Beds with Storage in Israel — What to Check Before Ordering

Buyer's Guide

Beds with Storage in Israel — What to Check Before Ordering

A bed with storage solves a real problem in a small bedroom, but it's not always worth the extra cost and weight. Main types in Israel: side drawers, front drawers (under the mattress) and lift mechanism. Before ordering — measure the elevator or stairs, check the floor, and make sure there's space for the drawers to open.

Bed with storage in a small apartment — measurement guide

Compact bed with storage: check the elevator, stairs, and clearance space before ordering.

When Is a Storage Bed Really Worth It?

A storage bed makes sense if the room is small (up to 12 m²), there's no large wardrobe, and you need extra space for blankets, pillows, or clothes. It's not suitable for narrow children's rooms where an open drawer would block passage, or if the room already has a separate storage system.

Main Mechanism Types in Israel

Side Drawers

Open from the side of the bed. Require ~60 cm of free space beside the bed. Suitable for rooms where the bed is pushed against one wall.

Plus: simple manual operation

Front Drawers

Open from the front, under the mattress. Require 70–80 cm of free space in front of the headboard. Often used in children's and youth rooms.

Note: smaller volume

Lift Mechanism (gas spring)

The bed base lifts up, opening large storage space. Suitable for blankets and large pillows. Requires ~50 cm of free space above the headboard.

Note: heavy frame

Closed Box with Door

Closed storage in box form — maximum volume, full access. Not always convenient to open in a narrow room.

Plus: maximum volume

What to Check Before Ordering

Elevator: measure width × depth × diagonal of the elevator opening. Standard elevator: roughly 70×110 cm. A 160×200 bed barely fits.
Stairs: width of the inner turn, step height. If the turn is narrow — it won't fit.
Floor: in old buildings without a service elevator, manual carrying to 3rd floor and above can be expensive.
Manof (crane lift): needed when there's no service elevator. Costs a few hundred shekels, depending on floor and bed size.
Free space in the room: side drawer — 60 cm beside the bed. Front drawer — 70–80 cm in front of the headboard.
Mattress height: some mechanisms are limited to mattresses up to 22–25 cm.
Opening direction: if the bed is pushed against a wall, check the opening direction in advance.

Tip for small apartments: if the room is up to 10 m² — consider a lift mechanism without side drawers. It leaves more free passage space.

Standard Sizes in Israel

Single: 80×200 cm, 90×200 cm
Small double (for adults): 120×200 cm
Double small: 140×200 cm
Double: 160×200 cm
King size: 180×200 cm

DigiMarket Advantage: Delivery and Assembly at Home

All DigiMarket beds are delivered in disassembled form — this is a key advantage for delivery to homes with small elevators and narrow staircases.

You don't need to worry about whether the bed fits in the elevator: our team assembles the furniture right at your home after delivery. This is a standard service included in the delivery price.

Because of this, most of our storage beds can be lifted without a crane and extra costs — even in old buildings without a service elevator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a bed with drawers fit in a standard elevator in Israel?

Depends on the model and size. A single 90×200 cm usually fits, but a king-size 180×200 cm almost never fits in a standard elevator. If it doesn't fit — you need a manof (crane lift) or manual carrying, both at additional cost.

When is it better to choose a bed with a lift mechanism instead of drawers?

A lift mechanism provides greater storage volume and is suitable for blankets and large pillows. Downsides: heavy frame, requires at least 50 cm of free space above the headboard to open.

What is manof and when is it needed?

Manof is furniture lifting through a window or balcony using a crane. Required when there's no service elevator and the bed won't fit in the regular elevator or stairs. Costs a few hundred shekels.

How much space is needed in front of a bed with drawers?

A side drawer requires ~60 cm of free space beside the bed. A front drawer requires 70–80 cm in front of the bed. Check the room before ordering.

Will any storage bed fit a standard Israeli mattress?

Most support mattresses 80×200–180×200 cm. If you have an orthopedic mattress or non-standard height (over 25 cm) — check if the mechanism is compatible.

When is it better to choose a regular bed without storage?

If the room already has a spacious wardrobe, or if the bed is for a children's room where drawers would block passage — a regular bed with high legs may be a better solution.