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If want a unique way to organize your bedroom, check out these 13 handy over bed storage ideas.

There is a lot of room over a bed that can be used to provide storage and organization opportunities.

In this article we’ll look at:

13 handy Over Bed Storage Ideas

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Not all of these over the bed storage ideas will work for you and your room, but hopefully at least one will help you take advantage of this vertical space.

Let’s start the list of ideas.

1) Over Bed Shelving Unit – Particle Board (Amazon)

This over the bed shelving unit is marketed towards college students and kids because it fits over top of a TWIN sized bed. They suggest to put only lightweight items on it (just in case something falls on your sleeping head.)

I’ve shown this product to give you an idea of what is possible with a shelving unit like this. (Some people say this particular product – which is made of particular board – may not be worth the money. I’ll let you decide that. Click here to see on Amazon.)

2) Over Bed Shelving Unit – Metal wire (Walmart.com)Over Bed Shelving Unit – Click picture to see details on Walmart.com

I think this looks like a cool shelving unit! This is designed to fit over a Twin sized bed (which has the same width as a Twin XL but the XL version is about 5-inches longer).

The vertical metal posts stand 67-inches tall. It comes with the two wire shelves and it has a swiveling cup holder and some hooks to hang towels, backpacks, etc…

It is marketed towards college students living in a dorm room, but it would work well for children or anyone else with a twin-sized bed.

You May Also Like – these Under Bed Storage Ideas (get your bedroom organized)

3) Over the Bed Cabinets

Below is an Instagram photo showing some cabinets installed above a bed. Looks very cool. You could fit a lot in there.

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4) Headboard with Shelves

A bookcase headboard like this reminds us that over bed storage doesn’t have to be too fancy.

A headboard with some shelves can go a long way to keeping your room tidy by giving you a spot for books, pictures and decorations.

CLICK HERE to see this particular headboard on Amazon.

5) Headboard with Storage Cabinets (for full size bed aka double bed)

You can use the top shelf of this headboard to hold your books, and you can put items you don’t want visible behind the sliding cabinet doors.

I like the idea of the sliding doors. It is hard to open a swinging cabinet door if your pillows are in the way, so this bookcase uses sliding doors instead.

CLICK HERE to see more details about this headboard.

6) Around and Over the Bed Storage Shelves and Cabinets

Isn’t this over the bed shelving unit amazing! It is from the British company Shelved.

With a system like this you wouldn’t have any excuses for a messy bedroom. I like how it has a combination of open shelves and doored cabinets. (And having no cabinet hardware makes it look sleek.)

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7) Over the Bed Storage Cubbies

The Instagram photo below is from a company that custom made this over the bed storage unit for a boy’s bedroom. The open cubbies allow him to display his favorite things.

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Over the Bed Shelf Ideas

In this section I’ll share some over the bed shelf ideas I’ve come across. Most of them are just regular shelves you could use anywhere in your house. But putting these shelves above your bed will give you some extra options for organizing your bedroom.

8) Three pack of Wood Shelves with Metal Brackets (Amazon)

I came across this 3-pack of shelves on Amazon. Each shelf is a different size (small, medium and large), and the largest one is 16.9-inches wide.

So these aren’t very big, but because they claim each shelf can hold 39 pounds you should be able get creative with your over bed storage.

For instance, will these be enough to hold your collection of favorite novels?

CLICK HERE if you want more details of these shelves.

9) Wood Bookshelves for Above Bed Storage (Amazon)

Once again, these are wall shelves that could be used anywhere in your house. But because the ends of the shelves are like book ends, I think they’d work well for above bed storage.

You can get these shelves in a few different colors.

Click here to see other colors.

Are you from the UK?

Click to see on Amazon UK

10) Sleek Over Bed Shelving Unit

I came across this impressive over bed shelving unit on Instagram. The glossy look and lack of cabinet hardware makes this look like a modern, sleek unit.

But when I went to the company’s website I couldn’t find this unit on their site. Maybe they renamed it?

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11) Fancy Corner Shelves

Is your bed in the corner of your bedroom?

If so you could mount this fancy wall shelf in the corner above your bed to provide a place to put your phone, glasses, novels, etc…

This popular corner shelf is available on Amazon (where it has lots of reviews).

