Bedroom storage ideas to save much-needed space

For so many of us, making the most of our space is our priority for interior design. Thankfully, plenty of clever and stylish ways exist to add function to a room.

Whether you have a small bedroom or don’t want to splash out on more storage furniture, we have some fantastic options to add storage space to your home. Multifunctional furniture is booming right now, so let’s explore some of our favourite ways to keep things tidy…

1. Start with a clutter cleanse

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your space, the first step is to assess if you have accumulated stuff you can get rid of.

By cleansing your belongings, you’ll be left with the things you really love, and it can feel a lot more manageable to deal with. Start by cleaning your bedroom and getting rid of any rubbish or broken items that cannot be fixed, then identify pain points in your storage:

• Do you struggle to find space for your clothes so they end up on the bed?
• Do your socks need a good home that’s not the floor?
• Is your make-up strewn across multiple surfaces?

This will help you figure out where you lack space and need a solution. Get more tips on how to declutter your bedroom efficiently.

2. Underbed storage makes the most impact

Looking for maximal storage space? An ottoman bed makes the biggest difference – giving you the entire footprint of your bed to store things.

One of the most popular bed frames for a reason, a lift-up bed or ottoman is the clear winner when it comes to clever storage solutions. And since you lift the bed, you don’t need to worry about space around it for drawers – just your ceiling height. These are perfect for large items like suitcases and even storage boxes, clothes, shoes, bedding, and anything else you can think of! Explore our favourite storage beds to get inspired.

Extra tip: You can find vacuum-pack bags easily online. They are ideal for storing soft items for an extended period, like summer clothes over the winter, then you can shrink them down with your vacuum cleaner and keep them fresh for months.

3. Add hooks to wardrobes, chests of drawers, and doors

Many of us have seen over-door hooks, a great, renter-friendly way to hang coats and bags. But you can use vertical space in tonnes of clever ways for added organisation.

If you own your furniture, like wardrobes and chests of drawers, then adding adhesive hooks to the sides is another clever way to sneak in more storage. Large hooks can hold all sorts of items you like to keep out. You can also add them to the inside wardrobe doors for things like jewellery or make-up bags to keep things tidy.

4. Blanket boxes add elegance and storage

Simple and aesthetically pleasing, a blanket box provides surprising storage while making your bedroom look put together.

Sometimes the secret to keeping tidy is simply having somewhere to hide the mess, which is why a blanket box can be such a blessing. They provide space for packing away things like throw pillows, blankets, and extra linens when you’re not using them. They’re especially helpful for guest beds, which are only used occasionally.

You can also get clever and use space dividers. This will design specific areas for things and keep the storage more organised – perfect for siblings to store their items together without bickering!

5. Clever, multipurpose dressing tables

If maximising storage space is your goal, create multifunctional areas. Think vanities with a table, drawers, space to sit, and a mirror. This gives you a set space to keep certain items and keep them from taking over the whole bedroom.

One of the biggest issues with mess is not having functional spaces. A dressing table is super helpful because it gives you a home for getting ready – you no longer need to keep your make-up, hair products, accessories, and jewellery in different places.

Many vanities also come with a built-in mirror or space for one to be propped up, and they really do keep everything contained and neat. A make-up box or jewellery stand a lovely finishing touch, so you can display what you use daily.

6. Secret storage footstools

Maximise the potential of every piece of furniture with a storage footstool. These double as seating, so you can pair one with your dressing table or use it when you have guests over.

Cute and compact, an ottoman footstool is a straightforward way to add more storage without taking up much room. It offers the right amount of space to help you stash away smaller items that you struggled to store before and is easy to access –  it only makes your life easier.

7. Use surfaces wisely

Make the most of what you have – invest in innovative storage solutions like baskets, boxes, and organisers that can fit on surfaces around your room.

If you’re struggling for storage in your bedroom, it may be time to let go of the minimalist aesthetic and double up on your available space. Create solutions by adding organisers, which can serve as a permanent home for things like books, jewellery, and hair accessories or give you space to dump neatly contained items.

If you tend to leave little things around the place, then it can be helpful to designate an area for these. At the end of the day (or, let’s be honest, week), go through these baskets and put the stuff away.

8. Statement storage choices

Just because storage is practical doesn’t mean it has to be boring! Stylish, quirky storage solutions can make for fun design features that give your bedroom personality.

Plenty of non-traditional storage options aren’t plain chests of drawers or wardrobes, making a space dynamic and exciting. Open-side shelves displaying their contents are an excellent opportunity for displaying colourful storage boxes, books, and other trinkets. You can also try using ladder shelves to maximise height rather than hiding your things away.