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Next Luxury • Home Design • 77 Bedroom Storage Ideas

77 Bedroom Storage Ideas

77 Bedroom Storage Ideas

  • by — Andra DelMonico

Bedroom Ideas Storage and Organization Ideas

Proper storage in your bedroom can take the space from chaotic to serene. A messy bedroom creates chaos and encourages feelings of anxiety and stress. A mess also makes it harder to relax and fall asleep. Your sleep suffers, you’re tired during the day, and your quality of life declines.

It doesn’t matter how you decide to organize your room; you need to have the right type of storage for the clutter you need to stow away. These bedroom storage ideas will help you figure out how you can create more storage space in your bedroom.

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Table of Contents

  • 1. Utilizing Space for Bedroom Storage
  • 2. Creative Vanity Storage Options
  • 3. Efficient Storage Solutions
  • 4. Functional Ottoman and Bench Storage
  • 5. Incorporating Built-in Storage
  • 6. Stylish Basket and Bins Organization
  • 7. Clever Under Bed Storage Ideas
  • 8. Optimal Wall Hangers and Shelf Storage
  • 9. Display and Organize
  • 10. Streamlined Nightstand Storage
  • 11. Practical Storage Solutions
  • 12. Versatile Shelving Ideas
  • 13. Small yet Mighty
  • Bedroom Storage FAQs

    1. Utilizing Space for Bedroom Storage

    Look around your bedroom with a critical eye for ways you can use the empty or dead space in your bedroom. You could replace your standard bed with a Murphy bed or wall bed. Then your bed will fold out of the way when not in use. You could then supplement your dresser or armoire with more creative furniture.

    Look up and see if you can mount shelves or a small cabinet up high. Perhaps you have a dead corner or a strange cutout in your walls that’s perfect for creating storage. Another option is to look for furniture that fits your specific space. For example, there are very shallow dressers to fit in places where a dresser with standard depth would take up too much room.

    wall mounted tv above white dresser
    thrifty_clair/Instagram
    small built in bed hanging seat
    ashleywebbinteriors/Instagram
    small bedroom recessed shelving

    2. Creative Vanity Storage Options

    A vanity table is a perfect place where you can sit down and practice some self-care. In the morning, it’s the perfect place for applying makeup and getting ready for the day. At the end of the day, you can remove your makeup and moisturize.

    Don’t think you can’t have a vanity because you’re working with a small space. You could have a small table with a few drawers. Then place a large mirror above it. Don’t limit yourself to only considering vanity tables. As long as there’s a space to sit comfortably, you could turn any desk or table into a vanity space.

    Once you choose a table that fits, look for ways you can make it work for you. There are drawer organizers that you can use to organize makeup and other personal care products.

    attic bedroom small vanity
    lemontine/Instagram

    3. Efficient Storage Solutions

    A dresser with plenty of drawers will give you additional storage space beyond your bedroom closet. If you have a tiny bedroom, you’ll want to buy a dresser that fits the size of your small room. To get the most out of small bedroom storage, you can opt for a tall dresser or a wardrobe storage solution. These furniture pieces utilize the vertical space in your bedroom.

    Make the most of your dresser or wardrobe by using drawer dividers. These are inserts that you place in the drawers to help you keep your clothing organized. You’ll find spring-loaded options made from plastic or wood.

    single bed kids room blue dresser horse head wall art
    davisfarmhouselife/Instagram
    modern white bedroom large cabinet
    ourcheshirehome46/Instagram
    small room recessed couch white chair
    theedinburghflat/Instagram
    kids bedroom rustic drawers drum kit ladder
    thehummingbirddigs/Instagram
    basic bedroom wood cabinet white storage options
    tweedandtartan/Instagram
    small single bed hanging lights
    ideas/Instagram
    attic bedroom bunk beds basket storage
    eclecticsquares/Instagram
    small single bedroom triangle wallpaper
    kernowbelle/Instagram
    luxury bedroom fireplace chandelier

    4. Functional Ottoman and Bench Storage

    An ottoman or bench in your bedroom gives you the perfect place to sit down while you’re getting dressed. It’s the perfect place to sit down while you’re putting on pants or shoes. You can also use this piece of furniture to give you extra storage space.

    Look for a storage bench with a drawer in the front or a hinged lift-top lid. Some ottomans have lids that lift off.

    You can use this space to stow away seasonal clothing items, like winter sweaters and jackets or summertime bathing suits. You don’t use these items year-round, so you don’t need them taking up space in your dresser.

    Another option is storing your extra bedding in an ottoman. This idea is perfect if you don’t have a linen closet or anywhere else to store them. You could even place an extra pillow or two in there for when you have guests over.

    gray ottoman and pillows
    _charlieshome/Instagram
    modern gray bedroom bed and ottoman
    white bed and gray ottoman
    luxury gray bed and ottoman chandelier

    5. Incorporating Built-in Storage

    Built-in shelving is the best way to utilize unused space. If you have a nook or awkward corner in your bedroom, then consider adding floating shelves to it. This idea will give you more storage without taking up additional floor space.

