The Boho-Chic Way To Hide Your Metal Bed Frame Without Using A Dated Skirt
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Under-the-bed storage is often some of the most valuable real estate in any bedroom, with a wide variety of options for arranging items discreetly and neatly under the bed. This usually can mean unsightly plastic bins, which are painfully visible, particularly with a metal bed frame. The challenge comes in hiding things out of sight stylishly and neatly. All too often this is accomplished with a traditional bed skirt, which isn't always the best option for all aesthetics or household needs. A great option for avoiding the bed skirt and still providing a bit of style and texture to the space underneath your bed is using baskets or wicker bins, baskets, or drawers, which are much more attractive and interesting than many plastic or fabric storage bins. Instagram user @sophia.at.home recently showed off her daybed setup which includes two large wicker drawers underneath the bed.
The drawers not only hide storage but provide an attractive element that suits her boho-chic aesthetic to a tee. Rather than a heavy wood drawer or bin, wicker, and rattan containers are often more lightweight, making them easier to pull out and move around. The freer flow of air inside and outside a woven material can also help eliminate mold and other potential allergens.
Using wicker bins and drawers under the bed
Wicker bins and drawers designed for under-the-bed use are plentiful with many options available that can give a dose of bohemian charm to your bedroom. Basic storage baskets come in large sizes, like these from Amazon, with a low profile. You can also find lidded baskets, like these from Crate & Barrel, that will still fit under even the lowest beds while still remaining deep enough to store a lot of things.
@sophia.at.home purchased hers from Dunelm, to which she added casters for easier movement. You can purchase drawers and bins with already-attached casters, like these from Amazon, which roll along the floor and make it easy to reach easily inside. Many baskets come in lidded and unlidded varieties, as well as different rattan finishes, including black, grey, and white to fit a variety of aesthetics and work with low bed frames. While a bit tougher to find, vintage rattan suitcases are also a great option for a distinctive look. Hailing from the early to mid-century, these beautiful pieces can often be found in flea markets and antique stores. You could also use several flat vintage picnic baskets for storing smaller items under the bed.
Other ideas for woven storage
If you love the look of wicker bins but already have drawers under your bed, you can easily convert a wood front to a woven material. Numerous tutorials exist for adding rattan to drawer fronts, including this easy hack from Sugar & Cloth using adhesive to apply a woven finish.
Having the drawers out in the open means that you won't be struggling with a bed skirt every time you pull them out to reach for something. It is also a fresher look than a dated skirted bed and eliminates one less piece of laundry when you wash your linens. While this approach is a perfect fit for a richly textured boho look, using wicker under-the-bed storage also fits a number of other aesthetics including cottage, farmhouse, and coastal style, where the ruddy and woven texture of the bins or drawers adds another layer to the interiors. It's a particularly charming bit of rustic texture in a neutral-driven room.