Have you ever envisioned bedroom storage ideas as a fusion of style and practicality?
When we think about bedroom storage ideas, a not-so-pleasant picture pops up in our imagination, with lots of nasty cupboards, drawers, hangers full of clothes, and so on, but that is not always the reality.
Bedroom storage solutions can be both practical and aesthetically pleasing. An ever-growing field of product design brings out brilliant designs regularly, with creative maneuvering of modern materials to address bedroom storage issues. With the aesthetic use of glass and metal, high gloss woods, synthetic leathers, and various other materials, practical storage units such as with adjustable height and width, adaptable to odd corners, and many more choices are easily available in the market these days.
You need to be creative with your plans and playful with DIY ideas to keep adding small quick fixes in your bedroom. Keep an open eye on the suitable remedy for your bedroom’s storage. And don’t worry; plenty of ways exist to utilize storage units tastefully, add lots of storage and uplift the glam game of your bedroom
1: Open Shelving
Organizing your wardrobe is the first step towards increasing your bedroom storage space. If you don’t have a big closet but instead a small niche-turned-wardrobe, keep it minimalist and clutter-free.
In this bedroom, multiple layers of hanging rails in the small closet are a good idea to increase hanging storage in a small space. Another brilliant idea is to utilize the top of the wardrobe with many storage boxes and bags. A few more metal racks and floor cloth baskets are also practical and easy-to-manage solutions for increased storage.
Here is another functional unit in this bedroom, a wall-mount open rack with adjustable shelves. Stack up numerous small boxes and file organizers for the maximum utilization of the storage rack.
2: Extended Side-tables
Keep up the glam game of your bedroom with this extended headboard and matching nightstand with extra space to keep many things.
This nightstand has a longer than usual drawer and two open shelves, an ideal space to keep your nighttime essentials like night socks, medicines, night creams, mobiles, chargers, etc. The additional open shelf can hold your stacks of books for bedtime reading stylishly.
But the best feature of this extended headboard cum side table is the headboard cover, which is designed exclusively for the side table with two pockets. A very innovative idea to add storage, keeping things handy and organized beside your bed.
3: Stylish Credenzas
Placing a voguish credenza in the bedroom is always a fascinating idea to add storage and style.
Take inspiration from this ultra-chic solid wood and marble top credenza with a matching table lamp. A spectacular piece like this credenza can instantly take the decor game of any bedroom to the next level. Apart from the style, two rows of six wide and deep drawers are built into this sideboard for storage. These deep drawers can store many things like bed linens, blankets, extra pillows, and even lounge clothes like pajamas and t-shirts.
4: Versatile Furniture
Utilize the corners of your bedroom with chic L-shaped storage racks.
Look at this avant-garde bedside table extended into a stylish side rack with large drawers. In this rack, many layers of sizeable drawers are designed aesthetically for different height levels, making this long rack look sleek and visually enticing. In addition to many drawers, there is plenty of space on the tabletop surfaces to keep books, lamps, accessories, water bottles, and so on.
Get a unit custom-made according to your bedroom’s dimensions, inspired by this modern and nifty piece. This statement piece of furniture can instantly address any bedroom’s storage issues and elevate the look.
Blend together glossy and matte finishes for that extra oomph.
5: Make-shift Wardrobes
Is there a niche or a useless corner in your bedroom that you don’t know how to make use of? Transform it into a stylish makeshift wardrobe or a little changing area.
Here is an easy-to-do DIY idea to add a bit of storage and a lot of organization to your bedroom. Wall mount a rail, with clothes hanging and adjustable racks to different levels options. Hang your capsule wardrobe neatly, and place several boxes and rattan baskets to keep other stuff. Top of the look with a tiny area rug and a layer of sheer curtains at the front to make the area a bit private.
6: Tuffet Storage
A combination of furniture with built-in storage space is another creative idea for concealed storage in the bedroom.
