10 Awesome DIY Storage Ideas for Small Bedrooms
I live in an old house, which means not only are our bedrooms small, but there’s absolutely no storage space anywhere! That means we have to get a little bit creative with our storage solutions. That’s why I love these 10 awesome DIY storage ideas for small bedrooms. They’ll help you get your bedroom organized simply and easily!

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Your sock and underwear drawer can quickly become cluttered. Susan from Organize 31 gets her socks under control using repurposed sandwich boxes. What great DIY storage ideas for small bedrooms.
Stylish storage options are a must when searching for DIY storage ideas for small bedrooms. Keep your bedroom clutter under control by transforming a Cutie crate into a cool vintage trunk with this DIY from Pink Fortitude.

Keeping your jewelry organized can be a difficult task. But it really pays off if you do. In addition to keeping your necklaces organized, this simple necklace display from Organize 31 will also allow you to show off all your pretty jewelry.

DIY Storage Ideas for Small Bedrooms
Another great way to organize your jewelry and other small items in your bedroom is with small baskets. Transform old tissue boxes into cute decorative storage bins with this simple DIY from Sustain My Craft Habit.

Scarves and ties can be difficult to store and especially difficult to keep organized. Which is why you really need DIY storage ideas for small bedrooms when you have lots of scarves. Keep these items up and out of the way using a towel bar and show curtain rings with this how-to from Small Stuff Counts.
Baskets are a great way to keep small items like hats and gloves organized in your closet. But that doesn’t mean you have to go out and buy a basket to organize your closet! Turn an old diaper box into a high-end rope basket with this tutorial from Playdates and Parties.

Or if fabric storage baskets are more your style, check out this tutorial from Sustain My Craft Habit to turn a plain cardboard box into a cute fabric storage bin for your bedroom closet.

Your nightstand can become a dumping ground for all sorts of everyday items, so finding DIY storage ideas for small bedrooms is a must. If you find yourself tossing small items, like change or bobby pins on your nightstand each night, there’s a simple way to keep them organized — simply use a pretty vintage plate like Lora at Craftivity Designs does.

Blankets can take up a lot of space in your closet! If you have beautiful quilts or blankets you’d rather display than hide away, consider a blanket ladder in your bedroom. Learn how to make your own from Brandy at Gluesticks.

Make the most of the Konmari method of folding your clothes by adding drawer dividers in your dresser. Learn how to make simple cardboard drawer dividers from Holly at Simplify Create Inspire. It’s another one of the great DIY storage ideas for small bedrooms.
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Emily is a midwestern mom of two boys. She loves all things DIY — from home renovations to kids birthday party planning. Whether she’s making a new farmhouse craft for her home or helping her kids with a cool activity, you can bet she’s in the middle of some kind of DIY project (or three) right now!


I really like the idea for the blankets. We have so many at the foot of our bed in the chest, it also seems to be our catch-all place.
I love the ladder idea for quilts and blankets. It would also work for tablecloths in my dining room.
This is the post I needed to come across – my bedroom needs such an overhaul in storage! This is perfect!
These are great ideas!
These are great ideas! I have a smaller space and have to stay on top of organization. Thanks for the ideas.
We have a small bedroom with too much stuff! First I need to get rid of things and then I want that blanketstorage ladder (what a good idea!) and the drawer dividers. Now I need to purge the ‘stuff’!
These are GREAT tips! I use the curtain ring tip myself, and it saves a ton of space.
These are such cute ideas! I will definitely have to try the sock drawer organization trick – my socks are all over the place!
I love these ideas. I feel like I need all the advice I can get when it comes to organizing