Reddit mentions: The best under-bed storage products

Sad thing is, all of this is 100% more than possible with our technology but nobody's invested in making us that comfortable T_T

Real talk tho, the blog Not Done Living has great advice for us bedridden folks!

I've found that having a day bed or recliner plus night bed helps a ton, and keeping a [multi-layer cart](3-Tier Utility Rolling Cart with Large Storage and Metal Wheels for Office,Kitchen,Bedroom,Bathroom,Black 130839 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DD9B6WP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AyFnDbPCXE0QS) next to you to store all the things is very useful.

Make sure the cart is somewhat heavy-- I made the mistake of first getting a very cheap light one, but you can't hang anything from it. For the one I linked above, which I saved up and got eventually, I use a [cloth hanging pocket](Surblue Caddy Hanging Organizer Bedside Storage Bag for Bunk and Hospital Beds, Dorm Rooms Bed Rails(8 Pockets) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWN5CVF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sAFnDb7CD99XB) to hang my laptop and small things like pens (I just had to cut a small fabric divider in the inside) and some [hanging organizer trays](2Pack Dormitory Bedside Storage Baskets, YIFAN Mesh Origanizer Caddy for Books Phones Drinks Office Home Table Hanging Organizer Desktop Corner Shelves - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0714HTQ9H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hBFnDbFAR3P8P) for extra storage.

It actually helps a ton to have more stuff in arms reach, and keeps your lap and chair/bed less cluttered. For my bed, I have a cheap metal four poster thing, with bars connecting the posts. Not weight bearing, but good enough to hang a [few things](mDesign Metal Wire Cabinet/Wall Mount Hair Care & Styling Tool Organizer - Bathroom Storage Basket for Hair Dryer, Flat Iron, Curling Wand, Hair Straightener, Brushes - Holds Hot Tools - Bronze https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074JCKXFF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HCFnDb36WJH90) from bungee cords.

Then just attached a medicine cabinet to the wall by my bed, though honestly they get full so fast. >< I need to get rid of all the old meds I don't use.

My favorite movie, currently, is The Awakening. So good.

A little blurb about me: I am in undergrad right now studying clinical psychology and theatre (performance and technical theatre). I have a dog named Leo and he's kind of a buttface, but I love him. He's a shitzu. I go to school in a different state so I'm only home for three months a year (which can actually be too much). I really love to boil a Potato and then put Sriracha on it. Probably one of my favorite foods, actually. I spend most of my summer time working at a movie theater or playing video games. This bedside remote caddy would be nice for my dorm room.

I forgot to consider you might be out of the U.S, but my tips should still apply.

This might sound obvious but don't overpack clothes. Some of my roommates and myself included brought so many clothes that we don't use and it's just taking up space.

For kitchen use, take your own utensils but just one of each you're not going to need more than that trust me. For kitchen equipment like pans and pots, if your buddys do get in coordinate who takes what so you don't have multiples.

In the beginning it's all about taking what's absolutely essential, if you're able to go home during breaks that's when you bring some more stuff if you have the space.

I'm gonna link some stuff in a moment that you should absolutely consider buying. They're going to be amazon links but big chain stores in your area should carry similar products.

These three products fold so they're easy to pack in any suitcase.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VAP3WQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UmaYzbTE3WW8Z

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007CXQQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_phPsFiDn7OQci

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2JICUM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CpaYzbDRYQXFF

A little bigger so you'd have to buy these once you've settled in but they help if you're low on space.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011AM4HI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4qaYzb41J2H0N


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011AM9K2K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EraYzbKNW12MG

Plastic is your best friend if you're low on funds and can't buy dressers. I have one in my closet for T-Shirts/socks/boxers and one under my T.V desk for electronics/school stuff

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MPQ2S2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9saYzbE9D8P4Q

I ship to Mexico sometimes so maybe you can ship to Chile as well.

Right now I am relaxing a bit, then I will clean a little, and then I teach my graphic narrative class this afternoon.

I think you need this so you can keep all of your essential revision tool and your break things, without having to relocate. XD

Something fun on my wishlist is this Harley Quinn graphic novel because I teach graphic narrative and my favorite comicbook gal is Harley Quinn. :P

Who needs revision?!

If I were you, I'd put the laundry hamper on the right hand side of your wardrobe - right where that cardboard box is now. I'd highly recommend a hamper similar to this one - obviously I'm not expecting anyone to pay $100 for a hamper, but I've found it a worth while investment. Mine was on sale somewhere for only $40, but where the canvas bag comes out of it and ties up into a bag, it made carrying my laundry a hell of a lot easier to and from the laundromat! I would advise against putting the laundry hamper under your clean laundry, or anywhere that close for that matter, just because you don't want your clean clothes to smell like sweaty feet and other putrid smells, right?

