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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:

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!

20 Small Bedroom Organizing Ideas No Drilling

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Got a small bedroom at your rental? Here all the ways you can increase storage space without any drilling!

Living in a rented room or an apartment is challenging, especially when you’re not allowed to drill or dent the walls or ceilings. Freestanding cabinets are an option, but they actually take up too much space.

To help you out, we’ve collated 20 alternative solutions to your small bedroom organizing dilemmas.

1. Simple Clothes Hanger for Tight Spaces

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Having a room with limited space makes it harder to organize and keep your clothing items neat and wrinkle-free. Since a cabinet takes up too much space, try creating your own simple clothes hanger.

You will need these copper plumbing tubes and round wooden sticks. Simple, functional, stylish, and, most of all, space-saving.

2. Quick Floating Shelf Installation

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You can add more storage to your cozy space in less than five minutes. Simply get yourself a self-adhesive floating shelf here.

The simple design fits anywhere in your home, from the bathroom to the kitchen, to your bedroom. It’s a versatile must-have for any small space.

3. Wall Pocket Letter Holder

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Letters or receipts can quickly clutter your desk, and sometimes you’d wish you could just throw them away.  A portable hanging wall pocket creates a dedicated place for these essential papers without occupying too much of your working area.

Aside from sewing pins, a craft knife, leather glue, and iron, you’ll need a few other things:

To see the step-by-step process of this DIY project, click here.

Check out more office organization hacks here.

4. All-Around Door Closet Storage

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Many people had tried this before but did it the other way around, exposing the clutter and creating an eyesore instead of a neat storage solution.

With this over the closet door’s storage system positioned towards the closet interior, you create an accessible storage solution without creating an overwhelming look in your room.

You can choose between this basket style or this mesh rack design to hold your accessories. This idea works just as well in the kitchen and other parts of your home.

Check out more ways to organize your closet!

5. Collapsible Storage Organizer

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If you move around often, you’ll find this functional closet organizer your new best friend. It’s a reliable and portable storage solution for your accessories.

These are great for cabinets that don’t have shelving as it easily hangs on a horizontal pole or wire. Here’s where you can find shoe shelves.

Get more practical storage ideas for small spaces here.

6. Smart Drawer Dividers for Organizing Garments

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When you’re late for a meeting, the last thing you need is finding your Monday tie from a pile of garments. Avoid that morning stress and get your essentials organized with drawer box organizers like this.

These are simple yet effective dividers that can neatly organize your ties, undergarments, socks, and other linens in your dresser.

7. Under Bed Storage Organizer

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Underbed storages are an extremely useful storage solution. But it can be a bit hard on the back, especially if you to access it often.

Prevent unnecessary backaches by getting yourself an easy-to-install pneumatic storage bed lift mechanism available here.

Check out more ways to organize a small bedroom here.

8. Adjustable Wooden Drawer Dividers

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You know the struggle of trying to fit their cute clothes onto large drawers compactly if you have young babies.

The good news is, I found these fantastic adjustable wooden dividers. They make nursery organization so much easier!

9. Open Nightstand Metal Organizer

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Wish you had more space on your nightstand?  This nightstand rack organizer might do the trick.

Unlike the typical nightstands with a single drawer, you can stack these organizers, however high or low you want them to be. You can also see through the screen rack, so you don’t need to scramble rummage through your entire drawer to find what you need.

10. Bucket Backdoor Organizer

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Aside from racks, you can also use buckets like these to hang vertically on the back of your door. Use some all-purpose clothesline, and this strong-hold self-adhesive hook to complete this storage solution.

11. Bedside Pocket Organizer

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Your bedside is probably the last area you would think of for storage space. But if your bedroom is tight on space, you’ll always find ways to maximize your area.

Have a read through this guide to learn how to craft this adorable bedside pocket organizer. To make it more attractive, use colorful and varied quilting fabric, like these.

12. Back Door Storage Ideas

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Making use of your door’s back can help your storage cabinets breathe a little, especially if you have loads of items cramped in a very tight space.

Some back-door storage ideas include:

13. Heeled Shoe Wire Mesh Display

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If you’re struggling to find a shoe rack that doesn’t take up so much space but sturdy enough to hold over a dozen pairs of your heeled shoes, this DIY shoe rack is for you.

Simply lean a metal grid panel, such as this, on your wall, and voila! You can place your heeled shoes through the squares. Make sure though your heels can pass through easily.

14. Charging Station and Storage

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Conceal your spaghetti-like eyesore of cables with this simple DIY charging station. All you need is a gift box, box cutter, and a power strip.

An alternative to the gift box is a standard shoebox wrapped with patterned paper. Just ensure the gift box is enough for the power strip to fit in.

15. Clever Makeup Magnet Board

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Losing or breaking makeup items can be costly, not to mention an added cleaning chore. Did you know you can organize your makeup items using a magnet board?

You will need an old picture frame, a metal sheet, patterned fabric, and some craft magnets like the ones available here.

16. Jewel Organizer Using Thread Rack

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We love jewelry, and the number of these trinkets we’ve collected through the years is a testament to this.

But don’t you just hate it when your necklaces, rings, and bracelets get tangled upon each other? Yes, even if we meticulously placed them in our jewelry boxes or hung them on a grid mesh, they always seem to find a way to wrap around each other.

