Clever bedroom storage ideas


20 bedroom storage ideas – stylish ways to declutter your space |

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Clever bedroom storage ideas are key to a functional bedroom design that not only looks lovely but is easy to keep clutter-free and works with your lifestyle. From built-in closets and storage headboards to hidden cupboards and making the most of the space under the bed, we cover it all in the most stylish of ways. Because we are full advocates of storage always being pretty as well as practical.

Before getting into all the lovely bedroom ideas we've gathered, just take a moment (or more like a weekend) to assess your storage needs. Do you want the sleek look of a built-in option that will hold everything in one place? Or do you prefer the more relaxed look of freestanding pieces? Do you need more hanging space than drawers? Shelves for shoes? Cubby holes for bags? Once you have made a few key decisions, you can get into the fun part, choosing designs and getting creative...

How can you maximize storage in a bedroom?

1.

Hide bedroom storage behind beautiful panelling

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Sometimes storage is best kept unseen, a subtle addition to your bedroom that doesn't encroach on the space or add any visual bulk. Of course, built-in storage would be go-to for this streamlined effect, but for a more unique option why not be inspired by this bedroom storage idea and hide cupboards behind ornate paneling?

In this Victorian apartment, the entire wall behind the bed is actually a run of concealed cupboards with beautiful white moldings that blends perfectly with the style of the property. 

2. Make the most of a bedside table 

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The humble bedside table is such a key piece of bedroom storage. No bedroom should be without one in some form. Even if you have to squeeze in a floating shelf next to your bed – a place to store your bedtime essentials is an important part of designing a bedroom that functions well.

'A bedside table can take many forms and functions with its purposes no doubt differing from one bedroom to the next. A surface for a lamp and book for some, vital storage for others but aside from function a bedside table has a surprising impact on how your bedroom comes together, completing its end-look and feel.' says Laura Hadad, Design Ambassador at Arteriors London .

'Matching bedside tables are the usual go-to which helps bring balance to the space, giving it a hotel-esque feel. Low hanging pendant lighting and mirrors hovering above a bedside table are also nice stylistic touches that can add dept and interest as an alternative to bedside lamps and wall art.'

3. Or switch a bedside table for a chest of drawers

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While we respect the bedside table, if you have a larger bedroom or plenty of space next to your bed, why put it to waste with just a small piece of furniture? Scrap a bedside table and instead add a chest of drawers, you still get the surface space for books, glasses, skincare etc, but you get lots more storage space for clothes.  

'The chest of drawers as a nightstand is great for any size bedroom, as is other multi-purpose furniture. Another secret tip is adding a small lingerie chest, as it has smaller drawer units for easy organization.' advises Kristin Bartone of Bartone Interiors .'A jewelry chest can provide the same level of organized storage so items are easy to find. In a smaller space, you can select a mirror with a small chest behind for jewelry storage. This can be either wall-mounted or freestanding and is similar to a medicine cabinet, but it looks more elegant!'

4. Conceal storage with wallpaper

This petite built-in wardrobe is covered in Gucci’s Heron wallpaper. It makes a stunning accent out of an otherwise neutral corner, plus it's an efficient way to use a small amount of expensive wallpaper to big effect and you can always update it as trends and your personal style changes. 

5. Go bespoke to really make the most of space

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The best way to maximize storage in your bedroom? Opt for bespoke built-in storage. This will keep all your storage in one place, no need for freestanding pieces taking up room elsewhere. Plus, this will make the most of any awkward nooks or alcoves.

'Made to measure storage is perfect for crafting solutions that use every inch of space you have. A great way to begin planning is by assessing what you need to store and then rationalizing your wardrobe.' says Rachal Hutcheson of Sharps . 

'Hang clothes on a rail to measure how much hanging space you need, count your shoes and look at folded items to work out what needs to be stored and how. Perhaps you need to include more drawers and shelves or dedicate a section of space for floor-length items? Beginning to plan with this technique will help create the optimal design and future proof your wardrobe, especially if you leave a little extra capacity.'

6. Hide a vanity table behind doors

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How fabulous is this bedroom storage idea? It's a really narrow space and yet it's been transformed into a compact dressing area. So, rather than just fill your alcoves with two small built in closets, build out slightly and use the space in between as a hidden dressing area and some handy extra bedroom storage. Once done using the space the doors just fold back over for a totally seamless look. 

7. Make the most of wall space around the bed

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This master bedroom idea features a built-in bookcase that frames the bed, ideal for books and display items, as well other belongings behind closed doors at the bottom. Space was left above the headboard for hanging a tapestry to add a touch of texture amongst the wood. 

8. Add a storage nook with recessed shelving

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Recessed shelves allow little pockets to display books and decorative items, and also act as space-saving bedside tables. Storage is built-in, and recessed, freeing up floor space. Having recessed shelves makes the most of any alcove space, and looks cleaner than having traditional shelves protrude from the wall.

9. Choose a bed with hidden storage

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Your bed can be your biggest storage assess, especially if space is tight and you are after clever small bedroom storage ideas. 