Check out this innovative and versatile footstool with a smart solution for home office organization. Most footstools come with a storage compartment, making them multi-functional, but this specific one has changed the concept of footstool storage. A footstool as a workstation sideboard is a brand-new storage idea. Numerous trays and boxes of different sizes arranged systematically can store a lot of work stuff, such as files, dairies, important papers, and other accessories, keeping them handy.
The canniest addition to this mini concealed office rack is a paper notice board to paste pictures and sticky notes, creating an ideal work environment.
7: Display Racks
Time to put up a stage for your designer collection of fashion accessories and show it off to the world.
Surface organizers are the must-haves in any bedroom with limited storage space. Here is a brilliant idea to organize and maximize the storage of your dressing area.
Place numerous organizing units in various sizes following your needs on top of your chest of drawers. Fix a floating rack above the organizers, leaving enough space in between for an additional layer of organizing units. Fix a few hooks at the back wall to hang other accessories, and your chic dressing area with lots of storage space is ready without any substantial effort.
8: Epoch Sideboards
Here is a classic bedroom with many classy yet straightforward storage ideas.
In this slightly smallish bedroom, the nightstand also serves the purpose of a small dressing table, with a long wall mirror and a row of wall hooks. The thoughtfully planned row of wall hooks on both sides of the mirror provides hanging storage for many things like hats, bags, and even nighttime clothes.
There is also a period sideboard in the sitting area. The top of this straight-lined and chic sideboard can be used as a serving board to keep tea trays or other nick-nacks, while the cupboard at the base can be a good storage option for many items.
9: Desk Drawers
Bring in study desks with drawers and cabinets.
Say you are struggling to add extra storage into your bedroom; try to replace your basic furniture with more useful ones. If a study desk is a need in your bedroom but not a luxury, at least make it look like a luxury. Pick out a solid wooden study desk with a number of drawers and small cabinets to add storage and style. Use the top surface to display a few accessories for added glamour. And fill up the drawers and cabinets neatly with all those things loafing about in your bedroom aimlessly.
10: DIY Hanging
Say your bedroom is a packed space that doesn’t allow the scope to have a closet, no problem. Here is a super stylish DIY hanging closet idea.
Get inspired by this compact farmhouse bedroom. Bring in an extra long but narrow, rustic-looking sideboard with many drawers. If you are lucky to have an exposed beam ceiling, hang a strong rope and a rod in between two beams, or in other cases, opt for ceiling hooks. Design this state-of-the-art hanging wardrobe option right at the top of the chest of drawers, creating an awe-inspiring dressing area.
Hang a classic over-the-door hook for an additional layer of an open hanging closet.
11: Flaunty Cabinets and Hooks
This country-styled bedroom deals with storage concerns quite adequately.
A gorgeous wood and glass paneled tall cabinet placed in a corner is utilized to its maximum capacity. Neatly arranged rows of shoes, bags, and a couple of accessory boxes cajole well with the shelves of this pretty glass cabinet. It’s a brilliant idea to neatly stack extra loose cushions and a cute little plant in a rattan basket at the top surface of the cabinet. Next to the cabinet is a hook rail fixed to the same wall to keep hats, long coats, and other accessories.
A large round marble table is a lovely addition to this bedroom, to hold books, jewelry boxes, table lamps, and other decorative.
12: Minimalist Glam
Adding storage solutions in your bedroom doesn’t mean placing several furniture items. One and stay minimalist and still have sufficient storage.
Usher in a long straight-line, white glossy side rack with numerous cabinets. Place this pretty piece against the charcoal-black walls of your bedroom. Hoard most of your bedroom stuff inside the cabinets with the help of small organizers like bins, baskets, and accessory trays, or just fold and pile up the things neatly, maximizing the storage space. Employ the extensive top surface of the side rack with heaps of books, plants, and artworks, organizing boxes, and making an aesthetic display.
13: Towering Elegance
End-to-end wall units are the best possible solutions to add storage, especially for a small room.
