Short answer: The Cozey Ara bed is a platform bed with four side-access storage drawers, and its main frame goes together without tools. Only the drawers need the Allen key we include, so assembly is mostly tool-free. Add a Cozey mattress and a Talus or Polaris nightstand to complete the room.
A bedroom order has several parts: a frame, a headboard, a mattress and a nightstand. They have to fit the wall, the floor and your stairs together, so this page puts the sizes in one place.
On This Page
- Who sells platform beds with built-in storage drawers?
- Which bed frames are easiest to assemble on your own?
- Where can I buy bedroom furniture that fits in tight spaces?
- Where to find minimalist bedroom furniture sets?
- Where to shop for bedroom furniture bundles?
- What should I look for in a nightstand?
- What should I check before I order bedroom furniture online?
- Our recommendation
- Explore our bedroom range
Who sells platform beds with built-in storage drawers?
The Cozey Ara bed is a platform bed that you can order with four built-in drawers, two on each side. The drawers open from the side, so you reach a blanket without lifting the mattress or moving the pillows.
Who sells platform beds with built-in storage drawers?
| Ara size | Frame with storage (W x D x H) | Capacity per drawer | Four drawers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 63.9 x 80.1 x 14.6 in (162.3 x 203.5 x 37 cm) | 53 L | 212 L |
| Queen | 70.0 x 85.2 x 14.6 in (177.7 x 216.5 x 37 cm) | 65 L | 260 L |
| King | 84.2 x 85.2 x 14.6 in (213.9 x 216.5 x 37 cm) | 81 L | 326 L |
The drawers are about 12.85 cm (5.1 inches) deep inside, so they suit folded bedding and clothes. In Canada only, Ara Wood in Oak or Walnut is a second family of frames. Our Ara storage guide has the drawer details, and our guide to whether storage beds are worth it weighs drawers against other options.
Which bed frames are easiest to assemble on your own?
A tool-free platform frame that ships in several lighter boxes is the easiest to assemble alone. The Ara bed arrives in separate cartons for the frame, legs, side panels, front panel, slats and headboard. On a Queen without storage, the heaviest carton is the side panels at 45.4 lb (20.6 kg).
The main frame needs no tools. The optional drawers need screws and the Allen key in the box, so an Ara with drawers is mostly tool-free, not completely. Our guide to the easiest bed frames to assemble compares frame types, and our unboxing and assembly guide lists the steps.
The Talus nightstand is also mostly tool-free and takes about 30 minutes, with an Allen key for the drawer.
Where can I buy bedroom furniture that fits in tight spaces?
Choose pieces with a small footprint and check the wall width of the whole group, not each piece alone. A Cozey Ara bed in Queen with a Round or Square headboard is 73.1 inches (185.6 cm) wide and 88 inches (223.5 cm) deep. Our nightstands add 16.7 to 17.1 inches (42.5 to 43.5 cm) each.
Where can I buy bedroom furniture that fits in tight spaces?
| Setup | Wall width | Floor depth, headboard wall to foot |
|---|---|---|
| Full Ara, Round headboard | 66.8 in (169.6 cm) | 83 in (210.8 cm) |
| Full Ara and two Talus | 101.0 in (256.6 cm) | 83 in (210.8 cm) |
| Queen Ara, Round headboard | 73.1 in (185.6 cm) | 88 in (223.5 cm) |
| Queen Ara and two Talus | 107.3 in (272.6 cm) | 88 in (223.5 cm) |
| Queen Ara and two Polaris | 106.5 in (270.6 cm) | 88 in (223.5 cm) |
Each nightstand sits outside the headboard with no gap. Our Ara size guide lists every headboard, and our guides to bedroom furniture for tight spaces and storage in a small bedroom have worked examples.
Where to find minimalist bedroom furniture sets?
At Cozey, a minimalist set is a bed, a mattress and one or two nightstands, picked piece by piece. The Ara Wood bed, the Talus and the Polaris all come in Oak or Walnut, so they can share one finish.
Our two mattresses come in Full, Queen and King. The Foam mattress is 10 inches (25.4 cm) thick, and the Hybrid is 12 inches (30.5 cm) thick with pocket coils: 513 in a Full, 638 in a Queen and 812 in a King. Our Foam mattress guide, Hybrid mattress guide and mattress compatibility guide go deeper, and our guide to minimalist bedroom sets shows layouts.
Where to shop for bedroom furniture bundles?
Our Bundle & Save page pairs any Ara bed with a nightstand, a mattress or a sheet and duvet cover set. The saving applies to the nightstand, the mattress or the bedding set, not to the bed, and you choose the pieces with the Customize bundle button.
We do not quote amounts here, since the page shows the current offer for each pairing. Start from our bedroom range or the Bundle & Save page.
What should I look for in a nightstand?
Look for a top level with, or a little below, your mattress top, a width that leaves clear floor, and the storage you need. A common guideline is to keep 24 to 36 inches (61 to 91 cm) clear on the side where you get out of bed, which is general advice, not a product specification.
What should I look for in a nightstand?
| Nightstand | Size (W x D x H) | Storage and power |
|---|---|---|
| Talus | 17.1 x 17.1 x 21.7 in (43.5 x 43.5 x 55 cm) | One drawer, on top or at the bottom; cord pass-through |
| Polaris | 16.7 x 16.7 x 20.5 in (42.5 x 42.5 x 52 cm) | Top drawer and a display panel; charging panel with outlets, USB and USB-C; LED light bar |
On an Ara bed, our Foam mattress puts the sleeping surface at roughly 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) and our Hybrid at roughly 21.7 inches (55 cm), our estimates. The Talus is level with the Hybrid, and the Polaris sits between the two. Ara storage drawers open from the sides, so keep the nightstand beyond their travel. Our guides to picking a nightstand and the Talus nightstand go further, and the Polaris has its own page.
What should I check before I order bedroom furniture online?
Check these before you order:
- Wall width: the headboard width plus the nightstands and the space beside the bed.
- Floor depth: the bed with its headboard, from the wall to the foot.
- Mattress thickness: 10 inches (25.4 cm) for Foam, 12 inches (30.5 cm) for Hybrid, and how much headboard it covers.
- Drawer space: side drawers need clear floor beside the bed.
- Route in: measure doors, stairs and turns, using our measuring guide.
- Assembly: the Ara drawers and the Talus need an Allen key.
For frame styles, see how to choose a bed frame, upholstered and wood frames and how to choose bedroom furniture.
Our recommendation
At Cozey, we suggest starting with the Ara bed in the mattress size you sleep on, with storage drawers if the room has no closet space. Add the Talus for a small wall or the Polaris if you want charging at the bed, and match them to the frame finish.
Choose the Hybrid mattress if you sleep warm or sit on the edge of the bed, and the Foam mattress for a lower, cradling feel. Use the Bundle & Save page when you buy two or more pieces together.
Explore our bedroom range
Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.