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A continental drawer is a smaller drawer that sits towards the head end of the bed but is slightly inset down the length of the bed to allow space for a bedside table to sit. This means you can still open the divan drawer without having to move the bedside table every time you want to access it.

A standard drawer is a large drawer that sits on the side of the bed, and can be used both at the foot and head end of the bed. Please note if you have a standard drawer at the head end and use a bedside table, you will not be able to access the divan drawer without moving the bedside table. Consider how often you are accessing items you plan to store in the divan drawers.

Yes, a mattress will feel softer when paired with a pocket sprung or open coil sprung divan base, compared to a solid platform top divan base. This is because you are getting additional support and upholstery from the base. The springs in the divan base will work in unison with the mattress springs, allowing your shoulders and hips to nestle further into the mattress, ensuring the narrowest parts of your body also get the support they need.

Putting a mattress on to a platform top divan base will make any mattress feel firmer and means the mattress has to work harder to provide all the comfort and support as the base is solid. If you are putting a new mattress on this type of base, you may want to consider buying a higher specification mattress for a more luxurious feel.

A deep divan base is a more traditional, taller divan base which often sits on castors (great for carpet flooring and to be able to easily move the bed) or a wooden foot (recommended if you have wooden floors).

A shallow divan base is a more contemporary style and sits off the ground on taller legs. It gives a bed frame or bedstead appearance.

A deep divan base is normally between 31cm-35cm high, paired with castors (adding an additional 5-7cm height). A deep divan base allows for storage (drawers, ottoman or hideaway options).

A shallow divan is normally between 15cm-17cm in depth, paired with taller legs (available in a range of designs and heights).

A Platform Top Divan Base is a solid divan base (sometimes with a little padding on the surface, but still solid to touch). This type of divan base will make any sprung mattress feel firmer, compared to a sprung divan base. It is the perfect choice for someone looking for a value for money divan base, that still allows the customer to choose their own fabric, leg and storage options.

A firm-edge divan base means there is timber running around the edge of the divan base, giving firm support to the edge of the base.

A sprung-edge divan base has pocket springs running from edge to edge and gives a softer, more comfortable finish to the edge of the bed.

A pocket spring divan base will give you the very best comfort and support. If you are looking for a luxurious feel, this is the divan type for you. This is because each individual pocket spring will respond according to the weight it receives, ensuring full body support where your body needs it most.

It is the perfect partner to a pocket spring mattress as the mattress and divan work together allowing your shoulders and hips to nestle into the bed and keep your body aligned.

This varies according to the manufacturer, size and divan choice, so please feel free to contact us so that we can confirm this for you.

As a general rule of thumb, anything from a double size and above will be made in two pieces and joined by concealed* linking bars (underneath the bed) once assembled in the room.

The split in a divan bed is classed as an East/West split (where the two divan pieces are linked in the centre across the width of the bed) and a North/South split (where the two divan pieces are linked in the centre across the length of the bed).

*Please note some zip and linked divan beds will have the linking bars placed externally to make it easy to separate into two beds - we would recommend contacting us to discuss this, if you want to be sure whether you will receive concealed or visible linking bars.