A wardrobe's worth of storage, hidden in the bed. A gas lift bed lifts the whole mattress base on hydraulic pistons to reveal a deep storage cavity underneath — perfect for spare bedding, luggage and seasonal clothes in apartments, smaller bedrooms and growing households. Available from king single to king, in upholstered and timber-look styles, with LED designs in the range. Part of our wider bed frames range, family-owned, priced direct and held in stock locally.
Reeded Mendozza oak with a padded headboard insert — Queen & King
Japandi-style gas-lift bed with fluted detail and bookshelf headboard
Natural Messmate Timber with Hidden Storage & Built-In USB Charging
Coastal-inspired gas-lift bed with bookshelf headboard and full-base storage
Contemporary curved gas-lift bed in gloss white with full-base storage
Classic traditional gas-lift bed with carved headboard detail
Traditional rich-brown gas-lift bed with honeycomb headboard design
Smart Storage Meets Modern Comfort
A gas lift bed is the hardest-working piece of furniture in the house. By day it's a clean, contemporary bed; underneath, the entire footprint of the mattress doubles as a storage compartment you can open in seconds. For apartments, townhouses and smaller bedrooms — or any home where the linen cupboard is overflowing — it's the storage solution that doesn't cost you a centimetre of floor space.
How the Gas Lift Mechanism Works
Hydraulic gas struts — the same principle as a car boot — do the heavy lifting. Lift the base from the end and the pistons take over, raising the platform smoothly with the mattress still in place, then holding it up while you load or unload. Closing is just as controlled: the struts ease the base down slowly rather than letting it drop. There are no rails to slide, no drawers to clear space for, and no need to strip the bed — the whole cavity opens in one motion.
What Fits Underneath?
More than you'd think. The storage cavity runs the full length and width of the bed, deep enough for the bulky things that never fit anywhere else: spare doonas and winter quilts in storage bags, pillows, suitcases, blankets, off-season clothes, even bulky sports gear. In a queen or king, that's roughly the capacity of a full wardrobe shelf run — hidden completely out of sight, dust-free under the mattress platform.
Gas Lift Beds in Every Size
The king single gas lift bed is a clever pick for teen rooms and compact guest rooms; the gas lift double bed suits solo sleepers who want space plus storage; the gas lift queen bed is the most popular choice for couples — maximum storage in a standard master; and the gas lift king bed gives a larger room serious capacity. Browse by size:
Gas Lift or Drawers?
Both put the space under your bed to work — the difference is how you use it:
Styles & Features
Gas lift designs span the range — upholstered fabric frames with padded headboards for a soft, contemporary look, and timber-look finishes for natural warmth. Selected designs add an LED-lit headboard for a modern feature touch. Whatever the style, the storage works the same way underneath; check each product page for the cavity dimensions and finish options.
Support, Mattress Weight & Care
The platform top supports the mattress across its full surface — no separate base needed — and larger sizes include reinforced framing to keep everything firm. One detail worth checking: gas struts are rated for a mattress weight range, so a very light mattress may let the base sit proud and a very heavy one can make lifting harder. The recommended mattress weight is listed on each product page — and if you're buying the mattress too, our mattress range makes matching easy. Care is simple: vacuum fabric surfaces with a soft brush, wipe timber-look finishes with a dry cloth, and air the cavity occasionally — lift the base for an hour on a dry day to keep everything fresh, a good habit in Queensland's humid summers.
Why Buy Your Gas Lift Bed at A2Z
The lift is the whole point — so test it before you buy. Across five South-East Queensland showrooms you can feel exactly how easily the mechanism raises and lowers, check the cavity size against what you plan to store, and compare fabric and timber-look finishes side by side. Add honest direct pricing and local stock (no waiting weeks on an interstate courier), and it's a smarter way to buy than from a photo.
See It Before You Buy
Our showrooms in Brisbane (Rocklea), Ipswich, Bundall, Virginia and Beenleigh hold stock locally, so most in-stock frames can be picked up the same day. Find your nearest store. Free local delivery is available within roughly 10 km of our Rocklea warehouse, with paid delivery to the wider Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba regions, and flexible payment through Afterpay, Zip, Humm and Latitude. Every frame carries a 12-month warranty unless otherwise noted — including the gas-lift mechanism — see our warranty & returns policy.
Gas Lift Bed FAQs
What is a gas lift bed?
It's a bed frame whose entire mattress platform lifts on hydraulic gas struts — like a car boot — to reveal a deep storage compartment underneath. The cavity runs the full footprint of the bed, making it ideal for bulky items like spare bedding, luggage and seasonal clothes.
Is the gas lift mechanism easy and safe to use?
Yes — the struts do the work. Lift the base a little and the pistons raise it smoothly with the mattress in place, hold it open while you load, and ease it back down in a slow, controlled close rather than dropping. Most adults can operate it one-handed once the lift is started.
Does the mattress stay on when you lift the base?
Yes — the mattress stays on the platform while it lifts, and you don't need to strip the bedding first. That's the big advantage over storage you'd have to unmake the bed to reach.
Does mattress weight matter on a gas lift bed?
It does. Gas struts are rated for a mattress weight range — a very light mattress can let the base sit slightly proud, and a very heavy one makes lifting harder. Check the recommended mattress weight on each product page before pairing.
What sizes do gas lift beds come in?
Our gas lift designs span the Australian range — king single, double, queen and king are the most popular, with the gas lift queen bed the top pick for couples. We don't stock super-king. Use the size links above to browse each.
Gas lift or drawers — which storage bed is better?
Gas lift suits bulky, occasional-access items (bedding, luggage, seasonal clothes) and rooms without clearance beside the bed; drawer bases suit everyday items you reach for daily but need space to slide out. Many homes are best served by gas lift in the main bedroom and drawers in kids' rooms.
Are gas lift beds hard to assemble?
They arrive flat-packed with clear instructions and the fixings included, with the gas struts pre-assembled into their fittings. Assembly is straightforward, though two people make handling the platform and side rails much easier. Specifics are noted on each product page.
Complete the Bedroom
Pair your gas lift bed with the rest of the room: a mattress in the right weight range, bedside tables, tallboys & chests, or a ready-matched bedroom suite. Prefer drawer storage? See our storage bed frames — or browse fabric and wooden beds for non-storage styles.
Browse the gas lift beds above, shop by queen or king size, or compare drawer storage beds.