Storage: 2 smooth-gliding footboard drawers
Drawer interiors: approximately 24.38" W × 18" D × 11.5" H each
Headboard height: 68"  • Rail-to-floor clearance: 3.25"
Roll slats included  • Additional foundation/box spring not required
Why choose the Ashley Taffenbrook Queen Panel Storage Bed B849B2?
The Ashley Taffenbrook B849B2 gives you two genuinely usable storage compartments at the foot of the bed rather than relying on shallow open space underneath the frame. Each drawer is roughly 24 inches wide and 18 inches deep inside, making the pair useful for folded sheets, pillowcases, clothing, extra blankets or other bedroom items you want nearby but out of sight. Finished drawer interiors, French/English dovetail construction and ball-bearing side glides give the storage a more furniture-like setup than loose under-bed bins, while access from the footboard keeps the sides of the bed free for nightstands. The 68-inch headboard adds substantial vertical presence, with rich brown wood tones and black metal fretwork creating a warmer, more traditional look. Roll slats are included, so a separate box spring or foundation is not required for the standard mattress setup.
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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, mango wood veneer and MDF substrate
Side rails feature laminated solid hardwood slat support rails (or LVL) with glued and screwed blocking for added strength
Rich brown wood-tone finish
Matte black drawer pulls
Headboard with inset black metal fret
2 smooth-gliding drawers with fully finished interiors
Drawers with French/English dovetail construction and heavy-duty ball-bearing side glides
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
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Available Configurations
SKU B849B2 — Queen Dimensions: 65.5''W x 85.75''D x 68''H | Weight: 236.0 lbs▶
This option is a Queen Panel Storage Bed.
SKU B849B4 — King Dimensions: 81.5''W x 85.76''D x 68''H | Weight: 274.0 lbs▶
This option is a King Panel Storage Bed.
SKU B849B5 — California King Dimensions: 81.5''W x 89.75''D x 68''H | Weight: 283.1 lbs▶
This option is a California King Panel Storage Bed.
What exactly is included with the Ashley Taffenbrook B849B2, and what can the two storage drawers hold?
The B849B2 is the Queen panel storage-bed configuration and includes the panel headboard, storage footboard, rails and roll slats. Two drawers are built into the footboard, with interiors measuring approximately 24.38 inches wide by 18 inches deep by 11.5 inches high. That makes them much more useful for folded linens, clothing, spare sheets or medium-size blankets than for tiny bedside items. Because both drawers open from the foot of the bed, nightstands can remain beside the mattress without blocking access. For shoppers trying to decide whether built-in storage is worth giving up a standard frame, the comparison between
a storage bed and a conventional bed with separate storage furniture
is especially relevant here.
How much space should I leave at the foot of the Taffenbrook B849B2 for the drawers?
The bed itself is 85.75 inches deep, but that measurement does not include the working space needed to pull out the two footboard drawers. A practical target is about 24–30 inches of clear floor space beyond the footboard so a drawer can open and you still have room to stand, bend and reach inside. That is general room-planning guidance rather than an Ashley specification. If a dresser, bench or wall sits directly opposite the bed, measure that gap before ordering; otherwise, the storage may be technically present but awkward to use. This is where
planning the bed and opposite-wall furniture as one layout
becomes more useful than looking at the bed dimensions alone.
Does the Ashley Taffenbrook B849B2 need a box spring, and what should I know about the 68" headboard?
No additional box spring or foundation is required for the standard mattress setup because the Taffenbrook includes roll slats. Ashley also states that most zero-clearance adjustable bases can be used with the addition of a bunkie board, although compatibility should be checked against the specific base you plan to install. The other measurement worth planning around is the 68-inch headboard height: check windows, wall-mounted artwork, sconces or low ceilings before placement because this bed has a much stronger vertical presence than a low-profile frame. Understanding
how slat-supported beds differ from box-spring setups
also helps explain why no separate foundation is needed.
Considering the Ashley Taffenbrook Queen Storage Bed B849B2 for a Chicago or Illinois bedroom? VBU Furniture offers local pickup and Illinois delivery, with shipping available across the contiguous 48 states.
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