Bedrooms, in many homes, are private spaces where you sleep, and keep your clothing and other personal items. Often, though, clutter can quickly take over your space as you accumulate more stuff. Short of selling your stuff in a yard sale or online, what can you do to control the mess.
Fortunately, there are many options when it comes to storage in your bedroom. These storage solutions allow you to store your stuff out of the way while still giving you easy access to it when you need it. Best of all, many of the storage solutions available cost little to no money, consisting of cheap items or those that you already have in your home.
Here is a collection of storage ideas designed to make your bedroom space less cluttered. Check out these amazing storage ideas the next time you need to save some space in your bedroom.
1) Hanging Storage
Place a in the corner of your room and use it to store items in your room. You can even hang one in your closet to hold article of clothing, including socks, hats, and other items. Best of all, the basket does not take up any floor space.
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2) Radiator Shelf
If you have a radiator, make use of it year round by installing shelving around it. You can either build your own, if you are handy, or buy a cover to place over your radiator.
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3) Portable Library
Create a portable library with your books by placing them on a storage rack with wheels. Then , when you want to select a book, pull the rack out of wherever you have it stored (a closet maybe?) and push it back in once you are done.
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4) Closet Door Hamper
Here is another closet door storage hack. Save space by placing a hanging hamper on the back of your door. now, instead of taking up valuable floor space, you can keep your dirty laundry on the back of the door.
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Lifehacker
5) Trundle Bed Storage Solution
For a great space saving option, add some wheels to an old dresser drawer and use it as storage underneath your trundle bed. Then, simply push it under the bed to hide your things out of sight.
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Humble Homes
6) Headboard with Storage
If you can, invest in a bed that has built in storage options. Sure, you can buy a bed with drawers along the bottom, but what about storage built right into the headboard. Check out this headboard from IKEA, which offers a place to store your bedroom items out of sight.
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Apartment Theory
7) MANDAL Headboard Hack
A MANDAL headboard from IKEA is a great storage solution with its adjustable shelves. But, did you know you can combine MADAL headboards for even more storage space. Visit here for more on how to complete this space saving project.
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Apartment Therapy
8) Crown Molding Shoe Storage
If you have some crown molding lying around, use it as storage for your heeled shoes on your bedroom walls. Install the extra crown molding and then hang your heels from the top of it.
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Martha Stewart
9) S Hook Pant Storage
Hang S hooks from a rod in your closet for easy pant storage. Simply fold your pants or jeans and place them on an S hook by the belt loop in the back.
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Apartment Therapy
10) Corner Clothes Rack
If you have a spare corner you can quickly turn it into storage by installing a clothes rack. Once installed, hang your clothing from the rod or place boxes and other items on the shelves.
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Delphine Cosmetic Diary
11) LEGO Storage
Attach LEGO pieces and figures to the side of your desk or nightstand to create the perfect cable holder solution. You can also store your keys, and other items. Use glue or a material, such as Sugru, to firmly attach the LEGO pieces.
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12) Binder Clip Cord Storage Hack
For an easy cord storage solution, clip some binder clips onto the edge of a desk or table. Place the plug of the cords into the end of the clips and your cords will stay tangle-free.
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Lifehacker
13) Drawer Organizers
Using drawer organizers in the desk or dresser drawers in your bedroom is a great way to get organized. Use the organizers in your non-clothes-holding drawers to store your brushes, combs, or any other small items.
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14) Perimeter Shelving
A great place to install some shelves is around the perimeter of your bedroom. This unused space is perfect for holding books and other items that won’t fit any place else.
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15) Closet Hooks
Place some command hooks in the back of your closet for a simple storage solution. Now, you can hang your belts, coats, or handbags from these handy hooks and keep them off the floor and out of the way.
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Cents and Order
16) Pegboard Storage Solution
Using a pegboard as a storage solution is for more than just the garage. Hang a piece of pegboard in any room of your house to help organize items in your closet, or keep track of items in your craft room.
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17) Dresser Drawer Bookshelves
This bookshelf hack allows you to easily make bookshelves out of your old drawers. Arrange the drawers however you want and skip the hard-to-install DIY shelving.
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A great idea for storing your jewelry is to use a mirror that opens up into a secret storage compartment. You can find one at Amazon, or make your own mirror storage solution by following the tutorial found here.
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19) Bicycle Storage
If you have a bicycle, but live in a small space, storing your bike might be an issue. If you find yourself in this situation, either store your bike on your wall, or, if you have the head space, store it overhead.
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Languid Lovely
20) Shower Ring Storage Hack
If you need to store scarves, ties, and belts, place some shower rings on a hanger. Then, when you need to store your items, hang them from the shower rings for easy storage.
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Ingenious Asset Group
21) Tote Storage
Totes are a storage option that many boat owners know all about. The reason for this is that totes can store just as much as a plastic container and when not in use can be easily collapsed. This allows you to easily store them out of the way when not in use.
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22) Matching Hangers
For a neater looking closet, replace all of your hangers so that they match. Taking this one step can help make your closet look extremely organized.
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If you need a place to store your extra pairs of pants, invest in a pants rack for your closet. This is assuming you have the carpentry skills to build one. Alternatively, you can invest in this 5-tiered pants rack from Target.
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24) DIY Sunglass Rack
For this hack, remove the glass and cardboard backing from a picture frame. Wrap the front of the frame with contact paper and Glue a string or wire to the back so that it wraps around the front of the frame, Finally, replace the cardboard backing.
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25) Wall-Mounted Coat Rack
To keep your coats out of the way, install BJÄRNUM folding hooks from IKEA. You can even place multiple hooks, allowing you to hang your coat, hats, scarves, and other items.
