19 Brilliant IKEA Storage Hacks for Small Bedrooms [Easy DIY]

IKEA Storage hacks for small bedrooms are all the craze, and it’s easy to see why.

Easy to DIY, friendly on the purse and incredibly elegant, these beyond clever IKEA Storage hacks can transform any small space into a storage haven in as little as a weekend.

BRILLIANT IKEA STORAGE HACKS FOR SMALL BEDROOMS

It’s time to forget the idea that small means drab, because with these clever little organization ideas in your pocket, you can live in style for less.

1. BRIMNES STORAGE CHIC UNDER BED DRAWER

under bed storage hack IKEA for small bedroom

Often under bed storage hacks look disjointed and mismatched.

With this chic storage hack, you can dress up an IKEA BRIMNES storage bed with these beautiful brass pulls and store more items in a neat, tidy and organised manner.

2. CAPE COD THEMED GUEST ROOM STORAGE

Guest Room Ikea Storage Hack

Sometimes bigger, clunky closets are pretty much useless other than for hanging a few shirts, coats and other garments.

They often leave lots of space unused. Here’s where this cape cod themed bedroom storage IKEA hack comes in handy.

After a blogger moved into a smaller apartment and ripped out their old closet, they transformed it into this spectacular 3-piece storage suite with a full length mirror.

3. IKEA BILLY BOOKCASE DIY SHOE STORAGE

ikea storage hacks for small bedrooms shoe organizer

This IKEA Billy Bookcase DIY shoe storage solution is another brilliant ikea storage hack for small bedrooms.

If you’re a bit of a shoe lover but don’t have lots of space to keep your shoe pile, get your flats, heels and boots organized with this pretty IKEA bookcase.

This hack will only cost you around $89, which is a steal in comparison to what most full length shoe organizers cost.

4. DIY VINTAGE STYLE DRESSER

DIY vintage style dresser ikea storage hack for bedroom

A simple MALM dresser can look, well, simple. Spice up this simple IKEA storage hack with a DIY vintage gold trim.

This Parisian blogger glammed up the dresser with a bit of gold contact paper.

You would never think this would be a dresser from IKEA.

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5. IKEA KALLAX BEDROOM SIDE TABLE

IKEA Kallax Shelf Bedside Table Storage Hack

TheEveryGirl knows a good small space bedroom IKEA hack when they see one.

Transform a cheap IKEA KALLAX ($49.99) book shelf into a bedroom side table.

The IKEA KALLAX is super versatile and small enough to fit into places where a bedside table just won’t fit. Style how you like, be it farmhouse décor, elegant or chic.

6. IKEA RAST MEDIA CONSOLE

media console ikea storage idea for bedroom

Love your Friday night movies? Create a stunning media console that packs a ton of storage space with this frugal IKEA RAST hack.

You’ll just need three to four IKEA RAST drawers to get started; they cost around $35 each.

You could even fill these drawers with clothes or pack away shoes. Top with some minimalist décor for an elegant and stylish finish.

7. IKEA MALM BEDROOM STORAGE

ikea storage hacks for small bedrooms bed storage

If you’re living in a small apartment and don’t have a ton of room for drawers, closets and fancy hacks, this is a perfect IKEA storage hack for small bedrooms.

Convert a simple MALM dresser into a fancy platform storage bed. Simply anchor the furniture to the wall to prevent tipping.

8. KALLAX SHELF BEDROOM STORAGE BENCH

ikea hack bedroom storage bench

With a simple IKEA bookcase flipped on its side, you can recreate this beautiful bedroom storage bench.

With some simple brown wicker baskets and soft grey furnishings, also found in IKEA, you can add a little extra space to an otherwise redundant area.

9. UNIQUE HOVSTA JEWELLERY HANGER

DIY jewellery organizer ikea storage idea

Jewellery boxes can quickly become cluttered, not to mention can cause some serious knots in your fine silver jewellery and delicate chains.

This DIY mounted jewellery display is ideal for those looking for a way to store their most precious items after use. Elegant, stylish and totally chic.

