Under bed organization ideas
10 Creative Under-Bed Storage Ideas for Clothes, Shoes, and Toys
Wa Nity Canthra / EyeEmIf you're short on bedroom storage, then take a look at what you already have: free space under your bed. While you may have this storage method for your college dorm days (remember bed risers?), under-bed storage is a practical way to use what you already have to store your day-to-day essentials. Browse through these creative under-bed storage ideas until you find a solution that best matches your needs: off-season clothes, overflowing shoe piles, or your kid's ever-expanding toy collection. Whether you opt for a DIY project or a store-bought solution, these genius storage ideas will max out your bedroom's potential. While practicality is top of mind, most of these ideas also keep style and design in mind, so you don't have to compromise the look and feel of your room for increased organization. Win-win.
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Rolling Wooden Storage Boxes
Grillo DesignsFor a finished look, dress up standard wooden crates with knobs and metal accents that match your bedroom's aesthetic. An added bonus: These rolling boxes double as decor.
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RELATED: Smart Bedroom Storage Ideas to DIY
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IKEA MALM Storage Bed
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IKEA MALM Storage Bed
$699 at IKEA
Credit: IkeaSleek and streamlined on the outside, this popular IKEA bed comes with a secret inside: When you lift the mattress and bed frame, you'll find ample space to house extra linens and pillows.
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Color-Coordinated Toy Storage
Hey There, HomeGiving your bed extra height opens up room for opportunity ... and more storage baskets. Fill the open slots with colored plastic bins and organize them by what's inside.
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West Elm Under Bed Storage Basket
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West Elm Under Bed Storage Basket
$100 at West Elm
Credit: West ElmIf your under-bed area is visible at a glance, go for storage with a more polished look.
These woven baskets perfectly achieve a cozy, rustic vibe.
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Rolling LEGO Organizer
The Happy HousieIf you've experienced the pain of stepping on a stray Lego, then you know this DIY is a must-do. Take advantage of the space under your kid's bed with these rolling bins with divided compartments to perfectly house LEGOs of all shapes and sizes.
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RELATED: Easy Ways to Organize Toys
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Under Bed Shoe Storage
Anika's DIY LifeStore your shoes under the bed for easy access: This wooden organizer has movable dividers, so you can tailor it to your ever-growing collection.
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Decorative Open Shelving
Always RooneyGet the best of both worlds by building a wooden bed platform with open shelving.
Then store accessories in wire baskets, interspersed with potted artificial plants for a decorative look.
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West Elm Floyd Underbed Storage Drawer
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West Elm Floyd Underbed Storage Drawer
$280 at West Elm
Credit: West ElmAttach this durable canvas drawer to one or both sides of your bed for instant storage. Each drawer is strong enough to hold up to 80 pounds of clothes, linens, and bedding.
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Rolling Wooden Crates
RemodelaholicFix drawer pulls to rolling crates to give them a finished, furniture-like look, and an added dose of functionality.
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Mesh Bins With Wheels
Heathered NestAll you need is five minutes — and zero tools — to turn cheap mesh bins into rolling storage. Fill 'em with seasonal clothes, accessories, or extra toys to combat clutter in your kid's room.
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17 clever Under Bed Storage Ideas [2023]
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Organizing a bedroom can be tricky. The key is utilizing the space you have. That’s where these 17 clever under bed storage ideas come in. They’ll help transform your under bed area into a great storage space.
In this article we’ll look at:
- under bed storage totes
- rolling under bed drawers
- low profile under bed storage
- and more…
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These under bed storage ideas can be broadly broken down into two categories:
- adding storage under your current bed
- new bed options that have more storage potential
So whether you want to add more storage under your existing bed, or whether you’re willing to buy a new bed with storage, you’re sure to find something in this list to inspire you.
If you’re looking at storage options for under your current bed, you’ll want to measure the distance between your bed and the floor. You need to know this measurement so you can find options that’ll fit.
Make sure to scroll through all the ideas to find the one that’ll help you the most.
1) Under Bed Storage Bags – Fabric Bags
An easy option to add storage under your current bed is to get some under bed storage bags like these ones.
This particular option from the company ZOBER measures 6-inches tall. So it should slide under most bed frames. (Measure to be sure.)
