an issue with this bed frame. Pleased to say it is sturdy, useable for storage without any issues. It says grey, but its more beige/grey tone which was perfect for my room.
The Marcello frame is perfect for anyone looking for style and substance. The sleep design would fit in any décor and the ottoman storage is great for smaller spaces
Absolutely no problem with Dreams from start to finish....bed arrived promptly and was assembled by the Dreams teams quickly and efficiently. Have had some great nights sleep now !!! Mattress very comfortable.
Nice quality bed, has good underbed storage. Good high headboard and relatively easy to put together. Only thing is it's slightly lower to floor than i would like but probably a personal preference
Great bed - relatively easy to assemble but you will need a lot of space to get bed put together due to large parts. Sturdy and comfy with good ottoman space.
Excellent staff who listened to your requirements & not pushy at all
Very sturdy, doesn't squic and good quality fabric. We really like this bed and it's functionality
Just hate getting out of it that's my only problem as it's so comfortable
Really pleased with the Marcello Ottoman Bed. The colour is neutral, so would look good in any bedroom. The bed frame is well made. We had the king size, so lots of storage. The bed is really good value for the money.
We are really happy with our new bed frame. It looks nice, has been made well. Instructions were good, husband has put it up on his own.
Quality bed, feels sturdy and the storage underneath it is very practical. The guys were also very quick to assemble it and worked without making a mess which I appreciated!
Brilliant bed, looks fantastic, feels solid, has lots of storage inside. Only downside is some steps of the instructions could do with being in a different order, as it makes later steps very fiddly and awkward to assemble
Delivery to the bedroom upstairs, easy instructions to follow and nice quality. Bed is for 16yr old son who managed to build it himself!
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