Ideas to organize a small bedroom
40 Ways to Organize a Small Bedroom
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A small bedroom can truly be a headache to organize. Having everything in one small space can get messy very quickly too!
Today, I’d love to share a few ways you can organize a small bedroom. These organizers will make your life easier and, hopefully, give you some inspiration.
1. Under Bed Shoe Drawers
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Beds in our bedroom take up a large space, so save it up by getting under bed drawers. Here is a nice wooden under-bed shoe drawer with wheels you could use.
You can use a drawer like that to store not only shoes. It’s a good place to keep all your sheets, towels, blankets, and other essentials that perhaps you don’t use on a daily basis.
2. Plastic Boxes with Labels for Wardrobe
It’s essential to use the vertical space in our closets to store more items. As you can see in the picture above, I have quite a bit of empty space under my shirt and sweaters inside the closet.
I’ve got a few plastic storage boxes and attached my very own labels to them. Now, it’s super easy to just pull one box out, get my undies, and put it back. With the labels, there is absolutely no confusion!
The best thing about these is that you can print out the labels and just attach them with a glue stick. No special printable sticker paper is needed! You can use these on baskets and even fabric storage boxes, they’re great.
I have designed a bunch of these labels for different purposes but you can also print out the empty ones and just write down your own categories.
You can download them for free below. Just add in your information and I’ll send the labels straight into your inbox immediately. 🙂
Happy organizing!
3. Book Shelves Over the Bed
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We often forget to use the vertical space above the bed. And that’s a huge mistake!
Have a collection of books? Install multiple bookshelves just above your bed and keep all your books there.
My personal favorites:
- Rustic Wood Wall Floating Shelves
- Industrial Pipe Bookcase Wall Shelf
- White Floating Shelves
- Wallniture U Shape Metal Bookshelf
If you have so many books that don’t quite fit just above the bed, take an extra step, and make your own under-bed book organizer. That’s obviously if that space is free!
4. Turn Your Wall Shelving Unit into a Wardrobe
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I absolutely loved the idea once I saw it online. If you have a small room, feel free to use wall shelving as the wardrobe.
You can hang all the sweaters, dresses and jackets just above the doors. Then, obviously use ladders to reach them.
Not a good idea for someone who’s afraid of heights.
However, if you don’t mind getting up there to get your clothes, feel free to try this at home.
5. Corner Shelving Unit for Shoes
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Perhaps instead of using floating shelves for books, install them in the corner, stack them up and store your shoes there?
It offers a super practical way to keep your shoes organized and will keep your room looking tidy and neat. And that’s exactly what we want.
6. Wall Hooks for Everything Important
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We often forget to use vertical space in our room. The truth is you can easily get everything neatly organized with wall hooks.
Get a few sturdy wall hooks, attach them to the walls and hang your bags, instruments or even accessories on them.
It’s truly a great way to get things organized. There are a ton of wall hooks that come in different shapes and sizes on Amazon.
Learn more about all the different ways you can use command hooks to organize your home.
7. Use a Pegboard to Get Accessories Organized
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This is an absolutely cute idea for those who have a lot of accessories. Organize them by using the vertical space of the wall.
A pegboard is great as a design piece, but it also has a crucial organization function. So, definitely incorporate it into your bedroom design.
8. Animal Head Wall Décor for Organizing Accessories
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If you’re a fan of animal head wall décor pieces and had them in your bedroom, use them for organizing jewelry. The through is you can truly use design pieces for organization too.
Couple it with shelves of different forms and you’ll have a beautiful looking room.
You can either go for triangle shaped shelves or hexagon-shaped shelving or good old square ones.
9. Rod Under the Shelves for Hanging Clothes
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If you have a few shelving units at home and you’re not using the space under them, install a rod.
You can hang all your clothes under the shelf.
In this way, you’re going to be using more of the vertical space. And still not lose any space for books, baskets, or other goodies.
10. Use Storage Boxes on Shelves Too
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If you’re running out of space, you can easily make more of it by adding storage boxes to each shelf. You’ll be able to use more vertical space and store the small items.
Great for accessories, clothing items, school supplies, etc. Get fabric cubes with compartments and introduce even more organization into your small bedroom.
