When you have a smaller bedroom, you have less space to clean. It may have some issues, such as finding storage space and a place for all of your belongings in an organized manner. If you do not have a designated spot for everything, the clutter can quickly take over. To avoid clutter and confusion, come up with some clever small bedroom storage ideas.
The bedroom storage hacks and alternatives are plentiful. A quick Google search will yield a plethora of storage suggestions and ideas. We filtered through hundreds of bedroom storage ideas and products to bring you this list of the coolest bedroom storage hacks and solutions that you will want to do-it-yourself or buy in the market— without breaking a sweat or breaking the bank.
As a result, we now have a more spacious and organized bedroom/home office/closet/storage unit, because let’s face it; we are all short on space.
1. Install shelves along the walls of your bedroom
The least-used area in your apartment is ideal for incorporating creative DIY small bedroom storage ideas. No space is more underutilized than the 12 inches of the wall beneath your ceiling.
Install shelves along the perimeter of your bedroom walls to add dozens of square feet of storage space.
2. Binder clips to store cords on your desk.
Your iPhone and MacBook cables may appear sleek and small, but they take up more space than you realize. They are just cluttered when they’re tangled beside your bed.
Using a few binder clips, organize those cables. It’s one of many small-space storage hacks that work well on its own or in conjunction with a DIY charging box.
3. Use crown molding as a shoe rack.
This simple bedroom storage hack works best with heels, and it will look best if your shoe collection rivals Carrie Bradshaw’s. Your shoes will stay put on their own because their sole supports itself against the wall.
The best part is that crown molding blends in with the wall, making it unobtrusive similar to the Indominus rex from Jurassic World, but not as lethal.
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4. Laundry hampers on the back of the bedroom door.
Your dirty clothes hamper does not need to take up three square feet of floor space. Hang it on the back of your bedroom or closet door and enjoy the extra floor space you’ve gained.
5. Build a staircase or bookcase.
We’ve all seen those beautiful custom-built loft beds with bookshelf stairs, whether in real life or on HBO. There’s just one catch: because they’re engineering feats, they can intimidate anyone who wants to replicate the design but doesn’t know where to begin.
Consider a shelf unit like the one shown above if you’re handy and want to build tall shelves that you can walk up.
6. Make a vintage nightstand out of old suitcases.
Stacks of old suitcases can add a nice stylistic flair to your bedroom while also providing convenient storage for items you need but don’t use daily.
For example, an extra winter blanket can be stored in the bottom suitcase until the weather turns cold again and you need the blanket to beat cabin fever/build a fort.
7. Install a fold-down desk.
A fold-down desk, such as the one from the Domino Loft System, that virtually disappears when folded up against the wall.
These desks are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles. Some even have storage built-in for your office supplies. If you work from home, they are an excellent storage solution for your bedroom. All you need is a chair, though the foot of your bed will suffice in an emergency.
8. For jewelry storage, construct a cork wall
You probably haven’t used a cork board since elementary school, but you should, especially if you need to store jewelry.
This simple, eco-friendly material will keep all of your necklaces from tangling — while taking up less space than a picture frame. Corkboard does not look as elegant on its own as some countertop solutions, but it can with a nice gilded frame.
9. For shoes, hang pegs on the closet door’s back
A shoe organizer can help you declutter your home, but what if you prefer a more visually appealing storage solution?
Make a pegboard shoe rack and attach it to the back of your closet door or the wall directly above the floor, then hang your shoes on the pegs.
10. Add a few floating shelves to the mix.
Floating shelves are an excellent option for bedroom storage. They free up floor space and allow more natural light to enter your home, visually expanding it.
Some floating shelves are do-it-yourself projects, but you can also choose from prefabricated wall shelves that only require a stud and a screwdriver.
11. Drawer organizers for drawer storage space.
You’re probably aware that modular desk organizers are excellent for organizing any kitchen or junk drawer. Toss your comb, brush, hair ties, hairpins, and any other small items into any desk drawer or dresser drawer that doesn’t hold stacks of clothes.
12.Purchase hanging fruit baskets for socks, hats, and other items.
Just because hanging fruit baskets are still popular in many kitchens doesn’t mean they can’t be used in your bedroom. Hang one above your nightstand or in your closet to store socks, hats, bandanas, beanie babies, or whatever else tickles your fancy. The hanging fruit basket makes no judgments and takes up no floor space.
13. Hide keys behind your work of art
This DIY bedroom storage hack, like the full-length cabinet mirror, can keep your keys, cash, and other daily essentials artistically hidden against the wall.
All you have to do is screw tiny hooks into the wall and add hinges to your favorite artwork or photograph’s picture frame.
In A Nutshell
Organizing small items in a small space necessitates focus and creativity. The organized setting of your home gives you serenity, especially when you are surrounded by kids and other kinds of stuff that stress you out so much. With these ideas, channel your inner artist to create the coolest DIY storage ideas for your small bedroom.
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