This small but stylish bedroom dealt with the storage matters admirably. A tall tower-like ceiling-to-floor cleverly designed cupboard provides ample storage. The drawers at the base can accommodate piles of bed linen, blankets, or extra bedding. The middle part is designed for the daily wardrobe, while the upper part is to comply with out-of-season items or even small suitcases.
Also, a number of stylish hooks are fixed around the room to hang dressing gowns and other clothing items. A small serving-trolly with two bottle holders and the space to keep munches for late-night yearning is a clever organization idea.
14: Reformed Bedside
A chunky nightstand with concealed storage units can add a big deal to any bedroom’s storage plans.
A nightstand is somewhat of a necessity in every modern-day bedroom these days. Bring in a stylishly-carved wooden nightstand with drawers and a cabinet. Cheer to this epic solid wood nightstand in this classic-looking bedroom with a coordinated night lamp. This compact side table consists of a deep drawer at the top and a tiny cabinet at its base. This specific design can store a lot of stuff like medicine, small health gadgets, night socks, chargers, late-night munchies, and a lot more, keeping the bedroom organized.
Also, the wide top surface can hold many things, such as a glass of water to keep hydrated at night, scented candles, and books for bedtime reading.
15: Tiniest Cloister
If we are talking about the tiniest ever wardrobe space in your bedroom, utilize vertical space.
The smart way to make maximum use of a small wardrobe is by adding vertical units. Put in various adjustable racks with metal baskets, and fold and place your clothes neatly. Use the floor space to keep shoes and bags. Place tall laundry baskets, and also utilize the back of the door space with the help of tiny hooks.
16: Frame the Headboard
Build up ceiling-to-flooring units, designing a recess for an elaborated headboard.
Here is a unique idea to create an accent wall framing a beautiful, extra-tall headboard.
Use creative storage ideas to your advantage and turn them into aesthetic tokens for your bedroom. Take the exact measurement of the headboard and the wall behind the bed. Add a pillar on each side of the bed to support the tall storage units attached to them, creating an alcove for the bed to slide in there.
Crave out small niches on the pillar to replace nightstands and fix wall-mount night lamps at the top. This clever idea will enhance your bed’s beauty and add extra storage with elegance.
17: Quirky Nightstands
Now and then, some new stylish and handy storage item pops up in the market; keep an eye out for a suitable one for you.
This atypical and super glamorous nightstand is an optimum choice for a small bedroom. This high aesthetic, the carry-around nightstand has a deep bucket at the base to hold books, water bottles, and other stuff, a top layer to keep handy items like mobile phones, and a few hooks to hang different things, such as headphones. What a stylish and multipurpose nightstand to have in our bedrooms.
18: Underneath the Bed
Underneath the bed, space is often neglected and accumulates dust but nothing else. Make use of that spacious space.
Bring in a number of stylish boxes in varying sizes, place neatly folded extra bed linen, throw blankets, and off-season clothes in these boxes, and systematically arrange them under the bed. These boxes are also a brilliant idea to hold occasional stuff like party shoes, bags, and even toys for the kids. They are easy to manage; pull them out when you need your things or if you want to clean under the bed area and push them back afterward.
19: Above and Below
Relish this aesthetic blue bedroom with many discreet storage ideas.
This small bedroom cum home office puts forward major storage goals. There is a contemporary bed with built-in wide and deep pull-out drawers at its base, with the capacity to store stacks of clothes and a million other things.
Besides the bed storage, an eye-catching floating display rack is fixed at the back wall of the bed. This floating shelf serves the charming purpose of an accessory rack which can also be transformed into a necessity rack if needed to keep books, mobile, charges, and other bedtime necessities.
And the third bit of storage is a color-coordinated strip of wall hooks to hang bags, caps, scarves, etc.
20: Pull-out Hangers
A non-slip, pull-out trouser hanging rack is a must in any contemporary and organized wardrobe.
Generally, the size-specific wardrobe organizing accessories such as this trouser rack are planned during the designing and assembling phase of the closet. But since these accessories are commonly available in the market now, measure the bottom shelf of your cupboard, and you might be lucky to find one according to your dimensions.