Easy, simple and works wonders when it comes to increasing room storage.
11. Rustic Jewelry Organizer
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A little accessory organizer on your wall can turn into an elegant design piece. This rustic jewelry organizer is just that.
It looks amazing, it’s super practical, and picking your accessories before going out will be so easy.
Absolutely love the idea, so give it a try!
12. Your Own Clothing Rack
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In case you don’t have a wardrobe yet you’re tight on space, get a clothing rack. Get a rack with shelving like this one.
In this way, you’ll be able to store more items on it, not just clothes. You could easily get a few storage boxes and throw them in all your accessories.
If you’re creative, you can really use the rack and maximize the storage space. All of that while keeping it neat and organized.
13. Hanging Organizer
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Something as simple as a fabric door organizer like this one here can help you to increase storage in your small bedroom. It’s absolutely great for lighter books, notepads, and makeup products.
What’s more important, it’s cheap and functional.
14. Door Utility Rack
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Get a cute, white door utility rack like this one here.
It’ll offer you some extra space to organize your accessories, makeup and self-care products, and whatever else you need.
We often forget to use our doors for storing the very essentials we need. So, if you’re running out of space, definitely get one.
They look awesome too!
15. Use Towel Rods to Hang Shoes
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If you’re one of those people who have a ton of shoes and no space to keep them, try this idea. Get a bunch of double towel bars like these ones here.
Make sure they’re double, otherwise you won’t be able to place shoes on them. Now, just stack them up and store all your shoes.
Let’s be honest, it looks pretty cool and gives you a chance to consider all your shoes before going out.
16. Closet Drawers for Organizing Clothes
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These closet drawers are budget-friendly and can give you the ability to organize all your underwear, socks, shirts and accessories.
The organizer offers a very easy way to do all that.
It doesn’t take a lot of space and isn’t very high, so you can easily fit it under hanging clothes or shelves. They look great too, especially when keeping them organized is so easy.
The compartments here are the key!
17. Keep Your Shelves High
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If you feel overwhelmed with the number of things you have. And installing shelves on the walls doesn’t seem like a great idea.
Try installing them just below the ceiling. In order to reach your things, you’ll need to get all the way up there.
However, you’re going to save yourself from bumping into shelves all the time and feeling overwhelmed with the amount of stuff on the walls.
18. A Storage Corner
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I absolutely love how you can combine all the storage hacks to fit as many things as possible into the corners of the room.
All of that while still looking organized and neat.
This is a perfect example of how you can do it all: use the corner, get the corner shelving, get a rack for hanging clothes as well as storage boxes. Elegant and yet so practical!
19. Stunning Agate Wall Hooks
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Small bedrooms usually require us to maximize wall spaces. Forget the traditional wall hooks and use stunning agate instead.
To do this, you will need agate slices, moldable glue, 4-inch screws, and a drill. Agate slices are available at your local crystal shop, but if you don’t have one, you can buy a mix of agate slices here.
Read this tutorial to find out more about how it’s done in less than five minutes.
Aside from looking stunning, did you know that agate is known for repealing negativity and has a calming and soothing effect? I would definitely like to have it in my room!
20. Use Dollar Store Bins for Garments
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Small rooms equal small closet spaces. To maximize your closet space, use dollar store plastic bins and roll your garments instead of folding them.
Stack them vertically on to the plastic bins. You will be glad to know this method holds more clothes than traditional folding and piling on top of each other!
Make it even more organized by labeling each plastic bin. Check out more Dollar Store storage hacks like this here.
21. DIY Mirror and Jewelry Box
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Talk about maximizing the wall space. This two-in-one mirror and jewelry box is so ingenious. It’s hard not to replicate it.
The idea is to mount a shelf onto your wall and cover it with a full-sized mirror. It’s such a smart idea. After all, you will need a mirror to check how your jewelry and other accessories match with your outfit, right?
Check out more ideas on how to organize small items!
22. Rolling Carts Are Your Best Friend
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When you have a small space, anything that moves is super convenient. That way, you can always move it when you need extra space.
For this reason, you should have at least one rolling storage cart in your small bedroom.
There are many types of mobile carts available.
