Setting up and styling your home can be tricky specially if you’ve accumulated more things than you have room for over the years but don’t worry at all because we are going to walk you through the best ways that you can use your bed as a storage solution.
Choose an In-Built Storage Bed
A high-quality, strong, and comfortable bed is a worthy investment, but a bed with storage underneath or above will save you from clutter and mess and gives you the extra space you need for an organised, tidy bedroom. Storage beds can also help if you move house often, as you know that no matter the size of your next bedroom, you’ll always have additional storage.
There are plenty of different designs when it comes to beds with storage, under bed storage, and end of bed storage. You can buy a storage bed with drawers or even DIY a storage bed yourself and design it according to your needs.
BED BASE WITH STORAGE
Also known as gas lift beds, a bed base with storage is a great solution for a lack of space. Gas lift beds are ideal for storing heavier quilts and blankets during the warmer months, summer linens during the winter, or packing away out-of-season clothing you won’t be wearing for a few months. Whatever you choose to store away, a bed base with storage is a smart storage solution to free you from the burden of a small space. You can also go for a bed base with drawers for additional storage space.
BED FRAME WITH STORAGE
Some bed frames feature shelving for extra storage. Perfect for displaying books, plants, ceramic pots, and other bits and bobs, a bed frame with storage is a perfect replacement for a bookshelf, especially if you don’t have room for one.
Organised Under Bed Storage
It can be tempting to chuck everything under your bed–out of sight, out of mind, right? Under bed storage can actually be a pretty smart storage solution, so long as your things are stored away neatly, are organised, and easily accessible. The best way to organise your under bed storage is with storage boxes and containers. Look for those with wheels so you can easily move them in and out from under your bed.
Closet organisers and under bed storage boxes, baskets, and containers are perfect for little bits and bobs that you have no place for, such as hats and scarves, miscellaneous electronics (we all have a drawer full of unidentified cords and wires, let’s be honest), out-of-season clothing, sunglasses, and other accessories.
End of Bed Storage
If you’ve already used all the storage space your bed allows, you may want to consider end of bed storage. Ottomans, blanket boxes, and chests are perfect for storing away linens, towels, blankets, and more. Not only that, but they are a great addition to your home decor, coming in a range of styles and designs.
The Bottom Line
Small room? No worries. There are plenty of smart storage solutions for a small bedroom or home, and your bed is one of them. Consider upgrading to a bed with headboard storage or under bed storage or make use of your existing bed by using storage boxes and containers to organise your things.
