Underbed storage

• How to choose the right bedroom storage
• Fully fitted and walk-in wardrobes
• Underbed storage
• Freestanding drawers and wardrobes
• Bedroom storage directory

* Never underestimate the value of the space beneath your bed. Even if your room has ample cupboards, shoes and bags seem to gravitate to that forgotten area, so it makes sense to use it properly.

* Standard bedsteads can be teamed with sturdy under-bed baskets, or even large drawers on castors. 

* Divan beds with drawers are extremely useful, but choose one with a plain fabric cover so you don't need to use a valance sheet and can reach the drawers easily.

* The latest idea is the lift-up bed, where the entire slatted base is raised, usually via a hydraulic system, to reveal a storage area the size of the bed. It's more disruptive than drawers, but an excellent place to stow out-of-season quilts and blankets.

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