My favorite is this because it comes in an industrial wooden design, that goes with most minimalist décor. Also, it has built-in brakes, which is always a great safety feature for anything with wheels.
Check out more small bedroom organizing ideas that require no drilling.
23. Hanging Laundry Hamper
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Laundry bins can take up so much space, so why not hang them instead? This sleek-looking hanging laundry hamper can be hung behind doors or even on the toilet wall.
It comes with a zipper lining on the bottom of the hamper, making it super easy for you to unload your dirty laundry straight onto the washing machine.
If you’re wondering where to get it, they’re sold online here.
24. Floor to Ceiling Closet
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If you can’t have a walk-in closet because of limited room space, why not have a floor-to-ceiling one? Color-code the way you store your clothes for an added decorative effect.
Complement the sleek and clean look by using minimalist decorative storage boxes. The open shelving concept makes the illusion of a bigger space.
The best part is because it’s open, you are sort of forced to maintain the neat and tidy organization of your stuff. No more hidden unfolded clothes!
Check out more closet organizing ideas here.
25. End-of-Bed Shoe Storage Ottoman
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I love the functionality of this 2-in-1 small bedroom furniture. It sits right at the end of your bed, where you normally put on your shoe anyway, so why not turn it into an ottoman that stores your shoes?
The great thing is, it also folds compact when you need more space or move out of your existing one.
If you think this would look good in your room, you can get this storage ottoman here.
26. Wicker Basket Hampers
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Wicker baskets are storage solutions that also look great as decorative accents. They are great decorative accents for small spaces to place things you would require to use from time-to-time.
Place them on your bedside to hold throws, extra pillows, or even your extra linen. You can buy wicker baskets from specialty home stores, or create a similar-looking one inspired by this DIY project.
27. Use a Platform Bed
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If you don’t mind having a slightly raised bed, then a platform bed could be your solution to limited storage space. The idea is to mount a slat bed frame onto sturdy pieces of cube storage shelves to maximize the under-bed storage.
Finish the look by filling your cubes with decorative storage baskets like these ones.
28. Hanging Storage Organizers
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An excellent way of maximizing cabinets that don’t have built-in shelves is by using hanging storage organizers like the ones available here.
I love this brand of hanging closet organizer because it also has side pockets on them, which can hold small accessories such as purses, belts, or ties.
I would also complement this gray hanging organizer with a similarly-colored storage bin like these. It has a transparent side, which allows you to see its contents easily.
If you don’t want this style, you can also go for the traditional storage box. But, add labels in front, so you know what is inside each bin.
29. Pull-Out Bedside Shelf
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Declutter your bedside tabletop by installing pull out shelves to hold your gadgets while they’re charging.
Click here for a full video tutorial on how pull-out cabinet drawers are converted into pull-out shelves.
30. Behind-the-Mirror Clothes Hanger
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This is such a brilliant idea of maximizing the space behind the mirror. It comes as no surprise that this concept came from Ikea.
Besides clothes, you can also use the rack to hold your umbrella, bag, and so much more.
31. Wall-Mounted Jewelry Organizer
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You can create your own cute and artistic jewelry organizer from scrap wood, or buy premade wooden shelves. My personal favorite is the decorative wooden picture frame I found here.
Stick a corkboard on one of the picture panels to hold earrings, and install screw hooks like these at the bottom of the frame to hold longer necklaces.
32. Floating Cube Shelves
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You probably can tell by now that maximizing your wall space is a trend in small bedroom spaces.
Mount wooden cubes on your wall to create extra storage space. Add a bit of character by mixing different cub sizes, such as the one seen in this photo.
You can recreate this by using raw wood materials or use pre-fabricated cubes like the ones found here.
Whatever method you choose, make sure you mount them securely onto the wall with screws. Or, if you’re renting the place or don’t want damage to your walls, use heavy-duty Commando strips available on this page.
33. Tension Rod Shoe Rack
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Storing shoes can be a problem in tight spaces. But there are ways of creating extra storage space for your shoes, by using common household materials, like tension rods usually used hanging for curtains.
The trick is to find a niche in your bedroom where you can anchor the rods and hang your shoes on. The best thing about tension rods is you don’t even need to drill holes or use a nail or any adhesive to stay securely in place.