'If storage is an absolute must in your bedroom, there are two types of beds which can help you stay organised and keep your floor clutter free.' advises Patricia Gibbons, part of the Design Team at Sofa.com . 'For everyday access, the divan styles are best as the drawers are easily accessible for daily needs, but if your requirements are for seasonal changeovers of clothing, or duvets and blankets, then an ottoman bed is the one for you. The hidden storage uncovered is vast and can hold countless sets of bedding and suitcases, but you wouldn’t want to be lifting it up and down on too regular a basis.'

'For smaller items, look to storage benches and ottoman footstools sat at the end of the bed to quickly stash away laptops and chargers if your bedroom is now your home office and reclaim the space as one fit for relaxation in the evenings. '

10. Go around the bed with fitted storage

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Seamless storage frames the bed in this compact master bedroom. The wall of fitted storage around the bed frees up floor space as there is no need for a clunky chest of drawers or freestanding wardrobe.

11. Take your bedroom bedroom storage floor to ceiling 

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Floor-to-ceiling units make the most of space, plus they’ll look neater than closets with boxes on top. Include high shelves for luggage and out-of-season clothes. Glass-fronted doors are ideal for reminding you of what’s stored up high, plus they’ll help break up a solid bank of units. 

12. Squeeze in some shelving for books

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Avid book worm? Make space for your collection and keep it close at hand by building book storage into your modern bedroom. Not only is it practical, but we always think books add a lovely character to a room bring in color texture and personality.

13. Build in a window seat for pretty and practical bedroom storage

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A window seat doesn't just make the most of the view, it's an opportunity to hide built-in bedroom storage ideas too. The space underneath a window seat is ideal for storing spare sheets and bedding, but can also work for bulkier clothing items like winter coats and jackets. Bag and shoes can be stored neatly and kept accessible too.

14. Update inherited bedroom storage with MDF

Get the look: Bedroom rug is a Swedish antique by MMF.

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Already got built-in storage in your bedroom and it's just in need of an update? Be inspired by this bedroom storage idea and replace the doors with pre-grooved MDF boards. Looks chic and is much cheaper than starting from scratch. Also note how the top of the built-in wardrobes offers space for decor to add some personality to the space. 

15.

Or refresh closet doors with paint

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Or give your closet doors a fresh lick of paint. This closet has a totally new look after being painted in a bang on trend sage green hue and the hardware was replaced too with a more subtle gold. 

16. Always make the most of alcoves

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Alcoves are the perfect space for adding extra bedroom storage, so never waste them and make them work hard. The most popular option is to build storage units into alcoves, but if want to make them more of a design feature too, add open shelves and fill with books, prints, and decor. Add some stylish baskets too to hide the more unsightly clutter. 

17. Turn a closet into a mural 

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Keep your closet design super simple and handles and transform it into a mural that becomes the main feature of your space. Get create with the paintbrushes yourself or choose a mural wallpaper design to cover your wardrobe doors.  

18. Blend bedroom storage into the walls

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If you want your bedroom storage to be a really discrete part of your room, copy this bedroom storage idea and paint your closet doors to blend in with the walls. In this bedroom the walls and wardrobe doors have been painted the same shade of porcelain pink. 

Chest of drawers are a really handy bedroom storage idea, but often they can be bulky and tricky to find space for. So why not build them into an alcove and make them a sleeker solution. Add some open shelving above for decor too. 

20. Create rustic bedroom storage with reclaimed wood

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Want a look that's really unique to you? Be inspired by this gorgeous rustic bedroom and built storage from reclaimed wood. In this cool concrete house in Cornwall, nature feels like it’s just an arm’s reach away with these huge windows overlooking the garden and wardrobe doors add to that vibe.  

How can you maximize storage in a bedroom?

The key to maximizing storage in a bedroom is to always add a mix of solutions to your space. Incorporate wall hooks, drawers, shelves, cubby holes, storage baskets, bins, underbed storage so you have plenty of options. Look to any disused spaces and see if they can be put to work as storage areas, and choose multifunctional furniture where you can too – a storage ottoman, a window seat a divan bed, all of these will add in some hidden extra storage to your bedroom. 

And if you really want to make the most of your space, going for bespoke, built in options will mean you can really tailor your storage to your room and your needs.

Otherwise, investing in a few bedroom organizers might be smart when it comes to maximizing space in your bedroom. They won't only keep your things in check, but they can carry your clutter in style, too. 

Lotte is the Digital Editor for Livingetc, and has been with the website since its launch. She has a background in online journalism and writing for SEO, with previous editor roles at Good Living, Good Housekeeping, Country & Townhouse, and BBC Good Food among others, as well as her own successful interiors blog. When she's not busy writing or tracking analytics, she's doing up houses, two of which have features in interior design magazines. She's just finished doing up her house in Wimbledon, and is eyeing up Bath for her next project.

