Storage: can you ever get enough?
If you live in London, the answer is likely a resounding ‘no’. Exciting a place as the capital is, the downside of all the incredible things we have to do, see and eat means that living spaces are squeezed.
When every centimetre counts, one must look for storage space in the unlikeliest of places. We’re talking over door frames, between cabinets, inside sofas, or, as this feature will go on to show you, the dead space that you’ll find under the bed.
Unless you sleep on a divan (which often has drawers built into the base) or an ottoman storage bed (which already utilises space, well done you) there should be enough room to take advantage of under the bed frame’s slats. Where some see dust bunnies, we spy potential.
All you need - once you’ve given the space a thorough vacuum - is the right storage boxes. There are slim designs made to slot neatly under your bed so that you’re not dumping stuff straight on the floor for more dust to collect on later.
Make no mistake: this is not the teenage version of cleaning a bedroom by slinging everything under the bed; instead it’s a way to organise and store out-season clothes and excess linen so they’re not taking over your precious working cupboard space.
We’ve rounded up the nicest, most stylish underbed storage to buy now and keep your home clutter-free.
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La Redoute Lomopi Underbed Storage Basket
Dimensions: 80 x 20 x 40cm
This sweet hinged basket would suit those who favour a more rustic aesthetic. Though it’s not set on wheels, it should slide in and out easily if you’ve got hardwood or laminated bedroom floors. The lining should also help as a barrier for your stuff against dirt and dust.
Buy now £68.00, La Redoute
Wilko Pink Large Folding Crate
Dimensions: 40 x 29.5 x 14.5cm
Whether you’re looking for fun storage for kids’ bedrooms or want something cute enough to keep on show, these hard plastic folding crates offer a simple solution. They’re good for keeping toys as well as off-season shoes and accessories, with integrated handles to slide them out from under the bed with ease. The only issue we can see is a lack of lid, which shouldn’t be a problem if you’re putting away things like shoes and large accessories.
Buy now £4.50, Wilko
John Lewis Bamboo Rim Divided Storage Basket
Dimensions: 38 x 26 x 9.3cm
Need your bits and pieces? Perfect for keeping things like knitting and crafting gear, John Lewis’s compartmentalised lidded basket is under 10cm tall, so should be easy enough to slip under most beds. The lid will help ensure your things stay in good nick until you need them again. There’s also a grey version available here.
Buy now £22.00, John Lewis
The Oak Bed Store Under bed drawer
Dimensions: 26 x 77.5 x 50.2cm
If you don’t want your storage to look like storage, this design conceals it in a way that’s both streamlined and chic. Made from good-quality natural oak wood and set on castor wheels for easy manoeuvrability on carpeted and hardwood floors, it will arrive flat-packed, so you will have to crack out the toolbox to get it ready for use. That said, once made it will stand you in good storage stead for many years to come. Comes with a five year workmanship guarantee.
Buy now £72.00, The Oak Bed Store
Habitat 68L Underbed Storage Bag - Mustard
Dimensions: 20 x 76 x 45cm
With plenty of room to store clutter and off-season clothes but weighing just 0.72kg, Habitat’s chic mustard-coloured storage bag is an essential for anyone looking for a cheap way to magic up storage. The soft cloth bag has a zip running all the way around the edge and a pull handle so you can haul it in and out of the bed easily.
Buy now £18.00, Argos
Oliver Bonas Dottie Blue Fabric Underbed Storage Bag
Dimensions: 70 x 42 x 15cm
Arguably one of the prettiest options in our roundup, Oliver Bonas’s underbed storage bag is perfect for those who care about aesthetics - yes, even when it comes to humble old storage. This soft polyester and cotton case has a tasselled zipper that runs along the top edge, giving access to the spacious inside.
Find a larger coordinating design here for £39.50.
Buy now £25.00, Oliver Bonas
John Lewis Water Hyacinth Underbed Storage Basket
Dimensions: 45 x 75 x 18cm
Not a fan of plastic? Keep natural fibres top of the agenda, even when it comes to your storage. This hamper-style is made with water hyacinth wrapped around a sturdy metal frame with two handles at the top to help you get to your things with ease.
Buy now £55.00, John Lewis
UOUNE 90L Underbed Storage Bags
Dimensions: 100 x 50 x 18cm
This deal for four 90L underbed storage bags is perfect for those who want to be organised without spending a bomb. Each one is spacious enough to store everything from duvets and sheets, to bulky coats and jumpers. The lids are made from transparent plastic so you can easily see the contents without having to unearth everything. Robust handles on the front as well as sides mean you can access it from any angle.
Sure, they’re not the prettiest option but for those who care about function over form, they’re a winner.
Buy now £18.99, Amazon
Compactor Vacuum Storage Tote Bag, 210L
Dimensions: 27 x 50 x 65cm
Make storing big coats and high tog duvets less of a headache with this underbed tote, which can be used with a vacuum to suck out the air and make best use of the space. Holding a stonking 210L, this option can hold the equivalent of two double duvets and two pillows.
Need something smaller? The bag is also available in 125L size for £18.
Buy now £25.00, John Lewis
Lakeland Vacuum Clothes and Duvet Storage Tote Bag - 50L Underbed
Dimensions: 65 x 50 x 16cm
You won’t even have to slide this Lakeland storage bag out from under the bed to see what’s inside. Large plastic panels allow you to see the contents, useful if you’re flat packing things like sheets, clothes and duvet covers. Best of all, the cloth construction means it folds flat for storage so will barely take up any room when you don’t need it.
Buy now £24.99, Lakeland
