One of the most priceless storage areas in any home is the under the bed storage. Under the bed storage is perfect for large items, like pieces of luggage as well as smaller more accessible items like scarves and winter clothes.
Here are some tips to getting a really nice under the bed storage unit going:
One option with under the bed storage is to build in a shelving unit. Depending on the height of your bed, the unit can have space for books and other items. This method of storage is most popular with college students who have very limited space and need lots of storage. Some college students even find that raising their beds on top of cinder blocks free up enough space to make this shelving option truly workable.
You can also build in drawers under your bed. Many times, you will have to contact a contractor to build customized drawers, unless you are very handy with the carpentry stuff. Simple build the drawers large enough to hold big items, like coats and sweaters. Make sure that there is enough space in your room to pull the drawers out. You are good to go.
If you have a non-traditional bedroom space, you can customized the whole bed unit by having a contractor actually build into your walls. A contractor can build anything you can dream. Have him build a shelving or drawer unit on top of which you can place your bed. If the unit is built from solid wood, you will have no reason to invest in a box-spring. This option will help you get an extra foot of storage space under your bed, ad box springs take up a large amount of space.
If you are simply storing items in your space without much of a built-in plan, like a shelve or drawer unit, then you will want to make sure that you have them neatly concealed under the mattress. To neatly conceal them, simple make or purchase a bed skirt. The bed skirt will hang from the box spring to the floor and will mask anything under your bed. It will also help to add to the design of the room, pulling the ensemble together.
Many people that do not want to invest in redoing their bed storage units simply purchase large plastic boxes. Flat boxes are now built with wheels so that they will slide neatly under the bed. To find a box that is suitable for you, simple look at any home improvement store. These boxes are perfect because they allow you to neatly tuck any items away, but they do not require a costly investment of your time or your money.
No matter what storage unit you are looking for, make sure that it is one that is easy to clean around. Because you will spend up to 10 hours straight in your bedroom while you sleep, it is important that the room is free from as much dust as possible. Cleaning under your bed especially is vital to ensuring that you maintain a well-kept space.