7 Best Storage Ideas For Your Bedroom That Are Innovative, Simple, And Practical

1. Substitute Closet Space

Provide the space with hooks and open shelves to create a customized dropzone that works for your family. Use bins or baskets on the shelves to sort belongings by family member or type of item. Not all items are pretty enough to be stored in clear view. To maintain a cleaner look, utilize hidden storage that keeps things out of sight but still accessible.

2. Clear Off the Floor

Clutter can be a constant battle in small spaces, but clever storage solutions can help keep your rooms clean. Try the strategy used here to gain valuable spots to stash essentials: Mount small cubes or rectangular shelf units on the wall for open storage. A wall-mounted light fixture keeps the tabletop surface free for books, glasses, and more.

3. Scale Down Shelves

Small spaces don’t offer a lot of room for overly large furniture, like bathrooms. Look for sized-down pieces that still offer plenty of storage potential, like this open three-shelf unit. Also, shelves don’t need to take up long expanses of horizontal space. Uniform, boxy shelving units can overpower a small room and make it feel smaller than it is. Instead, look for ladder-style pieces with shelves that get narrower toward the top. 

4. Combine Cabinet Types

Not all storage works the same: Cabinets, drawers, and open shelves are good ideas to stash different items. Especially in heavy-traffic areas such as bathrooms, mixing up your options can help you store things more effectively. Utilizing vertical space, like behind-the-door storage, is the best solution for tight quarters. A variety of slim wire baskets—better to keep contents in view—lines the back of this door to corral gift-wrapping essentials.

5. Pare Down

With fewer items to store, you can avoid overcrowding and use limited space much more effectively. Declutter your home by what is necessary for your family. Decide to maintain easy access by parting open spaces for better organization. To maximize small-space storage, choose furniture pieces that provide hidden storage in unexpected ways. 

6. Hide Electronics

When stored out on the desktop or counter, large tech pieces, like printers, will consume a lot of space. Put these electronics away inside right-sized drawers to keep them out of the way until you need them.

7. Use Your Windows

Natural light helps brighten dark corners and makes rooms feel bigger. But windows can also gobble up walls that could otherwise serve as potential storage spots. To maximize both light and storage capacity, consider hanging shelves or racks across windows to keep pots, pans, and everyday dishes accessible.