12) Ikea Bookcase Hack to Make a Bed Bridge Over Bed Shelving Unit

A man named Chris Heider has a YouTube channel called “HandyDadTV” and he has an incredible video where he creates an over bed shelving unit using IKEA furniture. It is called a bed bridge because it spans the bed.

He doesn’t want people to see the video outside of YouTube, so click the picture below to see it on YouTube.

Photo credit: Chris Heider. Click picture to see video on YouTube (opens in a new window)

It is amazing how well his bed bridge bookcase turned out. That HandyDad is definitely handy. (From watching his video I learned the trick of putting masking tape on particle board before cutting or drilling into it.)

13) IKEA Platsa Over the Bed Storage Unit

I found this YouTube video where Sarah & Rhys designed this bed bridge unit using the Platsa line from IKEA. They call it a bedroom wardrobe. And whatever you call it it makes an impressive over bed shelving unit.

You could store just about all your bedroom stuff in that unit!

Overbed Trolley Storage Desk (Amazon UK)

Here is an option for our readers in the UK.

This rolling overbed desk is a great way to make the most out of small space.

(But be careful…you shouldn’t work in bed unless you absolutely have to. Or else you may start to associate your bed more with work than with sleep.

You don’t have to put a computer on here though. You can put your books, journals, and more.

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I hope you’ve found some inspiration in these 13 handy over bed storage ideas.

Will one of them work for you?

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Overbed storage ideas – ways to boost bedroom stash space |

Overbed storage ideas are often undiscovered opportunities for neatening a cluttered bedroom. What’s more, the best can be super-chic or pleasingly clever tactics to make more of the room without taking up additional – and precious – floor space.

And like all great bedroom storage ideas, those for over the bed will ensure the room feels like a calm, uncluttered place to retreat to at the end of every day with an aesthetic you love.

We’ve put together a collection of our favorite overbed storage ideas here, along with the experts’ advice on creating them.

Overbed storage ideas

The area over the bed is perfect for small bedroom storage ideas, but don’t neglect its promise in larger rooms. Whatever a room’s proportions, it means personal items can be kept safe in your room – and allows for display, too.

(Image credit: ND Studios)

'The bedroom is a retreat and sanctuary from the world, but it’s also a deeply personal space,' says Natascha Dartnall, managing director, ND Studios . ‘Storage is key in bedrooms so that you can maintain tidiness while still having all your necessities and creature comforts on hand.  

‘What we love about this bedroom is the bespoke alcove; smart enough to be used as a display but the presence of the door is reassuring for anyone who wants discreet storage.’

2. Add texture and charm with a rattan shelf

(Image credit: Colette Interiors/Racquel Langworthy)

Create a beautiful feature with overbed storage ideas. 'As an alternative to artwork, this overbed storage added dimension, texture, and character to the area,' says Trish Lynn, founder and principal designer at Colette Interiors . ‘Styled, it became a beautiful accent layer to the room eliminating the need for any other artwork.’ 

3. Locate shelving at bed height for ease

(Image credit: Future / Simon Brown)

Not keen on a standard nightstand? ‘Why not combine overbed storage ideas with a nook bed?’ suggests Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens. ‘This type of arrangement is particularly perfect for small bedrooms or guest rooms where there is little space for a bedside table, but still the need for storage. ' 

(Image credit: ND Studios )

How to cater for bedroom shelving ideas and make overbed storage ideas blend in? 'One of our best tips when it comes to alcoves is to use exactly the same paint or paper inside to give a sense of continuity and neatness. It works especially well with fabric wall coverings like this one,' says Natascha Dartnall.

5. Consider every surface

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Your overbed storage ideas don’t have to be sizeable to be practical. ‘For a layered look in the bedroom, make use of every surface and architectural feature,' says Meaghan Hunter, art director and stylist at Neptune .

'Pictures and smaller objets displayed along the ledge of paneling not only gives your keepsakes a prime position but also lends a personal and considered feel to your room.’

(Image credit: Le Berre Vevaud/Stephan Julliard)

While overbed storage ideas can be used along with clever clothing storage and shoe storage for an uncluttered feel, go an extra step with a design like this one that feels cocooning and calm.

'We are noticing a need to create spaces that convey well-being and transcend notions of simple functionality or aesthetics. The interiors are intended to be cocoons and therefore, there is a strong return to natural materials and work on light so that it is soft, warm and controlled,' say interior designers Raphaël Le Berre and Thomas Vevaud from Le Berre Vevaud . 

