Bedroom Storage Made Easy: 6 Practical Solutions

Did you know that around 50% of Americans nowadays have a spare bedroom at home? Sadly, Albuquerque bedrooms can often feel smaller than they actually are! If you live near UNM as a student or own a home in the Northeast Heights, clutter can build up faster than you can blink. So, you get shoes, clothes, Christmas decorations, baseball cards, action figures, and items like these, taking up space in your sleeping chambers. But we at ABQ Self-Storage have a solution!

Let’s rephrase it! We have 6 bedroom storage ideas to help you practically maximize the space in your private room. These storage ideas for small bedrooms have worked for tiny apartments and family homes alike. Implement these ideas to accommodate your belongings fairly easily.

Why Bedroom Clutter Happens in Albuquerque

If you want to make more room available in your spare bedroom, you should start by finding out what makes clutter happen. Which items are taking up all the available space and making you feel trapped in your own rest area? Bedroom storage ideas only work when you figure out the root cause of your clutter/hoarding habits. This clutter is bad for your health; it messes with your sleep & daily routines. Once you decide where this clutter is coming from, our tips will work.

Solution #1: Add Vertical Wall Shelves

A typical master bedroom is 14×16 feet. The size of the average bedroom is 10×12 feet. But you can always use the vertical space available in your bedroom to your advantage.

• Install floating shelves on these walls with simple brackets from any hardware store
• Put your books, plants, action figures, manga collections, and folded garments on these “floaters”
• Make sure you are keeping heavier items on lower shelves to maintain safety

Solution #2: Use the Space Under Your Bed

The area beneath your bed often remains empty, wasted, and probably inhabited by ghosts. So, the best idea is to get rolling bins or drawers that fit this height (usually 6 to 12 inches).

You can store off-season clothing and extra shoes there. Your linen can also go outside. Don’t forget to measure your bed frame first to ensure a perfect fit. You may add cedar blocks to keep moths away from your sleeping chamber. Don’t forget to label your bins for easy access.

This hidden chest of drawers for bedroom will maximize space without claiming it!

Solution #3: Select Multi-Functional Furniture

You can also replace single-purpose items with multipurpose alternatives to make more space available at home. Choose a nightstand with built-in cubbies or an ottoman that lifts to reveal storage inside. That’s how you can save room in tight Albuquerque apartments.

Why don’t you look for sturdy construction that lasts through several relocations? If you move, we offer outdoor vehicle storage options to handle larger furniture for the time being…

Solution #4: Hang Organizers on Doors

If you live in a studio apartment, you should get over-the-door hooks to make your living space more spacious than it really is. Here’s what you should get:

• Clear plastic organizers for your accessories and toiletries
• Hooks for your robes, bags, belts, and other items

These tools suit any bedroom size and can be removed easily for renters. In older Albuquerque homes with tricky walls, they provide instant organization.

Solution #5: Declutter During Bedroom Storage

Let’s go back to the beginning, i.e., decluttering your bedroom. We said that decluttering is the #1 most important part of maximizing space in a room. You should:

• Sort everything into three categories: keep, toss, or donate
• Get rid of items that have not been used in a year
• Contact Goodwill or other local charities to pick it up
• Keep sentimental items safe in our climate-controlled indoor units.
• Get $3-dollar IKEA storage cases for your winter linen 

Solution #6: Upgrade Your Closet System

Lastly, we suggest bedroom cabinets to help you carve out more space in your compact room. Upgrading your closet system will help seal the dead, transforming your basic closets with wire shelves or fabric drawer inserts. You can create practical zones for shoes at the bottom. What’s more, you can hang your clothes in the middle, and bags & boxes above.

Add motion-sensor LED lights to find your belongings effortlessly. These affordable systems install in a few hours, costing between $50 to $200. They also come with pull-out hampers for laundry. A 10×10 storage unit will match your typical bedroom overflow perfectly.

You’re now ready to get the best bedroom storage possible. Ready to declutter? Get a free quote from Albuquerque Self Storage. We keep your life organized the Albuquerque way.