Bedroom Decor Ideas
7 Small Bedroom Storage Ideas When You Have No Room for a Dresser
When a dresser won't fit, clothes still need a home. These ideas move storage into places a small bedroom already has: under the bed, inside the closet and up the walls.
Save to PinterestStorage bed with drawers
A bed with built-in drawers can replace a dresser completely. Check the drawers have room to open.
Dresser inside the closet
A small chest of drawers on the closet floor uses space under hanging clothes.
Wall-mounted shelves
Shelves above head height hold folded sweaters and baskets without using floor space.
Hanging closet organizer
Fabric shelves that hang from the rod add cubbies for T-shirts and jeans.
Under-bed rolling bins
Low bins on wheels slide out easily and hold off-season clothes.
Over-door hooks
Hooks on the back of the door hold robes, bags and tomorrow's outfit.
Nightstand with drawers
Choosing a nightstand with two drawers instead of an open table adds dresser-like storage.
What to look for before you buy
Storage beds
Check that drawers can open fully with the bed in its spot.
Hanging organizers
Check the rod width and the weight the organizer holds.
Wall shelves
Check the weight rating and your lease before drilling.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Overloading closet rods with hanging organizers.
- Choosing drawers that cannot open in your layout.
- Using every surface as storage.
Questions people ask
Where do I put clothes without a dresser?
In a storage bed, a hanging closet organizer, under-bed bins or a small dresser inside the closet.
How do I store folded clothes with no dresser?
Use shelf dividers, hanging shelves in the closet or labeled bins.
Declutter before buying storage. Most small bedrooms need fewer clothes more than more furniture.