7. Go bespoke with an alcove shelf

(Image credit: Future / Brent Darby)

Designing a bedroom from scratch? 'If you're about to remodel then factor in a built-in shelf like this charming farmhouse bedroom design. It will look like it's meant to be there which is always a bonus and if it's deep enough you'll get a fabulous bonus storage space,' says Andrea Childs, editor of Country Homes & Interiors.

8. Hang a shelf above focal wallpaper 

(Image credit: Future / Polly Wreford)

You might want to major on beautiful decorative accessories plus provide room to store. 'This design is more of a display shelf than one you can easily reach from bed, but nonetheless useful to have and we love the positioning of this leather strap design above the wallpaper,' says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens.

9. Opt for tall cabinetry 

(Image credit: Sharps )

In a bedroom with good ceiling height, custom cabinets over the bed could be a brilliant storage solution. 

'As the focal point of most bedrooms is the bed itself, special attention should be given to the area around it, but this doesn’t need to be a juggling act between style and storage,’ says Rachal Hutcheson of Sharps . ‘With our overhead solutions, you can have both. 

‘Cupboards above the bed provide great storage and also act as a statement headboard, whilst full-length wardrobes at each side offer plenty of rail space.’

10. Use the top edge of a built-in headboard 

(Image credit: Future / Chris Tubbs)

Think about an all-in-one design. 'We're seeing a rise in the use of extended headboards – they provide a contemporary element whilst encompassing night tables both sides, and some are quite deep which gives you an instant shelf along the top edge,' says Lucy Searle, global editor in chief, Homes & Gardens. ‘Use this space for vases of flowers, artwork and books.’

What is over the bed storage called?

Over the bed storage is sometimes called overbed wardrobes, where wardrobes are fitted either side of the bed with cabinets linking them above the head of the bed. ‘You might associate this with old-fashioned designs, but the latest takes are chic and don’t feature the awkward boxy cupboards of old,’ says Lucy Searle, global editor in chief of Homes & Gardens. 

‘But over the bed storage can also be created with nooks and niches, concealed cabinets, as part of a headboard, or with smart shelving, so there’s a world of choice,’ she adds.

How do I add storage to a small bedroom?

To add storage to a small bedroom, team overbed storage ideas like cabinets and shelves with end-of-bed options like storage trunks. Work underbed storage ideas, too, and swap a nightstand for a chest of drawers to optimize stash space. Building in wardrobes can make the most of even an awkwardly shaped room, and the back of the door can provide extra storage space for your items.

5 ideas for rooms of different sizes - INMYROOM

Interior decor

In search of a panacea for the ubiquitous mess, we have collected for you 5 best ideas for organizing storage in a bedroom of any size

The bedroom is the keeper of spiritual harmony. Order in it is not just a norm of behavior, but an important component of our emotional comfort. Today we will tell you how to think over the storage system in a bedroom of any size. Our selection of ideas will be useful for both owners of single bedrooms and happy owners of spacious boudoirs.

1. Without complexes

This idea will appeal to the owners of both modest and spacious bedrooms, as well as to all those who like to be the center of attention and are not shy about their own, even if extravagant, taste. While others try to hide all their belongings in closets and closets, we suggest you place the storage system in a conspicuous place, next to or opposite the bed. If you're ready to challenge stereotypes, you don't need much - a couple of shelves, a clothes rail and a floor hanger. Add a few accessories or a dainty chest of drawers in the center - the perfect piece of furniture to store linens, t-shirts and sweaters.

If bold provocations are not your style, but you like the idea, install transparent glass doors in your wardrobe. This will save you an escape route, while being able to simply replace the doors.

2. Hide at all costs


The worst thing that can happen to a small bedroom is daily clutter. If things are constantly scattered in the corners, and every time you reproach yourself and your loved ones for negligence, then you simply do not have enough storage space. Make sure that there is exactly twice as much space for all your things as the things themselves. You can place a sufficient number of drawers and shelves even in the tiniest room. Here are some tips:

3. Separate room for all your belongings


The best option for a bedroom is a separate dressing room. Moreover, it can be organized not only in large apartments. Often we underestimate the area of ​​the room. For a dressing room, even a small niche is enough to fit a clothes rail and shelves. It is not even necessary to install doors; you can hang a curtain to match the walls. Sometimes it is better to give up part of the hallway in favor of a storage system. Often, when we reduce the area for arranging built-in wardrobes, as a result, the apartment looks larger. If every thing is in its place, then there is more free space and visually even the smallest bedroom does not look cramped.

