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Easy Bedroom Organization Ideas & Storage Solutions

By Sylvia | Mommy Over Work · This post may contain affiliate links, marked with *

I know it’s not just me who feels bedrooms are never big enough for the amount of stuff that is put in there. I mean, it’s a private space so of course most of personal possessions will be in there.

If you’re in the same boat looking for bedroom organization ideas, I’ve gathered the best ideas from Pinterest on how to organize your small bedroom (aka a room with too much stuff) with the best DIY tips or budget-friendly organizer picks.

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collage of small bedroom organization ideas including risers for under the bed space and pegboard organizer hack.
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Jump to:
  • Recommended resources
  • Under the bed
  • Under the mattress
  • Near the headboard
  • In the nightstand
  • In place of a night stand
  • Portable nightstand
  • At foot of the mbed
  • As bedside display
  • Behind the door
  • In the closet
  • In the corner of the room
  • Conclusion

Recommended resources

  • Sort of like a portable nightstand* – perfect for dorms or vacations too
  • Elevate your storage capacity beneath where you sleep with these* along with a few of these*
  • Awesome hack to make the perfect corner shelves* (just mount these sideways)

Under the bed

That’s prime real estate that you could be using as storage. A fancy upgrade would be to create a platform bed.

Or if you’re working on a budget like yours truly, simply increase that storage area with this home organization hack: bed risers*.

These zippered drawers* fit perfectly underneath the bed. (via Pin image)

Under the mattress

Bet you didn’t think of using the space under your mattress to store stuff.

Extra sheets and linens are perfect to go in this totally forgotten space. Not only does it free up drawer or closet space, it’s so conveniently located for when it comes time to change out your sheets.

Check out the way to fold sheets if you're worried of a Princess and the Pea thing happening. (via One Good Thing by Jillee)

Near the headboard

If you have a bookcase, you could use that as your headboard.

Or install these shelves* in a staggered manner like so for some headboard storage on the dime. Also makes for nice home décor.

floating shelves staggered on the wall perfect for house, small bedroom, tiny apartment, college dorm.

In the nightstand

If you’re lucky enough to have space for a nightstand, consider putting a power strip inside so that all your wires and electronics can be charged in one central location. (via Giddy Upcycled)

In place of a night stand

If you like the idea of a nightstand don’t have the floor space to fit one, how about having a hanging shelf instead?

Such a clever repurposing of a kitchen piece* in your bedroom. You can even pick the number of “shelves” you want. (via Redbook Magazine)

Portable nightstand

Or better yet, use one of these foldable caddies* to keep your stuff bedside.

Perfect to take with you on trips, friend’s house, or to your college dorm as well.

side view of bed with portable hanging caddy holding electronics and nightstand odds and ends as small bedroom organization and storage hack.

At foot of the mbed

If you’ve got a skinny desk or shelf, you can have that at the end of your bed. Or have seating and storage space in one with this ottoman storage bench*. Love that it’s compartmentalized. bedroom organization hack by gray ottoman storage bench at foot of bed with side open to reveal compartments to store shoes.

As bedside display

If you’re keen on showcasing your jewelry, accessories, keys, photos, and more, you may want to set up a pegboard, which isn't just for garage organization.

So easy to customize and change out as you please. (via Better Homes and Gardens)

Behind the door

One of these* behind the door can serve as a catch all for your random knick knacks. Hats, keys, sunglasses, and what have you. (via Pin image)

In the closet

There are many great closet organization ideas to maximize the space in your closet, but one that you probably didn’t think of is using space behind your hanging clothes.

Simply stick these hooks* onto the backside and hang up more stuff. (via Cents and Order)

In the corner of the room

This is a pretty simple DIY project. Just turn a magazine holder* on its side and mount to any awkward or unused corner spaces.

Stack multiple for extra “shelves.” (via @lempideco)

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Conclusion

For those who’ve wondered how to organize your small bedroom, I hope you’ve found these DIY bedroom organization ideas from Pinterest helpful in turning any tight, small bedroom into a cozy haven.

Organizing a room with too much stuff is totally doable!


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  1. Jeanie R Hale says

    May 17, 2021 at 9:34 pm

    Awesome tips

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