You can find tension rods at your local hardware stores, but if you struggle to find some, you can always order them here.
34. Headboard Mini-Bookshelf
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If you already have a headboard in place, this may be a little hard to pull off. However, if you are yet to have a headboard and are planning to get one.
You may want to consider building a small niche on each end of your headboard to serve as mini bookshelves to hold your nightly reads.
If for some reason, you can’t create your headboard, there are also relatively inexpensive headboards with built-in bookshelves, such as the one I saw here.
35. Above-Door Floating Shelf
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An area often overlooked is the space above your door. This can actually be used as a storage space, especially if you have a small bedroom.
For this project, you can use any wooden slab lying around the house and then paint it over to match your bedroom door’s paint. Alternatively, you can also buy these relatively cheap floating shelves, which can be installed without tools.
36. Under-Bed Shoe Storage
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Another excellent shoe storage location is under your bed. A lot of beds sit low above the floor; we tend to dismiss it as storage spaces.
What we don’t realize is that a double bed can store at least 14 pairs of shoes. You can make your pull out shoe storage by using some plywood or wood panels and paint to create the storage base.
Finally, attaching caster wheels like this for ease of pulling the shoe storage out from under your bed. Here’s a video tutorial on how similar shoe storage was done.
37. Under-Bed Linen Storage
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Another storage problem for small bedrooms is our linen. They tend to be very bulky and take up too much space in our tiny closet.
The good news is, there are storage bins specifically designed to fit perfectly under the bed and are wide enough to accommodate linens. There are various under-bed designs available, from wicker baskets to simple polyester ones.
My favorite is the under-bed storage bin I found here because they have covers that protect whatever is inside them. They’re collapsible when I don’t need them, saving me more storage space.
38. DIY Storage Daybed
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I honestly can’t think of a much better way to maximize a daybed than to install drawers underneath it to maximize storage space.
These drawers would be excellent places to store linen, spare pillows, and so much more.
To guide you through how to create a 2-in-1 daybed/storage and a full list of materials needed, read through the tutorial found here.
39. Floating Makeup Dresser
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Desks and vanity tables can be bulky and take up a lot of room space. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a makeup dresser.
In fact, you can, but it will be mounted to the wall as opposed to on a desk. You simply use a combination of various floating shelves and wall-mounted drawers, mirrors, and lighting.
If you want a minimalist makeup dresser that doesn’t occupy too much wall space, you can get this compact floating one found here.
40. Maximize the Headboard Space
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This photo shows two ingenious ideas of maximizing your headboard space. Both of which use rods to hang clothes on.
Perhaps my favorite out of the two is the one where you can use a curtain to cover the stuff that is hung behind the headboard.
What’s yours?
The bedrooms aren’t exactly small, but the idea is quite good for any space!
Conclusion
I hope you’ve loved some of these small bedroom organization ideas. Do you have any of your own?
Share them in the comment section below if you do!
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Whether it’s an alcove-filled attic space or a tiny box guest room, space constraints often pose the biggest challenges when it comes to organizing a small bedroom. There’s simply no room for clutter.
While it may feel like a hardship, paring back your bedroom belongings can be a blessing in disguise when you’re considering how to realize your small bedroom ideas. According to the experts, it’s almost impossible to relax and sleep well in a cluttered space, so the less stuff you have in it, the better.
This is the case when organizing a bedroom of any size, but particularly so when space is at a premium.
With that in mind, we’ve put together strategies that’ll see a small bedroom transformed into a serene sanctuary that’s as functional as it is stylish.
Organizing a small bedroom
Combine small bedroom storage ideas with professional organizing strategies and a compact bedroom will feel spacious, and look its best. Here are the expert ways to declutter and arrange the space.
1. Choose the right bed
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Utilizing space under the bed is always a good idea but pulling out boxes from underneath can be tricky – sometimes impossible – in rooms with limited floor space. Instead, Martin Gill, managing director of And So To Bed , advises considering a space-saving ottoman-style design as a bed for a small room.
‘Instead of having to ensure there is enough space either side of the bed for drawers or boxes to be pulled out, the bed lifts to reveal a space as big as the bed, perfect for shoes, your summer/winter wardrobe (depending on the current season) accessories such as bags and so on’, he says.