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26) Magazine Holder Shoe Storage
If you have some extra magazine holders lying around, repurpose them as shoe holders. Simply place then in the closet or on a shelf, and place your shoe collection into the holders.
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27) Bed Sheet Storage Solution
A great place to store your extra bed sheets is right under the mattress of your bed. Simply fold them neatly and place them between your mattress and box spring. Then when you need them, pull them out for wrinkle-free sheets.
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One Good Thing by Jillee
28) Easy-to-Make Floating Corner Shelf
For this hack, simply stick a magazine holder in the corner using Command Strips. Now, you have a place to store your books, a remote, or to place a plant.
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Lifehacker
29) Peg Shoe Storage
For the ultimate in shoe storage, affix some pegs to the back of your closet door. Then, slide your shoes on the pegs to keep them up and out of the way. You can find out how to do this amazing project here.
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Pinterest
30) Ladder Laundry Holder Hack
As a replacement for the chair you usually throw your laundry on, try using a leaning ladder, as shown here, instead. Now, you can actually sit in the chair in your room without worrying where you are going to move your dirty laundry.
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The Merry Thought
31) Velcro Your External Hard Drive
Get your external hard drive out of the way by attaching it to a surface using Velcro. With this hack you can attach your external hard drive to the side of your desk, the back of your laptop, or any surface that gets it up and off of the top of your desk.
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Instructables
32) Tension Rod Shoe Storage
You can place two evenly spaced tension rods in your closet to create additional storage space for your shoes. If you have high-heeled shoes you need to store, hand one of the rods a few inches higher.
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33) Hanging Cork Wall Jewelry Storage
Make your own jewelry storage solution by attaching a picture frame to some cork board. Next, hang it on the wall of your room and attach your jewelry using pins, tacks, or whatever else you have on hand.
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34) PVC Pipe Shoe Storage
PVC pipe is a very versatile item for storage. Cut some 5-inch PVC pipes to the length you want, 12-inches is usually good, and glue them together using PVC cement. You can even wrap them in colorful paper beforehand to give them some style. Once dry, insert a shoe into each pipe for easy storage.
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35) Use TRONES as a Storage Solution
Another storage solution is to mount TRONES cabinets, sold at IKEA, to your wall. These versatile containers can hold a variety of items, including shoes, hats, scarves, and just about anything else that can fit in a 20-inch x 7-inch x 15-inch space.
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36) PVC Pipe Drawer Organizers
To make a great in-drawer storage solution, cut multiple pieces 3-inch or larger PVC pipe to the height of the drawer. Then, place them in the drawer and roll up your t-shirts, socks, or underwear before putting them in the pipe.
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Of Life and Lisa
37) Fold-Down Desk
Need a desk in your room, but don’t have the space? Try installing a fold-down desk, such as this one from Domino Loft System. That way when you need the space you can put it up out of the way, but when you need to work you can pull it down for a great workspace.
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38) Felt Underwear Storage
For lightweight, easy-to-use underwear storage use a piece of felt and a hot glue to make an underwear holder. The little stretchy pockets of the felt are perfect for holding all sizes of undergarments. You can check out the tutorial here.
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39) Hidden Trash Can
Hide the trash can in your bedroom inside of a tilting cabinet. Now, you can keep your trash can out of sight and save some floor space in the process.
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Dutch Crafters
40) Blanket and Throw Pillow Storage
Instead of throwing your throw pillows and extra blankets on the floor or a nearby chair, place a large storage basket at the end of your bed. This keeps your items off of the floor and easy accessible when you make your bed in the morning.
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41) Vintage Nightstand
If you have some old, vintage suitcases, repurpose them by stacking them and turning them into a fashionable storage solution. Best of all, this project doesn’t require any special skills. Simply stack and use the suitcases for storage when needed.
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42) Workspace Shelving
Install some shelving over your workspace to help declutter your desk. If wall-mounted shelves are not an option, opt for a desk top storage shelf instead.
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43) DIY Platform Storage Bed
Another option is to make your own storage solution using Stolmen drawers from IKEA. Simply stack the drawers into a solid platform, place some wooden slats across the top as a support, and place your mattress on top.
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44) Hanging Tank Top Storage
Deal with your hard to hang tank tops and bras by using a tie hanger. This device has multiple arms allowing you to hand all of your tank tops, bras, and other to hang items all 9in one place.
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45) Staircase/Bookcase
Add extra space for your books by elevating your shelving to the ceiling by building a staircase/bookcase.
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46) Shower Caddy Door Storage
Take a shower caddy and hang it on the back of your door. Now, you have a convenient storage area to hold a variety of objects. You can even put one on the door of each of your rooms
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47) Bed Frame with Drawers
Sure it’s cliché, but few can really argue with the fact that drawers along the bottom of a bed frame are not a great storage option. Why not use all of that extra space underneath your bed as a place to store your belongings?
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48) Nightstand Drawer Charging Station
This simple idea allows you to install a charging station right inside of the drawer of your nightstand. Cut a hole in the backboard of the nightstand and attach a power strip to the inside of the top drawer. Then, slip the plug through the hole and plug it into the wall.
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49) Hang Your Yoga Mat on the Door
Instead of throwing your yoga mat in the corner or a closet when you are finished using it, hang it on the door instead. Devices such as the Namaste Yoga Mat Hanger allow you to hang your mat on the back of the door in your bedroom, keeping it out of the way until you need it again.
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50) Pool Noodle Stuffers
TO keep your knee-high boots standing tall, cut a pool noodle to the length of your boots. Next, stick them inside of the boots to keep them from falling over, and standing upright in your closet to save space.
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As you can see, there are many available storage solutions for your bedroom. In addition, a lot of them are cheap and easy to put in place. So, before throwing your items away consider investing in some of the mentioned storage options.