Small Bedroom - Raise the Frame for Under Bed Storage

If you are trying to find storage in a small bedroom, look under the bed.

Many bed frames sit pretty low to the ground making it harder to store things except for those shoes you kick off and then try to crawl under to find!

But finding small bedroom storage is as simple as raising your bed frame.  By raising it, you can then add larger containers that can slide in and out with ease.  There is a lot of real estate under your bed that you could be using.

You simply add these to the bottom of the bed and it will raise it 5-6 inches. This can make a huge different for storage bins. or you could DIY with wood blocks yourself. The ones online are a super affordable way to find that extra room you need.

or DIY if you are Handy..

Add Dollar Store Baskets or Find Ones With Wheels

Depending on your floor covering, you can add open plastic containers or baskets from the dollar store to store your extra shoes, or out of season shoes, purses, belts and all accessories.

If you have hardwood under the bed, you may prefer to get them with casters on them so as to not be dragging them across the floor.  You can find these online, just make sure to measure the amount of room you have as the casters do take up some height.

Under Bed Storage Wooden Box with Casters

This particular one has a chalkboard front for labeling.

 Don't Forget the Dollar Store.. 

They are worth checking too depending on your budget.  It all depends what you wish to store under your bed.

If you don't like the idea of raising your bed frame, and you feel you could use a new bed, this would be the time to get a frame that is designed for under bed storage such as the one below.

This particular frame is popular as it has 18 inches of space for storage. You can feel like a princess in a high bed and have loads of storage underneath.

Downsizing Doesn't Mean You Have to Get Rid of Everything

For a long time, low platform beds were the norm for home decor, but they take up so much room.  So unless you have a bed with drawers underneath (another idea) take a look at just how you can raise yours so that you bed does double time.

Comfy to sleep in and organized storage underneath.  Many small bedrooms don't even have a closet so you have to get creative.  Containers are your best friend.

Organize seasonal Clothes and Accessories to Fit Under the bed

Twice a year have a clean out in your closet.  If you live where the seasons change, then take your winters clothes and accessories and store them under the bed and in the spring ... switch!

When organizing a small bedroom you have to also look at vertical space, such as under the bed by raising the bed or the backs of closet doors etc.  There are ways to create a calm and clutter free environment even in a small space.

How to Organize a Small Bedroom Without a Closet - 8 Ideas for Storage Solutions

Whether you are sectioning off a room to create a bedroom, or simply you do not have a closet in your small bedroom, there are ways to get creative.

Step 1 - Figure out which things you need Everyday.  No point in trying to store things in an awkward space if you need to get at it each day.

Step 2 - Purchase a portable closet if you have the room.  If you shift the bed over, you should be able to squeeze one of these against a wall, as they are not very deep, a foot at the most.  But by utilizing some wall space with a portable closet you can now have access to your daily things.

Storage Ideas for Small Bedroom

What I really love about this portable closet is that you can hide your things by rolling down this cover that also has a nice scene on it of Paris, France. It is only 17 inches deep. So you can fit lots of your clothes and other things in this unit and it will only cost you approx. 17 inches in depth or floor space.

Click on the picture or the link to see just how much you can fit in this unit.

Step 3 - Utilize Under the Bed - This has got to be the biggest space waster.  You can get these storage units on wheels that can slide in and out of under your bed.  This would be perfect for seasonal items, personal items, shoes and more.

Under the Bed Storage on Wheels

If you have a double bed you can get at least 4 of these to fit under this space and store the things that won't fit in the portable closet.

Under the Bed Shoe Storage 

Step 4 - Over the Back of the Bedroom Door - Assuming you have a bedroom door, you can add these storage units that fit over the top of the door which doesn't interfere with it closing and causes no damage, perfect for renters.

Over the Door Storage Baskets

You can use this basket style storage for all the things you would normally have on a dresser.  If you have a tiny bedroom and only have room for the bed, then utilize this space behind the door.  You can get at things instantly.

Step 5 - Beside the Bed Storage Pocket - If you don't have room for a night stand, then you can get these pockets that fit between your mattress and box spring.  This will house your magazines, books, glasses and more.

Beside the Bed Storage Pocket

Keeps things neat and off the floor.  Utilizing every square inch is the key to usable storage solutions for small bedroom without a closet.  You could get a few of these to store smaller things.

Step 6 - Corner Shelves - This would be great for smaller items, and you will save floor space.  If you rent, check with your landlord with regards to attaching to the wall.

Corner Floating Shelves

These are super hand shelves that do not take up any floor space.

Bed with Storage Drawers Built in

Step 7 - Full on Bed with Drawers - If you were in the market for a new bed, maybe consider one of these platform style beds with tons of storage drawers already built in.

This is obviously a larger investment, but would store a lot of of things normally in a bedroom such as your clothes.  I personally have a bed a bit smaller than this with drawers under it on both sides.  I use it for my seasonal clothes.

Room Divider to Wall Off Storage

Step 8 - Room Divider - If you want to hide stacks of tubs or your clothes or anything, you could wall off a corner of your room with this divider so that your items are not on display.  Perfect for hiding storage tubs etc.

Organizing a Small Bedroom with a Closet

It all depends on your budget, but you can certainly get around the not having a closet thing with more creative storage ideas.  Things you don't need all the time can hide in drawers under your bed.  Things you need everyday need to be accessible, so the portable closet idea works, or jam them all behind one of these cute room dividers to keep things neat.

Bed pockets can help and more.  You would be surprised just how much you can store in a small bedroom if done creatively.  Think outside the box.

Check online for Ideas

I love checking online for ideas, and I had to get creative in my own room, so I know what it is like.  But it can be done.  Just make sure things are easy to get at that you need everyday that is the trick.  Over the door baskets are great for smaller items.

Keeping a smaller room organized with a spot for everything will make it feel homey and not crowded.