I would go with the first baskets purely for the looks of them - not a fan of the cheap looking plastic labels on the fronts of the others. Or possibly something like these. Be sure to measure and make sure they would fit! Maybe 4 of them? Jeans, t-shirts, socks/underwear, etc?

Yes, real plants. Though if you're not up for watering them and you're up for dusting fake plants, by all means go for the fake plants! However on the other hand, have a look into succulents - require very minimal maintenance and can really add to a room.

So I'll preface this by saying I only play with mine in the shower/bath tub as I prefer a lot of lube and it makes for easy clean up. I live with my husband, two roommates, 6 dogs (two large breed/long hair, 2 mediums, 2 smalls), and 3 cats - read: lots of hair.

For light cleaning after use, we buy Dove hand soap bars from Costco. They don't leave any residue and I've never had issues with smells/weird interactions with the silicone.

For storage, I wrap all the toys individually in towels I got on sale from Khols, and are then stored under the bed in a tub similiar to this.

I bought the tub secondhand from a garage sale - amazon's price for them are apparently super overpriced.

I clean the toys after use/while in the shower, and then before leaving the bathroom dry them off and wrap them in a towel, and straight into the plastic storage tub. Doing this I've never had issues with hair/lint.

For kitchenware of all kind, I'd recommend a goodwill-type store. Cheap and quirky.

Personally, a table and 2 chairs would be nice for work/homework/dinner. I got a folding set at Target for $40 a while back; I have a nicer wooden set from craigslist for $60 now.

From experience, you're better off buying a real mattress for comfort. People can sit on it when they visit, especially if you have some cushions that make it appear a seating area during the day. I am perfectly happy with the mattress on the floor, no boxsprings or frame, but having it higher off the ground would make it more comfortable for seating during the day.

Do you need a dresser? If you have a good-sized closet, you may be able to use something like this instead for anything you can't put on hangers -- I found some for around $5 at Target recently.

Hey! I'm going to be going to the California School of Culinary Arts for my first year of college this fall! I love cooking and I want to open a restaurant someday! I also want to get a degree in business and managing.
Here is what I want for my room. It's a mattress side book and remote caddy! I think you would like it too! It seems like a good storage thing to have and you can keep your favorite books in it.
Thanks for having a contest! :)

• My interchangeable and fixed circulars are stored in this case from Knitpicks. I really like mine - I have one for knitting needles and another for crochet hooks.
  
  
• DPNs are in a pencil roll-style case (looks a bit like this) that I made. Mine is embroidered with the needle sizes because my DPNs aren't marked. That saves time when looking for a specific size.
  
  
• Stitch markers and little odds and ends are stored in something like this from the jewelry section in Michaels.
  
  
• Larger supplies like cable needles and stitch holders go in a pencil case.
  
  All of that goes in a drawer with things like a tape measure, scissors and all of the other little supplies.
  
  WIPs are stored in fabric drawstring bags that I made. They go in another bin if I don't plan on working on them anytime soon.
  
  
  Yarn is stored in plastic totes with lids. Don't skimp on your yarn storage - keep it covered and protected from pets, young kids and anything else that could get into it (whether it be water, pests...). Bins designed to go under a bed are great if you don't have much space.

Depends on how big you want to go. I know there's some cases on Amazon that are fairly flat and should fit under a bed.

https://www.amazon.com/Ikea-Skubb-Underbed-Storage-Black/dp/B0056P5AZO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492486442&sr=8-1&keywords=under+bed+cases

Here's a 2 pack for $30, but they do appear to be soft sided.

https://www.amazon.com/Ezeso-Pockets-Foldable-Storage-Organizer/dp/B01N423BWM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1492486442&sr=8-5&keywords=under+bed+cases

This is for shoes, but has nice separation.

Honestly something simple is perfect.

YAY! :D let me think.... I'll add things to this post as I think of them.

Bed Caddy

Bed Risers

Hamper

This Book (my cousin got it for me when I started college way back when, and it really has a lot of good advice)

Storage

Dry Erase Calendar

Small Room Safe

Dorm Security

Command Strips

This amazing food/beverage station

A freaking PURPLE fridge

Brita

Make pooping in a shared bathroom less embarrassing

This photo display

An electric kettle

Also a planner! I like to make my own and use different colored pens to differentiate between my classes! If you want the template I use for my planner, I can send you a link to it! :D

This is awesome for storage under beds and other raised furniture.

My mother swears by these. They are also good for under-bed storage as well as for use in closets.

