Storage: 2 smooth-gliding footboard drawers
Mattress support: Roll slats included • Additional box spring/foundation not required
Finish: Smoky Gray replicated oak grain • Mattress sold separately
Why choose the Ashley Baystorm King Panel Bed with 2 Storage Drawers B221B12?
The Ashley Baystorm B221B12 gives a king bed useful concealed storage without placing drawers along the sides where they could compete with nightstands. This exact configuration includes the panel headboard, rails, roll slats, footboard and two smooth-gliding drawers built into the foot of the bed. That location works well for folded sheets, spare pillowcases, clothing or other bedroom items you want nearby but out of sight, while the faux-linen drawer interiors give the storage compartments a more finished look. Included roll slats support the mattress without an additional box spring or foundation, helping simplify the setup. The smoky-gray replicated oak grain and antiqued gunmetal-tone pulls give the bed a more casual, weathered appearance without implying solid-oak construction. This version is the King two-drawer storage bed (B221B12); Queen and Full sizes are also available. Other Baystorm storage-bed configurations are offered, so compare the exact SKU and drawer layout to make sure you are choosing the setup that best fits your storage needs.
Specifications▶
Specifications Details
Brand Name
Signature Design by Ashley®
Material
Wood Products and Other
Lifestyle
Casual
Bed Size
King
Pattern
Textured
Assembly
Assembly Required
Product Details▶
Includes panel headboard, footboard, rails, roll slats and 2 storage drawers
Made with engineered wood (MDF/particleboard) and decorative laminate
Smoky gray finish over replicated oak grain with authentic touch
2 smooth-gliding drawers
Linear pulls with antiqued gunmetal-tone finish
Faux linen finished drawer interiors
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
Availability▶
Available Configurations
SKU B221B12 — King Dimensions: 79.75''W x 86.5''D x 51.5''H | Weight: 202.0 lbs▶
This option is a King Panel Bed with 2 Storage Drawers.
SKU B221B13 — Queen Dimensions: 63''W x 86.5''D x 51.5''H | Weight: 216.0 lbs▶
This option is a Queen Panel Bed with 4 Storage Drawers.
SKU B221B16 — King Dimensions: 79.5''W x 86.5''D x 51.5''H | Weight: 265.0 lbs▶
This option is a King Panel Bed with 6 Storage Drawers.
SKU B221B5 — Queen Dimensions: 63''W x 86.5''D x 51.5''H | Weight: 170.0 lbs▶
This option is a Queen Panel Bed with 2 Storage Drawers.
SKU B221B15 — King Dimensions: 79.5''W x 86.5''D x 51.5''H | Weight: 248.0 lbs▶
This option is a King Panel Bed with 4 Storage Drawers.
SKU B221B34 — Full Dimensions: 56''W x 96''D x 52''H | Weight: 161.0 lbs▶
This option is a Full Panel Bed with 2 Storage Drawers.
SKU B221B27 — Full Dimensions: 55.75''W x 71.75''D x 51.5''H | Weight: 221.0 lbs▶
This option is a Full Panel Bed with 6 Storage Drawers.
SKU B221B25 — Full Dimensions: 55.75''W x 71.75''D x 51.5''H | Weight: 205.0 lbs▶
This option is a Full Panel Bed with 4 Storage Drawers.
SKU B221B4 — Queen Dimensions: 63\'\'W x 86.5\'\'D x 51.5\'\'H | Weight: 233.0 lbs▶
This option is a Queen Panel Bed with 6 Storage Drawers.
What exactly comes with the Ashley Baystorm B221B12, and where is the storage?
The B221B12 is the King two-drawer storage-bed configuration. It includes the panel headboard, footboard, rails, roll slats and two integrated storage drawers. Both drawers open from the footboard, which is useful because bedside tables can remain on either side of the mattress without blocking the storage. The drawers are a practical place for folded linens, clothing or other flatter bedroom items, but Ashley does not publish a storage-volume rating for this SKU, so it is better to judge usefulness from the two-drawer layout rather than assume a specific capacity. That difference is important when
deciding whether built-in bed storage can replace part of your dresser or under-bed storage.
How much bedroom space should I plan for around the Baystorm B221B12 King storage bed?
Start with the bed's full 79.75-by-86.5-inch footprint rather than the dimensions of a King mattress alone. Because the drawers open from the footboard, it is smart to keep roughly 24–30 inches of usable floor space beyond the foot of the bed so you can pull a drawer open and stand in front of it comfortably. That clearance is general room-planning guidance rather than an Ashley specification. Side circulation still matters around a nearly 80-inch-wide King bed, but you do not need extra drawer-opening zones beside the mattress. When arranging the rest of the room,
balancing bed size with nightstands, dressers and walking paths
gives a more realistic picture than checking the mattress footprint by itself.
Does the Ashley Baystorm B221B12 need a box spring or foundation?
No additional box spring or foundation is required for the standard mattress setup. The Baystorm B221B12 includes roll slats that support the King mattress directly. Ashley also states that the bed accommodates most zero-clearance adjustable bases when a bunkie board is added, although the dimensions and installation requirements of the specific adjustable base should still be checked before purchase. In practical terms, the included support system saves you from buying a separate foundation and avoids adding unnecessary height beneath the mattress. The distinction between
slat-supported mattress setups and traditional box-spring beds
explains why this bed can be used without an extra foundation.
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