While accessing the space inside an ottoman bed isn’t hard, it’s not something you’ll want to do every day, so be conscious of what you put inside – reserve it only for items you don’t use frequently.
2. Position the bed practically
Being the largest piece of bedroom furniture, where you position the bed is important when organizing a small bedroom. While placing it right in the middle of the room may feel natural, giving some thought to alternative locations can create a more efficient layout.
‘Pushing it against a wall or into a corner creates more floor space and can help to section out the room into clear-cut zones’, says home organizer Emma George of Declutter with Emma .
3. Be flexible with zoning
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‘Designating specific zones for sleeping, dressing, organizing makeup and so on gives structure and creates a nice sense of flow to the room, plus you’ll have a clear idea of what needs to go where,’ says home organizer Emma.
And don’t forget a place for organizing toys in kids’ bedrooms.
Bear in mind that while this is an extremely efficient way of organizing a small bedroom, when space is limited, zones will inevitably cross over. To avoid confusion, group like items together into containers or baskets so they can be stored anywhere in the room, then easily moved around as you need.
4. Keep surfaces clear of clutter
When organizing surfaces, first decide whether what you have out is functional to your lifestyle. If it’s not, store it elsewhere. This should make the essentials you do have out more accessible and easier to find. Putting them neatly into boxes or on trays will instantly make them look organized. Choose boxes that can be stacked or clipped together to make a storage solution ideal for your space.
When it comes to decluttering your nightstand, remove everything and only put back the items you use first thing in the morning or the last thing at night, such as a clock, a book, glasses and hand cream.
Use trays or containers either on top or in neatly divided drawers to corral smaller items – it’s a handy way to organize jewelry, too.
5. Rethink freestanding furniture
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Have a look at your current bedroom furniture and decide whether it’s really working for you. A bulky chest of drawers may feel helpful for hiding clutter, but it can also mean you hold on to items that you don’t really need.
Think about how you could incorporate multifunctional pieces – a small bookcase as a nightstand or a storage bench at the end of your bed that doubles up as a seat, for example. Nightstands could also be removed and replaced with floating shelves and wall-mounted night lights.
6. Utilize vertical space
Freeing up floor space will help in organizing a small bedroom, so utilize wall space where you can. While floating cupboards are ideal for hiding unsightly items, make a feature of display-worthy essentials with open shelving.
‘Shelves up high can create the illusion of height in the room, particularly when painted the same color as the walls and can be used to store books or stylish boxes with jewelry and make-up stored inside,’ says Martin Gill.
Decorative hooks mounted on the wall or back of the door are useful for organizing jewelry, while hanging designs will help when organizing a small closet – choose cubby-style designs for organizing shoes, handbags and other accessories.
7. Organize clothes in an orderly fashion
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Whether you use a closet, drawers or an open clothes rack, organizing clothes efficiently in a small bedroom will reduce the likelihood of them spilling out into the room, not to mention make for a much smoother morning routine.
To maximize space in a small closet, use clothes storage ideas such as organizing by category, frequency of use, season, color – whatever makes the most sense to you. Reserve shelf space for storing bulky items such as jumpers and chunky knitwear, file fold (where you place folded items vertically) t-shirts, jumpers and jeans into individual boxes and maximize shelving space with stackable containers, baskets and closet organizers.
8. Use baskets as overflow storage
The key to organizing a small bedroom is to give all your belongings a place – not always easy in a compact space. Bedroom organizers like baskets are brilliant drop zones for catching shoes, books, fresh linens and dirty laundry. They’re also great for toys in a child’s bedroom.
Choose attractive designs to complement the room, hide them away in the bottom of your closet or position just outside your bedroom door to save on floor space.
9. Make the bed
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There’s nothing like an unmade bed to make a small bedroom feel cluttered and unloved. Taking five minutes to dress your bed well every morning can make all the difference, and studies have shown it has a positive effect on your mood, too – even better.
It’s worth rethinking your bed dressing choices too: lots of pillows and throws can be an extra layer of clutter that you don’t need in a small bedroom, especially if you’re taking them all off at night anyway.
