10 Smart Ways to Get More Storage In Your Small Bedroom
We strongly believe in doing more with less. Decluttering your space, whether it’s your dresser or closet, is essential for creating a stress-free environment.
However, if you have a small bedroom and have done everything you can to save space, it’s probably time to reconsider your space-saving storage solutions. When it comes to decluttering your sleeping space, it’s also important to make sure your belongings fit comfortably. Here are some clever ways to add more storage to your bedroom without making it feel claustrophobic.
Make use of floating shelves.
Floating shelves are your new best friend if you’re a bookworm or have a lot of sentimental trinkets to display. Rather than purchasing a bulky, free-standing bookshelf, utilising wall space helps free up space for valuable storage furniture such as dressers and nightstands.
Make use of an end-of-bed trunk.
Pushing one of these at the foot of your bed, whether it’s a storage bench or a good old-fashioned trunk, is a classic way to maximise storage in your sleeping space. By also serving as an end-seat, this hack prioritises comfort. Whether you fold your linens in the trunk or store miscellaneous records, the possibilities for saving space are limitless.
Put your dresser away in the closet.
What better way to make the most of your space than to stash storage within storage? If your closet is large enough, tucking the dresser away will save you valuable floor and bedroom space. Your sleeping area should be an oasis of peace and quiet – more open floor space equals even less clutter.
Make the most of the space under the bed—and then hide it.
Experts in Feng Shui will probably cringe at the idea of storing items under the bed, but it’s simply one of the smartest and simplest ways to add a whole area of storage to your sleeping space. If you don’t already have storage, you have a few options: Purchase a new storage bed, DIY an under-the-bed storage solution, or raise your current bed and add storage containers (consider purchasing or DIYing them in black or grey so that they don’t appear too “storage container-y” at first glance).
Organize your dresser like a professional.
We cannot emphasise the importance of using excellent folding and drawer dividers enough. Taking the time to properly store the clothing you currently have in your dresser could result in more storage space today. Consider other, more extreme storage methods, such as vacuum packing out-of-season clothing (I know some people despise them, but I love them for keeping my winter clothes from being too bulky).
Look for unused space in your closet.
How well organised is your closet? Are you utilising every available inch of storage space in there? If you don’t own your home, you may be hesitant to drill numerous holes for additional shelves, but even renters have access to more clothing rods, over-the-door hangers, and other super storage tools.
Use dual-purpose furniture in your bedroom as well.
Small storage cabinets in place of a table, a floating drawer in place of just a shelf—even your nightstand can double as extra storage if you allow it. True, small bedroom spaces likely mean less room for a nightstand and other furniture, but instead of something streamlined, try to fit some storage in a spot if possible.
Spend money on a wardrobe wall.
It’s not the cheapest option, and it may seem insane if you have a really small bedroom floor plan to begin with, but installing shallow wardrobes along a whole wall will create a cosy feel to the entire room while adding storage, rather than feeling bulky like a large piece of furniture alone might. If installed in a light colour, it may help to alleviate the stuffy feeling.
Consider what belongs in the bedroom.
Yes, keeping your clothes in your closet makes sense. That was a “duh!” moment. Is that correct? Consider all the seasonal clothes you don’t wear for half the year if your closet space is limited (coats in the summer, shorts in the winter). Could you find them a new home? Maybe there’s space under the sofa, or you could put them in a new storage unit in the living room. The point is, don’t hold up your storage because you’re stuck on where things should go; simply store them where they belong.
Make use of the back of the door.
Even the smallest of bedrooms have a lot of potential. If your door hasn’t been touched in a while, you should know that you can reclaim a tonne of back-of-the-door storage space for your extras, and it’s almost completely hidden most of the time you leave the door open.
Conclusion
What do you think is the best way to add extra storage to a small bedroom? Have you had any success with an idea that wasn’t mentioned in this post? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below! Also visit our website and explore the wide range of bedroom storage solutions available with us.