53 Insanely Clever Bedroom Storage Hacks And Solutions

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Bedroom storage hacks and solutions are a dime a dozen. A quick Google search will reveal a sea of storage ideas. So how do you know which storage solutions to DIY or buy?

You don’t. But that’s ok because we’re here to help.

We sifted through tons of bedroom storage tips and products to bring you this huge list of 53 insanely clever bedroom storage hacks and solutions that you’ll actually want to DIY or buy — without having to break a sweat or the bank.

The result: a more spacious and organized bedroom/home office/closet/storage unit because let’s be real, we’re all tight on space.

So read on, and unleash your bedroom’s true storage potential. Plus, if Grayson Altenberg can maximize the space in his 100-square-foot micro-apartment, so can you.

 

1. Install shelves along the perimeter of your bedroom walls.

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The least-used space in your apartment is prime real estate for implementing creative bedroom storage ideas. And no space is more unused than the 12 inches of wall below your ceiling.

Put that space to work by installing shelves along the perimeter of your bedroom walls, which will add dozens of square feet of storage space.

We like the clean design of these InPlace Floating Shelves.

2. Clip binder clips onto your desk and store cords in their arms.

Lifehacker

They may look sleek and be small, but your iPhone and MacBook cables take up more space than you realize. In fact, when they’re tangled beside your bed, they’re just clutter.

Organize those cables using a few binder clips. It’s one of many storage hacks for small spaces that works well on its own or when paired with a DIY charging box.

We also love the sleek and colorful design of Poppin’s Cable Catches.

What’s that? You also want to keep your iPhone charger and headphones untangled while you’re on the go?

No problem. Follow these four simple steps, store everything in an eyeglasses case, and be on your decluttered way.

3. Hang a clothes rack in the corner.

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The bad news: Your closet, if you have one, won’t grow on its own.

The good news: You can quickly make a closet.

How?

Glad you asked. Hang a clothes rack in any empty corner. Try the TLBTEK Industrial Clothes Rack.

4. Use crown molding as a shoe rack.

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This simple bedroom storage hack will work best with heels, and look best if your footwear collection rivals Carrie Bradshaw’s. Because their sole supports itself against the wall, your shoes will stay put on their own.

The best part: Crown molding is unobtrusive since it blends in with the wall. Kind of like the Indominus rex from Jurassic World, except not deadly.

Pick up crown molding from your local big-box hardware store, or order it from Amazon.

5. Opt for a headboard with storage.

Apartment Therapy

If your bedroom is more bed than room, look at it as a storage opportunity. You can adapt your bed to store many things, starting at the top.

Choose a headboard like the BRIMNES headboard from IKEA or the South Shore Vito Bookcase Headboard that gives you storage space for books, magazines, mementos, and spare light bulbs for your space-saving BULBING Lamp or LiliLite.

6. Hang your laundry hamper on the back of your bedroom door.

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Your dirty clothes hamper doesn’t have to take up three square feet on the floor. In fact, it shouldn’t since you can buy a hanging hamper like the KEEPJOY Hanging Laundry Hamper.

Hang it on the back of your bedroom or closet door and relish all the floor space you just saved.

7. Use your radiator for shelf space.

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Since we can’t live without them three to five months a year, we might as well use our radiators for storage.

DIY-ing a radiator shelf or buying a cover is a good idea for safety and aesthetics. And if you buy one with attached shelving like the vidaXL Radiator Cover, you’ll get some extra storage space out of it too.

8. Store your yoga mat on the wall.

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Sure, yoga mats roll up nicely into a soft cylinder, but that’s still a cylinder you have to store somewhere.

You could build a little shelf for it. Or you could install a Namaste Yoga Mat Hanger behind your bedroom door.

 

9. Buy a bed frame with drawers.

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Storage beds are one of the most obvious storage hacks for small bedrooms, but they’re also among the best. While every kind of space-saving bed will open up space in your bedroom, storage beds can give you as many drawers as a dresser. We like the upholstered look of the Kelly Panel Bed Frame by DG Casa.

Whether you use those drawers for storing clothes, files, or your movie collection is entirely up to you. And maybe also your significant other.

10. Build a staircase/bookcase.

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In real life, or on HBO, we’ve all seen those beautiful custom-built loft beds with bookshelf stairs. There’s just one catch: Because they’re feats of engineering, they can intimidate anyone who wants to replicate the design but has no idea where to start.

If you’re handy and want to build tall shelving you can walk up, consider a shelf unit like the one above. It’s simpler than a full bedroom project, and still gifts you with shelving up to the ceiling.

11. DIY a platform storage bed.

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With a little creativity and a few extra screws, you can hack IKEA furniture into beautiful storage solutions. In fact, the platform bed above was made from just a few STOLMEN drawers.

As amazing as that platform bed is, though, that’s just the tip of the IKEA-bedroom-hack iceberg. For plenty more bedroom IKEA hacks, look no further than one of our favorite sites of all time: IKEA Hackers.

12. Stack old suitcases to make a vintage nightstand.

 

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Stacks of old suitcases can add a nice stylistic flair to your bedroom plus convenient storage for the things you need but don’t use every day.