It has a clear plastic top to protect your stuff from dust, and it allows you to see what you put in the bag.
You could use it to store off-season clothes like sweaters, extra bedding, shoes, and more.
This doesn’t have wheels, the fabric bag just slides along the floor.
This is an inexpensive, easy option to add storage under bed.
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2) Really Low Profile Under Bed Fabric Storage Bags
The company storageLAB makes these low profile under bed storage bags that measure only 4.5-inches tall.
They are really highly-rated on Amazon…people seem to love them.
If you want to check them out for yourself…
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3) Under Bed Storage TotesUnder Bed Storage Ideas – low profile plastic totes under bedThis is a simple option to add storage under your bed.
Go to your local store that has storage totes and buy some that’ll fit under YOUR particular bed.
In the picture above you can see we store a lot of craft supplies in low profile totes and then put them under a bed. They’re easy to access yet conveniently out of the way.
Totes like this can be a great way to store Lego, action figures, dolls, Play-Doh, and other toys under a bed.
These totes don’t have wheels, but I’m not too concerned about them scratching our laminate flooring. If you have vinyl plank flooring though – which can scratch easier – you may want to get a rolling solution.
4) Rolling Under Bed Storage Totes (by Sterilite)Sterilite Totes – Under Bed Storage on Wheels (Photo credit: Walmart.com)If you don’t want to slide plastic totes along your bedroom floor, you can get low profile totes on wheels like these 66-quart ones from Sterilite.
They measure 7-inches tall, so make sure they’ll fit under your bed.
These totes are cool because the lid is separated in two. You don’t need to slide the whole tote from under the bed to access your stuff.
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(If you’re interested in these totes, make sure you check the prices at both stores because the cost can vary quite a bit.
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This wooden under bed storage drawer has 4 wheels and a nice upholstered front panel with a leather handle.
It measures about 6-inches tall with the wheels on, so it’ll fit under most beds.
This is a good option if you want your under bed storage to not only be functional, but to look good too.
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6) Wood Under Bed Storage Drawer on Wheels
This attractive wooden drawer has 4 wheels so you can slide it right under your bed. The height of the drawer – including the wheels – is about 6 inches.
It is just shy of 3-feet wide so make sure there are no bed legs in the way.
(They do make a version of this drawer that is only 33-inches wide if 36-inches is too wide for your bed.)
If you want a nice look for your under bed storage, check out this rolling wooden drawer.
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DIY Under bed Storage DrawerLarge Under Bed Storage Drawer on Wheels (Photo credit: ATravellingMom on Flickr.com – Used under Creative Commons License)I came across this awesome full-length rolling under bed storage drawer on Flickr.com
It was a DIY project that would add so much convenient storage under the bed. Just roll it out and access the contents nice and easy.
If you’re handy with wood and tools, this is the type of project you could tackle and build a drawer that is custom-fitted for your under bed space.
7) DIY Rolling Under Bed Storage Idea using Old Dresser DrawersThis is the kind of DIY idea you see all over Pinterest.
Basically you find a second-hand dresser, take out the drawers, attach wheels to the bottom of the drawers and then you’ve got yourself a cool DIY under bed storage drawer.
Below is a YouTube video where a crafty YouTuber tackles this very project.
7B) Our Easy DIY Wooden Under Bed Storage Drawers (using old dresser drawers)Using old dresser drawers as under bed storage drawersWe recently bought our preschool-aged daughter a slightly elevated bed frame. It provided some space underneath her bed. So I wanted to take advantage of that space.
I had some drawers from an old dresser that would work perfectly as wooden under bed storage drawers. I got to upcycle the old drawers and give them a new life.
So I removed the metal sliding drawer hardware and stuck felt tabs to the 4 corners on the underside of the drawer.
I decided against wheels: I went the simpler route and used the felt instead.
She immediately put some toys in there. But we want to get small organizing baskets for the drawers to make them a little tidier. (We’ll see how that goes!)
Below is a picture of how it looks with the drawers slid under the bed.
Wooden Under Bed Storage Drawers (old dresser drawers repurposed)8) Under Bed Drawer Unit (by Richards Homewares)
The company Richards Homewares makes this interesting under bed storage option. It is a metal-framed drawer unit where the plastic drawers can slide out, or you can lift the lid off the drawer without sliding it out (under bed height permitting).
