Indoor storage space starts to become an ever shrinking resource as you get settled into life in your home. Its a constant struggle for floor space and tidiness in your home, trying to keep the clutter out of view while maintaining useable space. Under bed storage is often an untapped and underutilized space where huge amounts of household items can be placed neatly out of eyes view.
They’re typically fairly low cost and very good on space. A multi purpose storage solution that doesn’t typically require you to assemble.
In addition, you can move them to other areas of your home when required, unlike built in bed drawers. This allows packing and sorting of items from anywhere around the house, then storing the box underneath the bed once the job is done.
Under Bed Storage Box Solution Benefits
✔️ Saves floor space by allowing you to stack items neatly under your bed or sofa
✔️ Low cost storage solution
✔️ Usually no assembly needed
✔️ Multi-purpose storage fits a range of items
✔️ Useful design features such as sliding rails, wheeled design, or handles for easy access
✔️ Boxes with lids provide dust protection to photos, memorabilia, important documents, and delicates
✔️ Can be used in other areas around your home, including inside your closet, under your sofa, or in your general storage
Under Bed Storage Box Cons
❌ Heavily loaded boxes can be hard to move without wheels compared to a built in under bed drawer
❌ Not as clean of an interior design solution compared to a built in bed frame drawer
| UnderBed Storage | Dimensions | Pull Handles | Lid Type | Wheels | Bag Included | Resistances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.7" x 23.6" x 6.22" | Yes | None | Yes, 360-degree | No | None | |
| 24" x 16" x 6.5" | None | None | Yes, 360-degree | Yes | Waterproof & Dust | |
| 32’’ x 17’’ x 6’’ | Yes | 3 Division Lid | None | No | Dust Only | |
| 33 7/8" x 18 3/4" x 7" | Yes | Latching | Yes | No | Waterproof & Dust | |
| 30” x 24" x 6.13” | Yes | Latching | Yes | No | Waterproof & Dust | |
| 24” x 16” x 6.5” | None | None | Yes, 360-degree | Yes | Waterproof & Dust | |
| 24.6" x 16.7" x 6.2" | Yes | None | Yes, 360-degree | No | None | |
| 32.75” x 12.2” x 7.9” | Yes | Lifting | None, Drawer Type | No | Waterproof & Dust | |
| 37" x 19" x 7.3" | Yes | Latching | Yes | No | Waterproof & Dust | |
 | 39" x 20" x 7" | Yes | Zipper Bag | None | No | Dust Only |
The Best Under Bed Storage Boxes
1) HYSEYY Under Bed Open Storage with Wheels
What We Like
✔️ 360 degree swivel wheels allows you to pull out the storage with almost no effort. The wheels use brake switches to allow the storage to be held securely in place when your not using it
✔️ Coated metal cart constructed from steel provides a high load bearing capacity of 40lba so you can safely place you common household items such as shoes, linen, toys, and sheets
✔️ You don’t need any tools to assemble, simply put the four wheels on the frame then place the shelf on it
What We Don’t Like
❌ Open top design doesn’t provide protection against dust
2) HOUSE AGAIN 2-in-1 Open Under Bed Storage with Wheels
What We Like
✔️ Clear window storage bag that are sized to fit inside the frame, fully protect your household contents from dust and outside elements
✔️ Fits securely to the frame with Velcro straps and has a durable zipper to hold your items inside safely
✔️ Again, you don’t need tools to assemble. It has a folding design where the four wheels are fitted to the frame with the shelf placed into it
What We Don’t Like
❌ Small size limits you to packing only smaller or folding household items
3) NEATERIZE Under Bed Storage Bins With Lids
What We Like
✔️ Completely flat rectangular shape allows this under bed storage box to fit into tighter spaces, save on your floor space by stacking them on top of each other
✔️ Quality fabric cover that divides in 3. Keeps your items completely out of view and protected from dirt and dust
✔️ MDF covered fabric material is ultra lightweight, making the box easy to carry at full load, and for sliding into position easily
What We Don’t Like
❌ No wheels mean that you may find the box more difficult to pull out from under the bed, if your floor surface is a rough or thicker material with high friction
4) Sterilite Wheeled Latching Box Clears Quart
What We Like
✔️ Clear plastic container gives you full visibility of all your household contents
✔️ Small built in wheels give smooth gliding across all surfaces
✔️ Long container dimensions provide space for your longer items
What We Don’t Like
❌ Cheaper feel and finish compared to the metallic and fabric finished underbed storage boxes
5) HOMZ 56 Quart Clear Plastic Underbed Storage Bins
What We Like
✔️ Comfort grip latch with an ergonomic shape. 4 small glide wheels means this storage bin is easy to live with
✔️ Water resistant material can protect more delicate items such as paintings and pictures.
