Where do we usually have storage space in bedrooms? We may have built-in closets, wardrobes, nightstands, dressers or even storage benches but the under the bed space is almost always neglected. Some of us may have storage bed that have built-in drawers or usual storage compartments inside but most of us have only usual beds with no storage. How to make use of this space? Here are some solutions.
Drawers
A drawer is the most popular solution for under the bed storage. You can buy some ready ones or even repurpose an old dresser taking out its drawers and adding casters if you want to. Consider various styles and looks of drawers to make them look cohesive in the space, for example, wicker or minimal stained ones. If you don’t want to puzzle over the look of the drawers, you can simply hide them with a long bedspread.
Drawers under the bed are done with plastic boxes and organizers, and they are great to store a lot of things.
Take vintage drawers with beautiful knobs and add casters to them to use them under the bed.
A drawer on casters perfectly matches the bed and allows some storage space under it.
This cutte cottage style kid's bedroom is done with a colorful bunting and neon green drawers.
A long drawer with casters is a nice solution for under bed storage, and you can get as many as you need.
A stained drawer can be turned into a play tray for kids, offer them to put there what they want.
These drawers are done with fabric organizers to make use of this space.
These tiered open metal drawers with casters are great for storing various stuff, and here they are used for shoes. (via domino).
Drawers with casters work for any bed in any bedroom, they are an easy way to use this space.
These minimal stained drawers look sleek, stylish and simple and if you have a large bedspread, they can be hidden.
These stained drawers are used to store toys and clothes, and this is a nice solution for a kid's room.
Stained drawers with casters are decorated differently and feature different knobs and handles.
These minimal drawers with casters and loops to pull them out are great to finish off a simple bed.
Insert simple drawers under the bed and use them to store clothes, shoes or bedding.
These industrial drawers with metal handles and casters perfectly match the style of the bedroom. (via simplybeautifulbyangela).
The combo of the stained bed with drawers and a wardrobe looks very cohesive in the space.
Stained boxes under the bed are great to store things and to organize a space. (via organized-home).
Simple low drawers here are used for gym stuff, and this is a cool way to store all these things.
These plastic boxes are done with reclaimed wood fronts to make them look matching in the space.
Boxes
Use boxes to store things under the bed, these can be usual cardboard ones or even plastic ones. The good thing about boxes is that they won’t let objects inside get dirty as the lid won’t let dust inside. There are also fabric and cardboard boxes with lids or covers that are also suitable for storage, and can be easily stacked.
Such a box with a fabric cover is a cool solution for under bed storage, and you can get a couple for organizing the space.
Simple large boxes with lids are great to store things under the bed, they look nice and not too much in your face.
Pack toys into plastic boxes with lids and put them under the bed to make use of the neglected space.
This large plastic box is used as a tray for playing, and it can be hidden under the bed.
Plastic boxes with lids are a simple way to organize the space under the bed, and you can store anything there.
The bed features doors under it and plastic boxes are hidden inside to make use of this space.
Finish off a kid's bed with large plastic boxes for storing clothes, and a large wardrobe won't be needed.
These plastic boxes match the bedroom very well, and they are great for storing some small stuff.
Wicker boxes with fabric covers are perfect for under the bed storage, everything will be organized and dust won't get inside.
This mesh box with casters is a smart and cute solution for a kid's room, get as many as your kid needs.
Wicker boxes add warmth to the space, and loops allow pulling them out easily.
A wicker box with a lid matches the style of the room and allows to store some small things inside.
These low wicker boxes not only give storage space but also match the style of the space.
A fabric box under the bed is a simple and cool idea to use the space and you can easily get such boxes.
Fabric organizers with covers are an easy and cool solution to store things under the bed.
Suitcases
A suitcase is another solution similar to boxes as everything is hidden and covered but suitcases look more stylish. They can become part of the decor in the space and even add color to it.
Large metal suitcases look chic and glam and keep everything safe and not dirty inside. (via homesandgardens).
Wicker suitcases with casters will provide storage space and will add a cute and warm touch to the space.
A large green suitcase here becomes part of decor of the bright room, and it matches in color.
Trays
Shallow and low trays are also great to store things under the bed, and all you need to do is to add casters. Trays can be used to store blankets, shoes, pillows or even used for making play trays for kids, and when it’s not in need – just hide it.
This bright coral bed is paired with a low tray with casters for storing things.
A shallow tray on tall casters will let you store some stuff and it won't be seen much.
A metal tray with casters is a cool way to store some clothes, shoes, blankets or other stuff.
This low drawer is used to play with a train, and it can be hidden under the bed.
Make a play tray for your kid and hide it under the bed whenever it's not needed.
A low tray with casters is used to store shoes in the space, it saves shelf space.
A play tray with casters is inserted under the bed to keep it hidden when not needed. (via apartmenttherapy).
A wire tray with casters is perfect for storing blankets and pillows under the bed.
Other Ideas
Baskets are great for storing things under the bed, they will give a rustic feel to the space. You can even place a coffee table under the bed to use it when needed. Don’t limit yourself to these ideas, use other pieces for storage, too.
This cottage bedroom is done with chic white furniture and baskets under the bed used for storage.
A small low coffee table with casters and open storage compartments can be hidden under the bed when not in need.
Round baskets with lids are great for storage and they match the room adding a bit of fun to it.