The one thing you should never store in an ottoman bed – experts warn this easy mistake could cause mould or mildew

A bedroom with plaster pink walls and a bed with a cream headboard.

One thing most of us can agree on is that our bedrooms rarely have enough storage space, which is why an ottoman bed is such a useful piece of furniture to include.

The hidden storage area inside an ottoman bed means you can stash all sorts of things inside, from spare bedding to winter coats. However, there are some things which experts say you should never store in an ottoman bed, and they might surprise you...