Buying Guide
Boxspring vs Divan Bed in Belgium – Sizes, Storage & Prices Explained
Published August 3, 2026 · By Vantage Home · 8 min read
If you have been searching for a "boxspring" and also seeing "divan bed," you may be wondering what the difference is. The short answer: in Belgium and the Netherlands, they usually mean the same thing. This guide explains the terms, walks through every size from 90x200 to 180x200, covers storage options, and shows current prices from €335 with a mattress included.
Boxspring or Divan Bed – What's the Difference?
Here is the honest answer most shops won't give you plainly: a boxspring and a divan bed are, in everyday Belgian and Dutch use, the same category of bed. Both are built on a solid, upholstered base — not an open frame with visible slats. The word you see just depends on language and tradition.
"Boxspring" is the term used across the Netherlands and Flanders. It describes a bed where the base (the "box") contains springs — traditionally bonell springs, now more often pocket springs — with a mattress on top and often a topper.
"Divan bed" is the British English term for the same idea: an upholstered base with a mattress and headboard sold as one set. The main practical difference you'll see is that classic divan bases often have storage drawers, while some boxsprings focus purely on the sprung-comfort layers. At Vantage Home our divan boxspring beds give you both — the upholstered sprung base and optional storage drawers.
In short: If you're searching "boxspring kopen" or "divan bed Belgium," you're looking at the same product. Pick based on the base, the storage, and the mattress — not the label.
Boxspring & Divan Bed Sizes in Belgium
One of the most common searches is by exact size — "boxspring 140x200," "boxspring 160x200," "boxspring 180x200." Here's what each size means and who it suits:
| Size | Name | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 90×200 | Single | Children, guest rooms, studio apartments |
| 140×200 | Double | Couples in compact bedrooms, single sleepers who like space |
| 160×200 | King | Couples wanting more room — the most popular size |
| 180×200 | Super King | Maximum comfort, larger bedrooms |
Measure your room first: leave about 60cm on each side for getting in and out, and remember a boxspring sits higher than a slatted bed, which many people find easier to get in and out of.
Storage: The Big Advantage of a Divan Boxspring
If you searched "boxspring met opbergruimte" (boxspring with storage), this is the section for you. The upholstered base of a divan boxspring can hold built-in drawers — a real advantage in Belgian and Dutch homes where bedroom space is often limited.
2 drawers — both on one side, ideal when the other side sits against a wall.
4 drawers — two on each side, for maximum storage of bedding, seasonal clothes and pillows.
This storage can replace a separate chest of drawers entirely — freeing up floor space and giving the room a cleaner look.
Divan Boxspring Bed — from €335
Upholstered base, optional storage drawers, 20cm mattress included. Free delivery in Belgium.
View the Divan Bed →Prices – Boxspring Divan Beds in Belgium
Our divan boxspring beds are currently on sale, and every price includes a 20cm mattress and free delivery in Belgium:
| Size | Sale Price |
|---|---|
| Single 90×200 | |
| Double 140×200 | |
| King 160×200 | |
| Super King 180×200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a boxspring and a divan bed?
In Belgium and the Netherlands they usually mean the same thing — a bed on a solid, upholstered base. "Boxspring" is the local Dutch term; "divan bed" is the British English one. Both come as a complete set with base, mattress and headboard.
What sizes are available?
90x200 (single), 140x200 (double), 160x200 (king) and 180x200 (super king) — all 200cm long, the European standard.
Does it come with storage?
Yes — our divan boxspring beds offer optional 2 or 4 storage drawers built into the base, ideal for smaller bedrooms.
How much does it cost?
From €335 for a single up to €460 for a super king, mattress included, with free delivery in Belgium and Cash on Delivery.
Written by Vantage Home — Belgium's furniture delivery service. Divan boxspring beds, sofas and dining delivered across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg with free delivery and Cash on Delivery.