Your extra winter blanket, for example, can go in the bottom suitcase until the weather turns cold again and you need the blanket to beat cabin fever/build a fort.

Our favorite part: This storage trick doesn’t require any construction. Just stack and store, and you’re all set.

13. Hide your trash bin.

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We all need to store our trash somewhere. The only problem is that any trash bin will eat at least a square foot of space. Until it doesn’t because you’re going to hide yours in a tilting cabinet like this one from U-Eway.

Not only will it keep your waste out of sight, but it’ll also serve as a nightstand, filing area, or makeup counter.

14. Install a fold-down desk.

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Here’s a paradox: You need a desk but don’t have room for a desk.

The solution? A fold-down desk like the one from the Domino Loft System that practically disappears when you fold it back up against the wall.

These desks come in all shapes, sizes, and styles. Some even have built-in storage for your office supplies like this Wall Mounted Table. They’re a great storage solution for your bedroom, if and when you work from home. All you need is a chair, though the foot of your bed can do in a pinch.

15. Store your tank tops on shower curtain rings.

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Your drawer and closet space is a precious commodity. If you have a lot of tank tops to store, save yourself the folding hassle by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Attach shower rings to a hanger.

Step 2: Hang the tank tops on the rings.

Step 3: Hang the entire storage solution on top of your bedroom doorframe

That’s it?

That’s it. You just cleared out a whole drawer, and you’re still ready to bring the guns out when the sun’s out.

16. Hang a cork wall for jewelry storage.

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You may not have used cork board since elementary school, but you should, especially if you need jewelry storage.

This simple, sustainable material will keep all of your necklaces from tangling — without taking up more space than a picture frame. On its own, cork board doesn’t look as elegant as some countertop solutions, but it can with a nice gilded frame. Or try an all-white option like this one from Amazon.

17. Velcro your hard drive to a shelf.

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Regardless of how small your hard drive is, it still takes up precious desk or shelf space by just sitting there. You can quickly store your hard drive in the air, though, with a little Velcro.

Beneath your desk or on the underside of a shelf, this easy DIY storage hack can be used for your hard drive or anything else you want out of sight, out of mind.

Want the hard drive shelf pictured above?

Pick up a BackPack from Twelve South, clip it to the back of your iMac stand, and keep your hard drive out of sight but definitely not out of mind.

18. Hang pegs on the back of your closet door for storing shoes.

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A shoe organizer does wonders for decluttering your home, but what if you prefer a more attractive storage option?

Build a pegboard shoe rack, attach it to the back of your closet door, or to the wall right above the floor, and hang your shoes on the pegs.

Required: a little elbow grease.

Not required: watching your shoes fall to the floor because a shoe peg board guarantees sturdiness.

(You can also cheat and buy a peg Coat Rack.)

19. Fold your bed sheets and store them under your mattress.

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Sometimes the simplest storage solutions are the easiest to overlook.

Rather than add messy piles to your closet shelves or drawers, clean and store your extra sheets under your mattress. If you fold them well and put them at the foot of your bed, you won’t feel a pea, much less a stack of sheets.

20. Add a few floating shelves.

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Floating shelves are an awesome bedroom storage solution. They free up floor space and allow more natural light to flow through your home, which visually expands your space.

Some floating shelves are DIY, but you can also choose from a bunch of prefab wall shelves like the Melannco Floating Wall Cube Shelves that just require a stud and screwdriver.

21. Give your pants their own rack.

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You shouldn’t have to waste half of your clothes rod on hanging pants. And you won’t, if you install a pants rack in your closet. These efficient storage systems keep the creases out while avoiding hangers.

That said, they’re usually custom-built. If you don’t have the carpentry skills and don’t want to hire a contractor, invest in a few pant rack hangers. The principle’s the same, though they’re a little more difficult to access while you’re dressing.

22. DIY a pegboard organizer and mount it to the wall.

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A fixture of any workshop or tool shed, pegboards can be beautiful bedroom storage solutions too.

With a little paint and a few screws, you can hang pegboards anywhere to store just about anything. Since they’ve been around so long and used so much, you can find many baskets, rods, and hooks tailor-made for the system.

23. Suspend your bicycle from the ceiling.

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Bikes take up a lot of space, which you already know if your apartment building isn’t blessed with a basement bike room.

We’ve seen many gorgeous bike storage solutions that hang your bike from the wall, but don’t forget about the ceiling. Your unused airspace is begging to store your bicycle. Try the top-rated RAD Sportz Bicycle Hoist.

24. Build bookshelves from old dresser drawers.

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If the idea of DIY shelving terrifies you, consider this alternative book storage hack: Repurpose old dresser drawers into bookshelves.

You may have to hunt around on Craigslist or garage sales for free (or almost free) dressers. And if you do, you’ll have the skeletal framework of a hanging shelf. Arrange the drawers however you want, and voilà, instant and interesting book storage.