Consider streamlining your collection for a stylish pared-back look. Keep only the decorative dressings that you use and enjoy, anything else can be gifted or donated (pillows will only be accepted if a fire label is still attached).
10. Consider a bespoke system
If you’re arranging a small bedroom layout from scratch, built-in cabinetry is a brilliant way to make the most of tricky spaces that might otherwise go unused.
‘Fitted furniture can create up to three times more space, plus has the added benefit of allowing tailor-made storage depending on your needs, such as drawer inserts, dedicated shoe and trouser racks, and ergonomic shelf and rail options,’ says Simon Bodsworth, managing director at Daval .
How do you arrange things in a small bedroom?
Zoning a bedroom into distinct areas for sleeping, dressing, putting on makeup and so on is a popular technique that can help to maintain organization and function – particularly in a smaller space.
We suggest identifying areas for specific activities and planning your layout around them where possible: place your dressing table next to the mirror, your laundry basket inside the closet, surface space next to your bed, and so on.
This technique works well for smaller items too, but if you’re limited on storage space, it’s not always possible. A good way to keep your bedroom as functional as possible is to group like items together in clear, stackable containers. This way, they can be stored anywhere in the room but can be easily moved around to suit your needs.
How do I declutter my small bedroom?
If decluttering is something you haven’t tackled in a while, it can feel daunting. The best advice we can give is to not take on everything at once. Focus on one area at a time – such as organizing a closet – and complete the job before you move on to the next.
Set up three piles: keep, discard, and relocate. When deciding what to keep, ask yourself three things.
Is it functional? Does it look good? Does it do what it needs to do? If the answer is no to any of these, it’s probably time to say goodbye.
Bear in mind that a bedroom’s primary purpose is to enable a good night’s sleep. For that reason, any items not related to achieving that should be relocated elsewhere. This can be hugely helpful when deciding which ‘keep’ items you need to prioritize when space is at a premium.
For 10 years, Tara King worked as a Content Editor in the magazine industry, before leaving to become freelance, covering interior design, wellbeing, craft and homemaking. As well as writing for Ideal Home, Style at Home, Country Homes & Interiors, Tara’s keen eye for styling combined with a passion for creating a happy – and functional – family home has led to a series of organization and cleaning features for H&G.
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Where to put all the things you need if you are limited in space? Learning from the designers
Built-in furniture, niches, folding wardrobes and a coffee table chest - we have collected 9 interesting ideas for organizing space in the bedroom.
1. Bed with storage system
In the project of a small loft by designer Diana Ponomareva, the dressing room took over the task of storing the bulk of things, but in each room unexpected opportunities were found to hide small objects or clothes from prying eyes. In the bedroom, for example, the bed is raised to the podium, which contains roomy drawers.
Design: Diana Ponomareva
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Design: Cubiq Studio
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3. Niche as an alternative to bedside tables
Instead of bulky bedside tables, designer Diana Maltseva designed a niche that she styled as an open storage system.
Design: Diana Maltseva
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4. Folding built-in wardrobe
Place a cozy bedroom with a dressing room on 18 squares? It is easy if you replace a traditional wardrobe with a built-in model with facades that fold like an accordion.
Design: Dmitry Dubrovsky, KYD BURO
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5. Dressing room with open storage systems
Almost half of this bedroom is occupied by a dressing room with open storage system. At any time, it will be possible to hang facades so that the cabinets merge with the walls.
Design: Natalia Liventsova
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6. Floor hanger
In this kopeck piece in Kiev, designer Maya Baklan suggested using a floor hanger to store clothes. It takes up little space and can always be rearranged.
Design: Maya Baklan
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7. Use the space around the window
For a loft in the center of St. In the bedroom, a bright wardrobe-library was placed around the window - a great way to use the space functionally and organize a cozy place for gatherings by the window.
Design: “The Zhilina Brothers – Design and Architecture”
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8. A chest instead of a coffee table
A simple yet unexpected solution was proposed by designer Zhenya Zhdanova for a bedroom in a country house in the Moscow region: the chest became bright accent in the interior and helped hide accessories and magazines.
