22 Unique Bedroom Storage Ideas

Small spaces don’t have to be limiting. These bedroom storage ideas will help your teen make the most of their space, while displaying their personal style. Consider using versatile and vertical storage to do more with less.

Sleep On It

It’s likely that your teen’s bed will take up more space than any other piece of furniture, so why not make their bed a functional space, too? Storage beds don’t compromise comfort — in fact, they’re available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes to fit your teen’s needs.

1. Store Items In the Bed

Storage beds are a great hack that make the most of space that would otherwise go unused. There are many storage configurations available, including drawers, pull out trays, shelves and under-bed space.

2. Level-Up Under Bed Storage With a Sleep Loft

If your ceiling height allows it, a high loft bed gives your teen room to move their desk or a dresser underneath. You can even opt for one with built-in features. If your ceilings are lower, a low loft bed with a pull-out desk packs multiple pieces of furniture into one space-saving design.

Hide It Under the Bed

Sweeping shoes under the bed doesn’t have to be messy! Your teen can organize their favorite accessories with bins and baskets that complement the design of their room.

3. Use Bed Risers

Create space under the bed with bed risers. Store items that your teen doesn’t use often, but still wants easily accessible.

4. Add Storage Baskets

Baskets are a great bedroom storage idea because they can be placed out of site or incorporated into the decor. These woven bins are hand crafted from bangkuang leaves and raffia.

5. Use Durable Fabric Bins for Off Season Items

Fabric storage bins with handles are easily accessible. Use them for clothes that you aren’t wearing that season or for shoe storage!

Take a Seat

Your teen will need a place to unwind and relax during downtime. Give them a seating area that doesn’t waste any space.

6. Build a Storage Sectional

Bedrooms are hangout spots, and creating a relaxed environment in a small space can be a challenge. Storage compartments underneath cushions can hold blankets and books. If you have a little room to spare to set up a seating area, use a compact sectional that fits into tight corners.

Hang It Up On the Wall

The wall is your best friend. Think of it as a blank canvas where you can let your creativity run wild with storage ideas! 

7. Add Floating Cabinets

Cabinets aren’t just for the kitchen. Floating cabinets provide secure storage for your teen’s favorite things, while keeping items out of sight. Mount one bedside as a floating nightstand, or above a desk for easy access while studying.

8. Maximize With Multi-Tier Shelving

Multi-tiered shelves are a quick way to increase storage space. Place narrow shelves in tight corners that would otherwise go unused or try displaying your favorite accessories.

9. Fit Your Space With Versatile Options

If wall space in your teen’s bedroom is uniquely shaped and not suited for larger shelving, try an adjustable accordion rack that expands to fill larger walls and compresses to mount on doors or the side of a dresser.

10. Put Accessories On Display

If floor space and closet storage is running low, install wall shelves to make shoes and hats easy to access and fun to show off!

11. Try Nail-Free Options 

Photo rails stick to the walls, making them easy to move when your teen wants to redecorate. Try recreating a gallery wall with multiple photo rails stacked vertically, or create a border around the ceiling that makes for a dramatic (and out of the way) visual display!

Rethink the Vanity

Making space for a dedicated vanity might seem like a challenge at first in a small space, but opt for one of these choices to give your teen a serene, cozy spot to get ready.

12. Mount Your Vanity 

When space is tight and a large piece of furniture won’t fit, a wall-mounted vanity gives you more freedom. Add floating drawer shelves to create a custom vanity set up.

13. Include Compact Beauty Storage

This beauty armoire lets you stash away all your supplies, and has hooks for cord management so you can easily grab the tool you need. You can even use it as a makeshift nightstand.

14. Try a Mirror Jewelry Display

Jewelry can get tangled up easily, so keeping it in a cabinet that doubles as a mirror helps it stay organized and out of the way. Plus, your jewelry is less likely to fall behind furniture this way.

Keep It Behind Closed Doors

Try these options to make use of valuable space that’s often overlooked. A bedroom door, bathroom entrance, or closet make perfect options to up your storage area.

15. Hang Up the Hamper

Free up floor space in the closet by hanging up the hamper. Pair it with other over-the-door storage options where you can put essentials like sunglasses or toiletries.

16. Put a Mirror Behind the Door

Over-the-door mirrors with built-in LED lights are great for dark spaces and preserve floor space. You may also want to try putting a mirror on the wall, which will help make the room look bigger.

17. Hang Up Your Shoes

If you can’t see the floor through a forest of sneakers, it might be time for a change. Shoes take up lots of room in small spaces. Hanging shoe storage keeps all your teen’s favorite pairs organized.

18. Divide and Conquer With Cubes

Smart closet organizers can hold almost anything — great for clothing, accessories, linens and more. Other cube storage bedroom ideas, like a modular storage system, give your teen more flexibility with their storage layout. Opt for an organizer that adds functionality to the closet like this Double Bar Organizer that includes a rod.

Showcase Their Hobbies

Don’t let the hobbies your teen enjoys take over their room. Even with a small space, you can build on these clever ideas to boost design and creativity.

19. Showcase Their Favorite Teams

If your teen plays sports or has caps from their favorite teams, show them off! Rotate which hats are on display based on the season.

20. Use a Decorative Trunk As a Nightstand

Nightstands come in many shapes and sizes. A great choice for your small space is a storage trunk. Sturdy, durable, and eye-catching, trunks are especially great for travel-themed spaces.

21. Hang Display Mounts 

Give them somewhere to store and show off their gear without sacrificing floor space. A guitar mount is the perfect opportunity to turn musical instruments into decor.

22. Make Sporting Goods Easy to Reach

Just because your teen is busy with sports doesn’t mean they can’t stay organized. Volleyball, basketball, soccer, you name it — a wooden ball mount for the wall will keep it from rolling out of sight and making your superstar late for practice. Perfect for showing off their autographed memorabilia, too!

Use these tips to make your teen’s room feel bigger, brighter, and more inviting. Branch out from these ideas by having fun and combining options, and prove to your teen that no matter how much space you have, organization is always within reach.