Maximising Space: Smart Storage Solutions for Small Bedrooms

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Small bedrooms can pose significant challenges when it comes to storage and organization. However, with the right strategies and smart storage solutions, you can transform even the tiniest space into a functional and stylish haven. As specialists in building and installing wardrobes and cabinets, we offer expert advice on making the most of your small bedroom. This guide will provide you with innovative ideas and practical tips to maximize your space efficiently.

Assessing Your Space Needs

Evaluating Available Space: Before implementing storage solutions, it's essential to evaluate the available space. Measure your bedroom dimensions and identify key areas where you can incorporate storage.

Identifying Storage Priorities: Determine what items need the most accessible storage. Prioritize clothing, bedding, books, and personal items to create a clear plan.

Setting Goals for Organisation: Set specific goals for how you want to organise your bedroom. Whether it's reducing clutter, increasing functionality, or enhancing aesthetics, clear goals will guide your storage decisions.

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Innovative Wardrobe Solutions

Built-In Wardrobes: Built-in wardrobes are perfect for small bedrooms as they maximise vertical space and integrate seamlessly with the room's structure. Customize with shelves, drawers, and hanging space to meet your needs.

Sliding Door Wardrobes: Sliding door wardrobes save space as they don't require clearance for doors to open. They can be customized with mirrors to create an illusion of a larger space.

Corner Wardrobes: Utilize corners effectively with custom corner wardrobes. They make use of often neglected areas and provide ample storage without taking up much floor space.

Open Shelving Systems: Open shelving systems are versatile and can be adjusted to fit your storage needs. Use them for clothing, books, or decorative items, and combine with baskets for a tidy look.

Multi-Functional Furniture

Storage Beds: Beds with built-in storage, such as drawers or lift-up bases, are ideal for small bedrooms. They provide a significant amount of hidden storage for clothes, bedding, or shoes.

Murphy Beds: Murphy beds, or wall beds, can be folded up when not in use, freeing up valuable floor space. Some designs also include integrated shelving or desks.

Convertible Desks and Tables: Desks and tables that can be folded away or converted into other furniture pieces help save space. Consider wall-mounted desks that fold down only when needed.

Ottomans with Storage: Ottomans that double as storage units are perfect for small bedrooms. Use them to store blankets, pillows, or books while providing extra seating or a footrest.

Maximising Vertical Space

High Shelving: Install shelves high up on the walls to store items that you don't need to access frequently. This keeps the floor area clear and utilizes otherwise unused space.

Tall Wardrobes: Opt for tall wardrobes that reach up to the ceiling. This maximises storage capacity without occupying additional floor space.

Hanging Organizers: Use hanging organizers for clothes, shoes, and accessories. They can be hung on the back of doors or from closet rods, freeing up drawer and shelf space.

Over-the-Door Storage: Over-the-door storage solutions are excellent for small items like shoes, bags, and accessories. They make use of the door space efficiently.

Optimizing Under-Bed Storage

Storage Boxes and Bins: Use storage boxes or bins that fit under the bed to store off-season clothes, shoes, or extra bedding. Clear or labeled bins make it easy to identify contents.

Rolling Drawers: Rolling drawers can be easily pulled out from under the bed, providing accessible storage for frequently used items. Choose sturdy designs to hold heavier items.

Vacuum-Sealed Bags: For items like blankets and bulky clothing, vacuum-sealed bags save space by reducing the volume of stored items. They fit neatly under the bed or in closets.

Creative Closet Solutions

Double Hanging Rods: Install double hanging rods in your closet to maximise hanging space. Use the upper rod for longer items and the lower rod for shorter items like shirts and pants.

Shelf Dividers: Shelf dividers help keep stacks of clothes, towels, or linens organized and prevent them from toppling over. They are easy to install and adjust as needed.

Pull-Out Drawers and Baskets: Incorporate pull-out drawers and baskets in your closet for easy access to smaller items like accessories, socks, and undergarments.

Closet Organizers: Custom closet organizers can be tailored to your specific needs, including compartments for shoes, ties, and belts. They keep everything in its place and maximise space.

Utilizing Wall Space

Wall-Mounted Shelves: Wall-mounted shelves are perfect for displaying books, photos, or decorative items. They free up floor space and add a personal touch to your bedroom.

Pegboards: Pegboards offer versatile storage solutions for small items. Customize with hooks, shelves, and baskets to create a functional and attractive storage area.

