If, like me, you have a small bedroom, then you’ll know only too well that every square inch of storage space counts.
I’m lucky in that I have a built-in wardrobe under one eave of my dormer bedroom, but other than two bedside tables, that’s the only small bedroom storage ideas that fit into my bijou bedroom.
Dunelm
Faux Linen Folkstone Stripe Rectangle Ottoman
And, of course, a storage ottoman doesn’t have to go at the end of your bed. If you’re lucky enough to have a bay window in your bedroom, you could also pop one into this under-used space to add some extra hidden storage for stashing bedding, clothes, or shoes.
Plus, if you opt for a storage ottoman with a padded or upholstered top, it can also double up as a seating area – or at least a place to perch whilst you put your socks on in the morning!
As one 5-star reviewer of the Dunelm Faux Linen Folkstone Stripe Rectangle Ottoman says, ‘This is such a sturdy box!!! I bought two to go across the end of my bed to store bedding, and it’s perfect to perch in whilst drying my hair in front of my dressing table too.’
‘Highly recommend for extra bedroom storage,’ says another happy owner. ‘Just purchased, so happy!’ shares a third, ‘easy to put together in a few mins; thinking of buying another.’
However, whilst Dunelm’s £32 storage ottoman is definitely one of the most affordable options I’ve come across, it’s by no means the only one that’s worth considering.
Multiple retailers have their own options, and there are some great designs out there, from Nina Campbell’s patterned offering at Next to simple yet classic options at Habitat.
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Habitat
Habitat Aspen Fabric Storage Ottoman
Next
Nina Campbell Green Ikat Diamonds Rosebury Storage Ottoman Bench
DUSK
Didsbury Boucle Curved Storage Bench
Feather & Black
Orla Ottoman Box
Soho Home
Eli Storage Bench
The Dunelm Faux Linen Folkstone Stripe Rectangle Ottoman certainly fits my budget the best, and as one owner said, you can always opt for two if you want to make the most of the entire width of a double or king bed.
Personally, I think this is the added storage my bedroom has been crying out for. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to find out how many things I can fit inside it!
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