Neat & Nifty Nightstand
Bedside tables with shelves work best for storage purposes. This simple but hardworking nightstand offers a tabletop surface for a lamp and a collection of decorative elements , a drawer to corral smaller items, and a lower shelf that holds reading materials.
Floating Nightstand
If you don't have the luxury of a bedside table, create a storage-packed floating shelf by installing a closet shelf upside down beside your bed. The small shelf takes up no floor space yet offers an ample surface for an alarm clock , reading material, and decorative accents.
Bedtime Bookshelf
When square footage is at a premium, this space-saving alternative to a bedside table is perfect for a bookworm. Cut a small section out of the wall between the studs, finish the opening with drywall or wood, and outfit it with shelves to store books and decorative elements . Hang a wall-mount lamp beside the bed for a well-lit reading nook.
Bedside Storage from the Kitchen
Create unexpected yet convenient bedroom storage using objects usually reserved for the kitchen . Frame your bed with kitchen cabinet components to fashion a niche. Fill the upper cabinets and lower drawers with clothing or accessories. Top the upper drawer with a slab of wood to serve as a pull-out nightstand.
Table It
Narrow furnishings add a surprising amount of storage and display space in a limited footprint. This bedside console table offers plenty of surface area for showing off collectibles and other possessions. A lamp sheds light on the bed for reading after overhead lights are turned off.
Jewelry on Display
Create a work of art while keeping your jewelry safe and tangle-free with this chic jewelry display. Purchase a plain picture frame and attach decorative hooks to the backing to create a place for favorite pieces. Place the frame on the top shelf of a tiny shelving system, and fill the rest of the shelves with pretty glassware to store small items, such as rings and earrings.
Tabletop Jewelry Arrangement
Put your jewelry to work as eye candy with this clever and decorative display. Use a store-bought jewelry tree to corral earrings, bracelets, and necklaces on a dresser or tabletop. A napkin holder spray-painted to match the jewelry tree creates the perfect resting place for a small clutch
Space-Smarts
If your bedroom has less-than-standard-height walls, don't despair. As this bedroom proves, you can stash a lot of stuff along a short wall and still add some decorative elements . A long, low built-in offers ample surface storage , while drawers and open shelving below provide space to stow clothing, books, and more.
Tackle the Corners
In a small bedroom, it's important to embrace every inch of square footage. Take a cue from this attic bedroom and tackle a corner oddity by incorporating a small built-in bench. The bench makes use of potentially wasted space below a window to create a cozy reading nook.
Storage-Packed Headboard
Small bedrooms necessitate creative storage solutions . Make the most of your limited space with a storage-laden headboard . This headboard features padded lift-up panels that shield from view everything from extra blankets to cozy sweaters. Plus, when the panels are closed, the ledge on top of the headboard offers a place to set bedtime necessities and decorative items.
Bookcase Headboard
Positioned behind a bed , a built-in bookshelf becomes a decorative workhorse -- it's a headboard , focal point, and display unit all at once. Lower shelves are employed as bedside tables, complete with built-in reading lamps . The rest of the shelves are filled with treasured collectibles, books, and artwork.
Storage-Savvy Bedroom
Creative storage solutions turn this charming bedroom into a calm and tidy haven. A low shelving unit stands in as a footboard and provides a spot to sit as well as stash stuff in closed drawers. A narrow wicker vanity along an empty wall offers storage space for beauty supplies, while a nearby basket holds seasonal accessories.
Rolling Under-Bed Storage
Repurpose a pair of old, battered suitcases for storage underneath your bed . Paint the surface of two flea-market suitcases to create drawers, and add casters to make them conveniently mobile. Keep the lids closed to ensure the drawers' contents stay dust-bunny free.
Boxed In
Decorative storage boxes are a pretty accent atop a dresser and also provide space to stow away those little items and keepsakes that are so easy to misplace. Stack various-size boxes to create visual interest.
Pretty Storage Closet
Modular systems aren't reserved for spacious closets . This tiny-yet-tidy closet is organization central, decked out with useful modular closet components. A row of open shelves along one side houses bins filled with delicates, swimwear, and other small items. A closed upper cabinet and lower drawers offer space for bulky folded items. Clothing racks flanking the cabinet unit increase the storage capacity of the small closet.
Freestanding Closet System
Even if you don't have the luxury of a built-in closet, you can have the functionality of one. A freestanding closet system like this one allows you to dedicate a wall of your bedroom to efficient storage for clothing and accessories. Either leave the unit open to allow your wardrobe to take center stage, or cover the unit with fabric that coordinates with your bedroom decor .
Flea Market Wardrobe
A vintage armoire sheds its dated looks and, with a few modifications, becomes a chic wardrobe in a space-challenged bedroom. Updated with fresh paint, outfitted with open shelving and labeled drawers, and customized with a wire jewelry hanger, the unit turns a blank wall into storage space. The top of the armoire offers a spot for decorative elements and infrequently worn gems.
Hang It Up
One surefire way to make a small bedroom look and feel larger is to keep the floor clutter-free. Dedicate an empty stretch of wall to a shallow display shelf with hooks, and use them to hold clutter-causing items such as scarves, jewelry, and clothing. Use the top of the shelf to hold pretty storage boxes and other decorative elements .
Piles of Pillows
Use a large basket or laundry hamper to corral shams and throw pillows at bedtime. When you go to crawl into bed, toss the pillows into the basket and drift off to sleep, knowing you won't trip over pillows in the morning. Plus, you can place extra blankets at the bottom of the basket.
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