✔️ The lid snaps firmly into place with a latching handle design, that also doubles as secure handles for carrying around whenever you need to
What We Don’t Like
❌ No pull style handles means moving the storage box from beneath the bed could be awkward depending on how your space is organised
6) Riian Underbed Storage with Wheels
What We Like
✔️ Metal frame has a higher durability than plastic and fabric style storage box
✔️ Low 6.5″ height allows the drawer to fit under most beds and couches
✔️ Dual use. You can use them standalone, or with a clear waterproof cover with dual zippers
What We Don’t Like
❌ Small size limits the amount and size of items that can be stored inside
7) Etomiel Under Bed Storage with Wheels
What We Like
✔️ Strong metal frame can hold heavier items such as your books and shoes
✔️ No tool assembly, you can set up easily in minutes with clear to follow instruction
✔️ When your not using it, you can fold it to a much smaller size and store it away neatly
What We Don’t Like
❌ Mesh metal design and no lid offers less protection than fully contained alternative products
8) Richards Homewares Metal Frame Underbed Storage with Lids
What We Like
✔️ Fixed metallic frame with 6 legs provide a solid foundation for the main body plastic drawers to slide forward and back into place
✔️ Plastic box drawers are fully covered, protecting your items from dust and water
✔️ Lid can be partially raised to quickly remove items for convenience
What We Don’t Like
❌ The fixed metal frame adds to the overall height dimensions, which may be too tall to fit under lower framed beds
9) Shozalfa 3 Pack Large Rolling Under Bed Storage Bin With Wheels
What We Like
✔️ Large dimensions allow for a wider variety of household items to be stored
✔️ 8 easy roll wheels allow the storage box to be moved easily into position even when loaded heavily
✔️ Low height of the storage bin fits under most raised bed frames and couches
What We Don’t Like
❌ The longer and wider dimensions mean it may only suited to under furniture storage, and cannot be used inside wardrobes or other smaller storage areas around your home
10) Woekwo Large Capacity Underbed Storage Bags Organizer
What We Like
✔️ Great space saving solution with large 26 gallon load capacity. The completely rectangular shape allows you to fit many items into a small area
✔️ Reinforced handles and durable zipper mean these underbed storage boxes are built for durability and long term use
✔️ The clear window plastic cover allows for easier sorting, organizing and finding the items you need at all times
What We Don’t Like
❌ No wheels and a large loading capacity mean that these storage containers are fully loaded, they may be harder for you to pull out and into loading position, or if you need to carry it around
Types of Under Bed Storage Boxes
Open Top Metallic Wheeled Storage
This storage box is most suitable for clothing, sheets and other smaller fabrics. The 360 rotational wheels allow for full manoeuvrability allowing for easy access.
The lightweight construction comes at the expense of no covered protection from water or dust.
Wheeled Plastic Containers with Lid
Plastic containers are lightweight and wider, allowing for your long and flat items to be stored. The flat shape means you can stack multiple boxes on top of one another.
The advantage of plastic is its lightweight, however it isn’t as durable as metal.
MDF Covered Fabric with Cover
These storage boxes have space saving rectangular shape with hard case suitable for stacking on one another. Great for organizing your clothing, shoes, blankets and toys.
Small handles and smooth finish allow the storage box to easily slide into position on both your carpet and hardwood floors.
While these containers can slide across hardwood floors fairly easily when fully loaded, they may be more difficult to move on your thick carpets or rugs due to the lack of wheels.
Metal Rail Mounted Box with Cover
A fixed metal rail mount where the plastic containers fix securely into position. The quick release cover protects items stored inside from dust, also allowing your to load and remove quickly.
The easy accessibility thanks to the metal rail structure comes at the cost of taking up some extra space.
See-Through Window Fabric Sliding Container
Eco-friendly fabric containers provide high volume storage space. The fabric prevents moisture and the clear window PVC design lets you to view the contents of the container without having to open them.
The breathable fabric keeps the items inside fresh, however this comes at the cost of having to do without full waterproof protection.