10. EKBY SHELF BRACKETS

clothes hanging on shelf bracket IKEA storage idea

No room for a full closet or drawer? With some IKEA EKBY Shelf Brackets you can now hang your clothes in a unique way.

Maximise your space with these upside down shelf brackets.

If you’re not a fan of maximalist design, where everything is on display, simply purchase a slim, white and wide IKEA IVAR doors to hide the hangers.

11. BEDROOM WORKSPACE MALM DRESSER

white workspace for small bedroom ikea hack

Struggling to find an affordable way to DIY a dresser? This clean white workspace cleverly uses the ever popular IKEA MALM dresser, topped with an IKEA kitchen worktop.

Team with a selection of cute office accessories such as a wire memo board and gold stationery to complete the look.

Related: 14 Beyond Clever IKEA Storage Hacks to Solve All Your Small Space Problems

12. IKEA ROLLING UNDER BED SHOE STORAGE

under bed rolling shoe organizer from ikea

Get your shoes organized with an IKEA rolling under bed storage box.

Using an IKEA RIBBA frame and four caster wheels you can have a neat little storage hack ready in as little as a day.

Slide under the bed and watch the jumbled mess of shoes disappear.

13. ROLLING ‘BAR’ OR DRINK CART

rolling bar cart small space IKEA Kallax shelf

The IKEA KALLAX Shelf might just be one of the most versatile pieces of IKEA furniture going.

In this case it’s been used as a bar cart, but could easily but turned into a pretty and glam storage unit for your bedroom.

Decorate with books, candles and some cute keepsakes.

14. DIY IKEA KALLAX SHELVING UNIT

storage bookcase for small bedrooms

From hum-drum apartment staple to a marvellously modern mid-century masterpiece.

Super simple and easy to DIY, this small feature can make any tiny room look much bigger and wider.

15. MASTER BEDROOM STORAGE SOLUTION

master bedroom ikea storage hack for small bedroom

Off the shelf storage units can transform your small bedroom into a storage haven in less than a weekend.

Compact and cute, the homeowners grouped two tall bookshelves together on either side of the bed frame and linked them together with some plywood.

Would you believe the platform bed with the storage units is made with the same bookcase just flipped on its side?

Underneath the mattress lies a plywood board to lift the bed up and leave room to store lots of seasonal items.

16. ELEGANT IKEA DRESSER MAKEOVER

elegant dresser ikea storage overlay furniture

If you’re searching for a more upscale look whilst adding more space to your bedroom, try the Pink Dream’s clever IKEA Hack to transform a simple IKEA KALLAX into an elegant dresser.

There’s a website called My Overlays which is dedicated to furniture overlays for IKEA so you can pick and choose what style you would like the doors to be.

Add some golden pulls to the doors to finish the elegant look.

17. IKEA GOLD DESK BEDROOM OFFICE HACK

gold ikea desk hack for small bedroom

Most of us just can’t justify spending $500-$3000 on a simple desk or work space, especially when we live in rental or our ‘not-forever-home’.

With this genius IKEA storage hack, you can have a cute office desk that fits perfectly into a small bedroom space.

Super simple to DIY, and oh so pretty with the minimal gold finish.

Related: 14 Easy DIY IKEA Storage Hacks To Finally Get Organized Like a Pro

18. PRETTY PLANT STAND

pretty plant stand ikea hack

In a small space plants can be tricky to find a proper home for.

You’ve got to make sure they get enough sunlight, plus they need to be in an area that shows they off.

That’s where this clever IKEA hack comes in.

From a simple stool to a pretty plant stand, simply decorate an IKEA kitchen stool and let your plants take centre stage.

19. IKEA WARDROBE HACK

ikea wardrobe small space storage solution

Desperate for more storage space in a closet-less bedroom?

This blogger shows you how to transform a cheap IKEA wardrobe into an elegant and stylish farmhouse style armoire.

Purchase some wicker baskets and store your shoes and knickknacks in the bottom to add a little more space to your room.


Loved these clever IKEA storage hacks for small bedrooms?

These are proof that a small room can look just as elegant and breath-taking as a wide open space.

Simple, easy to DIY and cheap, these storage hacks are definitely on my weekend DIY project list!

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