Under the Bed Storage, Part 2
August 21, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Organizing and Clutter Control
Earlier this week, we began discussing different under the bed storage solutions. One of the ways to get more storage is to use bed risers which is an inexpensive way to raise your bed to allow for more storage height. There are also different types of storage containers for under the bed. Today we’re going to discuss additional containers.
Instead of the normal under the bed plastic box, you could use a similar box that is soft sided and made of cotton. Several years ago I purchased some of the cloth storage boxes. Although they are an attractive solution, I liked the plastic bed boxes better because the cloth ones gave me big concerns about dust. I am very allergic to dust and did not want my personal items getting covered in allergens. Someone that is looking for a more attractive box may like this solution.
If you’re looking to put a lot of stuff into a little space, then you the space bags might be just the thing for you. You simply put your clothing or bedding into the space bag and then use your vacuum cleaner to suck all the air out of the bag. Once the air is gone, the bag lies flat. I have tried these bags before and was pleased with them. You do have to make sure your valve is on the bag properly so that the air won’t leak back inside the bag.
Stay tuned for part 3 of this series where I’ll show some other under the bed storage solutions. Do you have any organizing tips to share?
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Some other great alternatives for “Bed Space” organizing are bed frames with built in drawers on either side and beds with mattresses that lift up like a cover to reveal storage inside the bed frame itself.