Design: Zhenya Zhdanova
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9. Niche behind the headboard
Designer Nadya Zotova has implemented many bold and unusual ideas in her apartment. For example, for the bedroom, she chose such a non-obvious solution that allowed her to beautifully store books and accessories.
Design: Nadya Zotova
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See also:
15 ideas for storing things in a small bedroom
Wardrobe and workplace
Every centimeter counts in a small bedroom.
By installing a structure with sliding doors in a small room, we are guaranteed to save space, because wardrobes can be placed close to the bed. Swing doors do not have this advantage. Next to the structure, you can equip a small cozy office by placing a table in the resulting niche and hanging shelves.
Wardrobe and mezzanines above the door
Speaking about the rational use of space, special attention should be paid to built-in structures that occupy a smaller bedroom wall. In a cramped room, it is recommended to place a built-in wardrobe up to the ceiling: it looks solid, has a larger capacity and harmoniously fits into the interior, adjusting the shape of the room. Mezzanines above the entrance create additional storage space.
Open shelf above bed
If a work area in a small room is adjacent to a bed, it is worth placing a long shelf directly above the bed. It will become a convenient place to store books and small things and visually unite the space.
Such a stylish solution will allow you to decorate the headboard in different ways (pictures or photographs in a frame, flowers, baskets), but will not require special costs.
Dressing room and study
In the 14 square meter bedroom, you can find space not only for a bed, but also for a mini dressing room. This option is suitable for those who appreciate comfort and need zoning. To build a structure, it is necessary to divide the room into three parts. In one zone, a bed should be placed, and in the other - a dressing room and an office with a partition. This solution will allow you to use the space as rationally as possible.
Chest
Not only a closet or chest of drawers is suitable for storing clothes and bed linen: a capacious chest that can be placed near the foot or placed in any empty corner will become a real decoration of a small bedroom. There are many options for products: wicker, wooden, antique, rough army or upholstered - the chest will fit into any style of interior.
Wardrobes instead of bedside tables
A practical solution for a small bedroom is to use high and narrow wardrobes located on the sides of the bed. The designs will create a cozy niche that can be supplemented with wall cabinets. The role of bedside tables will be played by compact shelves for small items, attached directly to the body. In the bedroom for a couple, wardrobes are conveniently divided into two.
Full Wall Cabinets
An original way to create storage in a small bedroom without cluttering it up is to order a wall-to-wall built-in chest of drawers. You can store a lot of things in it, and use the countertop as an additional seat. The space above the cabinets is usually occupied by shelves for books or a TV.
Pipe hangers
If you appreciate the loft and have a small amount of things, open clothes hangers will fit perfectly into the bedroom. They can be freestanding, mobile on wheels or mounted on a wall.
How to create a floor hanger with your own hands, read here.
Shelving unit on the sides of the headboard
An open shelving unit next to the wall is no surprise, but the built-in shelves facing the bed look original. Shelves not only create a cozy recess for a bed, but also serve as a place to store useful little things.
Under bed storage
Space in a small room should be used to the maximum, so do not neglect the free space under the bed. The drawer design will be a convenient alternative to a podium or a bed that needs to be raised to access things. If you are purchasing a folding sofa, a product with a box for linen will be the most practical solution.
Cube structure
You won't find such a storage system in a furniture store: an unusual wardrobe-bed with a podium, shelving and built-in cabinets is made to order according to individual sizes. A sleeping place located in a niche looks like a compact room.
The original design is suitable for very narrow spaces.
Shelves under the ceiling
Not filling the space between the ceilings in a small bedroom is a real waste. Shelves fixed high are usually used for rarely used items. The photo shows how interesting the snow-white bedroom with shelves above the bed looks: books have become a stylish decoration and added coziness and habitability to the laconic interior.
Boxes and baskets
Beautiful cardboard boxes and wicker baskets are very functional, as they serve to store useful little things and help keep the bedroom clean. Useful containers look good on open shelving, and also allow you to rationally use the empty space on the cabinets. Read about how to create original containers and baskets here.
Floating cabinet
An amazing solution from the Russian studio Astar project - a structure that holds the countertop and rises above the floor. Hanging furniture makes a small bedroom look bigger, as the floor remains unused and the human eye perceives the room as half empty.
