IKEA's extra-storage guide identifies spaces that can be missed when a bedroom feels full. Shelves above a window can hold items that are not needed daily, while lidded boxes keep those less accessible belongings together and protected from dust.

Find Bedroom Storage in Overlooked Areas

A shelf behind the bed can serve as a broad bedside surface, with a row of boxes or baskets below. Under-bed storage offers another familiar option. Check support, head clearance, and access before installing shelves so the additional capacity does not make the room harder to move through or use.