How to Turn the Space Under Your Bed Into Storage

By Maggie Winterfeldt
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Remember all those ingenious storage solutions you came up with in college to fit your megasize wardrobe into your tiny dorm room? You don't have to be enrolled in classes to apply the same savvy to your small space as an adult. We've gathered seven clever ideas for making the most of that unused space under the bed. Read on to learn how you can get an "A" in under-the-bed storage.

Considerably more attractive yet just as effective as the rubber risers you used in college, this mahogany bed-lift set ($25) gives your bed the lift you need to slide a storage shelf or shoe rack beneath it.

Save yourself the effort of having to create storage solutions by buying a bed that has storage already built in. We love how stylishly this storage bed (from $1,299) incorporates baskets.

No dresser required for these under-the-bed drawers ($50 for set of two). Casters on the bottom make it so they run smoothly across the floor or rug, so you can pull them out with ease.

Need somewhere to stash big pieces, like your suitcases or vacuum cleaner? Then this hidden storage bed ($449) is perfect for you.

Let these handwoven baskets ($89 for set of three) peek out from under your bed; they're too pretty to go unseen.

A wire wheeling cart ($20) is lightweight and supermobile. In other words, it's perfect for holding those accessories and clothing pieces you want easy access to.

For storing seasonal or occasional-use items, you'll want something more heavy-duty, like this plastic box with wheels ($25). The hard case keeps items safe, while the plastic cover protects them from dust.