    If you have a plain square or rectangle room, then the only place you have to create built-in storage easily is your closet space. Take the traditional closet doors off and turn them into a large cabinet with shelves and drawers.

    If you have a large enough bedroom, you can create a built-in look by building out. Build a shelving solution that spans the entire length and height of the wall. You could have some open shelving and some enclosed behind cabinet doors. The front of this unit now becomes the “new wall,” and the entire unit looks like it was “built-in.”

    built-in wardrobe recessed bed
    iwonka8i6/Instagram
    built-in wooden storage fireplace
    attic bedroom window seating
    boys bunk bed under bed storage
    bed with seating above built-in shelves
    built-in shelves green bedroom
    modern bedroom built-in shelves

    6. Stylish Basket and Bins Organization

    Storage baskets and bins are an easy way to organize your belongings in one place. If you have a more bohemian, rustic, or farmhouse decor design, individual baskets are the perfect accent and organizational tool. If you have floor space, you can line them up along the foot of your bed and use them to gather your laundry. Or you could have them lined up along a wall to hold pillows and blankets.

    If you have more items to organize, then storage cubes are a smart choice. You could line them on shelves or place an entire unit specifically designed for holding cubes. Each cube could hold something different, such as shoes, scarves, hats, purses, or even underwear.

    Baskets and bins create a great opportunity to add natural materials and warmth to your room. Look for bins made of wood or baskets made of woven wicker or rattan. Your other option is to choose colored fabric bins. You could have them be all one color, or choose complementary colors.

    wicker basket storage
    at.home_.with_.the_.brose_/Instagram
    pink bedroom under bed and bin storage
    no40_house2home/Instagram
    childs bedroom wood crib wicker basket storage
    ideas/Instagram
    modern bedroom pink bed christmas tree
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    7. Clever Under Bed Storage Ideas

    Unless your bed sits directly on the ground, there’s wasted space under your bed. One of the most popular bedroom organization ideas is to create under-bed storage. You don’t need to lift your bed very high, either. However, a loft bed will give you the most usable space underneath. Most people opt for plastic risers that lift the bed several more inches off of the ground.

    The most popular storage solution is to slide containers under the bed. You can find ones that are long and low. Another option is to buy a bed frame with built-in drawers, also known as a captain’s bed. This style creates a clean look. You could store anything under your bed, from spare bedding to shoes.

    single bed underneath box storage
    bridges_home/Instagram
    under bed storage
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    small bed with underneath storage gray chair plants
    warwick_on_doveway/Instagram
    small bed underneath storage plants
    deco__nossoap.pt_/Instagram
    single bed underneath storage desk wall shelving
    inde_createursdidentites/Instagram
    kids bedroom under bed storage world map wall art
    styleyourspaceuk/Instagram
    bunk beads under bed storage
    wood bunk beds under bed storage
    modern gray bedroom platform bed headboard shelving
    modern bedroom under bed storage framed wall art

    8. Optimal Wall Hangers and Shelf Storage

    You have more options than mounting a floating shelf on your wall. If you have plenty of wall space, you can mount an entire organizational unit. You could mount a board that has several hooks on it. Then you can hang jackets, bags, scarves, or anything else from the hooks.

    Another common organizational solution is around the headboard. Instead of the standard flat headboard, you could build a shelving or cubby unit on the wall around your bed. You could keep it low or build it up to the entire height of the wall so it reaches the ceiling.

    Another option is to create a convertible storage solution. A pegboard allows you to hang several styles of hooks or insert posts to support shelves. Adjustable storage lets you move and change how you use the space, depending on your needs.

    boho bedroom plant shelf
    housenumber_40/Instagram
    small modern bedroom built-in shelves
    vladimirkonovalov/Instagram
    boho bedroom wall shelf plants
    ideas/Instagram
    wall hanger shelf headphones plant
    carolinalisotarquitetura/Instagram
    modern bedroom arrow wall shelf framed pictures
    homebeautybargains_ /Instagram
    modern bedroom above bed shelving ottoman
    small modern bedroom wall shelves mounted tv
    renatacafaroarquitetura/Instagram
    loft bedroom wall shelving
    fold out bed recessed shelves
    one bedroom apartment open plan bed kitchen study
    desk wall combined shelving gray lounge chairs
    modern bedroom gray floor rug fireplace

    9. Display and Organize

    You can use bookshelves for more than just holding books. You could use the shelves as a place for storing your collection of knick-knacks, figurines, or anything else. If you have a lot of pictures, you can arrange the frames on each shelf.

