10 Small Bedroom Storage Ideas & Cost
Organizing a small space doesn't have to be difficult. With these 10 small bedroom storage ideas, you'll be able to create a beautifully organized space within your budget!
Whether you need to furnish your small master bedroom or are planning to update your nursery, kid's room, or spare bedroom, these small bedroom storage ideas will help make sure that even the smallest of bedroom spaces stay clean and organized.
Continue reading to get great ideas on how you can creatively add storage space to your rooms and find out how much you can expect to pay for each so that you can properly budget for these upgrades!
#1 - Choose a Quality Futon With Storage
Cost: $900.00 - $1,500.00+
Choosing a futon for your bedroom is one of the best ways to save space. Futons allow you to sit back and relax while you read, watch TV, or chat with a friend. Then, when it's time for bed, you can easily convert your seating space into a sleeping space!
High quality futons with quality mattresses are just as comfortable as a traditional bed, but they take up significantly less space and allow for multi-purpose use. Choose a futon with built-in storage and you'll not only save space in your room, but also have easy, under-bed storage room to help organize books, clothes, and anything else.
#2: Install Floating Shelves
Cost: $30.00 - 200.00+
Floating shelves not only look great, but they are an excellent way to increase storage space in a small room. Floating shelves often work well in kid's rooms and nurseries, where you can use them to display small toys and cute books while getting those items off the floor! Floating shelves come in a wide range of styles, sizes, and colours, so you'll be sure to find some that fit your personal preference and budget.
#3: Utilize Your Closet
Cost: $0 - 1,000+
Closets may seem like an obvious storage solution, but in many cases, they are under-utilized due to poor organization. In some cases, a properly organized closet can help you store so many clothes, pillows, and other items that you can completely get rid of your dresser! Removing a dresser from a small bedroom can be a game changer when it comes to increasing your floor space.
You can buy closet organizers, shelves, and rods at any hardware store or home improvement store. Adding shelves to even the smallest closets can more than double your useable space inside. If your closet already has a lot of shelves but you aren't sure how to make the most of your space, take a look at these great tips for organizing a small closet by Good Housekeeping. You'll increase your storage space at no extra cost!
#4: Buy Bedside Tables With Storage
Cost: $100.00 - $500.00+
Many bedside tables are just that - tables. However, there are many other styles that have one, two, or even three drawers. If you put one on each side of your bed, you can use them to store small clothing items like socks or undergarments. You can also use them to store books, accessories or winter gear (hats, scarves, mittens, etc) that are not in use during the warmer months.
#5: Install a Built-In Desk
Cost: $500.00+
If the bedroom you are organizing is a spare room or a student's room that would benefit from a desk, you can save space and increase storage room by building a desk with drawers right into the wall. If you have an irregularly shaped room like the one in the image above, consider converting that indented corner into a mini office complete with your desk and and shelves installed above. Need some inspiration for your DIY project? Check out these awesome wall-mounted desk ideas from DIYS.com.
#6: Storage Bin/Shelf Combo
Cost: $100.00 - $300.00+
If you're planning to organize a children's room, these funky storage bins a great idea to keep toys stored and organized while still completely accessible to your kids. This design also leaves room on top of the storage unit as shelves, so you can use that space too to display books, stuffed animals, picture frames, or other knick-knacks that need a home.
Since these bins slide in and out of place but are secured into the unit, you won't have to worry about your child pulling the bins completely out and making a big mess across their room! There are many different options when it comes to storage bins like this, and you'll easily be able to find them online on Amazon or at your local home improvement store.
#7: Use Wall Hooks For Small Items
Cost: $15.00+
Sometimes, it's hard to find the space for small items that get used on a regular basis. Some people may need to keep items such as toiletries in their bedroom - for example, university and college students who may live in a small dorm room or shared living space. Small wall hooks take up very little space but can store so many different things, from toiletries like hair brushes to small bags, wallets, hats, keys, and other important items.
#8: Consider a Clothes Rack
Cost: $50.00 - 150.00+
If you think your closet is too small and can't be organized any better than it is, but feel like a bulky dresser would just take up too much space, consider a clothes rack. Clothing racks aren't just for retail stores, they're a great storage solution to use at home too. There are a wide variety of clothing racks available. Most of them are placed on the floor and many come with wheels, so you can move them around when needed.
Some, like the one pictured above, hang from the ceiling or are attached to the wall, so they do not take up any floor space at all! Clothes racks are a great storage solution, but can look a bit more messy than a dresser. Because of this, you'll want to carefully select the pieces you choose to put on display and not overload it with too many clothes.
#9: Buy a Bed With Storage Drawers
Cost: $900.00 - $1700.00+
Beds with storage have become increasingly popular as more homeowners are looking for ways to increase storage space. Many bunk beds come in this style, which is perfect for kids rooms or dorm rooms! However, you can find nearly any size and style of bed with built-in drawers.
If you have the tendency to push items under your bed or use that space for storage anyway, buying a new bed frame that comes with built-in storage is a great way to keep that space cleaner and much more organized - plus, it's much more accessible than trying to find something that's been shoved under your bed!
#10: Floor To Ceiling Shelves
Cost: $1000.00+
This tiny yet adorable bedroom featured above is a great example of what you can do with a small space. This built-in floor to storage unit includes open open shelves, multiple drawers, and a seat right by the window! This is an idea set-up for an apartment or condo, as they usually have fairly large windows in the bedroom.
A bedroom this small probably would do best without additional furniture, so leaving out the bedside tables and dresser is a great way to save space - but does leave a gap when it comes to storage. Building or installing storage into an entire wall takes up very little floor space but provides tons of room for storage! Looking for inspiration? Check out more wall storage ideas here!
Ready To Organize Your Small Bedroom?
Don't feel frustrated with your lack of storage space - there are so many ways you can increase your storage while making your bedroom look great too. If you think that a futon might be right for your spare bedroom, multi-purpose room, dorm room, or another room in your house, you can rely on The Futon Shop to help you get the perfect futon with storage. Click here to check out our online store now.
