13 space-saving ideas for a bedroom that will meet all your needs

by Mark Bennett

November 24, 2023

13 space-saving ideas for a bedroom that will meet all your needs
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When it comes to furnishing your home, you often have to deal with organizing the available space. For example, the bedroom must necessarily have a bed to sleep in, a bedside table and a wardrobe. And this might mean giving up on other pieces of furniture where space is limited? Well, think again!

Everything depends on your ability to organize, optimize, and make the most of every square centimeter of space available. To do this, you must choose the furniture very carefully, and the key is in seeking versatility. We suggest 13 ideas below to help you solve your space problems without making major sacrifices!

1. Make use of the space around your bed

1. Make use of the space around your bed

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The bed is the largest thing in our bedrooms and is typically centrally located in the room.

Once the bed has been positioned, we can start working on the space around it. Let's see how:

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2. Organizers that tuck under the bed

2. Organizers that tuck under the bed

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Since a bed is very bulky, it does not seem to leave many options to be used in conjunction with other furnishings. But this is not the case: it is usually possible to store objects in special containers under the bed.

Some of these organizers even come with wheels, making their use quick and easy.

3. Storage bed

3. Storage bed

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Neither above nor underneath: if you don't have any space around your bed, you can can consider the following space-saving solution!

A storage bed is one that opens and "magically" creates storage space: you can store practically anything inside this handy bed storage cavity.

4. Storage chest

4. Storage chest

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Storage chests: you can sit on them when closed (perhaps to put your shoes on) and they have ample storage space.

Many chests like this are used to store blankets, pillows and/or seasonal changes of outfits.

5. Multipurpose headboard

5. Multipurpose headboard

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The entire frame of a bed can be optimized to maximum the space and organize your things. This includes the headboard.

The one shown here, for example, has a divided section to store objects such as books, bottles of water and even a lamp. In short, it's like having a bedside table, but behind you rather than sitting on the side!

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6. Secret, walk-in closet

6. Secret, walk-in closet

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If you don't want to give up on having a small walk-in closet in your bedroom, but you don't have enough space, here's the solution for you:

Any niche or recess in the bedroom - if properly furnished - can make a huge difference when converted into a "secret walk-in"! And all that remains visible is the door to this secret place!

7. Closet organizer

7. Closet organizer

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For those who are more practical and pragmatically-minded, we recommend closet organizers: fabric containers that can be closed with a zipper.

Thanks to their shape, it will be easy to fold clothes, sheets, blankets, and duvets inside them, minimizing the space used. Transparent (for quick identification of contents) and always within reach, they are practical and extremely useful: worth considering, no?

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8. Vertical shelving on the walls

8. Vertical shelving on the walls

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The walls don't always "meet us halfway" in their layout, but unfortunately, this is near-impossible to change... However, we can make the most of a narrow, vertical space by going vertical with our furnishing solutions!

Shelving, for example, can be stacked upward (rather than horizontally): as shown in the photo, this will add a unique touch to the bedroom and, at the same time, will create an area to place multiple objects (like books, for example).

9. Modular corner shoe rack

9. Modular corner shoe rack

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Too often, precious space is wasted behind or near doors and this is never a good thing. If you are struggling to find space, perhaps you can consider getting a modular structure.

What we are describing is a very special shoe rack whose novelty lies in the fact that it can be mounted vertically, horizontally, or even in an "L" shape - the choice is yours.

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10. Over-the-door hanger for your accessories

10. Over-the-door hanger for your accessories

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The door can be much more than just a gateway to access a certain area: it can become a storage helper in itself.

Using a specialized hanger - one that can be attached to the door - you can make space to hang up many of your accessories.

11. Corner shelves

11. Corner shelves

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Narrow or wide, sometimes walls are very challenging to furnish.

We're talking mainly about where the walls form a corner... but a solution exists: corner shelves! They fit into corners easily can provide you with that extra space you might need!

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12. Storage containers for your closet

12. Storage containers for your closet

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A well-organized closet can save you a lot of space: it's better to have a single, optimized piece of furniture than multiple poorly-used ones.

The entire closet can be effectively managed by storing everything that needs to be in it in containers, which, in turn, will have their place in the closet: easy and highly efficient.

13. Mirror with hidden cabinet

13. Mirror with hidden cabinet

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Finally, for those who have a small ensuite bathroom, we recommend this fantastic cabinet:

This mirror has a small cabinet behind it in which you can store all your health and beauty care products!

In short, small homes can indeed be a challenge, but remember that the right furniture will almost always able to provide you with a solution!

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