Bedroom Storage Ideas and Organizers for Small Spaces

Updated on Mar. 18, 2024

Hunting for bedroom storage ideas for small spaces? If you lack square footage, but not creativity, check out these smart solutions.

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Even the smallest sleeping quarters can become luxurious bedrooms. It’s all about choosing the right bedroom storage ideas for small spaces to make the most of every (and we mean every) nook and cranny while keeping things clean and organized. Here is how you can accommodate your books in bookshelves for small spaces.

“A bedroom needs to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing to create the perfect space for sleeping, relaxing and living your everyday life,” shares Amy Studebaker, a designer who specializes in practical living.

Your small room is about to get an upgrade with these clever storage ideas for small bedrooms.


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Birch Lane Martel Upholstered Storage Bed via merchant

Best Overall Bedroom Storage Idea for Small Spaces

Birch Lane Martel Upholstered Storage Bed

Appropriate the lion’s share of your bedroom’s space by replacing your box spring or wire bed frame with this lovely fabric-covered storage bed that has two ample drawers built into the foot of the bed. Stow extra sheets, blankets, comforters and throw pillows, or keep shoes at the base of your bed where you can grab them and go. By the look of it, you’d never know it’s a storage bed!

Pros

  • Features two built-in drawers
  • Headboard has a diamond tufting design
  • Can be used with or without a box spring
  • Available in four colors

Cons

  • Basic assembly required

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Best Budget Bedroom Storage Idea for Small Spaces

Bambüsi Premium Bamboo Drawer Dividers

If you’re in search of affordable bedroom storage ideas for small spaces, look no further than these sturdy bamboo wood drawer dividers. Practical and customizable, messy socks drawers are a thing of the past.

“Placing spring-loaded dividers in large drawers helps to create individual compartments. This makes it easy to organize small accessories,” says Studebaker. “Items like sunglasses, watches and jewelry are an easy addition to your daily wardrobe when organized and easy to find in their correct compartment!”

Dividers don’t just have to be for large drawers, either. You can also add them to other multitasking furniture pieces you may have, like nightstands and decorative tables.

Pros

  • Won’t break the bank
  • Can be placed vertically or horizontally
  • Available in two sizes and three colors
  • Stackable for deep drawers

Cons

  • Tension may make them difficult to put in or take out

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Best Headboard Storage

Prepac King Bookcase Headboard

Headboards add a touch of elegance to any room, but in tiny bedrooms, they can also be storage life-savers. Pick up this headboard with built-in cubbies and turn what would otherwise be considered wasted airspace into a place for books, mementos, photo frames, an alarm clock and more. If you are looking for bedroom storage ideas for small spaces and are also feeling adventurous, you could always make your own headboard with shelves.

Pros

  • Has six storage compartments in varying sizes
  • Made of strong MDF with laminated finish
  • Available in five colors
  • Matching dresser and nightstand available

Cons

  • Drilling and mounting hardware not included

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Homz Underbed Storage Bins

Utilizing the space under your bed is one of the quickest ways to turn an area full of dust bunnies into a cache for your belongings. But don’t just toss things under there! Use these 60-quart space-saving under-bed storage bins instead. Be sure to measure your under-bed space first, not only to ensure they’ll fit, but also maximize the amount of storage. If you prefer breathable storage, opt for flexible organizers that can be compressed.

Pros

  • Slim profile made of see-through plastic
  • Secure latching lids and ergonomic handles
  • Four built-in wheels to pull in and out

Cons

  • Not the most sturdy

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Best Wall-Mounted Storage

Willow & Grace Wall-Mounted Floating Shelves

Adding shelves is another excellent way to take advantage of dead space. A straightforward, yet trendy, use of walls, install these floating shelves a foot below the ceiling around the perimeter of the room. It will give you more vertical room to store miscellaneous items that can otherwise overwhelm a small bedroom. Since you can hang your own shelves, there’s a lot of creative freedom to let your imagination soar and make a bold design statement.

Pros

  • Each shelf holds up to 40 pounds
  • Made of handcrafted rustic wood and cast-iron
  • Comes with two shelves, brackets, anchors and screws

Cons

  • Installation required

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Best Closet Storage

Dotted Line Grid Closet Corner System

Getting your closet in order can be challenging, especially in small bedrooms where you don’t have a millimeter to spare. Install a wall-mounted corner tower closet system designed to squeeze into snug corners and crooks. Get a bonanza of extra shelving space to hold up to 1,200 pounds per 8-foot section, from folded items, like tees and sweaters, to accessories, such as belts, scarves and shoes.

Pros

  • Six V-shaped shelves are adjustable
  • Hangs on a steel rack to keep the unit off the floor
  • Closet rods and rails included
  • Available in four colors

Cons

  • Material can chip during installation if not careful