25. Add hooks to the back of your closet wall.

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Behind your clothes rod stands a wall just itching to be used. But because it’s usually covered up with clothes, you can’t store items there that you need to access every day.

Surely, though, you have a few purses, messenger bags, or even coats that would fit on hooks behind the clothes rack. In fact, anything hangable can go back there, so install some hooks and have at it.

26. Maximize your drawer storage with drawer organizers.

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You already know modular desk organizers are great for organizing any kitchen or junk drawer. But did you know they’re just as valuable in your bedroom?

Place one in any desk drawer, or in any dresser drawer that doesn’t hold stacks of clothes, and toss your comb, brush, hair ties, hair pins, and any other small item inside.

Prefer to build your own?

Here’s how to DIY a drawer organizer out of craft board.

27. Store your keys and cables in LEGOs.

Sugru

We love creative desk organization products, and this LEGO storage hack remains one of our favorites. With a little Sugru, these three LEGO pieces can store your phone charger and key ring right where you need them: in plain sight.

28. Hang your pants and jeans on S Hooks.

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Like the tank top trick mentioned earlier, except for pants, hanging S hooks on a rod is an easy way to instantly increase your closet storage space. The simple metal hooks will store any number of pants and jeans, without the bulk of wooden hangers.

Use them in your closet or add a new rod anywhere in your bedroom. Just make sure it’s high enough to suspend the full length of your pants.

29. Buy a MANDAL headboard — and then a second one.

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IKEA’s MANDAL bed has always been a stunning piece of bedroom furniture with storage. And because it has drawers built into its frame plus a headboard with adjustable shelves, the MANDAL bed can easily replace your nightstand.

It’s even more effective if you buy two headboards like in the above photo. You’ll need to do a little engineering to keep the top headboard from tipping over. Once you accomplish that, you’ll double your headboard shelf space in no time.

30. Build a trundle bed with storage.

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You don’t see many trundle beds, except for maybe in your grandparents’ house. Still, their basic concept is valuable for saving space in a small bedroom. Visible to everyone is a sturdy twin bed, while hidden beneath it is a second mattress on wheels.

If you’d rather not build your own platform bed or install drawers, don’t worry, you don’t have to. Simply add wheels to an old dresser drawer and push it under your bed frame, or buy one ready-made. Whenever you need to access your stuff, it’s only one tug away.

31. Create your own rolling library.

Seville Classics

Storage racks with wheels are brilliant. Take the Amazon Basics 5-Shelf Shelving Storage Unit for example. Thanks to its five sturdy shelves and wheels, you can use it as a portable storage unit.

Or buy a few, push them together, place your books on the shelves, and congrats — you now have a library that you can roll anywhere.

Want a smaller option?

These affordable and stylish bathroom carts from IKEA are exactly what you need.

32. Buy hanging fruit baskets and store socks, hats, and more in them.

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Remember these guys?

Just because hanging fruit baskets are still around in a lot of kitchens doesn’t mean you can’t use them in your bedroom, especially if they have a fun design like this boho-inspired Macrame Fruit Basket.

Hang one above your nightstand, or in your closet, and use it to store socks, hats, bandanas, beanie babies, or whatever else floats your boat. The hanging fruit basket doesn’t judge, or take up any floor space.

33. Store clothes and linens in canvas totes.

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Canvas totes are a storage staple in many boats for two main reasons:

  1. They can store as many items as plastic crates can.
  2. They’re malleable, which makes collapsing and storing them under your bed, on a shelf, or in the back of your closet super easy.

AMJ Storage Bags come in sets of 2 and have handles for easy carrying.

34. Deck out your wall with TRONES.

Houzz

No hacks or tinkering here, just one versatile shoe storage product. Pick up a TRONES cabinet (or four), mount them to your bedroom wall in your configuration of choice, and store up to six pairs of shoes inside each one.

Don’t limit yourself to only storing shoes, though. If an item can fit in a 20” x 7” x 15” space, it can fit in a TRONE. We’re looking at you, gloves, scarves, hats, and magazines.

35. Mount an invisible bookshelf to the wall

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The simple, unobtrusive, and inexpensive Conceal Book Shelf is almost invisible, hence its name.  Using two thin metal plates, the Conceal Book Shelf can levitate a stack of books wherever there’s a wall. So basically anywhere in your bedroom, and in your entire apartment.

36. Wall-mount your coat rack.

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Don’t bother with a coat rack that takes up a whole corner of your bedroom. Instead, hang your coats on the wall using hooks like BJÄRNUM folding hooks from IKEA or the VinBee Folding Hooks from Amazon. These little storage solutions are cleaner, more space-efficient, and less at risk of toppling over onto your attractive face.

37. Install a shelf above your bedroom door.

The 2 Seasons

Here’s a space you definitely don’t use but definitely should: the space above your bedroom door.

DIY and install a storage shelf right above your door and use it for storing anything from towels to rain boots.

38. Use bead organizers for your makeup storage.

Makeup and Beauty Blog

We’ve seen a lot of makeup storage hacks in our days, and we keep coming back to this one for its simplicity: old bead organizers.