Pair this and this with this to save closet space.

This doesn't just have to be used in a closet! It can be hung as a display unit in a dining or living room!

I currently only have 4 toys so I store em in our nightstand, but I just purchased this under-bed storage container so I can hold more!

iwill CREATE PRO Under Bed Storage Containers, Underbed Shoe Storage Box with Lids, Blankets, Cloth Storage Bins. Dark Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WNL3R6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Gt0TCb5GFRP47

Edit: just delivered, I definitely recommend this storage container + a towel

Cheap and efficient solution if you have some spare closet space, one of these hanging shelf things. I live in a condo with limited space but a surprisingly large closet and have my yarn on one of those, works like a charm.

That’s awful :( as someone who has an extremely nosey family, I feel you. I personally would suggest going onto amazon and buying this lock box it might not be the most hidden, but it stores easily under your bed or in your closet and no one can open it unless they have the key. It fits tons of toys! I have a good 10-15 in mine. Good luck!

These look really cool - I've seen something very similar at my friend's house. I know you didn't mention it, but here is a handy dandy mattress caddy to store stuff too - looked fun for someone who likes to have stuff handy by the bed :oP.

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I had an awesome one back in the day that dropped into the spare tire well. It had a couple of compartments that had plastic lids to organize things. With the CV being phased out everywhere, they're available at state surplus sites for pennies on the dollar.

OK, so since that's not an option, here's what I'd suggest.

First, get yourself a couple of tackle boxes. One for your basic crime scene stuff (powders, tape, brushes, etc), one for your first aid stuff, one for odds and ends.

Next, invest in an under-bed storage tote. The long one. Measure your trunk first, then find one that's the right length. That will hold your bulkier stuff. Make sure to get one that hinges in the middle.

Then, it's all about the bags. Active shooter bag, bag for stuff you need but don't keep in the cabin, etc. If you're as paper dependent as we were back in the day, consider one of those hard-sided hanging file holders.

Take homes for the win!

Hanging shoe holders are a popular way of storing controllers for easy access. You could even go for a clear one

Being the sophisticated man that I am, I store mine in... ...a wire jungle box...

Have you tried a fabric bedside storage caddy? I've known plenty of people who use them to hold all of the things you'd need it to hold. As long as you're not putting a heavy metal water bottle, it should be fine. They're only around $10-$15.

(As a bonus, I'm going to highly recommend that you consider purchasing a 10 foot + phone charger so that you can use your phone as an alarm in your lofted bed without worrying about battery :)

Example: https://www.amazon.com/Aiduy-Bedside-Hanging-Organizer-Hospital/dp/B0757G9HKD/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3KSXPRWQLB97K&keywords=bedside+storage+caddy&qid=1565311077&s=gateway&sprefix=bedside+sto%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-4

If you have room for a shallow bin or two, you can fold underwear and socks so that they are filed and easy to grab. It just takes more effort beforehand. I recently reorganized my drawers this way and it freed up so much space and made everything more organized.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dg0g2OPRg4

Another idea is to have these hanging shelves somewhere: http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6351-1234-JAVA-Organizer-Collection-Accessory/dp/B001KMRZ0U/

You can buy bins and then consequently organize your underwear and shirts like the previous video shown.

http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Drawers-Hanging-Organizer/dp/B0044SHP16/

Only hang what you need to, like suits, dresses, and jackets.

They make locking boxes for CDs (with folders) and other uses. They are big enough for a fair collection. They make empty boxes too. Get one. These are cheaper than a firesafe.

• One similar to the one I have
  
• Under bed safe for $50usd
  
• Large plastic trunk, $40
  
• An Amazon search
  
  It might be a good idea to put on his bed a catalog of sex toys with an anonymous note that says "get your own".
  
  
  
  

This might be larger than you're looking for, but is designed to slide under a bed and accommodates a padlock or luggage lock. This one is smaller, but I'm not sure if it will fit a crop. You can use IKEA SKUBB series for easy dividers that will stay put. I recommend a soft cotton washcloth to wrap around any "clinkety" restraints and perhaps a soft cloth bag to stuff them in if you plan to be moving the box -- otherwise it might start to make noise.

The charging port is going to be tricky, but most of these are simple enough that you could drill a hole in the lid to pass the charger through.

