Power Electric Ottoman Divan Base
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- Brand: Bensons for Beds
From £1170.00
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- Average
- Guarantee
- Excellent
About the Power Electric Ottoman Divan Base
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Electric lift hardware, rather than fabric styling, defines the Power Electric Ottoman Divan Base. The powered lift is the specification headline. It is a divan base with an ottoman storage cavity accessed by remote control, so the useful space sits beneath the sleep platform rather than being split into side drawers. An electric ottoman divan is a more ambitious storage base than a standard drawer divan in the same broad retail tier: it gives fuller access to the area under the bed, but it also adds a motor, hinge alignment and remote operation that a simpler base avoids. In real bedrooms, that means less wrestling with the mattress when lifting the platform and fewer clearance problems beside bedside tables, because the storage opens upward rather than out into the room. The divan format also keeps the footprint close to the mattress size, which is one of the practical reasons this style suits storage-led bedrooms better than many framed ottoman bedsteads. Mechanical convenience is the gamble. If the lift does not rise evenly, or if the closing action depends too heavily on the mattress load, the main reason for paying for the powered version is weakened rather than enhanced.
The remote-operated lift is the real suitability filter. Praise clusters around the same few things: a large storage void, easier access than a manual ottoman, and a sense that the base feels sturdier and better finished than the beds it replaced. Buyers with arthritis, limited hand strength or a heavy mattress describe the motorised lift as the feature that changes everyday use, and the remote light is a small but sensible detail for a storage bed that may be opened in dim rooms. The problem area is also the mechanism. A recurring complaint is that the base lifts unevenly or fails to close automatically, with mattress weight being raised as part of the issue; that jars with the powered promise, because the benefit is meant to be effort-free opening and closing, not a system that needs assessing after delivery. For couples or storage-hungry households, the full-width access is the appeal, especially where drawers would be blocked by furniture or a narrow walkway. It lands well for rooms short on cupboard space and for anyone who struggles with manual lifting; a household wanting fewer moving parts may prefer a drawer divan, while those committed to powered ottoman storage may want to move into a higher price tier with clearer mechanism and weight guidance.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Owners frequently highlight the large storage capacity as a major benefit.
- Recent reviews praise the ease of use with the remote control for lifting the bed.
- Buyers appreciate having efficient customer service and timely delivery updates.
- Many describe the bed as a perfect solution for those with mobility issues, eliminating manual lifting.
Cons
- Several customers reported the motor lifting unevenly after a few weeks of use.
- Issues with customer service follow-up were cited by multiple owners after delivery problems.
- One owner noted that the bed only lifts automatically and does not close automatically.
- A few reports mention delays in arranging repairs for faults after purchase.
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Specifications
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Hand upholstered in a selection of premium fabrics–a choice of textures and styles from velvet look, warm faux leather, linen look and more
Fabric panels wrap the frame, changing its surface and bedroom tone. Lighter cloth choices can show marks sooner, while deep pile coverings may shade where hands brush the lift area, so busy rooms may suit darker, smoother finishes.
Free 10 year guarantee –for peace of mind
Manufacturer cover means faults that appear during normal household use can be raised with the seller or maker, because the promise continues long after the first few months. Wear, misuse and delivery damage may fall outside it.
Wide choice of colours –choose from neutral tones or something brighter for a pop of colour
Fabric shade changes how strongly the base shows in your room, since pale tones sit quietly under covers while brighter ones pull attention from nearby furniture. A bold shade can box you into a narrower room scheme later.
Made in the UK –exclusively for Bensons for Beds
Factory production should suit standard UK sizing, making pairing less awkward. You won't be able to compare the exact base across different shops, and any future parts or service may depend on the original seller.
Spacious full front opening ottoman –plentiful storage, which spans the entirety of the base, and is beautifully finished with a classic wood effect interior veneer.
Bedding, spare pillows and out-of-season clothes can live underneath. Because everything is reached from the front, a heavy mattress and a crowded room can make access awkward unless there's clear floor space.
Power Ottoman–with remote control functionality, effortlessly opens and closes, no lifting required!
Motorised storage raises the mattress platform at a button press, which means you can reach the base cavity while standing beside the bed. Power mechanisms add cables, controls and another part that can fail.
Hand-held wireless remote control with built in torch –easy to use, fully automatic open and close functions. Takes 2 x AAA batteries (included)
Controller raises and lowers the lid at a button press, while the small light helps you see the handset or storage area in a dim room. Flat batteries or a misplaced handset remove the convenience.
1 x USB Port –for keeping all your devices fully charged
Bedside power lets a phone charge within reach, because the lead can stay near the frame rather than trailing from a distant wall socket. Socket location can be awkward once bedding hangs over it.
Emergency Lowering function –in case of a power cut, this function will operate to lower the base into the closed position.
Power loss won't leave the raised platform stuck open. Keep the handset or release control easy to reach, because this is only a recovery aid and it won't provide normal powered adjustment.
Free assembly worth £50 –for ultimate convenience
Room setup means the base is built in your chosen room, with the storage mechanism and electrics ready before the first night. Tight stairs or poor access can spoil that appointment.
Additional Manual Control button –located on one side of the base
Frame switch lets the lift run without the handset. Because it sits on only one flank, room layout and bedside furniture can make it awkward to reach from the other side.
Base height –34cm without glides, 38cm with glides
Glides raise the base by 4cm, making it easier for many people to get in and out of bed. Without them, under-bed clearance and overall height both drop.
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Reader reviews of the Power Electric Ottoman Divan Base
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This electric ottoman is the greatest answer to storage. It is so spacious and so easy to use. It is also so easy to find the stored items, as you can see all the items stored as soon as you use the remote control to lift the bed up. I wish I had known about it years ago.
Amazing service throughout. Large choice of fabrics and colours in store, then once chosen, we received timely updates regarding delivery. The bed exceeded our expectations, great quality, efficient quick construction with no fuss. All packaging and old bed taken away. Cant fault the service, would definitely buy from Benson again and would recommend to others.
Loving the power base as without it I wouldn't be able to lift the bed with the mattress we have. It would be too heavy
Very pleased with this powered ottoman divan base. Put together for free by the delivery team, build quality is excellent and operation is smooth and simple. Just note that this ideally needs a heavy mattress to aid the powered closing mechanism. Excellent product.
Well built and sturdy. Easy to use remote with handy torch on remote.
The best bed I have slept on for a long time and the storage underneath is great everything hidden love it
it is so easy to use, no more trying to lift the bed up manually, just use the remote wonderful
Loads of storage space and no heavy lifting, just what I needed. Bought it for a great price too.
This Eletrician ottoman base is so stylish and easy to use I would recommend this to anyone. We had this delivered and installed and the installation guys saw a crack in the base which I may not have noticed. They ordered me and a new replacement and came very soon and changed it over. Amazing service as well as the bed
Love it, press of a button and you've got all that storage, so happy with our purchase and Black Friday deal, win win. You have to make life easier for yourself and this does, remote control the way to go., even got a light on the remote, perfect.
It's like having a cuddles. Or great to sleep like a star fish comfort and space. Everyone would love both
Very easy and convenient to operate the electric lift on the base. We tried the manual lift in the showroom and found it very difficult to manuver. Everybody should have an electric lift to save injury to the user.
Really good ottoman bed. Very pleased with operation of remote and storage space. Service from ordering, delivery and set up was very professional and friendly.
This bed is great . Looks good and the electric ottoman makes it so easy to open and close just at the push of the remote
really love this base, so much sturdier than our last and love having the hydraulic remote for the ottoman, so much space now than before the colour and materials are top quality
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