It measures just under 8-inches tall.
This could be a good option for clothing like socks and underwear that you need to access daily, but perhaps you don’t have room in your dresser.
Just note, the drawers aren’t very big…don’t expect to store too much stuff in them…and they’re made of plastic so durability may be an issue.
Click here for more details.
9) Elevate your Current Bed with Bed Risers (2-inch risers)Bed Risers to add more space under your Bed (Photo credit: Walmart.com)If your bed isn’t high enough off the ground to allow for good under bed storage, and you don’t want to buy a whole new bedframe, check out getting bed risers.
This particular set of risers from Clever Solutions is a heavy duty 2-inch furniture riser. Using a set of 4 of these risers will hold up to 2,000 pounds.
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10) Heavy Duty, Over-sized Stackable Bed Risers
If a 2-inch lift isn’t enough for you, I came across these heavy duty, stackable risers on Amazon.
Each riser will elevate your bed 3-inches, but what’s cool is that you can stack two of these risers on top of each other to provide 6-inches of lift.
Imagine what you’ll be able to store under your bed with an extra 6-inches of lift! (You may even be able to stack totes on top of each other with the extra clearance.)
They claim it’ll hold an incredible 6,000 pounds per leg!
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11) Under Bed Shoe Storage (Divided shoe organizer)
This is similar to the fabric storage bags we introduced at the beginning of this article, but they’re designed with shoes in mind.
These under bed shoe organizers are cool because they have adjustable dividers to create a bunch of separate compartments.
This is nice because some of your footwear is thicker than other pairs so you can set up these compartments to match your needs.
They have a clear zippered top cover to keep out the dust.
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12) Buy a Platform Bed to get more Under Bed Space
If you’re in the market for a new bed frame, and you want to add a lot more potential storage space, look into getting a platform bed.
This particular platform bed is the 18-inch version by Zinus. They also have a shorter 16-inch and 14-inch version.
The 18-inch measurement is from the floor to the top of the metal rail. So it leaves about 16-inches of under bed storage space.
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Our Platform BedLast year we bought a second-hand platform bed and it’s awesome. I don’t actually know what brand it is, but it’s similar to the Zinus brand shown earlier.
We have a 14-inch platform bed and it leaves 12-inches of space under the bed. And as you can see from the picture above, it works really well for storing larger totes and even milk crates.
And even though it is a platform bed it isn’t much taller than an average bed because we got rid of the box spring.
You don’t need a box spring with a platform bed like this because the metal bed slats directly support the mattress.
This is a cool idea. It’s a platform bed with 9 cubby storage spaces. There are three open spaces along the three sides of this bed.
It comes with 4 fabric storage bins and then you can mix and match your favorite colors of bins or baskets or books in the other cubbies.
If you’re in the market for a new bed anyway you should give this a closer look. It is available in twin, double or queen sizes.
Pretty cool.
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14) DIY Platform Cubby Bed made from BookshelvesThis is another DIY under bed storage idea that was big on Pinterest a couple years ago.
You can make your own platform bookcase bed using IKEA Kallax units, or other solids bookcases or cube organizers. You set the bookcases on their side, place supportive planks or plywood over top of the bookcases, and then put your mattress on the newly created frame.
Below is one of several YouTube videos I discovered where they make their own DIY bookcase bed.
15) Platform Bed with Built-in Storage Drawers
While researching under bed storage ideas for this article I came across this platform bed that has built-in sliding drawers. There are 2 metal drawers on each side.
The tufted headboard and footboard gives this platform bed a nice finished look. Some of the other DIY options can make things look a little thrown together, but this has a clean modern “grown up” look.
It is quite a popular bed with a high-rating on Amazon.
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13 space-saving Twin Bed with Storage options
16) Get a Loft Bed (good for kids rooms)
This option clearly won’t work for everyone, but if you have an older child who wants to make the most out of their bedroom space, you could look into getting a loft bed.
This particular loft bed fits a double mattress (or “full” mattress), and comes with the under bed desk. So it’s an option for kids but also college students too. (Just don’t exceed the 300 lbs weight limit.)
Just check out all the floor space this open up!
Some people put book shelves around the edge of the bed frame for even more added storage.
Are you open to the idea of a loft bed?
