Storage Solutions for Small Bedrooms

If you have a small bedroom, you might be wondering how to fit all your bits and bobs into such a tight space – well fear not! These days, there are plenty of storage solutions available that’ll help make any room a lot more organised and comfortable, so take a look at these five innovative ideas.

Bunk beds

Not only are bunk beds a great way of sleeping more than one person but they’re also a fantastic space saver. With one bed on top of another, you’ll have more space to store personal belongings and can also make use of the various draws and wardrobes that come with some designs. Reputable sites like www.ebay.co.uk offer numerous bunk/cabin beds that sleep one person and come with essential storage space such as cupboards, desks and draws underneath. Many bunk beds are even sold with a fully functioning play area designed to maximise space and will look great in any child’s bedroom.

Under-bed storage

If you’re looking to make the most of every inch available, it might be worth investing in a bed with clever storage. For instance, there are plenty of beds out there that have manoeuverable mattresses. These lift up to reveal, often unusedspace where you can store bulky items such as duvets, throws, pillows and other bedding. In other words, they offer a great secret hideaway for household essentials that would otherwise take up a lot of much-needed room. Not looking to upgrade your bed? Then why not get hold of some under bed boxes that provide a great alternative?

Bedside towers

If you have limited space, forget bedtime tables and go for bedside towers instead. Thinking tall will allow you to squeeze lots of items into your room, without taking up vital floor space and ensure things stay neat and tidy. There are plenty of products and styles to choose from but if you like somewhere to put a bedside lamp, a good book or maybe your reading glasses, look for a unit with a low shelf or storage compartment that you can easily reach from bed. After all, you shouldn’t have to compromise comfort for convenience when there are so many practical furniture solutions available.

Stackable boxes

As well as bedside towers, you can also make the most of vertical space by investing in some stackable boxes. These are great for putting everything from arts and craft products to shoes and are available in a wide range of shapes, colours and sizes. Sold with and without lids and in an array of different materials including plastic and wicker, you certainly won’t be short of choice and can choose something to match your interior. What’s more, many stackable boxes also have wheels making it easy to move your storage containers from one place to another.

Multi-purpose items

One of the best ways to make the most of space is to look for multi-purpose items. If you want a chair in your bedroom, for example, look for one with plenty of storage room underneath. That way, you’ll not only have somewhere to sit, but you’ll have a place to put magazines, DVDs, newspapers, artwork, stationary or anything else that’s in desperate need of a home. Similarly, if you’re buying a stand to put your DVD player or TV on, make sure it has got plenty of draws that you can use for storage.

There are many ways to maximise space and make your bedroom feel bigger than it is, so why not give some of these ideas a try?

This article was written by Amanda Walters, an experienced freelance writer and regular contributor to Huffington Post. Follow her here: @Amanda_W84