Underbed Storage

Most of us have a lot of stuffs in our homes but not as much storage space. Add to that the limited size of your bedroom giving no more room for additional cabinets or closets. Well, if getting your things tidy is one of your main concerns lately, then it’s time to look under the bed. I don’t know if you are aware of it but there’s actually room under the bed for some of your things. And there are lots of great underbed storage ideas that could work well for you.

Your bed doesn’t require a certain height to qualify for usable storage potential; although most of our beds are raised about a foot or more above the ground. What you need to do primarily is to measure the height between the ground and your mattress. Afterwards, you can go out to find the things that you need from your local superstore or a home specialty store. Or you could get rid of the old bed and purchase something like a captain’s bed that already have drawers fitted into them for instant underbed storage facilities, however, this would cost you more than what you may be prepared to spend besides not being such a practical idea because where to put the old bed would add to the dilemma of limited space.

If you don’t want something expensive you can buy several plastic boxes in sizes that will fit perfectly under your bed. You can even buy those with wheels or rollers under so they could easily be pulled out when you need to get something in them and you could just as easily roll them back in when you are done. You could choose to have wooden crates or drawers instead of plastic. There are other great ideas especially for containers that are going to be seen. You can be creative and stylish with boxes or baskets that you could wrap in textiles and prints to match your bed sheets or covers. These containers may or may not have lids depending on your preference and creativity.

Some items you could stash inside your underbed storage:

• Seasonal decorations and apparels
• Shoes you don’t wear very often
• Bed linens and towels
• Seasonal and extra clothes
• Stuffed toys or toys in general (in the kids’ bedrooms)

While you are thinking about the things to store under your bed which could be anything really, consider also which ones you are going to extract more frequently and which ones will not be needed as much. In this way, you can likewise plan about the positioning of your containers based on the items inside and the number of times you will need access to each one. Remember too that if you are planning to store excessive clothing (stuffed toys included) in your underbed storage, you should make sure the boxes containing them are covered for they are most likely to gather dust and mites if they are not.

Once you have made up your mind, go out there and find the things that you need for your underbed storage, start packing those things, and put a smile on your face for getting your room organized and giving yourself more breathing space.

If you always end up having a full drawer or closet and you still have a lot to keep, you can go for underbed storage to help you organize your stuffs properly. These are hidden storage boxes that can help you clean up even the messiest room in your home. Storage boxes under the bed are great for hiding unworn winter or summer clothing, towels, toys and extra bedding as well.

Materials for Underbed Storage

Underbed boxes can be made from various materials like wood, plastic or even canvas. Wooden storage boxes that need to fit under the bed usually have runners or wheels at the bottom for easier access. Plastic of canvas storage boxes, on the other hand, are easier to clean. Plastics can be easily wiped over while canvas can be stripped for machine wash. Plastic storage boxes usually come in various colors, meaning you can easily find one that will match the color of your room or you may also go for transparent storage boxes. If you want more style, you may opt for canvas or wooden storage boxes instead. Wood is easy to pain or dye so you can choose the color that will blend with the color scheme of your room.

Your very own Underbed Storage

If you decided to have a canvas or wooden storage box, you might need a hammer or a screw driver to prepare your box for use. However, you should know that some suppliers can have them setup for you but you can also do it by yourself. If you do not want to go through the trouble of installing a storage box, then you may simply opt for the ones that are made of plastic. The size of your underbed boxes depends on the material used, as well as the number of boxes that you want to have. There are beds that may come with pre-installed storage boxes or drawers underneath but for those without this feature, you can purchase a storage box for your bed or you can have it customized and installed for you. An average bed can fit 2 to 4 large, oblong-shaped storage boxes underneath but then again, this depends on the material that you will be using, the size of the box you want and the size of your bed.

Shopping for an Underbed Storage

Storage boxes can be bought in your local store or you can also purchase it online. Some people prefer to do their shopping online as it is easier and more convenient. You can find a list of suppliers for storage boxes, pick a supplier, purchase a storage box and have them delivered right at your door. However, before you start with your online shopping, make sure that you have taken the measurements of your bed to determine if the box you want will fit underneath. You can also contact the supplier’s customer service assistance to help you determine the right size of storage box that you should opt for. You can do this by simply providing the size of your bed or ask what measurements need to be taken in order to find the right box that will fit under your bed.