The Simple Shelving Idea That Makes A Small Bedroom More Functional

Your small bedroom doesn't have to be the most frustrating place in your home. In fact, with so many small bedroom ideas that will maximize your space and amazing products that increase both storage and floor space, you can still make the most of a tiny room without feeling cramped. Investing in furniture meant to provide organization is definitely a good way to open up your space, but adding a shelf behind your bed may create even more storage potential and provide a stylish look, too! Rather than hanging a shelf above your bed, pull your bed frame away from the wall and use floating shelf brackets to hang a shelf in the gap between the headboard and wall, basically extending your headboard with a surface to keep decorative items and necessities like a phone charger, reading glasses, or a bedside lamp. This shelf also offers a hidden spot beneath it for pieces that need a home.

This project can be very simple and efficient, but you will want the shelf to be sturdy, especially if you plan to keep heavier items on it. If the wood is flimsy, a shift in your bed could knock it, so plan to find a thicker piece of wood that spans the same length as your headboard. Of course, it can go further and extend out past your bed, but the purpose of this particular DIY is to create a hidden surface that allows your items a place to be displayed but also doesn't overwhelm the room with more visual clutter.

There are many expert tips to make a small bedroom feel more spacious, and utilizing vertical space in a small bedroom is paramount to getting the most out of your storage. This hack disguises the shelf so there's less focal spots, adding to a neat and tidy aesthetic. Plus, it's easily customizable to work for your home. Aim for a slimmer plank if you don't have a lot of room at the end of your bed. You can paint the shelf, stain it to match your headboard, or leave the wood as is. For a more elegant side view, use pretty brackets like the NACH rustic branch decorative shelf brackets. Use the top of your plank to keep a lamp, ornaments, books, and any trinkets you would keep on a bedside table. This shelf could potentially eliminate the need for a nightstand at all, freeing up more floor space in the room.

Experts say maximizing your bed storage is one of the best ways to organize your small bedroom, and this DIY project plays into that theme. Since you will have a "pocket" underneath the shelf and between your bed and the wall, you can easily tuck away clunky items or even add another hidden shelf extra storage. When stowed in vacuum bags, clothing and spare blankets may be slim enough to fit between the bed frame and your wall. You can even sneak luggage in there if it fits. Play around with your options but don't let this hidden area go to waste; it's the second best part of adding a shelf here!