Ditch The Stuffed Dresser: IKEA Has A Sleeker Solution For Bedroom Storage

In an ideal world, your dresser would be perpetually organized and never overstuffed. It goes without saying, however, that this is not the reality in most cases. If you've been battling with overfilled dresser drawers and are looking for a better way to store clothing, there's an IKEA bedroom storage solution that integrates drawers into your bed: the MANDAL bed frame with storage.

Retailing for $599 (queen size), the MANDAL bed frame is a clever two-in-one item that claims to bring order to your bedroom. Whether you are attached to your dresser and just need more storage, or you've been looking for ways to decrease the number of furniture items in your room, this bed frame can help. The MANDAL has a modern appearance: its birch body is bright, which naturally lightens a bedroom space, while the white drawers look fresh and offer sleek storage spaces. The bed is available in queen and full, depending on your needs. The product's specifications state that both sizes offer identical storage space: two drawers on either side, with each measuring 36 ⅜ inches long by 22 ½ inches wide by 4 ⅜ inches deep. With four drawers total, this dresser alternative for your bedroom offers a good amount of storage, all while eliminating the need for excess furniture.

Buyers of the MANDAL praise the bed's appearance and useful storage drawers, giving it a 4.4-star average at the time of writing. One five-star review states, "It is sturdy, easy to move (but heavy), and the drawers hold up through time and use. Highly recommend." It's worth noting that the MANDAL does receive some critical feedback for a tricky assembly process, though.

While the MANDAL is a promising solution for organizing your clothes, you still need to use it correctly. To make the most of the available space in your drawers, you might consider rolling shirts or file-folding them to get more organized, as Marie Kondo recommends. This will ensure your clothing remains easily visible and accessible. For smaller items like socks and undergarments, you can make use of other organizing tools available at IKEA, such as the NOJIG organizer ($0.99), which should fit nicely inside the MANDAL's drawers.

Beyond using the MANDAL as a backup dresser, this useful piece of furniture can serve as storage for blankets and linens. Carefully fold your fitted and top sheets, then slide them into a pillowcase for easy retrieval when it's time for fresh bedding. If you choose to use the MANDAL in your guest room, it's an ideal place to store hosting essentials such as guest towels, bedding, pillows, and extra blankets.

Since the bed frame has no headboard, it's a good fit for more minimalist spaces, nestling under a window or against a wall. Alternatively, you could try this genius IKEA hack, which repurposes the NÄMMARÖ Privacy screen as a headboard.