40 Best Bed Foot Storage Ideas

best bed foot storage ideas

Adding storage to any space of your home is essential, we need it everywhere. How to effectively organize it all in a bedroom? First of all, you can go for wardrobes and dressers in the room, then you may use the headboard adding some storage space there. Open shelves, drawers under the bed and niches will help you organize things in your sleeping space and the last but not least is the foot of the bed. There we usually see a bench but this bench can be a storage one, or you can substitute it with some alternative that provides even more storage space. Here are some ideas to use the foot of your bed to store things.

Storage Benches

A storage bench is the most popular solution for a bedroom, it’s usually a bench with an additional shelf where you can place your shoes, books, bags and stuff. The design of this bench depends on your bedroom and vibe you want: it can be rustic, industrial or modern. A waterfall bench can be used for storage, too: just place some things under it on the floor. A bench can be finished off with baskets to keep it more organized.

Finish off a usual bench with a couple of baskets to give your room a cozy farmhouse feel.

Finish off a usual bench with a couple of baskets to give your room a cozy farmhouse feel.

This bench features an additional shelf that is used for storage and organizing.

This bench features an additional shelf that is used for storage and organizing.

A vintage bench, a couple of boxes and a basket are a combo for storage in this vintage farmhouse space.

A vintage bench, a couple of boxes and a basket are a combo for storage in this vintage farmhouse space.

Accent your bench with color like here making it one more color accent in the bedroom.

Accent your bench with color like here making it one more color accent in the bedroom.

This upholstered bench with pillows and a vintage suitcase is a lovely piece for a farmhouse bedroom.

This upholstered bench with pillows and a vintage suitcase is a lovely piece for a farmhouse bedroom.

The grey bench with a shelf echoes with the colors in the room still being neutral enough not to distract attention from the color block walls.

The grey bench with a shelf echoes with the colors in the room still being neutral enough not to distract attention from the color block walls.

This storage piece matches the bed and creates a cohesive look.

This storage piece matches the bed and creates a cohesive look.

A vintage red bench with a shelf makes a statement with its color in this neutral sleeping space.

A vintage red bench with a shelf makes a statement with its color in this neutral sleeping space.

A modern waterfall bench doesn't have any shelves but you can place things on the floor under it.

(via mydomaine).

A modern waterfall bench doesn't have any shelves but you can place things on the floor under it. (via mydomaine).

A modern bench with an additional shelf is a perfect solution for a modern bedroom.


(via domino).

A modern bench with an additional shelf is a perfect solution for a modern bedroom. (via domino).

This upholstered bench with shelves is a nice fit for the space, and it looks very stylish.

This upholstered bench with shelves is a nice fit for the space, and it looks very stylish.

This bench is filled with books, and that is a very creative way to store them in a bedroom.

This bench is filled with books, and that is a very creative way to store them in a bedroom.

This dark-stained bench allows storage inside it, and the upper part can be used for sitting.

This dark-stained bench allows storage inside it, and the upper part can be used for sitting.

This bench is done with a light shelf under the seat and it looks lightweight and versatile enough to match many interiors.

(via bobvila).

This bench is done with a light shelf under the seat and it looks lightweight and versatile enough to match many interiors. (via bobvila).

This comfy storage bench features upholstery and baskets inside it to make it look cohesive in the space.

This comfy storage bench features upholstery and baskets inside it to make it look cohesive in the space.

Storage Units

No need to sit? Then skip a bench and choose a whole storage unit! Such a unit can be some piece like IKEA Kallax or another shelf or TV unit that includes storage space. The design is again up to your bedroom and the amount of storage space you need. A tall storage piece can double as a space divider.

This is a whole storage unit with open shelves and drawers used at the foot of the bed.


(via onekindesign).

This is a whole storage unit with open shelves and drawers used at the foot of the bed. (via onekindesign).

An IKEA Kallax piece can be finished off with wicker drawers to store things comfortably.

An IKEA Kallax piece can be finished off with wicker drawers to store things comfortably.

IKEA Kallax shelves finished off with wicker drawers are a nice solution for any modern bedroom, they look elegant.

IKEA Kallax shelves finished off with wicker drawers are a nice solution for any modern bedroom, they look elegant.

A Kallax piece is always a good idea for the foot of the bed, and its basic design allows it to fit in many spaces.

A Kallax piece is always a good idea for the foot of the bed, and its basic design allows it to fit in many spaces.

This IKEA Kallax piece is not only a storage unit but also a space divider in the open layout.

This IKEA Kallax piece is not only a storage unit but also a space divider in the open layout.