Why?

Because they’re a convenient and cheap storage solution that just so happens to be perfectly sized for storing MAC Paint Pot jars and eye shadow singles

39. Belt, tie, and scarf organizers

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They might have less fabric than any other piece of clothing, but the sheer length of belts, ties, and scarves can eat a lot of space.

Luckily, this slide-out DIY storage rack can store all three types of accessories in very little space. It’s especially perfect if you have a closet in which to build one.

Not into DIY? Try Rev-A-Shelf’s Extending Tie and Belt Rack.

40. Use bookshelves as a headboard.

Jessica Lagrange

While you don’t need a headboard, they’re a nice addition to any bedroom. They also can be whatever you want them to be, whether they’re wood pallets, artwork, or a bookshelf. If maximum storage space is your goal, we recommend the latter.

Opt for a platform bed and push it up against one or two shelves that you’ve already lined with books. This storage tip will kill two birds with one stone, and offers out-of- sight storage behind and below your mattress.

41. Add risers to your bed.

Bed Bath & Beyond

Another easy and cheap bedroom storage trick is putting your bed on bed risers. These little pieces look like hooves and give your bed a boost.

Some, like the Studio 3B 4-Piece USB Bed Lift Set pictured above, even act as electric outlets and a USB charging station for your phone, laptop, and tablet.

Although bed risers are frequently seen in dorm rooms, they also work wonders in any bedroom that needs more storage space (like yours).

42. DIY a full-length mirror jewelry cabinet.

The Girl On The Go

Medicine cabinets are the perfect storage solutions for your bathroom, and the same goes for your bedroom. And since you need a nice full-length mirror for your room anyway, you might as well hack one into a mirror jewelry cabinet while you’re at it.

Here’s how:

Step 1: Attach hooks to your wall of choice.

Step 2: Hang whatever you want, such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and keys, on the hooks.

Step 3: Add hinges to a full-length mirror.

Step 4: Install the mirror on the wall so that when you close the mirror, it hides all your stuff.

43. Install tension rods in your bedroom nook and hang shoes on them.

A Loyal Love

Tension rods are the simplest way to hang up curtains, and just about any other hangable lightweight item you can possibly imagine.

Use them to easily hang shoes, shirts, pants, holiday decorations, crafts, and more wherever you have two parallel walls.

44. Build a balancing bookshelf.

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Sort of a mix of a floating shelf and a fruit basket, this nifty balancing bookshelf has an intriguing design with practical storage space.

You can buy the Balance Bookshelf pictured above, or build your own with some pipe, boards, and twine.

45. Sit on your storage.

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Everybody has to sit, so why not store your stuff while you’re doing it?

The MOLGER storage stool from IKEA boasts a clean design that can store a lot of things inside, including old vinyl records. Whether you place it up against the wall or in front of your fold-down desk, this is a bedroom storage solution you’ll constantly love using. We also love the design of the Rivet Asher Round Upholstered Storage Ottoman.

46. Hide keys behind your artwork.

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Similar to the full-length cabinet mirror, this DIY bedroom storage hack can keep your keys, cash, and other daily essentials artistically hidden against the wall.

All you have to do is screw tiny hooks into the wall and add hinges to the picture frame of your favorite artwork or photograph.

47. Mount magazine racks to the wall.

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Mail piles up. Those old New Yorkers keep waiting to be read. And there’s that form you know you need to hold on to for just a little while longer.

Instead of letting these stacks of paper smother your desk or dresser, hack IKEA KNUFF magazine files and a wooden board into a storage rack. Next, mount the storage rack to a wall and enjoy never having to clutter any desk, dresser, or counter space ever again.

Pro Tip: Use an app like Scannable to scan and digitally save papers to your phone. Then, recycle the paper, and while you’re at it, browse our list of awesome apps and services that will spring clean your entire apartment.

48. Stack cabinets.

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Stacking is the easiest DIY trick in the book, and you can buy a lot of long cabinets that arrive ready to stack. All you need to keep a storage solution like the one above in place are a few screws and a screwdriver.

If you decide to use flat cabinets and only stack a few, screwing them into the wall is optional since they’re already sturdy.

Either way, stacking cabinets give you a lot of accessible storage in your bedroom, and they can fit in more places than most dressers.

49. Install an (almost) invisible nightstand.

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Picture ledges are inexpensive, easy to install, and they can hold a lot more items than picture frames. So mount a picture ledge, such as IKEA’s MOSSLANDA or KNOPPÄNG, to the wall beside your bed. You’ll have a nearly invisible nightstand that takes up next-to-no space.

There’s room to store your phone, eyeglasses, clip-on lamp, and not much else. But really, what else do you need?

50. Add a window seat to your bedroom.

Bed Bath & Beyond

For anyone who loves to read, pick up a storage bench like the 3-Cube Split Top Bench Storage Unit from Bed Bath & Beyond or the 3-Cube Organizer Storage Bench from Amazon and park it in front of your bedroom window.

