When the closets are packed full, and the garage has no more free space, one of the best places you can go is down under! Under the bed, that is. These DIY under bed storage ideas are not only smart organizing, they are budget-friendly too. And let’s be real for a second… when you are working on a budget to decorate your home, nothing throws shade on all your efforts more than a bunch of clutter! So let’s clean it up and get it put away.
Cheap DIY Under Bed Storage Ideas
You don’t need to spend a lot of money on your under bed storage projects! There are plenty of options out there that won’t break the bank. These DIY under the bed storage ideas are an easy way to create a ton of new storage space even in a small home and on a tight budget! Psst – if you’re trying to do more for less money, check out our post on decorating bedrooms on a budget!
Extra Storage for Dorm Rooms
From “Her Campus,” here’s an idea on how to make good use of what little space you get in your small bedroom or dorm in college. Now, while you may not build a bed frame tall enough to shove that many plastic storage bins under, any home decor store (even Target) sells bed risers to raise the height of your bed posts. Voila. Extra room under the bed!
Budget-Friendly DIY Project
“Sara Miller” has a genius idea for making custom (and very cheap) DIY storage containers for under the bed. They use packing boxes with contact paper on the outside, but you’d never know from how good the front of the storage bin looks! All the details you need are in the tutorial, including plans for how to make these fit any under bed space!
More DIY Under Bed Storage Plans
Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? No worries – we have plenty more plans and tutorials for you to peruse! See if any of these strike your fancy…
DIY Bed with Built-In Storage
Build this farmhouse bed with built-in storage drawers using the free plans from “Ana White.” This is not a small project folks, but still, totally worth it! Not only will this bed frame last to be passed down, but it will be really useful for storage as well.
DIY Rolling Storage Drawers
From “Grillo Designs,” this is one of my all-time favorites. The details are really what make these the perfect under the bed storage containers. From the wallpaper lining the bottom of the drawers to the detailing on the front of the drawers and the gorgeous drawer pulls, couldn’t love this more!
Hopefully you’ve found a DIY underbed storage idea that works for you! Need a bed before you use these DIY under bed storage ideas? No problem! Jump on over to one of our most popular posts, DIY Bedroom Decor and 18 Gorgeous DIY Bed Frames!
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