And why place this rack on the bottom shelf? Because the lowest shelves in our cupboards are usually neglected and are not the most useful. This easy-to-pull-out rack is easier to use when fixed at low height, and the folded trousers also don’t require a lot of vertical space. Hence an ideal storage option for the lowest part of the cupboard.
21: Melodious Units
Another DIY idea for music lovers searching for storage ideas.
Storage units don’t need to be boring or straightforward and practical. Be creative and invent fun storage and organization ideas for your bedroom. Our hobbies and interests are the leading tools when thinking of imaginative ideas. Take inspiration from this cutting-edge wall-mount guitar book rack. Turn your once much-loved guitar or any other old instrument that is no more in use into a nifty storage rack. Display your books, plants, and other accessories proudly and preserve your old love forever.
22: Bespoke Storage
It is always a brilliant idea to go up to the height of the ceiling to gain maximum storage space, and if this brilliant idea is applied aesthetically, nothing can beat the elegance of functionality.
Here is a cozy recess designed for the sleeping area with the help of tall cabinetry. A brilliant idea to plan a small bedroom with extra storage. The tall units on both sides of the bed are deep enough to accommodate daily wardrobe essentials, cloth hangers, extra pillows, bed linen, etc. And the top row of the cabinets is an ideal place to store off-season items such as heavy quilts, clothes, and other stuff.
23: Odd Corners
One of the most practical tips while planning for storage ideas is to sort out the odd corners and bizarre niches and utilize them to the maximum.
Look at this super stylish corner with loads of storage capacity, designed in an odd niche, and try to infuse it into your bedroom space.
The lower part of this unit is closed cabinets with doors to store all those messy items you don’t want to show off. The upper and the tall part of this niche rack is an open shelving unit, making an enticing display of books and accessories. The most eye-catching elements of this oddly proportional niche shelf are the contrasting color scheme and a platform ladder at the front to reach the strangely recessed corners.
24: High-Shelf
How about a chic dressing area with a high shelf and an open closet?
Add a bit of extra storage around a pair of chest drawers, turning it into a glamorous gearing-up space. Put up a high floating shelf and adorn it with various rattan boxes and stylish baskets for storage. Next, attach a chunky metal cloth hanger to the floating ledge to hang the clothes for the next day. Also, hang up a long wall mirror beside the chest of drawers and a small low-height table to finish off the look.
Don’t forget to place mini boxes and jewelry trays on top of the chest of drawers for additional organization.
25: Glass Racks
If your bedroom space doubles up as your walk-in closet, make it look stylish.
This bedroom is a supreme example of storage and space management. A walk-in closet is designed inside the bedroom, maintaining both privacy and style. An L-shaped wardrobe also works as a partition between the sleeping and the dressing area. Ceiling-to-flooring length of this ultra-chic closet provides plenty of storage. A few closed shelves and a bunch of drawers designed in a wooden front can cater to messy storage. And the rest of the glass front shelvings give this wardrobe state-of-the-art status.
A row of stylish black wall hooks makes this wardrobe area even more practical with layers of storage options.
26: Vintage Chic
Design a glamorous vintage corner in your bedroom into the bargain of storage.
Check out this gorgeous small bedroom with a mouthwatering aesthetically designed corner. A medium-height, super chic vintage credenza in a matte white finish is the highlight of this sitting corner. A couple of drawers and cabinets can help organize a lot of your bedroom stuff. The top surface of this classic furniture piece with a curvy back makes a stylish space to keep books, lamps, accessories, and even rustic planters.
Place an easy cane chair next to this credenza, and your charming and comfy bedroom sitting to read a book or enjoy evening tea is ready.
27: Floating Wardrobes
Clear out the floor space and install a floating wardrobe.
If you are looking for stylish bedroom storage ideas, then definitely consider a floating wardrobe.