In addition to giving you a lovely place to perch, the bench includes three cubbies and two under-seat compartments. Which is plenty of room for stashing all the novels you’ll be reading while basking/tanning in sunlight.

51.

Store your boots in a vertical shoe rack.Apartment Therapy

Everybody loves a pair of good boots, but nobody loves a good pair of boots that are now wrinkled because they were stored improperly. Fortunately, a vertical shoe rack can store shoes of any size and keep them wrinkle-free.

DIY the vertical shoe rack pictured above, buy a 3-pair boot organizer from Amazon, or hang them on Boot Hangers — one of professional organizer Anna Bauer’s favorite products for keeping your apartment organized.

52. Install shelves and cover them with sliding mirrors.

Furnish Burnish

Don’t have a closet?

Here’s how to live without a closet.

Don’t have a closet but want one?

Take a page out of YO! Home’s book, install some shelves, and cover them with sliding doors:

 

You’ll lose some floor space, but you’ll gain a ton of storage space.

Pro Tip: Install the entire DIY closet directly opposite a window and attach mirrors to the doors. The mirrors will reflect and fill your bedroom with sunlight, trick your eyes into thinking you have an extra window, and make your room feel bigger.

53. Clutter.

All of these bedroom storage hacks are wonderful. But don’t feel like you have to cram everything into one tiny room, which would only be counter-productive.

Sometimes the best storage hack is having someone else do all the work for you. That’s where Clutter comes in. We’ll pick up everything (including your furniture), store it in our secure and temperature-controlled storage facility, and create an online photo catalog so you always remember what you have in storage.

The best part: When you need something back, we’ll deliver it to you.

 

 

Ready to store your stuff in the fastest and easiest way possible?

Schedule a Clutter pickup, pack your stuff, and leave the rest to us.

And while you’re at it, make your place even more spacious by learning these incredible storage hacks for other rooms in your home:

  • 15 Amazing Multi-Purpose Entryway Storage Hacks And Ideas That You’ll Love
  • 48 Easy Kitchen Storage Hacks And Solutions That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Life
  • 42 Bathroom Storage Hacks That Will Help You Get Ready So Much Faster
  • 19 Bodacious Backyard Storage Ideas, Hacks, And Solutions You Need To Try

This article was written by David Michael McFarlane, a writer from Texas and Oregon who lives in New York and loves smart design and organization.

Where to store things in a small bedroom, interior photo

Often a bedroom is not only a place where we sleep, but also a place that we use as a dressing room, watch TV or even work. But all this requires space, although most bedrooms cannot boast of impressive size. How to be in a similar situation? Very simple - you just need to organize the available space, and this will help inspiring examples from around the world.

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Japan: Sleep and work
Practical Japanese, especially in Tokyo, know firsthand what a very small apartment is, which means it's a sin not to use their wise tricks. Who said that the head of the bed has to be tightly supported by the wall? That's right, there is no such rule! Therefore, it can also be usefully used by organizing, for example, a compact but comfortable workplace behind the headboard.

But instead of standard bedside tables on the sides, you can make one hanging shelf or even a table next to the bed, where a lot of useful stuff will be placed. Just don't clutter up this table too much to avoid collecting dust and clutter that makes it hard to find the item you want. nine0003

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UK: Show must go on!
In conditions of very expensive real estate, the British have learned to make the most of all the square meters they have. A vivid example is this British bedroom, where light cabinets with hidden handles, made in the entire height of the walls, save space not only visually, but also in reality. And a hanging TV, which also folds up, and your favorite shows will not be missed, and it won’t take up much space. nine00009
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Italy: Useful History
In his bedroom, however, Alessanedroft is Italian in everything else Capellaro made good use of old wooden ballot boxes decommissioned in the 1950s. Having built from them not only a partition-wardrobe, but also a bed, he killed two birds with one stone at once: he created a lot of usable space to accommodate anything and preserved the historical heritage of the post-war period. nine0003

If you think about it, ordinary boxes would do a great job of storage, but overall the idea is very good!

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Houzz Italy: Ballot boxes in the decor of one house there must be a place where she can bring beauty, and the owners of these American apartments are well aware of this. Therefore, in such a small room, they placed a compact, but no less functional console, where you can not only preen, but also enjoy the results of your labors. nine0003

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Germany: Behind the secret door
a room with a secret door, where most of your things will be placed. And where, if not with practical Germans, you can find a good example of how to do it with high quality.

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Canada: Shoe Fairy
Are you still wondering where to store multiple pairs of shoes? Then do the same as the owners of this Canadian apartment in Toronto and simply make a sliding secret section in your bedroom, disguised as an ordinary wooden panel. Thus, you will no longer forget in which closet you packed this or that pair, and it will take much less time to find the right shoes.

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Italy: Aerial shelves
Most people try to make storage systems as practical as possible, sometimes completely missing the aesthetic point. Perhaps this is excusable for the same Germans, but only unforgivable for Italian apartments.

