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When you’re working with a small bedroom like ours, every piece of furniture has to find its place. That’s why I recently replaced our normal bench with one Bedroom storage benchAnd it turned out to be one of the best small bedroom storage ideas I’ve tried in our house.
(Remember when we replaced our much-loved consignment bed with this one storage beds? It was a tough decision, but for me, work will always win the battle.)
For years, we had a basic bench with no storage under the bedroom window. It looked nice enough, but if I’m honest, it really wasn’t doing Anything but filling a void.
Then it hit me… Why was I giving away an entire piece of furniture without getting any storage in return?
So I replaced it with this woven one Bedroom storage benchAnd I only wish I had done it sooner.
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No need to throw more rugs on the floor
Every evening when we turn under the bed, all those decorative pillows have to go somewhere.
Like many people, ours usually ends up on the floor. We keep our bedroom floors as clean as the next person, but I still don’t like putting the mattress we sleep on where there are shoes and bare feet.
Now we toss it inside the storage bench until morning. It keeps the room tidy, the mattress safe and takes five seconds.
My favorite surprise feature
After the bench arrived, I discovered something I hadn’t even noticed when I ordered it… it has a removable, washable liner.
Immediately I thought…
A hidden laundry hamper!
If you don’t have a good place for dirty clothes, this is a clever way to keep laundry out of sight without adding another big basket to your room.
More small bedroom storage ideas for storage benches
One of the reasons I love this piece so much is how versatile it is. In addition to hiding throw pillows and laundry, bedroom storage benches are also perfect for:
- Extra blankets and quilts
- Out of season clothes
- Shoes
- Books or journals
- Keepsake box
- Gift wrap or other rarely used items
Why every small bedroom needs furniture that works hard
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that decorating a small bedroom isn’t about squeezing in more furniture; It’s about choosing furniture that does more.
A Bedroom storage bench Gives you seating, hidden storage and beautiful design all in one. That’s why we swapped our old couch for our current one Bed with hydraulic lift for hidden storage. They’re just about making the space you already have a little smarter.
If you’re looking for an easy way to reduce clutter without sacrificing style, this might be the trickiest thing to do in your bedroom.
My favorite bench with built in storage
I’ve rounded up some of my favorites if you have a small bedroom that could use some extra storage.
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