Simple-But-Clever Storage Solutions For Your Bedroom

Here’s 6 simple-but-clever storage solutions for your bedroom. Turn your bedroom into an organised retreat and get some inspiration on different colour scheme possibilities…

6 Simple-but-clever storage solutions for your bedroom…

Here’s another feature I had the pleasure of styling for Ideal Home Magazine. Bedroom storage can be a right bugger to conjure up. It needs to be a room that’s highly functional, yet remain a place that you can feel relaxed in.

When planning this feature, I wanted to make sure I covered all areas and came up with varying ideas that could suit any bedroom. I know more than well that small bedroom spaces can be a nightmare for storage ideas, so hopefully this post can help inspire you and give you some ideas for your own home!

1 . Skinny Vanity Unit

A skinny vanity unit is a great way of maximising space but still giving you somewhere to get ready and store your accessories, scarves/make-up. This 22cm deep shoe cabinet from IKEA works well as a dressing in a tight space.

Stylist’s Tip: Adding leather handles can give the unit a more -high-end, bespoke look. The ones above were purchased from Etsy UK!

2 . Alcove Cupboards

Here’s an idea for those who want to add depth to a boring square room. Create alcoves with built in floor-to-ceiling cupboards either side of your bed. Connect them with a full width headboard and colour match it to the cupboards to give a streamline, designer look. This then doubles up as a shelf to show off and store your fave nick-nacks.

Stylist’s Tip: Use a bold wallpaper above the headboard to finish the look. Coordinate your bedlinen with the cupboards and wallpaper and you’ll have a hotel-chic bedroom with plenty of storage space.

3 . Bookcase-turned-bench

Place a sturdy shelf unit on it’s side to create a bench with storage cubbies. At the end of the bed this makes a perfected bench/ottoman style feature. Perfect for storing shoes, scarves or spare bedlinen. I also added gold feet for an extra special detail.

Stylist’s Tip: Have a piece of foam cut to size and upholster it in a fabric that coordinates with your bedroom. This now makes a comfy place for you to sit at the end of your bed!

4 . Wardrobe/Cupboard door storage

Want to maximise the space in a bedroom cupboard/wardrobe? Here’s a solution for you! Use over-the-door hooks, a key organiser and a kitchen rail with s hooks to keep your favourite accessories tidy, and ready to gab and go!

Stylist’s Tip: Paint the door for a flash of colour to brighten up the room. Use a nice door knob to make a feature of the door.

5 . Styling station

Fix up a stack of three wooden spice racks from IKEA (just £3 each!). They serve well as mini shelves for hair products and make-up accessories.

Stylist’s Tip: Fix the bottom shelf upside down to make a hanging rail for your hair tools. You now have a clever styling station to help speed up your morning routine!

6 . Above the bed ceiling shelf

In a box room, make a feature of a high shelf on decorative brackets. With gran-handled baskets that fit flush to the ceiling. A perfect solution for storage, that doesn’t intrude into the space!

Stylist’s Tip: Label the baskets with luggage tags so you can easily identify what is in each basket. Use to store accessories, books or souvenirs!

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As seen in Ideal Home Magazine October 2019. Shop the look with OWNABLE.

All photography by Dominic Blackmore

Concept curated and styled by That’s so Gemma (Gemma Jayne Gear).

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