Well that's awesome! But...I don't have the resources unfortunately. I went with this one on Amazon. I appreciate the answers y'all.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074Q4SQ1Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_R-FUDbYD35G5C

Got some storage for shirts under the bed.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T4KDFVP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_D.FUDbTJ1VJFJ

Just find your interests, really! It'd be cool to match the colors of the posters/art with some throw pillows (like another commenter said). Hang some stringed lights around the room to brighten it. And get an organizer for those shoes!! (https://www.amazon.com/Richards-Homewares-Gearbox-Sixteen-Organizer-Black/dp/B007OWQ9GQ/ref=sr_1_13?s=storageorganization&ie=UTF8&qid=1474587310&sr=1-13&keywords=shoe+organizer)

I have two of these for my toys:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JCZI5G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Relatively flat, so they fit under a standard bed, enough space to fit a good chunk of toys, and easily lockable.

Shoe organizers (like this one) are great for storing food and other supplies, just hang it from your ez-up and you've got a nice convenient cabinet

As long as you can find a place to leave it that's out of the way (so people won't trip on it/complain) how about something like this underbed storage bag.

It should fold up pretty compactly when empty and looks to be big enough to hold all your riding gear and more. Just search amazon, they have a bunch of different sizes as well.

You have bugs in Australia, right? I've been told that bugs exist in Australia. The most important thing is to keep clothes moths out. (Cashmere is basically a type of wool.) I use something like this to keep all my wool items that aren't currently in use.

If there are any structured suit jackets, then you'd want to make sure the shoulders aren't flattened or crushed.

Love this thing: rolling under bed safe with a cable lock to lock to your bed frame. Kids have asked what it is I we said don’t worry about it. I’ve been meaning to empty it, fill with random stuff and show them “ok you get to see once what’s in there.

ECR4Kids Lock and Roll Portable Under-Bed Personal Safe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JCZI5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rpMPCbQ7K32ZH

Personally I think if you want more storage space and want to use under your bed you are far better off with something like this

Taller and slimmer laundry basket, and for the clothes up on the top shelf you could try putting them in one of these hanging shelves and storing bigger items on the shelf, such as suitcases, extra pillows, or the sewing machine. I would also consider a laundry basket with a lid to keep any odor contained in the dirty clothes, and not sinking into the fabric of your clean clothes.

If you don't like the look of those hanging shelves, you could try replacing your plastic drawers with this style of furniture that you can often find on craigslist or at a thrift store if you don't want to buy new. Obviously double check the dimensions of it to make sure it would fit. Then you can store things in a square basket and it keeps things feeling and looking tidy.

The towels could also be hung on over the door hooks to keep the doors from getting damp.

They make thin, under bed locking tubs, like this: https://www.amazon.com/ECR4Kids-Lock-Portable-Under-Bed-Personal/dp/B005JCZI5G

Since they are thinner they might be better than a deeper trunk.

I have the same philosophy as you both. I have one giant reusable bag with my stash in it and frankly, I feel like it is too damn much. I plan on buying something similar to this to organize it so I can see it and organize it by weight because it really bugs me having it all crammed together. (Thanks to whoever it was that recently posted the idea!) In the past month I've gone on a couple of trips and of course I had to buy some yarn; I bought some pretties without a project in mind and now it is really bugging me. What if I find the perfect project for it but I didn't buy enough?! What if I only need one skein and now I have two? I don't want matchy things and I don't to give away gifts that are hand-wash only. Sigh. Life is so hard.

I have 3 kids, so this is important to me. Along with a crap ton of drugs I have a healthy collection of sex toys. This is what I use to store it all https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JCZI5G

It rolls under the bed, and locks. Works great.

These work well if your bed is raised, but large / extra large BD toys won’t fit. I also use ammo boxes here

You won't have room for anything extra other than perhaps a fan (definitely bring one) and a lamp (again bring one). Get something like this for your closet. Did you have anything specific you wanted to bring?

I've done this as well. I would actually reccomend getting a long, underbed storage bin like this. It fits perfectly on the back seat so the bunnies can move around, but since it's plastic you can avoid getting pee/poop on your seats and you can clean it.

My wife and I actually use one of these to organize cleaning supplies on the inside of a closet door. Is INCREDIBLY helpful for that,

Shoe Organizer

I'm probably in the minority here, but I am not a huge fan of these systems, as there is so much wasted space! I have no problem putting a dresser in a closet. We have 4-drawer dressers in two bedroom closets.

All of our current closets and pantry came fitted with basic Closet Maid wire shelving, and that's fine with me. We have canvas or fabric sweater and shoe organisers and some boxes that fit in the sweater one. I use banker's boxes or plastic storage bins on the upper shelves. I also make use of doubling rods, basically a short closet rod on two long hooks, so shirts can be hung on upper and lower rods.

btw, if you are set on a closet-shelving system, check your lease, and verify that you can remove it when you leave. Some leases require that anything attached to the walls becomes the property of the landlord. This protects them from having huge holes left in the walls.