Hooks and Racks: Install hooks and racks on walls for hanging bags, hats, scarves, and other accessories. They are easy to install and provide quick access to frequently used items.

Floating Desks and Nightstands: Floating desks and nightstands save floor space and provide essential surfaces for work or bedside needs. Choose designs with built-in storage for added functionality.

Keeping Your Small Bedroom Organized

Regular Decluttering: Make decluttering a regular habit to prevent the accumulation of unnecessary items. Donate or discard items you no longer need or use.

Labeling Storage Bins and Boxes: Label storage bins and boxes to easily identify contents. This saves time and keeps your bedroom organized.

Rotating Seasonal Items: Store seasonal items like clothing and bedding in under-bed storage or high shelves. Rotate them as needed to keep your accessible storage uncluttered.

Daily Maintenance: Spend a few minutes each day tidying up your bedroom. Small daily efforts prevent clutter from building up and keep your space organized.

Conclusion

Maximizing space in small bedrooms requires thoughtful planning and innovative storage solutions. By incorporating built-in wardrobes, multi-functional furniture, and utilizing vertical and under-bed storage, you can create a functional and stylish bedroom that meets all your needs. Regular maintenance and creative organization strategies will keep your small bedroom clutter-free and enjoyable to live in.


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Reviews from OUR CLIENTS

Highly Recommended
Highly recommend King Royal Wardrobes! Tal was responsive, flexible and created four wonderful wardrobe spaces that are both functional and aesthetically impressive. Worth every (affordable) dollar! We'll be returning to Tal and the KR wardrobes team.
Cara C. Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Great experience
Had a great experience with Tal @ King Royal, was easy to deal with arrived when he said he would and did a fantastic job. Would highly recommend.
Leeron Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Amazing install & communication
Tal was so responsive from the get go, getting back to me super quick with great functional and space efficient designs for our 3 wardrobes.
Communication right through to install was seamless - fantastic finished product.
Price was competitive.
Highly recommend.
Thanks so much Tal!
Laura Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Claire Withers
I am very happy with installation of wardrobe by Tal of King Royal Wardrobes which was quick and efficient. Tal gave great advice and was very friendly and courteous.
Claire Withers Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Best design & functionality
Highly recommend Tal and his team. He was able to get the job done in a short amount of time and was able to provided us with best design to maximise functionality and space. The finished job is great.
Bec Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Exactly what I wanted!
Tal and his team did such a good job! They brought my vision to life which I'm very grateful for! Very happy with their services!
Mary Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Very satisfied
My hallway cupboard was always a mess, but their custom storage solution changed everything. Now everything has its place. Couldn’t be more satisfied.
Jen Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Very Happy
I was very happy with Tal's fast response to my enquiry and he followed up with a quote and efficient timeframe to complete the job. I am very happy with my new wardrobe and recommend Tal for his workmanship.
Louise Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
WIR
We would highly recommend Tal who expertly & efficiently remodelled the WI Robe in our new home. From first contact to the finished product, we found Tal to be courteous, experienced with his advice & meticulous in his workmanship. As a bonus, we found him to be competitively priced.
Judy and trevor Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Real Upgrade!
Thank you for an amazing service. We contacted King Royal to quote & design 3 x bedrooms with brand new wardrobes. I wish i could attach before & after photos - it looks fantastic! Tal's service and finished product is better than expected. Thank you Tal for a great result.
Dave Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Stuck to the quote and timeline!
They stuck to the quote and the timeline, which was important for us. Everything was communicated clearly and their attention to detail was spot-on. We’ll be using them again for the laundry cabinetry.
Jayson Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
New doors for built in wardrobe
Tal did an exceptional job. He came out and gave me a quote straight away and had the doors made and put in, in just over 2 weeks. Tal was reliable, punctual and efficient from start to finish. Extremely happy with the finished product.
Mallory leal Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Definitely premium
We renovated our master bedroom and chose Tal for the built-in. The design added a real sense of luxury, and the materials used are definitely premium. It’s not just storage, it’s a feature wall now!
Amber Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Excellent Job Tal!!
Thank you so much Tal, we love our new robes! Will definitely be contacting Tal again for any future wardrobes!
Lilly V Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Wardrobe
We had an excellent experience with King Royal Wardrobes. Tal was friendly and professional. Wardrobe was delivered on time and installation was done without any problems. Job well done.
Barbara Moore Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Pleasure to work with
Tal was an absolute pleasure to work with - quality workmanship and excellent value for money. He installed shelves and custom drawers into my empty wardrobes, got the job done in very short time-frame, was always friendly and reliable. I would most certainly recommend him.
Vickie Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Friendly and Responsive
He was friendly, responsive, and really took the time to understand what I needed. The wardrobe looks amazing and feels very solid. Highly recommend to anyone in the area!
Jenny Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Thanks
Thanks, beautiful work great costumer service
Yogeev Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Great Service
Thank you very much for the amazing WIR! We will most likely use again.
Brenda S. Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Very reasonable price
Tal from Royal Wardrobes provide an amazing service at a very reasonable price. Tal has built few wardrobes for me, he is on time, fast, professional, high quality and excellent in providing with the right solutions.