You may have yet to try using an embroidery thread rack like this to hold your gorgeous accessories. What I love about these embroidery racks is that they come in various sizes so that you can get one to match your jewelry collection count.

Simply hang this on the back of your door or lean on the wall atop your dresser.

Check out ways to organize your beauty products here!

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Heeled Shoes Organizer With Tension Rods

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Us girls can never have too many shoes, which is why ample shoe storage is a must. Of course, being the women that we are, we refuse to accept that a limited space equates limited shoes. No way.

Here’s the trick. If you have a small niche or nook in your house, get yourself some tension rods here and install them there. Super easy instant shoe rack!

18. Versatile Hamper Basket Storage

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A storage basket or bin is not only decorative. It is actually very functional at hiding almost anything. A quick, neat fix, the decorative hamper can be placed under a table or neatly placed on tiers of shelves.

You don’t need any tweaking on a hamper box since the organic texture is enough to leave your living space tidy and homey.

Another great thing about hamper boxes is that they come in various shapes and sizes, like this 7-piece wicker hamper kit.

If you’re averse to spending too much, you can also DIY your baskets. Here’s my quick and easy tutorial showing how you can transform an old box into a gorgeous rope basket.

19. Plastic Drawer Multipurpose Organizer

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Plastic drawers seem to be a staple in small spaces. It is probably because they’re lightweight and easy to assemble (and disassemble to create more space).

The great thing about plastic drawer organizers like this is that it has varying compartment sizes allowing you to store a combination of clothing, shoes, and accessories.

Most of them also have wheels, so they’re quite easy to move around if needed. Perhaps the only downfall is that they’re made of plastic, but then again, that makes them more affordable than the wooden or metal ones.

20. Space Saving Over Door Hooks

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Hanging multiple clothes is a tricky business, especially if you are super short on wardrobe space. Stay organized and save space by using over door hooks, found here.

You can line several of these plastic hooks to hang frequently used garments such as towels and scarves. They’re also useful as kitchen or hand towel racks.

Conclusion

I hope this list encouraged you to try one or two or more of these simple yet useful organizing ideas for your tight space. Remember to share these tips with fellow renters to help them maximize the most out of their cozy rooms.

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 of rational use of space, special attention should be paid to built-in structures that occupy the 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 the 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 office

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 ingenious way to create storage in a small bedroom without cluttering it up is to order a long 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 turned towards 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, shelves 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.

Window storage system

Window opening walls, which are often left unattended, can turn into a full-fledged storage and recreation area, combined with a workplace. The pictures show that the thoughtful design combines several lockers, and also plays the role of a sofa with internal drawers.

When it seems that there is not enough space in the bedroom, it is worth looking at the space from a new angle. Any tiny room makes it possible to create a convenient place to store things, if you approach the task with intelligence and imagination.

Bedroom storage: ideas and solutions

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Headboard storage

Free space around the bed can (and should!) be used to its maximum functionality. For example, equip spacious and stylish storage systems at the head for every taste - from open shelves to tall floor-to-ceiling cabinets.

Apartment in Moscow. Project by Tatyana Kazantseva.

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Anton Likhtarovich Style: Alexandra Pylenkova

Project by Ilona Menshakova, Sisters’ Design. To hide the protruding load-bearing column, the designer designed a wooden headboard with shelves and cabinets.

Bed on the podium

As an option, you can place the bed on the podium, and make either an extra bed (version for the guest bedroom) or large storage boxes in it.

Project by Alexey Shibaev and Alexandra Averkina, Zeworkroom studio. The bed is located on the podium in a niche around which the storage system is arranged. For more headboard storage inspiration, click here.

The apartment of Svetlana Nesterushkina, architect and creator of the Roushk jewelry brand, in Moscow.

Narrow wardrobe

Is the bedroom too small and there is no room for a full dressing room? You can put a narrow long wardrobe at the head of the bed, a “pencil case” for clothes, and put small things that you don’t use too often on the upper shelves. The combination of closed modules with open shelves will visually lighten the design, and it will not psychologically put pressure on you when you lie on the bed.

Two-room apartment in a new building, designed by designer Olga Shapovalova. In the bedroom, on both sides of the bed, there are narrow wardrobes up to the very ceiling, manufactured by Exclusive Furniture.

Full Wall Built-in Wardrobes

Built-in storage is one of the most common bedroom storage solutions. It is good because it allows you to order cabinets for the size and configuration of the room. Located along the wall on the side or opposite the bed, they do not “eat up” the space, but thanks to their laconic design and neutral shades, they can become completely invisible. This option is equally well suited for both owners of large bedrooms and small rooms (and in the second case, it is more preferable, since it allows you to save useful square centimeters as much as possible).

Project by Petr Yushin.

Project by Poco Design.

Wardrobe with mirror doors

To visually enlarge the space of a small bedroom, use good old mirrors. For example, cabinet doors can be made mirrored - so the space will appear larger and brighter.

Project by Dmitry Dubrovsky.

Wardrobe behind a curtain

An original technique for the bedroom - a wardrobe behind a curtain. This solution looks “softer”, more dynamic and visually lighter than cabinets with solid doors.

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