If that is the case, be sure that the system you choose will leave only clips attached, which you would leave behind while taking all the expensive pieces with you!

Pro tip: Hang a shoe organizer in your safe for pistols.

I highly recommend:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JCZI5G/

yes, sir. the exact one i ordered:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S6M4KA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These days, we have a bed frame with four drawers, two of which hold toys. (I can't find the exact one, but it's from Ikea, and they sell a bunch of storage beds in various sizes.) Anything that can be hung up is in the closet on a belt hanger (like this: https://www.amazon.com/InterDesign-Closet-Storage-Organizer-Chrome/dp/B0014RB3CW). But we've also used under bed boxes (https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Underbed-Storage-Stackable-Latching/dp/B06ZZY2M92/), in the past, as well as Sterilite plastic drawers (https://www.amazon.com/HOMZ-Plastic-Drawer-Storage-Drawers/dp/B06ZXYG3CC/)

How about something like this or this?

http://www.amazon.com/ECR4Kids-Lock-Portable-Under-Bed-Personal/dp/B005JCZI5G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370285347&sr=8-1&keywords=under+bed+safe

We have kids... so we feel the need to lock up and be subtle. We have 2 of these safes under the bed for stuff we want handy, and then a locked closet in the attic for things that we don't need as readily available. We also mask a few key things in plain sight... for example we have a series of hammock chairs hanging in our game room in the basement... which explains why we need load-bearing hardware in the ceiling of the basement, right?

I've probably owned over 100 cats in my lifetime so far.

Bedside storage thing for college.

There's a penguin on top of the telly.

I have 3 devices in my room and closet and still don't have enough space for all of them. 2 full door hangers, one triple level closet rack.

http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6351-1253-JAVA-Fashion-Organizer-Collection/dp/B000S6M4KA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407125333&sr=8-2&keywords=over+door+shoe+rack

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/expanding-24-pair-mahogany-shoe-rack/1014890998

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019S3MCU?colid=2FO4AGYKGYEP6&coliid=IZ1ZCV24SK2B5&psc=1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl

Obviously, storage is the main need. Your only options are to add a cabinet on the wall above the toilet or on the wall above the towel rack. You can also hang storage on the back of the door, in the form of a shoe storage unit, but not used for shoes. This kind of thing...

http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6351-1253-JAVA-Fashion-Organizer-Collection/dp/B000S6M4KA/ref=sr_1_5_m

11.99$ 8.81$ 24.99$

I haven't seen it in plastic yet but they exist for about 15$ already. So their 35$ price should probably come down. And 75k sounds reasonable to launch a product to me.

Shoe organizer - over the door ones with pouches like this. I use them in my bathroom. Not the greatest thing to look at, but looks much better and more organized than having my shit all over the counters. I just can't organize drawers in the bathroom to easily find my stuff, so I'd just leave it out. Also use on in my laundry room for cleaning products.

I personally use this. Hides most of the mess and works well for me.
http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6351-1253-JAVA-Fashion-Organizer-Collection/dp/B000S6M4KA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415210131&sr=8-1&keywords=shoe+hanger

Storage is at a premium in dorms and this is great for reading from your bed!

Edit: Almost forgot! When you're in college studying in the library or the student center, you may want to lock up your laptop. It's crumby, but people will steal and nothing is more devastating than a lost laptop! laptop lock

Edit#2: yikes I'm so forgetful. Would you like a falafel with that?

Get a metal frame that sits up high. Put stuff you own under it, in a closet (clothes in a hanging dresser) or on an end table. Throw out everything else.

If you don't want a small room to feel cluttered you have to have less shit :D

Hanging Tops

• First - Sleeveless, short sleeve no collar, short sleeve collar, long sleeve no collar, long sleeve collar
  
  
• Second - Roy G. Biv (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet)
  
  Dresses
  
  
• First - Sleevless/strapless dresses, short sleeve dresses, long sleeve dresses
  
  
• Second - Roy G. Biv
  
  Pants and Skirts
  
  
• not really organized in any particular way because I use [tiered hangers] (http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6021-185-Chrome-Collection-Folding/dp/B000L1KN14/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1450130495&sr=8-4&keywords=skirt+hanger) and just put the pants or skirt wherever there happens to be an opening.
  
  Sweaters
  
  
• I don't like to hang up my sweaters (don't want the hangers to stretch them out and make the shoulders look weird), so I store them in something similar to [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6351-1234-JAVA-Organizer-Collection-Accessory/dp/B001KMRZ0U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1450130664&sr=8-3&keywords=closet+organizer+hanging).