This long mid-century modern bookshelf can double as a bench.

This long mid-century modern bookshelf can double as a bench.

A mid-century modern bookshelf or TV unit can be become your perfect foot of the bed item.

A mid-century modern bookshelf or TV unit can be become your perfect foot of the bed item.

This storage bed features a bench frame and an under the bed storage space to make it super functional.

This storage bed features a bench frame and an under the bed storage space to make it super functional.

Chests

A chest can be rocked as a bench with a lot of storage, and I see much charm in these wicker and vintage wooden chests, they really bring a character to the room. As the storage space is hidden, a chest will help you declutter the room.

These rich-stained vintage chests are a great solution for storage and to add texture to this guest bedroom.

These rich-stained vintage chests are a great solution for storage and to add texture to this guest bedroom.

This small wicker chest brings the right farmhouse vibes to the bedroom and adds texture to the decor.

This small wicker chest brings the right farmhouse vibes to the bedroom and adds texture to the decor.

Wicker poufs with hidden storage space inside will be always a nice idea for a farmhouse bedroom.

Wicker poufs with hidden storage space inside will be always a nice idea for a farmhouse bedroom.

A large wicker chest is a nice fit for this space, and together with the headboard and basket it gives the right cozy vibes.

A large wicker chest is a nice fit for this space, and together with the headboard and basket it gives the right cozy vibes.

This vintage wooden chest really adds charm to the Provence bedroom. 


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This vintage wooden chest really adds charm to the Provence bedroom. (via wellnesswink).

These wicker boxes are a creative alternative to usual baskets and they will also add coziness to the space.

These wicker boxes are a creative alternative to usual baskets and they will also add coziness to the space.

A wicker chest with a lid is a cool farmhouse solution for a modern or vintage bedroom.

(via littleglassjar).

A wicker chest with a lid is a cool farmhouse solution for a modern or vintage bedroom. (via littleglassjar).

This adorable inlay chest is the main focal point in the room, it brings strong boho vibes.

This adorable inlay chest is the main focal point in the room, it brings strong boho vibes.

A wicker basket is a fantastic idea for a boho or rustic bedroom, it will not only give your hidden storage space but will also bring cozy vibes.

A wicker basket is a fantastic idea for a boho or rustic bedroom, it will not only give your hidden storage space but will also bring cozy vibes.

Other Ideas

What we didn’t mention here is special storage furniture for bedrooms and not only bedrooms like poufs and ottomans that can be placed at the foot of the bed or in other spaces. This is perhaps the most comfortable idea as you get a ready furniture piece with hidden storage space in one, and there are lots of designs and upholstery types to match every space. Crates are the easiest way to add storage at the foot of the bed, and they won’t cost you much. You can restain or repaint them if you want to match the vibe of your room. Baskets are my personal favorite because they are easy to get and they bring cozy vibes to the space, besides, you can pair them up with other items.

Finish off a usual bench with a couple of baskets to give your room a cozy farmhouse feel.

Finish off a usual bench with a couple of baskets to give your room a cozy farmhouse feel.

This bench features an additional shelf that is used for storage and organizing.

This bench features an additional shelf that is used for storage and organizing.

A vintage bench, a couple of boxes and a basket are a combo for storage in this vintage farmhouse space.

A vintage bench, a couple of boxes and a basket are a combo for storage in this vintage farmhouse space.

Accent your bench with color like here making it one more color accent in the bedroom.

Accent your bench with color like here making it one more color accent in the bedroom.

This upholstered bench with pillows and a vintage suitcase is a lovely piece for a farmhouse bedroom.

This upholstered bench with pillows and a vintage suitcase is a lovely piece for a farmhouse bedroom.

The grey bench with a shelf echoes with the colors in the room still being neutral enough not to distract attention from the color block walls.

The grey bench with a shelf echoes with the colors in the room still being neutral enough not to distract attention from the color block walls.

This storage piece matches the bed and creates a cohesive look.

This storage piece matches the bed and creates a cohesive look.

A vintage red bench with a shelf makes a statement with its color in this neutral sleeping space.

A vintage red bench with a shelf makes a statement with its color in this neutral sleeping space.

A modern waterfall bench doesn't have any shelves but you can place things on the floor under it.

(via mydomaine).

A modern waterfall bench doesn't have any shelves but you can place things on the floor under it. (via mydomaine).

A modern bench with an additional shelf is a perfect solution for a modern bedroom.


(via domino).

A modern bench with an additional shelf is a perfect solution for a modern bedroom. (via domino).