No matter how big your bedroom is, finding somewhere to put everything can get tricky. Clothes take over chairs, spare bedding fills the bottom of your wardrobe, and smaller belongings seem to gather on every surface. The good news is that you don't necessarily need a bigger bedroom. By making better use of the space you already have and choosing bedroom furniture with storage in mind, you can create a room that feels tidier and easier to live in.

Start with what you actually need to store

Before you buy anything, have a look at what currently causes the most clutter. If clothes are the main problem, another small storage box probably isn't going to make much difference. You may get far more benefit from a larger wardrobe or chest of drawers. Think about belongings that don't need to be accessible every day too. Spare bedding, winter clothes and extra towels can go into less accessible spaces, leaving your main drawers and cupboards free for things you use regularly.

Make better use of your wardrobe

A wardrobe takes up a considerable amount of floor space, so make sure yours earns its place. Look at how you use the space inside rather than concentrating only on how much hanging room it provides.

Shelves can accommodate folded clothes, bags and boxes, while drawers help keep your smaller items together. If you're replacing your wardrobe, consider the type of clothes you own before choosing its internal layout. Someone with lots of dresses and coats will have different requirements from someone who mainly needs shelves for jumpers, jeans and T-shirts.

Add a chest of drawers

Chests of drawers are useful when you need plenty of storage without another full height piece of furniture. They work particularly well for folded clothes, underwear, nightwear or accessories. They also give you a usable surface. Depending on the height and position of the chest, you might use the top for a mirror, jewellery box or a few everyday items. We have chests of drawers in lots of different sizes, so you can choose one that best suits the available floor space.

Don't overlook your bedside tables

A bedside table doesn't have to be little more than somewhere for your phone and a glass of water. Choosing bedside furniture with drawers or cupboard space gives you some useful storage on each side of the bed without taking up much additional room. Use the space for smaller belongings you want close at hand, such as reading glasses, chargers, medication or books. Keeping these items inside drawers also makes it much easier to keep the area around your bed looking tidy.

Use the space under your bed

The area under your bed can be some of the most useful storage in the room, particularly if you're short on floor space. Under bed drawers let you use an area that might otherwise collect dust. They're a practical choice for spare bedding, shoes, towels and clothes you only wear for part of the year. If you're choosing a new bed, check whether compatible under-bed storage is available before you buy.

Find a home for smaller items

Not everything belongs in a wardrobe or drawer. Storage boxes can help with belongings that tend to end up scattered around your room, from scarves and accessories to paperwork and spare toiletries. They're also useful inside larger pieces of furniture. A box placed on a wardrobe shelf can keep smaller items together and prevent you from having to empty the whole shelf whenever you're looking for something.

Choose furniture that does more than one job

When space is tight, it makes sense to ask more from each piece of furniture. A dressing table, for example, gives you somewhere to get ready while its drawers provide storage for cosmetics, hair products, jewellery and other personal items. The same principle applies throughout your bedroom. A bedside cabinet with drawers offers more storage than a table, while a bed with storage underneath makes use of space you're already giving over to a large piece of furniture.

Use your bedroom's height

Storage doesn't always have to spread across the floor. If your bedroom has limited floor space, look upwards. A taller wardrobe can make better use of the available height, while shelves can provide additional space for books, boxes and belongings you don't use every day. Just avoid filling every wall from floor to ceiling. Leaving some open space helps prevent a smaller bedroom from feeling crowded.

Keep everyday items within easy reach

Good bedroom storage isn't simply about fitting in as much as possible. It should also make your daily routine easier. Keep the clothes and belongings you use most often in the easiest to reach places. Less frequently used items can go on high shelves, under the bed or towards the back of cupboards.

Create storage that suits your bedroom

There's no single storage arrangement that works for every bedroom. Your available space, the furniture you already own and the things you need to store should guide your choices. At eFurn, we offer bedroom furniture that can help you make more of the space you have available. By combining the right pieces, you can give your belongings a proper home and keep your bedroom comfortable, practical and easy to enjoy.