31 Expert Clothing Storage Ideas for Small Bedrooms

Rather than make space for an extra piece of furniture, make your bed into a storage zone with shelves behind the headboard. These nooks, in a bedroom by Summer Thornton, are perfect for displaying your favorite bags and accessories.

Practically every kid wants their bed to feel like a fort. Take it one step further, like Studio DB, by turning every surface into a storage opportunity. This piece is not only functional but enticing: Your little one just might want to climb in when nighttime rolls around.

Rather than a pair of nightstands, separate your children's beds with one wide dresser like in this bedroom by Heidi Caillier. You'll be thankful for the extra clothing storage—and one less surface to keep neat and clean.

Keep your belongings hidden by blending built-in drawers into the wall. In this quaint alcove by Rita Koenig and architect Gil Schafer, sneaky storage resides under the daybed.

Little ones love to be independent, so let them run free by placing storage right at their level. Oversize knobs help their hands grip and open the drawers in this bedroom by designer Regan Baker.

If there's room under your bed, use it to store bins full of seasonal clothing or items you might not wear often. Hide them with a playful bed skirt, like the tailored gingham ones in this bedroom by designer Lynne Uhalt.

Treat your nightstands like mini dressers. They can be your main storage solution or act as a way to corral clothing overflow. Consider oversize ones with large drawers, like those in designer Francesca Grace's Los Angeles home.

A storage bench or trunk at the end of the bed can not only provide more clothing storage, but it can double as seating—making it the ultimate space-saving and multifunctional option. Consider using more than one trunk for maximum storage, as designer Sean Anderson did in this Memphis home.

Kids' rooms are full of storage inspiration, and this design by Katie Ridder is no exception. In it, a custom staircase by JBM Architects features hidden drawers for quick tidying. It's ideal for anyone who might have a lofted bed, bunks, or simply a staircase they want to get more use out of. Fill the drawers with winter accessories, swimsuits, T-shirts, and other small clothing items.

While the wall nooks in the bedroom of antiques dealer Lee Stanton are used to display treasured vases and art, the concept can just as easily be applied to clothing storage. Carve out wall nooks for hats, shoes, jewelry, and other accessories in a boutique-style display.

We spot several great small-space tips in this bedroom designed by David Kaihoi: 1) Mirror the inside of your closet doors. 2) Add hooks to the interior side of the doors for extra items and outfit planning. 3) Use bins to stay organized. Pro tip: If you don't need hooks for outfit planning, hang a dirty laundry bag there! It will take up less space than a structured hamper.

If you have an amazing shoe and accessory collection, why not flaunt it? Keeping your shoes on shelves in an armoire, tall dresser, or built-in cabinet will also make it easier to pick out your outfit since they'll be at eye level. In this dressing room designed by Aerin Lauder, the wallpaper is as dazzling as the shoe collection. "My grandmother had the same wallpaper in her office," she shares.

If you don't have a closet, but you do have a clothing collection, stay organized and polished with custom wall built-ins that store everything behind closed doors. In this bedroom design by Corinne Mathern, the built-ins provide extensive storage and accommodate the irregular ceiling structure. They're also less deep than your typical dresser and armoire—a win for small bedrooms.

Don't have a closet? Wardrobes work just as well and can make a design statement in your room. This stunning piece will have you admiring it every time you pass by. If you have an awkward and empty corner, invest in a great dresser or armoire that can bring it to life while also giving you an extra place to store all your items. This texture-rich corner in a small bedroom designed by Shawn Henderson can hold intimates and more.

Designer Ariene Bethea's bedroom features a fun bedspread and wild Etsy bolsters. The mannequin and mirror give it a swanky dressing room vibe. Plan out and display outfits with a mannequin or use it as a makeshift coat rack. It's a pretty way to stay organized in an open space like a bedroom when your closet is too small. A vintage or antique-inspired option is the way to go.

Flush with the walls, this closet disappears into the primary bedroom designed by Shapeless Studio, providing plenty of clothing storage without infringing upon the living space physically or visually. If you don't have the option of pulling out the power drills for custom builds, you can still utilize your wall with rods and floating shelves.

Don't worry, your hat addiction is in good hands. A series of hooks can turn an empty wall space or the back of a door into the perfect place for storing your caps, sunhats, and beanies, as Kate Reid proves in this cozy bedroom.

If your storage includes glass or wire doors, line them with a pretty fabric. This will hide all your stored clothing, add a little style to your bedroom, and keep it from looking too crowded with clothing. You can use velcro to fasten the fabric if you don't know how to sew. We love the tight print designer Anna Spiro chose here to complement the cream paint and brass hardware.

A floral fabric brightens up this open bedroom closet designed by Gary McBournie, which he upholstered for a soft effect. The adjacent primary bedroom features curtains in the same fabric for a cohesive whole.

Alison Victoria created a 360-degree rotating closet system with Closet Works that features a hidden full-length mirror and ample storage for shoes. Sourced from the Corbel, French doors that date back to the 1800s close off the modern space, which opens right up into the bedroom.