The owners of this apartment opted for a full-wall open storage system so as not to clutter up the space, but at the same time they slightly covered the shelves and cabinets with light curtains. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that the atmosphere of this bedroom seems to be soaring and free. nine0003

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The Netherlands: No worries
The Dutch are known for their relaxed and laid-back style, so you should expect this spirit to be reflected in their interiors. Why bother and hide clothes in closets, if you can just hang them openly, making them part of the decor. In addition, access to it will become faster, and the moth will not secretly eat your favorite fur coat.

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France: Multifunctional elegance
Looking at the tiny Parisian apartments, one sometimes wonders how the French fit in there at all. So in this small bedroom, they resorted to a tricky trick and put the bed not against the wall, losing a lot of useful space, but in the middle of the room. At the same time, a full-fledged storage system was built into the headboard, which perfectly complements the closet installed next to it - simple, but tasteful. nine0003

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trouble! Do it like the owners of this apartment and install many interesting functional shelves in the form of crosses on the wall. Moreover, it can be not only crosses, but also other simple figures, the main thing is that they merge with the wall. Otherwise, with such an abundant number of them, you risk visually overloading the space. nine0003

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USA: Captain Flint's Treasures But be that as it may, today a chest or an old suitcase is a fashionable storage solution.

Therefore, if you are the lucky owner of such an artifact, do not miss the opportunity to place it in the bedroom and feel like the owner of the treasures hidden in it. nine0003

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Great storage ideas in a small bedroom: storage areas and systems it seems to be very small. Especially when you consider the pleasure with which we constantly acquire new things that need to be stored somewhere.

But we also need somewhere to live (comfortably), and square meters in a small city apartment are not rubber. Therefore, you have to look with envy at the happy owners of large bedrooms and separate dressing rooms, and think about how you can contrive and place all your things in your own tiny bedroom. nine0146

About how to optimize the space in the room where you sleep and store things, we wrote this article and are ready to present you with 16 great ideas for saving space in a small bedroom.

1. Economy Wardrobe

To save space in the room and hold the maximum amount of things, an open wardrobe is perfect, the shelves of which occupy the entire wall area. In a small bedroom, it is recommended to take a wall with a door for this purpose. Due to the fact that the storage system occupies the entire space of the wall, it is roomy, convenient, compact and does not visually reduce either the width or the height of a small bedroom. nine0146

2. Shelves on the door

Interior doors can and should be considered as a space for organizing things in the house. You can hang special hangers on interior doors - this is the easiest option. Or you can be a little smart and fix a lattice rack on the door for storing any small things, which takes up an unforgivably lot of space if you have a small bedroom.

3. Drawer under the bed

The space under the bed can and should also be used if you have a small bedroom.

Now you can make to order or buy a ready-made sliding wardrobe under the bed. Such a cabinet is usually made on wheels, which allows you to push it in and out at any time without problems and harm to the flooring. You can store anything in it - from underwear to seasonal clothes or shoes. An under bed wardrobe is a very beneficial solution in terms of saving space in your small bedroom and organizing things in it. nine0146

4. Door rails and hooks

Door rails and rails are another way to make the most of a small room. Accessories, shoes, any small things will find their place here, the main thing is to organize the storage neatly so that everything looks presentable.

5. Shelves on the ceiling

The idea of ​​storing things under the ceiling (on the ceiling shelves) will not appeal to everyone, but it also has a place to be. The space under the ceiling can be equipped with rods on which boxes with things will be attached. In order to hide such a storage system, you can stretch two curtain strings around the perimeter and hang curtains.

However, this design will definitely make the ceiling height less. nine0146

6. Cabinet ladder

A ladder is a useful household item, but not often used. So that it does not just take up space, it can be converted into a bedside table for small things.

7. Corner shelves

The corners in a small bedroom are the most sacred place that should not be empty. Corner shelves are very roomy and do not take up much room space. So feel free to use them in organizing things in your home. nine0146

8. Podium in the bedroom with shelves

Now podiums are very popular. Many people want a podium for their home. And for good reason: thanks to this fashionable solution, you can not only zone the room, but also add a lot of storage space to a small bedroom without compromising the walls and ceiling. Built-in cabinets in the podium are the wildest thing - be sure to introduce them into the interior of your bedroom!

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Headboard shelves

A functional headboard is a feature that can help you fit a lot of things in a small bedroom without sacrificing its size. Sometimes such a headboard even helps to do without bedside tables. nine0146

10. Organizer on the bed, furniture

Plastic organizer is a cheap and convenient storage solution for small bedrooms. By attaching it to the bed frame, you will save some space, and it can hold an impressive amount of things. And everything is neatly laid out on the shelves and at your fingertips! A beautiful large bedspread will help to cover the whole thing.

11. Narrow Shelving

The space behind the door will help you optimize and use narrow shelving. nine0146

12. Small shelves

If the bed is placed close to the wall, even this space can be used wisely by placing a small shelf with borders for small things.

13. Corner dressing room

You can make such a dressing room with your own hands and use the depth of one of the corners of a small bedroom to the maximum.


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