Best storage beds for small spaces

What kind of bed should I get if I have a small room?

If you follow Solid Custom Heirlooms on Instagram or Facebook, you know that we specialize in custom storage beds - from our super popular king and queen bed with storage underneath, to our massive Captains Bed, all the way down to smaller twin beds with drawers.

But what if you have a small bedroom and are looking for the best way to maximize your space? Are there options other than a traditional bed, nightstand and dresser combination? After more than 10 years building custom furniture, we have helped many customers come up with creative solutions for this common dilemma.

We think the best storage beds for small spaces not only keep your bedroom organized but eliminate the need for other storage pieces such as a dresser or chest of drawers. To maximize your bed space in a small room, make sure that your bed frame includes drawers, shelves or cubbies. A well thought out storage bed not only makes a small room feel larger, but can keep your belongings clean, organized and easy to access.

The key to best utilizing a storage bed in a small space is to understand that the bed becomes a replacement for traditional storage furniture such as a dresser or wardrobe. This frees up space and gives you a larger sleeping area.

In addition to providing lots of storage bed options, we are happy to make any customizations you need to make your bed a perfect fit for your smaller room. If you're ready to stop loosing your shoes under the your bed or stubbing your toe on the corner of that dresser, lets explore some options to improve your small bedroom.

Types of beds for small rooms

Two sided storage beds

The most common type of small-space storage bed features drawers that slide out from the side of the bed. Depending on your nightstand preferences, the drawers underneath the mattress can go all the way to the headboard or leave space for a nightstand or bedside table. We also offer beds with built in nightstands that allow the storage drawers to open underneath.

One sided storage beds

If you don't have space in your bedroom for a King or Queen bed, a Full size or Twin size storage bed maybe be a better fit. These sizes typically have 3-4 drawers only on one side which makes them a natural fit to push up against a wall or tuck into a corner. We also make beds with multiple rows of drawers, which increase the height of the bed platform but also increase the storage! As you can see here, the sky is the limit!

Footboard drawer beds

If you have a long, narrow room that does not have adequate space for platform bed with drawers that slide out from the side of the bed, take a look at beds with storage compartments at the foot of the bed. Customers tell us the long, deep drawers are a perfect place for extra bedding, out of season clothes, and can be a great place to organize pairs of shoes.

Corner storage beds

We built out first storage bed designed specifically to be used in a bedroom corner at the request of an interior designer client, and quickly realized the incredible functionality of this type of bed. As you can see here, this bed has two drawers on the side and two at the foot, making it a perfect fit for a corner. In this case, eliminating the headboard allows the bed to have the smallest possible footprint. The wall behind the bed will be used as a backdrop for pillows.

Loft storage bed

Is it a loft bed with drawers? A tall storage bed? Or a chest of drawers with a bed on top?  Whatever you call it, this bed is designed to get your bedroom organized! Can also be built with 3, 6 or 9 drawers.

Headboards in small bedrooms

Does a headboard fit in a small bedroom?

A low profile headboard typically adds 4 to 8 inches of length to a bed frame. If you have this space available in your room, a headboard can be a beautiful addition and provide clean definition to your sleeping area. If you have a small bedroom with a short ceiling, a low headboard is best. If you have a small room with a tall ceiling, a high headboard can be a dramatic statement.

Don't worry if you don't have space in your bedroom to include a headboard! Pushing your bed against the wall or in a corner not only saves space but lets the wall support your pillows. Many customers also add a small ledge style shelf attached to the wall above to bed to add storage for small items and décor.

Here we show two storage beds with headboards that consume a minimal amount of space in the bedroom.