13 Bedroom Storage Ideas That Are as Stylish as They Are Brilliant

Everyone knows bedside tables are for storage, but what are they storing? Think of the bedside table as a tiny shrine to your daily ritual. Do you always drink a glass of water before bed? Include a special coaster. Do you take medicine every morning? Put a jeweled pill box in your drawer. Take a look at your bedside table right now: anything random, dusty, or ugly in there? Clean it, move it, or toss it. The last thing you see at night and the first thing you see in the morning matters.

Take full advantage of a blank wall by turning it into storage for all your accessories. A few gold hooks and knobs mounted on wood trim turn your favorite belongings into decor. It's a win/win: they'll look beautiful as a cohesive whole, and you'll remember to wear them more often.

A luxe rug, a glam spot to put your shoes, tons of storage for bags and accessories, and clothes hung according to color and type on matching hangers — sigh. Who doesn't dream of this closet? And the best part is, you don't need to spend thousands on a custom consultant to make this happen. The biggest obstacle to achieving this closet for most of us is too much unwanted stuff. To really showcase your most beautiful items, they need space to breathe. Imagine your closet as a boutique and you as the owner — if an item wouldn't make the cut, then perhaps it's time for it to go.

Handbags might be our most personal accessory. They definitely work the hardest. Give them the props they deserve by displaying them prominently in your room. Not pretty enough to put on display? Perhaps it's time to part with it. Or, if it has sentimental value, use it as a storage container for extra buttons or a sewing kit.

Turn a built-in room feature into a surprise focal point and storage for books and curios. Tie the look into the rest of the room by complimenting the colors elsewhere in the room.

Craigslist is full of old dressers one week away from the junk yard. These old treasures can become your new bedroom-storage savior. This DIY version showcases a striped paint job that would add a pop of color to any room.

Use a decorative box to show off special notes, cards, invitations, and announcements. They serve a double purpose: they look nice and make you smile every time you see them. (Just make sure each one is from an actual loved one — no frenemies allowed in your bedroom retreat.)

I know I've felt the frustration of a poorly placed light switch many times. But check out this workaround: simply use open-backed shelves that still allow you to access the switch. So smart!

We all know jewelry can end up all over the place. Picking a spot like a bowl or a dish keeps your jewelry in one place so you can find exactly what you need.

At the foot of your bed, or as a stand-in for a bedside table, a vintage trunk (or several) is a great combination of form meets function.

Blankets, pictures, clothing, and unused fabric can all be shown off on a ladder propped against an unused wall. The ladder won't take up much visual real estate, while at the same time adding little pops of color.

If you find yourself in need of some additional storage, it's easy to find simple wooden crates at any hardware store or even for free from wineries and gardening stores. They add a simple touch and provide easy storage for magazines, books, or records.

There's usually room behind the door for a few knobs for your favorite bag, necklace, or scarf.