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17) Lift up Storage Bed (unique under bed storage idea)
This is a queen size lift up storage bed made by the company DHP. It features gas shocks to help lift the mattress up so you don’t need to be a weightlifter just to access its under bed storage.
They also make this lift up storage bed in Twin, Full, King sizes in addition to the queen bed shown here.
Plus, you can get it in several different colors to match your taste.
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Ikea Malm Lift Up Storage BedIkea Lift Up Storage Bed Malm – Photo credit: Dennis Sylvester Hurd on Flickr.com [Used under Creative Commons License]Ikea also makes a lift up storage bed called the Malm storage bed (as shown in the picture above).
It looks simple and elegant and provides a good amount of storage under the mattress. You could put extra bedding under there, off-season clothes, shoes, books and more.
Click here to see details on the Ikea Lift Up Storage Bed.
How can I add storage under my bed?In order to add storage under your bed you have two main options. 1) You can add storage under your bed by buying storage bags, baskets or drawers that will fit under your current bed’s height. 2) Or you can increase the space under your bed by raising your bed with bed risers or by purchasing a new taller bed such as a platform bed.
To store a child’s toys under their bed you can use baskets, totes or drawers to hold the toys. Just remember to measure the under bed space and buy storage products that will fit. If your children are able to read it may help to label the totes to make finding a certain toy easier.
And if you are trying to store variations of the same toy (such as different colored Lego blocks) you can use dividers inside the tote or drawer to create separate compartments.
Thank you for checking out our article on under bed storage ideas.
Will one of these ideas work for you?
I believe the under bed area is one of the most under-utilized storage spots in bedrooms, so if you can harness the storage capability of these ideas, you’ll be well on your way to getting your bedroom organized.
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Ideal for a small bedroom: 7 storage ideas under the bed
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Custom bed storage boxes, homemade modules or plain plastic baskets, our selection of bedroom storage optimization ideas you'll love.
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In a small room, it would be irrational not to use the space left under the bed. We found a few ideas to help organize proper storage there.
1 Lift by the bed
The easiest option is to consider additional storage at the stage of buying furniture and choose a bed with a lift.
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The cost of such models, of course, is more than ordinary beds. But inside there is a maximum of space where not only bed linen will fit, but also seasonal clothes and shoes. In part, this mechanism can even replace a chest of drawers or a wardrobe.
2 Built-in drawers
If the manufacturer has built-in drawers in the catalog for your bed model, then the most obvious solution is to complement your bedroom storage with them. And, in principle, you can buy these boxes at any time.
For example, IKEA has this option for beds "Malm", "Songesad", "Brimnes".
But you should not limit yourself to the Swedish brand only, there are other models of furniture with drawers on the market.
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For example, here they are integrated inside the frame and decorated with the same fabric as the entire upholstery.
Looks unusual and stylish. True, buying drawers separately from the bed will no longer work - without them, it will not look so aesthetically pleasing.
3 Store bought bed boxes
Everything is much simpler here - just choose the model you like and put it under the bed. It can be a simple fabric box or a wicker version.
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Minimalist solid colors are appropriate in any room, but wicker options or bright boxes should be selected in accordance with the style (for example, Scandinavian, boho, country).
4 Simple boxes
It is not necessary to look for a special model of bed boxes, you can also use regular baskets or plastic options.
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For example, in this case, the bed frame on wheels was made by hand and provided with niches that were filled with pretty wicker baskets.
5 Pull-out module
A special flat module on wheels that fits under a bed of any height, although it will be inconvenient to store clothes and bed linen in this way.
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But this is a great idea for storing shoes - for example, if you have a large collection that does not fit in the closet. What you wear all the time, of course, is best left in the hallway, or you will have to thoroughly wash the sole each time.
6 Self-made module
Storage of clothes, shoes and bed linen under the bed is not limited. Look at this example - a toy storage module.
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This option is ideal for a small nursery or when parents and a child sleep in one room.
7 Plastic baskets
Another option that allows you to store more than just clothes under the bed. You can even say that it’s not worth storing clothes in this form, but toys and even books are easy.
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This example uses plastic baskets that can be found in any supermarket.
Choose the right storage systems for your interior.
