Storage: 2 smooth-gliding footboard drawers
Drawer interior (each): 26.13" W × 17.5" D × 8.75" H
Headboard height: 52"  • Color: White
Materials: Hardwood solids and MDF substrate
Details: Painted finish, satin nickel-tone knobs and tapered feet
Mattress support: Roll slats included  • No additional box spring required
Mattress: Sold separately  • Assembly required
Why choose the Ashley Fortman Queen Panel Storage Bed B680B20?
The Ashley Fortman B680B20 combines a clean white bedroom design with storage that is built into the bed rather than taking up additional floor space. Two smooth-gliding drawers at the footboard provide separate compartments for folded bedding, extra pillowcases, clothing or seasonal textiles, with each drawer offering more than 26 inches of interior width. The 52-inch headboard creates a defined focal point without the unusually tall profile of some statement beds, making it easier to coordinate with dressers, nightstands and wall decor. Framed detailing, tapered feet and satin nickel-tone knobs lend the painted white finish a relaxed, timeless character. Under the mattress, included roll slats eliminate the need for an additional box spring or foundation. For bedrooms where storage and style are equally important, the Fortman collection combines both in a coordinated design, with bed sizes available in Twin, Full, Queen, King and California King.
Specificationsâ–¶
Specifications Details
Brand Name
Signature Design by Ashley®
Lifestyle
Casual
Bed Size
Queen
Assembly
Assembly Required
Product Detailsâ–¶
Includes panel headboard, storage footboard, rails and roll slats
Made with hardwood solids and MDF substrate
Side rails feature laminated solid hardwood slat support rails (or LVL) with glued and screwed blocking for added strength
White painted finish
Round metal drawer knobs with satin nickel-tone finish
Tapered feet
2 smooth-gliding drawers in footboard
Bed does not require additional foundation/box spring; accommodates most zero clearance adjustable bases with the addition of a bunkie board
Mattress available, sold separately
Assembly required
Availabilityâ–¶
Available Configurations
SKU B680B20 — Queen Dimensions: 67''W x 85.75''D x 52''H | Weight: 205.0 lbs▶
This option is a Queen Panel Storage Bed.
SKU B680B24 — Twin Dimensions: 45.13''W x 80.75''D x 52''H | Weight: 140.0 lbs▶
This option is a Twin Panel Storage Bed.
SKU B680B25 — Full Dimensions: 60''W x 80.75''D x 52''H | Weight: 173.0 lbs▶
This option is a Full Panel Storage Bed.
SKU B680B22 — King Dimensions: 83''W x 85.75''D x 52''H | Weight: 234.0 lbs▶
This option is a King Panel Storage Bed.
SKU B680B23 — California King Dimensions: 83''W x 89.75''D x 52''H | Weight: 241.7 lbs▶
This option is a California King Panel Storage Bed.
How much can the two drawers in the Ashley Fortman B680B20 actually hold?
Each footboard drawer measures 26.13 inches wide, 17.5 inches deep and 8.75 inches high inside, providing approximately 2.3 cubic feet of interior space per drawer before accounting for usable packing space. Together, the drawers offer roughly 4.6 cubic feet of calculated interior volume. One could hold folded sheets and pillowcases while the other organizes sweaters, lightweight blankets or seasonal clothing. Larger comforters may fit depending on their folded thickness. Unlike side-opening storage beds, Fortman keeps drawer access at the footboard, away from bedside tables. This arrangement illustrates
how a storage bed can reduce the need for additional bedroom furniture,
particularly when dresser or closet space is limited.
Will the 52-inch Fortman headboard overpower a smaller bedroom?
At 52 inches tall and 66.5 inches wide overall, the Fortman Queen bed creates a noticeable headboard presence without extending as high as many oversized panel or upholstered designs. In a room with an 8-foot ceiling, its 52-inch height leaves approximately 44 inches between the top of the headboard and the ceiling, helping you visualize its vertical proportions. The bed's white painted finish can also coordinate naturally with light walls, wood-tone dressers or contrasting nightstands. The full frame extends 85.75 inches from head to foot, so measure the available floor area as carefully as the headboard wall. When deciding whether to coordinate every piece or combine different finishes,
planning a balanced bedroom furniture arrangement
can help keep the room comfortable and visually cohesive.
Does the Fortman Queen storage bed require a box spring, and can it accommodate an adjustable base?
A separate box spring or foundation is unnecessary for the conventional mattress setup because the Fortman B680B20 includes roll slats. Ashley also states that the bed accommodates most zero-clearance adjustable bases with the addition of a bunkie board; compatibility should be checked against the specific adjustable-base manufacturer's requirements before purchasing. The mattress itself is sold separately. For everyday room planning, remember that the bed's 85.75-inch overall depth does not include the space required to use its storage drawers comfortably. Allowing roughly 24–30 inches of clear space beyond the footboard is a practical starting point, although actual drawer extension and personal access needs should be checked. For shoppers comparing mattress-support arrangements,
understanding when a bed needs a box spring and when built-in support is sufficient
can clarify what additional components may be necessary.
Looking for the Ashley Fortman Queen Storage Bed B680B20 in Chicago or elsewhere in Illinois? VBU Furniture offers local pickup and Illinois delivery, with shipping available throughout the contiguous 48 states. Bring practical footboard storage and a classic white finish into your bedroom without adding another piece of furniture.
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