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#  Bed bases
  The base is not only furniture. A divan is a box, often with drawers. An ottoman lifts for storage. Slats need the right gap. An adjustable base bends only if the mattress maker allows it.

##  Explore related questions

-  [how to choose a bed base](/beds/how-to-choose-a-bed-base/)
-  [divan vs ottoman](/compare/divan-vs-ottoman/)
-  [slatted bed base](/beds/slatted-bases/)
-  [bed height getting in and out](/beds/bed-height-getting-in-and-out/)
-  [headboard strut centres UK](/beds/headboard-strut-centres/)
-  [truckle bed UK](/beds/guest-room-day-bed-and-truckle/)

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Start with these guides

-  [How to choose a bed base](/beds/how-to-choose-a-bed-base/) Divan, ottoman, slats or adjustable

-  [Divan vs ottoman](/compare/divan-vs-ottoman/) Drawers versus a lifting lid

-  [Slatted bases](/beds/slatted-bases/) Gap width can void a warranty

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Browse more

-  [Before you buy a bed base](/beds/before-you-buy-a-bed-base/) Warranty, storage and clearance

-  [Ottoman mechanics](/beds/ottoman-mechanics/) Side lift or end lift

-  [Adjustable base vs divan](/compare/adjustable-base-vs-divan/) A bending platform versus a box

-  [Platform vs sprung-edge divan](/compare/platform-top-divan-vs-sprung-edge-divan/) Flat top versus a sprung rim

-  [Adjustable beds](/beds/adjustable-beds/) Head and foot can rise

-  [Bed height for getting in and out](/beds/bed-height-getting-in-and-out/) Measure floor to mattress top

-  [UK headboard strut centres](/beds/headboard-strut-centres/) Measure sockets, not a law

-  [Guest room, day bed and truckle](/beds/guest-room-day-bed-and-truckle/) Thin mattress, store, sheets

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