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Under Bed Storage - 4 Ways to Organize Under Bed Storage
Many people are unable to allocate free storage space when furnishing their room. Free space needs to be rationally filled, and the best thing is to buy a cabinet for storing accessories and things. But you can use the free space under the bed as such a place. This is not strange, because many modern manufacturers produce upholstered furniture with the expectation that something will be stored under it. Storing things under the bed can solve a lot of problems:
- you can hide things that have nowhere to put;
- saves free space, because there is no need to buy a cabinet;
- such a storage space looks very extraordinary;
Deciding to purchase a bed with the possibility of storing bedding or similar things under it, you significantly expand your room, make it more functional and modern. To date, manufacturers are making various systems for such a function, and therefore each person can decide for himself which way to store things for him to choose.
4 main ways to organize things under the bed
What are the main storage places bed manufacturers have come up with? Let's consider each option in detail.
Drawers
This is the most common system in the bed. It is very simple and understandable to absolutely everyone. The drawers are compartments of different or the same size, and maybe only 1 drawer under the bed. The front part of the drawers is made in the same color as the bed frame. Also, the drawers are pulled out separately, which is very good if the stored things have different owners. As for the types of construction, the boxes can be:
- roller;
- floor;
- guides;
Each of the listed options has its own quality and reliability. The material of manufacture for boxes in most cases is chipboard. This system is also suitable for those who want to protect themselves and their belongings from prying eyes as much as possible.
Some manufacturers have recently started to produce products with boxes with a combination lock, but this is a rather limited version.
Different sizes of the boxes allow you to put a lot of things of different purpose and shape, which cannot but please potential buyers. The retractable mechanism will not impede movement around the room in any way, the only point is that such beds should be placed so that there is a lot of free space in the direction of the drawers.
Lifter
If you have a small bedroom, a lifter bed is a great option for efficient use of space. The main task is to save as much space as possible for installing other interior items and accessories. Such products necessarily have drawers to put things, objects and other accessories that are in plain sight, and the size of this storage space is either the same as the entire bed, or may be slightly smaller.
A bed with this transformation mechanism is considered easy and practical to use, which allows it to be placed even in the smallest room.
The presence of storage space, compactness and the ability to use as soon as you want are the main advantages of such models.
Each person decides what to store under the lifting mechanism, but it is important to remember that it is forbidden to put there:
- food;
- flammable substances and preparations;
- liquids in poor quality packaging;
Roll-up beds also look extraordinary because of the way they work. Agree, not every day and not everywhere you can see how the berth rises up, like the roof of a convertible.
Open shelves
Storage for things in the form of open shelves at first glance does not look quite rational. Firstly, you can’t put any dimensional items or accessories on such shelves, they either won’t fit, or they won’t look quite appropriate. Secondly, dust will constantly accumulate on such shelves, which means that you will have to clean it quite often. Often such shelves are located at the head of the bed, which can look more attractive and rational.
The decision to purchase a bed model with such a storage system must be thought out very carefully.
But there are also advantages, for example, books and small room accessories can be placed on such shelves. Thus, it will give the interior a certain charm and elegance, and also allow you to beautifully lay out things that usually do not have enough space. Some manufacturers make combined options by adding drawers on the sides of the shelves, but there are very few such models of beds, and if you decide to install such a bed, then it will need to be made to order.
Floor baskets, containers, boxes
You can make this storage mechanism yourself. It is necessary to choose plastic containers, wicker baskets, boxes that are suitable in color and size. In addition, such accessories in the room will look non-standard and extraordinary. Plastic containers are always covered with a lid, so no pollution is terrible for things inside.
Also, the cost of such a storage system is not too high.
Baskets are a great idea for eco-style lovers because they are made in most cases from natural materials. In addition, if you get tired of putting them constantly under the bed, nothing will stop you from putting them anywhere in the room. If the box or basket fails after a while, they can also be easily replaced with a new accessory.
In order to harmoniously fit into the interior of the room, it is necessary to select a product that is as similar as possible in color or style. For example, if the room is made in a vintage style, then wicker baskets and boxes will look best. This way of storing things seems non-standard and original, so you should pay attention to it.
These are the most common options, bed models are available with each of them.
Recommendations for using space under the bed
The rational use of space under the bed should become a habit for our people. The benefits of this are many. But do not forget that the free space under the bed needs to be more carefully looked after.