Floating wardrobes are usually hung on the wall, reaching up to the ceiling height. Like this chic wardrobe, it provides ample storage while maintaining grace—the upper part of the wardrobe stores the things that are not part of daily usage. While the foremost part of the wardrobe, with the built-in drawers and hanging rails, is for day-to-day use.
28: Nooks & Slits
Turning nooks or odd slits into radical storage can be super fun.
If you have a tall, cranny area between two walls in your bedroom and have no idea what to do with it, use it to your advantage to enhance bedroom storage. Design a tall floor-to-ceiling open shelving rack. This straightforward idea will not only multiply the storage space but also uplift the look of your bedroom. Make this ceiling-height rack multipurpose, arrange books to turn a part of this rack into a mini library, display artistic accessories, and place small leather boxes to keep your wallet, keys, and other stuff handy super stylishly.
29: Bed with Drawers
Ottoman beds or drawer beds are the best choices for a small bedroom.
These under-the-bed storage ideas are your best friends if you cannot put up with a small wardrobe in your equally small bedroom. Opt for a stylish bed with integrated pull-out drawers at the base. It will be the ideal situation if you can find a bed frame with pull-out drawers from both sides to double up the storage. These drawers can put up neatly folded stacks of daily wear, casual bags, bed linen, extra blankets, and pillows. You can even arrange casual shoes or place a few small trays and baskets to keep other accessories.
30: End-to-End Units
Wall-to-wall run of the sideboard can help pack in a lot of stuff.
This deep greyish-blue corner whiffs off major aesthetic vibes and storage goals. Color-coordinate a spare wall in your bedroom with a wall-to-wall side rack. Design the front of the sideboard with chic cabinet doors. Tuck away all the backup stuff in this extra-long sideboard, such as out-of-season clothes, towels, bed linens, home office organizers, blankets, in-short everything. Avail the top of the sideboard to display a few artistic accessories, a couple of your best-loved paintings, and a large dry stem to magnify the beauty of this aesthetic coroner.
31: Keep Floating
If you cannot yield to a whole floating wardrobe, bring in a few floating drawers and create an artistic display.
Stay minimalist and add these ultra-modern wall-mount floating drawers for extra storage in your bedroom. Pick out a small corner in your room and design a spectacle of color-coordinated bijou drawers. Hoard your accessories, books, mobile phones, chargers, or other beauty products in these chic drawer racks. Make a delicious display of scented candles and small plants on top.
Try to keep all these drawer units coordinated but still not so identical.
32: Sliding Panels
Glass plus sliders are the synonyms of perfection for a small bedroom wardrobe.
If you want a large wardrobe in a small bedroom, design the front of the cabinet with glass sliding panels. Gigantic glass panels will magnify your bedroom space to double, creating the illusion of vastness. The sliding panels take up almost no room at the front compared to the door front panels.
Take inspiration from this modern bedroom to aesthetically enhance the storage space in your bedroom. A shelf is designed at the back wall of the bed by applying wall paneling to place various wall art and can be used to keep other nighttime accessories such as books, alarm clocks, etc. Also, the inside of the wardrobe is mindfully designed. There is a rail for hanging, many wide drawers for the folded clothes, and a pull-out shoe basket at the bottom.
33: Fashionable Display
If you are a kind of fashion diva and love to collect tons of bags, shoes, scarves, and other stuff and are not shy to display your fancy assortment, this glamorous display of shoes is especially for you.
The tiniest walls in our bedrooms, like the one in the picture, are often empty and considered useless. Transform those useless walls into functional ones using uncomplicated yet stylish storage ideas. Wall-mount several color-coordinated floating racks and systematically organize your designer stuff like shoes or bags, putting up a show. This brilliant idea of floating racks will add tones of storage and bring color and textures into your bedroom’s decor.
34: Close-Packed
Are you suffering from the small bedroom and no wardrobe syndrome? Here is the cutest and most clever idea to solve all of your problems.
