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Quick answer
A queen mattress is 60 by 80 inches per Amerisleep. The AFI Concord queen platform bed is 83.03 by 62.6 by 16.54 inches with two drawers of 24.33 by 40.04 by 11.97 inches each and a rating of 800 pounds. The Max and Lily panel bed is 84.25 by 63.25 by 37.5 inches with drawers of 39 by 24.5 by 12 inches and a rating of 400 pounds of resting weight. The AFI add-on drawers for queen, king and twin XL beds are 20.55 by 39.76 by 8.07 inches each, with a limit of 100 pounds. Each AFI Concord drawer holds at most 6.75 cubic feet, so the pair is 13.5.
Quick compare: the products in this guide
Sizes come from the Amazon listings as we read them; check the product page for the current details before you buy.
| Product | Listed details | Link |
|---|---|---|
| AFI, Concord Queen Platform Bed with Footboard & Storage Drawers, Walnut | 83.03 x 62.6 x 16.54 in; 800 lb | See details on Amazon Affiliate link |
| Max & Lily Classic Panel Bed (Queen), Panel Headboard, with Storage Drawers,… | 84.25 x 63.25 x 37.5 in; 400 lb | See details on Amazon Affiliate link |
| AFI, Mid-Century Modern Under Bed Storage Drawers, Queen/King/Twin XL, Light… | 20.55 x 39.76 x 8.07 in each; 100 lb | See details on Amazon Affiliate link |
Built-in drawers or add-on drawers
Built-in drawers are part of the bed. The AFI Concord listing says the bed comes with two free-floating under-bed drawers that can go on either side. Add-on drawers slide under a frame you already own; the AFI set is sold for queen, king and twin XL, and needs at least 8.07 inches of clearance.
For beds with open space instead of drawers, see bedframe with storage underneath; for a general view, see bed frame with storage.
Worked example: drawer volume and floor space
This is our own arithmetic, from the outside dimensions in the listings; the usable inside volume is smaller.
| Item | Drawer size (D × W × H) | Volume per drawer |
|---|---|---|
| AFI Concord queen bed | 24.33 × 40.04 × 11.97 in | 11,661 cu in = 6.75 cu ft |
| Max and Lily queen panel bed | 24.5 × 39 × 12 in | 11,466 cu in = 6.64 cu ft |
| AFI add-on drawers | 20.55 × 39.76 × 8.07 in | 6,593 cu in = 3.82 cu ft |
The AFI Concord bed at 83.03 by 62.6 inches is 5,198 square inches, or 36.1 square feet, against 33.3 square feet of mattress per Amerisleep; the footprint is 2.8 square feet more than the mattress. In a 10 by 10 foot room, which Amerisleep suggests for a queen, a bed 83 inches long leaves 37 inches at the foot (120 minus 83).
Pull-out room. Drawers that sit beside the bed pull out sideways. If a drawer is 24.33 inches deep and the bed is centered on a 120 inch wall, each side has (120 minus 62.6) divided by 2, which is 28.7 inches, so an open drawer leaves about 4.4 inches to stand in. With the drawers on one side only, push the bed to the other wall and the drawer side has 57 inches.
Weight. The weight rating of 800 pounds for the AFI Concord and 400 for the Max and Lily covers the mattress and sleepers: a queen mattress of 80 pounds and two adults of 350 pounds together, our example, is 430 pounds, which is 54 percent of 800 and above 400. The Max and Lily is a kids’ bed; for two adults it would be over its limit.
What the listings say
AFI Concord Queen Platform Bed with Footboard and Storage Drawers, Walnut (ASIN B00A6QVBK6). The table gives rubberwood, a size of 83.03 by 62.6 by 16.54 inches, a wood headboard and a color of walnut. The bullets say solid hardwood and veneers, two free-floating drawers of 24.33 by 40.04 by 11.97 inches that go on either side, a slat kit that supports the mattress without a box spring and a weight capacity of 800 pounds. Best for: a low wood bed with large, stated drawers. Watch out: the table gives a drawer count of 1; the bullets say two.
Max and Lily Classic Panel Bed (Queen), Panel Headboard, with Storage Drawers, White (ASIN B0GV3VM7CL). The table gives the brand only. The bullets say a queen bed for kids with a panel headboard, knot-free solid wood with a non-toxic low VOC finish, plywood slats with a metal support bar, up to 400 pounds of resting weight, a total footprint of 84.25 by 63.25 by 37.5 inches and drawers that each measure 39 by 24.5 by 12 inches. Best for: a child’s or teen’s room. Watch out: the text we read does not say how many drawers there are.
