The Affordable IKEA Find That Makes Perfect Under-The-Bed Storage

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When you're cleaning up the clutter in your bedroom, it can be tempting to just stuff everything into your closet and call it a day. However, doing so will likely make it tough to locate all of your favorite items when you go looking for them. To spread things out a bit, you might want to try investing in some under-the-bed storage solutions. Plastic tubs, oversized baskets, and DIYing spacious under-bed storage drawers are all solid options that make it easy to locate and categorize clothes, shoes, and linens. But if you're looking for a surprisingly innovative product that won't break the bank, you might want to try out the SOCKERBIT Storage Box from IKEA. It's a large tub with a divided lid that costs just 18 bucks. Since it's just 7.5 inches tall, it can slide underneath just about any bed frame with ease.

A big part of what makes the SOCKERBIT so handy is the design of its lid. Since the hinges are in the middle, you can open up one half of the container at a time, and access the contents of the box without sliding it out from under the bed all the way. The lid, of course, also helps protect your belongings from dust and other allergens. Reviews from IKEA's website give the SOCKERBIT an overall rating of four and a half stars out of five, with many customers noting that the product "feels sturdy" and "holds a lot" of everyday items.

An under-bed storage tub like the SOCKERBIT can help make your closet feel like a slightly less crowded place. You can use this sort of container for shoes, winter clothes, bed comforters, and blankets. Alternatively, you could fill up these boxes with holiday decorations, books that you've finished reading, or just about any other non-everyday item that's eating up easy-to-access shelf, drawer, or cabinet space. The SOCKERBIT could also be a fantastic storage solution for stuffed animals, building blocks, or sports equipment. In short, it's the sort of purchase that can help you prevent your home from getting overrun by toys. Once you've filled up your boxes, you could also try out some simple tricks that will make your under-bed storage more discreet.

If you don't want to use the SOCKERBIT specifically as an under-bed storage solution, you could put the container to good use in your garage instead. The tub could be perfect for gardening tools, spare extension cords, or that collection of miscellaneous bike parts that you have lying around. There's one major downside to the SOCKETBIT that's worth noting, and that's that the container isn't clear. In other words, you can't see what's inside it without opening it up. If this is a major concern, then a HOMZ Underbed Storage 2-Pack might be a better option for your home. Although it's more expensive than IKEA's offering, it does come with wheels that make it easy to slide out from under your bed.