4. Under the ceiling

When it comes to storage under the ceiling, the image of a wardrobe hanging menacingly over your head appears in your head. However, ceilings can be used in different ways. If their height does not exceed two and a half meters, it would be logical to place shelves around the perimeter. If the height allows, you can raise the bed to the upper tier, and equip the space below with a storage system.

There is another simple tip for owners of both large and small bedrooms. If you are installing a wardrobe or wardrobe, always use the entire wall area from floor to ceiling. This makes low ceilings visually taller, allows you to organize more storage space, and looks spectacular and elegant in rooms with high ceilings. Choose the color to match the walls. You can complement such a cabinet with a ceiling plinth to create the illusion of built-in furniture.

5. Nanocube

The trends are such that traditional layouts are increasingly being replaced by conceptual solutions. So, for example, modern designers, including Italian Luca Nichetto, our favorite at the Maison & Objet exhibition, offer to fit an entire apartment in one cube. As a rule, a compact design is multifunctional and includes a bedroom, living room, bathroom and even a kitchen. Special attention is paid to a capacious storage system.

And even if you do not accept this idea completely, you can use the meaning - a single closed independent space. With this approach, you can completely abandon a separate bedroom, and create something like a "house in the house", which combines a bedroom, a rack, a chest of drawers, a wardrobe and even a ladies' table. This is a bold and uncommon decision. For some, it will cause delight, for others, an attack of claustrophobia. One way or another, it can be an inspiration for an individual interpretation of bold design ideas.

Creating a convenient storage system in the bedroom. Everything is in its place - advice and reviews from experts : 07

Content:

  1. Storage organization - how and where

  2. Cabinets, beds, chests of drawers

  3. A little tips

Storage organization - how and where

The bedroom in modern apartments is not only a place for a night's rest. Often she combines both an office and a living room, and sometimes a nursery. It is in the bedroom that most things are often stored. But in no case should the bedroom turn into either a pantry or a warehouse. Even in the smallest bedroom, you can organize storage spaces without sacrificing either order or space. The main thing is how you should think about everything. How to organize a storage system to accommodate everything you need even in a small space? We have put together a number of useful ideas for you to help save space in your bedroom.

Wardrobes, chests of drawers, beds

Wardrobes

Wardrobe is the most familiar and traditional storage place, proven by the experience of many generations. Modern wardrobes serve to store a variety of things, from bedding and wardrobe to sports equipment and household appliances. Their important advantages are the ability to place the cabinet anywhere, using all the available space, and the door mechanism, which does not require space to open them.

Sliding wardrobes are equipped with many useful systems for organizing internal space, allowing you to maximize the use of all available space in accordance with the needs of users - these are dividers for shelves and drawers, special baskets, hooks and special stands for storing shoes, hangers for trousers, ties, scarves and belts.

The advantages of the wardrobe include an unlimited choice of design solutions - the wardrobe can be decorated in any style, which allows you to organically and naturally fit it into any interior.

However, despite the convenience, the closet still takes up space, reducing the bedroom. Therefore, it is very important to properly position the cabinet, not allowing it to become the dominant of the interior.

Wardrobe arrangement options:

combine with desk - the wardrobe installed in the bedroom can be used to create a niche, equipping it with a cozy study with a desk and shelves or a reading area with an easy chair.

Swing wardrobes

The classic swing wardrobe is not as convenient and functional as a sliding wardrobe, but it can also be modernized using various systems for organizing internal space. To increase the convenience and functionality of the wardrobe, you can use:

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Bed

The bed takes up a lot of space in any bedroom, but the space under it should not be wasted. The bed can be used not only as a place to sleep, but also an excellent replacement or addition to the closet. Many manufacturers provide this option. Depending on the goals, you can purchase models that provide different storage systems.

Lifting bed , equipped with spacious drawers for things, will allow you to conveniently place large things, extra bedding. To save space in such cases, you can use vacuum bags that perfectly store seasonal items, winter blankets, and spare pillows.

Bed with drawers not only becomes a complete replacement for a chest of drawers, but also emphasizes the style of the bedroom.

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The bunk bed with built-in wardrobes is a popular solution for a nursery, but in a small bedroom it is quite possible to use a similar design by raising the bed above the floor and placing a convenient wardrobe under it, using the steps as drawers.