AFI Mid-Century Modern Under Bed Storage Drawers, Queen, King, Twin XL, Light Toffee (ASIN B0CZF5VGYP). The table gives rubberwood, 20.55 by 39.76 by 8.07 inches, two items, compatibility with queen, king and twin XL and a maximum weight of 100 pounds. Best for: adding storage to a frame that is at least 8.07 inches off the floor. Watch out: the 100 pound figure does not say whether it is per drawer.
How the three compare
| Listing | Type | Bed size | Drawer volume | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFI Concord | Bed with 2 drawers | 83.03 × 62.6 × 16.54 in | 6.75 cu ft each | 800 lb |
| Max and Lily | Bed with drawers | 84.25 × 63.25 × 37.5 in | 6.64 cu ft each | 400 lb resting |
| AFI add-on | Drawers only | For queen, king, twin XL | 3.82 cu ft each | 100 lb |
How to choose
Decide what you store. Bulky bedding needs large drawers; folded clothes fit smaller ones.
Ask for drawer sizes. Two of the three listings give them.
Check the floor. Use the pull-out example with your own wall.
Check the rating against both sleepers. The kids’ bed’s 400 pounds is below the 430 pound example.
Check the clearance for add-ons. 8.07 inches under the frame, and a path to slide.
Delivery and assembly
A queen bed with drawers arrives in several heavy pieces. The AFI Concord listing describes free-floating drawers, which means they are separate boxes you slide in, and the Max and Lily listing describes solid wood with plywood slats; neither gives a weight in the text we read, and neither says how many cartons it ships in. Ask before you order, measure the stairs and the turn into the bedroom and plan for two people. Assemble the bed in the room where it will stand, put the slats in before the mattress and slide the drawers in last.
Which one suits
Three simple cases. For an adult couple in a bedroom, the AFI Concord is the one whose listing states a rating above the 430 pound example and gives its drawer sizes. For a child or teen’s room, the Max and Lily is described as a kids’ queen bed, with the 400 pound limit that implies. For an existing frame with space under it, the AFI add-on drawers keep what you own and add 3.8 cubic feet per drawer, as long as the frame has 8.07 inches of clearance.
Mistakes to avoid
Counting drawers as capacity. A drawer count is not a volume.
Ignoring the bed’s height. The AFI Concord is 16.54 inches tall, a low bed.
Using a kids’ bed rating for adults. Read the capacity.
Forgetting the footboard. The AFI Concord has one, which adds to the length.
When a different bed is better
For a bed with a headboard in upholstery, see upholstered king bed storage. For a king, see king bed frame with drawers underneath. For a plain low queen, see queen wooden bed base.
If you are unsure which to choose, write down what you need to store in cubic feet: bedding for a queen is about two to three cubic feet in a folded stack, our rough estimate, and a drawer of 6.7 cubic feet holds several sets. Compare that with the listing’s drawer volume, not the count.
Frequently asked questions
How big are the drawers in a queen storage bed?
The AFI Concord states 24.33 by 40.04 by 11.97 inches each and the Max and Lily 39 by 24.5 by 12 inches each.
How much weight can a storage bed hold?
800 pounds for the AFI Concord and 400 pounds of resting weight for the Max and Lily, per the sellers.
Can I add drawers to my frame?
The AFI set fits queen, king and twin XL frames with at least 8.07 inches of clearance.
How much floor does a storage bed take?
The AFI Concord takes about 36.1 square feet.
Do storage beds need a box spring?
The AFI Concord says its slat kit removes the need for a box spring.
Is the Max and Lily bed for adults?
It is described as a queen bed for kids, with a 400 pound resting weight.
Products worth checking
We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.
AFI, Concord Queen Platform Bed with Footboard & Storage Drawers, Walnut
- Keep in mind: we have not tested it, and the listing may show more than one size or finish, so pick the variant that matches your numbers.
Max & Lily Classic Panel Bed (Queen), Panel Headboard, with Storage Drawers, White
- Keep in mind: we have not tested it, and the listing may show more than one size or finish, so pick the variant that matches your numbers.
AFI, Mid-Century Modern Under Bed Storage Drawers, Queen/King/Twin XL, Light Toffee
- Keep in mind: we have not tested it, and the listing may show more than one size or finish, so pick the variant that matches your numbers.
Sources checked
Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.
