Amazon's Overall Pick To Add Storage To A Small Bedroom

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Welcome to yet another edition of the ongoing saga: trying to find smart storage options in rooms that never seem to be big enough. How do we always end up with more stuff than space? Whether it's a shared dorm room or a small bedroom in the house you haven't figured out how to upgrade yet, the problem seems to be universal. Finding the best way to make the most of a small bedroom can seem impossible, especially if you want to add storage without it taking up every last inch of liveable area. (You still need room for yourself, after all.)

When looking for small bedroom ideas that will maximize your space, utilizing vertical space is a power move, and one of Amazon's overall picks fits the bill. Enter the Sweetcrispy Dresser. It measures 37.4 inches high, 17.7 inches wide, and 11.8 inches deep, with four fabric drawers. The narrow, taller structure is great for fitting into many tight spaces, which is what you want when trying to expand your limited storage options. Reviewers specifically appreciate the design, with one saying, "I like that, being tall and compact, it uses the space very well without taking up much space in the room." Another, who notes they bought it for their tiny apartment bedroom, loves that while it's a small unit, it still holds a good amount of clothing. It's available in white, gray, and black, as well as in five- and six-drawer options.

Clever multi-purpose furniture pieces are the name of the game for small bedrooms. And sometimes that means getting creative with items that might seem singular in purpose at first. The Sweetcrispy dresser is a great example, as it can be more than just a space-saving set of drawers. You can use its versatility to turn it into a multifunctional piece, like an all-in-one vanity, dresser, and nightstand.

To start, set it up next to your bed to create a convenient nightstand. Let one half of the flat top surface serve as your bedside table, maybe adding a narrow lamp, your favorite book, and a place to set your phone. Then find a fun mirror that you can mount on the wall right above it, allowing it to double as a vanity. A compact makeup caddy placed on the other side of the flat top surface will help corral the daily-use beauty items.

The drawers below can be used for clothing, adding the dresser aspect. Optionally, since there are four drawers, you can use the top one specifically for makeup, hair accessories, and lotion, to expand the vanity capabilities. Or the top drawer can serve as a general landing zone for things like keys and wallets when you walk into the room. This is particularly helpful if you're setting up your section of a shared space like a dorm room or small apartment.