Chest of drawers

Another traditional element of the bedroom furnishing, which should not be abandoned. Main advantage chest of drawers - roomy drawers that make it easy to find the necessary thing.

Complementing the drawers with dividers of different sizes, you can increase both the capacity of the chest of drawers and ease of use. The chest of drawers serves not only for storing things, but also replaces the table. Many models come with a mirror, and can serve not only as a place to store things, but also as a convenient dressing table. With a shortage of space, a wall-length built-in chest of drawers will be an excellent solution. Its height can vary, a low chest of drawers will serve as an additional seat, and the space above it can be supplemented with bookshelves or a TV can be placed there.

Shelves for the bedroom

The shelving can serve as an excellent replacement for a dressing room or closet, serving not only as a place to store things, but also as a spectacular decorative element. The rack can be open or closed, or combine open and closed shelves. You can expand its functionality by attaching sections of various heights and shapes, additional cabinets and shelves, drawers or baskets, hooks and coasters. Shelving can be used for zoning a room, separating the sleeping area from the work area, or instead of bedside tables. You can place racks near the window or under the windowsill.

Shelves

Open shelves are not the most functional storage system, rather they perform a decorative function. The main advantage of the shelves is that they can be placed almost anywhere, using literally every centimeter of usable area. But if you add beautiful boxes or baskets to the shelves, they will serve as a place to store a variety of things.

Shelves can be placed at the head of the bed or above it. An excellent solution is a few shelves under the ceiling. They are quite suitable for storing rarely used things or books and will not clutter up the space.

Another good place for shelves is by the window. Complementing the shelves with cabinets, a small table or chair, you can equip an office or a cozy place for reading there.

Mobile cabinets

Bedside tables can be replaced with mobile cabinets on wheels. If necessary, they can be easily moved around the bedroom and serve as an excellent storage place not only for trifles, but also for bed linen and bedding.

Bench or chest?

Bedroom furnishings are often complemented with banquettes or benches for storing bedspreads and decorative pillows at night. You can choose an option with a drawer or simply replace such a bench with a roomy chest. It will serve as a great place to store spare pillows and blankets.

There are many types of such products, from a wide variety of materials and in different styles, so choosing a model for a particular bedroom is not difficult.

Ottomans

Instead of or in addition to chairs or armchairs in the bedroom, you can use ottomans with an internal storage compartment. In addition to performing their main function, they will serve as a great place to store small items and accessories. allow you to solve several problems at once.

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Doors

Don't forget the door! It can serve as a great place to store a variety of things.

Many manufacturers of storage or filling systems for sliding wardrobes provide for the possibility of using a door and create special systems. They are installed on the door leaf without damaging it and often even without the need to use special tools, and consists of guides to which various accessories are attached: baskets of different depths, shelves, solid or mesh, perforated panels, hooks, etc.

Baskets and boxes

Boxes and baskets are an indispensable item in any bedroom decor. They will not only serve as an excellent means of organizing the storage of various things, they will complement the racks and shelves, make it easier to find what you need and help maintain order in the bedroom.

Well-chosen boxes and baskets will become a bright detail of any interior, giving the bedroom originality and a special style. Baskets or boxes can also be used instead of storage boxes placed under the bed.

Separate dressing room

Definitely the best option for a bedroom. Contrary to popular belief, large spaces are not required to create a dressing room . You can place it in a small niche or by highlighting the part of the hallway under the dressing room.

By allocating space for a dressing room, you can visually make the apartment more spacious, and convenient equipment will allow you to place even an impressive wardrobe in a small area.

Open wardrobe

It is not necessary to hide the wardrobe out of sight and cover it with blank facades. A place to store things can be made an original accent of the bedroom design. It is quite possible to equip such a storage system on your own, using several shelves and clothes rails, as well as various types of floor hangers, stationary or on wheels. The clothes rail system can be assembled from pipes with adapters and placed on the wall.

An intermediate option is a wardrobe behind a curtain, screens or transparent doors. This solution is original, it looks lighter and more elegant than cabinets with blank facades, but it also allows you to hide things from prying eyes if necessary.

A few tips

Before you start organizing storage in the bedroom, you need to not only carefully consider what exactly and how will be stored in future cabinets, but also to revise what you are going to place there. Sometimes this procedure can significantly reduce the number of things.

What should be considered?