I have only good things to say and will be more than happy to recommend.
Tom W. Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Amazing work
Thank you for amazing work, pleasant to deal with and very knowledgeable.
Sumantha Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Very clever storage solutions!
From the initial consultation to the final install, everything went smoothly. Their design team came up with clever storage solutions I’d never considered, highly recommend!
Jenna Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Top quality wardrobes
Top wardrobe quality, very professional. Price wasn't too high either. Tal was very professional. We are very happy King Royal wardrobes and will highly recommend.
T.W Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Great value for money
Great quality, great value for money and we really appreciated Tal's friendliness, expertise and honesty throughout the process. Highly recommend!
Sophia Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
recommended business
Great customer service. Fantastic work - recommended business
Kim Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Great work Tal
I reached Tal to install wardrobes to 2 of my bedrooms. Tal's price is competitive and of high quality. He is very time bound and delivers within agreed time. He is definitely my GO TO PERSON for any wardrobe work I have in future.
Rovan monterio Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Love my new wardrobes
Definitely would highly recommend awesome Tal to anyone who needs amazing wardrobes done speedily, professionally, reliably at very affordable price
Trang Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Smart upgrade to my bedroom
I love my new built-in wardrobe. The mirror-doors are very high quality, my room looks much better. Tal was easy to deal with and very polite. He kept to scheduled appointments and caused no inconvenience while installing the wardrobe. I recommend Tal and would certainly employ him again.
Fiona Lange Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
A+
this company very professional the quality is class A+ very reliable and the price was better then any others we are very happy
Tom Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Very professional and efficient
Very professional and efficient.
Tal was not only prompt but surprisingly affordable for the high quality of work.
We took on board his suggestions and are delighted with the results.
With the attention to detail and personalised service we highly recommend Royal Wardrobes.
Thankyou Tal.
Kathy G. Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Efficient, on time and good price
I dealt with Tal he was very efficient, job was perfect on time and price was good.
Yogev H. Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Definitely recommend Tal
Tal installed new wardrobes in all the bedrooms, he did such an amazing job, very happy with the results.
Definitely recommend Tal for all your wardrobe needs!
Sophie Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Wardrobe looks amazing
Called Tal from Royal Wardrobes, fantastic to deal with and will most likely use again. Thank you for great work. the wardrobe looks amazing.
Gilbert Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Highly recommend
Highly recommend King Royal! They did my wardrobes and kitchen cabinets so well!! I', very happy with the end result!
Liz Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Wardrobe Installation
So happy with their service, communication and reliability. Would absolutely recommend them. It’s hard to find this type of service these days. Thanks so much we are really happy with our wardrobe.
Revina Alford Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Excellent job
Tal did a great job installing our wardrobe. Competitive pricing, great communication, service and got the job done when he said he would. Will be using again for sure.
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I'm looking at getting a quote for two sets of wardrobe doors. One bedroom being mirrored sliding doors and the other just regular doors.
Warm regards
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Hello, We are looking at getting a base cabinet with countertop built in for our laundry. We are also looking at building X-2 shelves in our WIR. We would love to get a quote
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I'm looking for a quote for a new bedroom wardrobe. No mirror needed. Measurements are X.8m tall* X.5m long* X.6m deep. Cheers
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I need some wardrobe inserts built and fitted
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Hello. I am looking at having existing old wardrobes removed and replaced. We will have plans drawn and laminate chosen. Can you build from this? Thanks
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Hi - we would love to get a quote for some drawers to be built in our kids wardrobes.
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Hi,
Are you able to provide a measure and quote to update X x built in wardrobes and X x linen closet.
Many thanks
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Hi,
I am wanting to develop a quote to install wardrobe cabinetry in my currently being built extension.
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Hi looking for below to be made to order.
X x hXXXX x w X00 x d X10 - X shelves X draws?
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Need someone to come and measure the robe to fit some new shelves and hanging bars. Do you have any appointments free for this Friday?
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