Design a high-rise bed and utilize the floor space to the utmost. This compact bedroom sits at the pinnacle of modern craftsmanship and imagination.
The lower space of this high-rise bed is divided into two functional units. The first half of the under-the-bed area is a wardrobe with two pull-out compartments. These pull-out units have rails to hang clothes and a base to place the stacks of boxes. And the other half of the under-the-bed space is a pull-out work-from-home unit with a row of drawers underneath for extra storage. The most gripping features of this close-packed unit are the multipurpose steps drawers to reach the bed and organize the stuff and a foldable chair in front of the workstation.
35: Haute Closet
Enjoy an ultra-chic contemporary bedroom with lots of storage.
A ceiling-to-flooring and end-to-end elegant wall-mount wardrobe is extended into an accent wall with a concealed light at one end. The ruling espresso-grey color scheme of the bedroom complements the beige-colored featured wardrobe cum accent wall. This gigantic wardrobe offers plenty of storage space without needing any other storage hack. The matching platform bed enhances the aesthetic of this massive wardrobe.
36: Accent Niche Storage
How about designing an accent wall on the subject of a stylish wall case?
Spectate this small but elegant bedroom with clever storage ideas. A niche has been forged out at the back wall of the bed to transform it into a chic cabinet, and this witty cabinetry is also the aesthetic focal point of the bedroom. This accent cabinet is a beautiful fusion of touch-open closed boxes and open shelving in matte black and wooden accents. Several concealing units provide enough space to tuck away the messy stuff, and the open shelves help make a display of books and hand-picked accessories.
37: Asian Glam
If your bedroom doubles as a home office, design a classic desk cum storage wall.
Here is a spectacular Chinese-themed work-from-home space with lots of storage. A bright abstract floral wallpaper puts together a lively backdrop. A deep blue ceiling-high old Chinese-style cabinet also extends as a work desk leads the stage. This mouthwatering cabinet provides an abundance of storage space. The bottom cabinets can hold extra supplies of sheets, pillows, comforters, towels, and much more. And the overlaying tall cabinets serve the purpose of keeping office supplies. The topmost shelf is designed to make a display of classic accessories and pile up the books.
Add a few spotlights and bring in a stylish and comfortable work chair, and your gorgeous multi-functional storage wall is ready to show off.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I maximize my bedroom storage?
There are many ways to maximize your limited storage space and make it work for you coolly.
One thing is for sure whatever we do, we can never have an abundance of storage in our bedrooms that can surpass our needs, but we can always make the maximum use of the current space that we have.
~ There are scads of options to enhance bedroom storage, but here are a few handy and easy-to-achieve solutions to maximize your bedroom’s storage.
How do I add storage in a small bedroom?
Sometimes the size of your bedroom is irrelevant to the amount of clutter you have. Especially if you are not utilizing every inch of the available space cleverly, your bedroom can look cramped.
But if you have a tiny bedroom still no need to worry; you need to be a bit more tricky with your storage plans and nothing else.
~ An intelligently planned room layout can sort out half of the storage problems at once, but you surely need professional help for that planning.
~ Say you don’t want to spend a fortune on your small bedroom; plenty of DIY and low-cost yet glamorous choices can bring storage options to your small room.
How do I organize a small bedroom without a closet?
There are a lot many creative storage ideas to come up with for a small bedroom. You can conceive temporary solutions or opt for permanent ones; your call!
~ For temporary solutions,
~ For more permanent solutions,
take inspiration from this super cleverly done modern bedroom. The platform bed is high enough, creating a whole closet space underneath it. This makeshift closet has many compartments and accessibility from both sides of the bed. There are long hangers for the clothes and floor space to keep large items such as suitcases and baskets. The steps at the front to climb up the bed are also the storage units with drawers and open shelves. The sliding doors of this under-the-bed closet have made it super functional for a small room.
But the highlight feature of this room is the open-shelf book rack all around the bed. You can use this shelf as a book rack or an accessory rack to organize a lot of other stuff with the help of trays and small boxes.