    To get the most out of your bookshelf, determine the ideal placement in your room and the best size and design. A larger room with a taller ceiling can support a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf made of solid wood. A smaller bedroom will work better with a bookshelf with an open frame and glass shelves. If you have a workspace or desk in your room, you can build the bookshelf into that to create an entirely separate space.

    kids room desk book shelves tree wall art
    large boho bedroom white shelf unit hardwood flooring
    modern bedroom bookshelf with records
    timber bunk bed with built-in book shelf
    large shelf unit separating bedroom and lounge
    hanging bunkbeds wall shelves

    10. Streamlined Nightstand Storage

    A nightstand gives you the perfect place to create a bedside caddy. You could choose one that has cabinet doors with hidden shelves or one with one or two drawers.

    Look for a bedside table that matches the rest of the decor in your bedroom. It could be wood, metal, plastic, or laminate. It could be rustic with rough-hewn edges or ultra-glam with mirror inlays and gold trim. If you like your furniture to match, you could look for a set that comes with a bed frame and side tables.

    modern bedroom marble floors white nightstand
    rustic nightstand
    modern bedroom ottoman white nightstand
    modern bedroom large wardrobe
    elegant bedroom white nightstand gray lamp
    lalasaks/Instagram
    small wood nightstand gold light
    reflective nightstand
    large bed black nightstands light globe lights
    keep_things_simple/Instagram
    nightstand attached to wall with small lamp and plant
    brown nightstand white lamp framed pictures on wall
    creative black nightstand framed wall art
    minimalist pastel bedroom with matching bed and nightstand
    quaint bedroom wall shelf storage
    sears_house_designery/Instagram
    modern bedroom black nightstands
    tereza_sparks_design/Instagram

    11. Practical Storage Solutions

    Sometimes you need to get creative in how you store your belongings. It helps to let your possessions dictate how you create your storage. If you have an extensive collection of jewelry and accessories, then a cabinet behind the bedroom door could be the perfect solution.

    Shoe storage creates a unique opportunity. You could store them under the bed, on floating shelves, on a rack in your closet, or on a hanging rack. Another common storage solution is a bedside caddy that hooks on the side of your bed frame. It will be perfect for stowing away TV remotes, reading glasses, and a magazine or book.

    yellow high school locker storage option

    12. Versatile Shelving Ideas

    You can have as many or as few shelves as you need. You might consider installing a single shelf that extends the entire length of the wall. Another option is lining a wall with several floating shelves. If you don’t want to mount the shelves onto your wall, you could buy a freestanding shelving unit.

    Look for shelves that fit the style of your room. A rustic, farmhouse, or bohemian theme will look nice with a shelving unit made of wood. Look for one that highlights the natural wood grain. A modern or minimalist bedroom looks great with shelving that matches the color of the room. Then the shelves will blend into the wall and give a more streamlined look.

    single bed boys bedroom black shelving unit hanging guitars
    salsjustlife/Instagram
    twin bed bedroom white shelving unit divider
    sweetbabyhenry/Instagram
    modern bedroom hanging seat owl art guitar
    ohhey_itsmekatie/Instagram
    attic barn bedroom bookshelf chairs large window
    music lover bedroom record storage guitars

    13. Small yet Mighty

    If you have a small bedroom space, then a small cabinet can be the perfect addition to your room. It will also help your bedroom to look organized. Unlike shelves, you can hide mess and clutter behind the cabinet doors.

    Hidden storage is ideal if you struggle to be neat or stay organized. Then you can still be messy, but it’s all hidden to give the illusion of organization. Look for a cabinet on legs; this will raise it off the floor and create space underneath. Furniture with this look helps your bedroom to feel more spacious and larger.

    natural colored bedroom furnishings

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    Bedroom Storage FAQs

    How do I build shelves in my room?

    First, decide what type of shelves you want to build. You could build some simple shelves out of wood. Then choose how you’ll mount the shelf on the wall. You can buy supports and hardware from your local home improvement store.

    How much weight can floating shelves hold?

    This will depend on how well you build the shelf and mount it on the wall. If you hang a shelf only on the drywall, it won’t hold very much weight. For a strong shelf that can support heavier items, mount your shelf with larger hardware and into the studs. This will give the shelf a strong and stable base to support a larger amount of weight.

    How do you store clothes with little space?

    Look for ways you can maximize your space. Shelves will hold more than drawers. You can add an extender rod to increase your hanging space. Look for hanging baskets that can be mounted underneath your shelves in this empty space. Try hooks for smaller items, like scarves, belts, and hats.

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    Andra DelMonico

    Writer

    With over ten years of experience, Andra understands the unique challenges that come with home improvement projects and interior design.

    With over ten years of experience, Andra understands the unique challenges that come with home improvement projects and interior design.

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