Comments on: Storage beds http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:11:23 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: chacha1 http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-44449 chacha1 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:37:22 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-44449 Just in case anyone comes back to these archives ... it is possible to get a platform storage bed that is high quality. In the U.S., Crate & Barrel, Room & Board, and Pottery Barn have sold versions for years. We got ours from a local importer of Chinese case goods. It's gorgeous rosewood with a split platform, two drawers in each half, easy for two people to move. The space in our bedroom that normal people would use for a wardrobe or dresser is taken up with bookcases, so the extra storage is key. :-) Just in case anyone comes back to these archives … it is possible to get a platform storage bed that is high quality. In the U.S., Crate & Barrel, Room & Board, and Pottery Barn have sold versions for years. We got ours from a local importer of Chinese case goods. It’s gorgeous rosewood with a split platform, two drawers in each half, easy for two people to move. The space in our bedroom that normal people would use for a wardrobe or dresser is taken up with bookcases, so the extra storage is key. :-)

]]> By: Sara http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-30893 Sara Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:36:25 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-30893 This may sound strange, but I want to get a storage/captains bed for my small NYC space. I feel like if I had sex on it, it would collapse on itself because it is hollow and not on a sturdy metal frame. Has anyone had a problem so far? Thanks This may sound strange, but I want to get a storage/captains bed for my small NYC space. I feel like if I had sex on it, it would collapse on itself because it is hollow and not on a sturdy metal frame. Has anyone had a problem so far?
Thanks

]]> By: beds http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-25566 beds Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:30:37 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-25566 I am a fan of storage beds. That space is very useful. I am a fan of storage beds. That space is very useful.

]]> By: Dorm Room Dude http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-25292 Dorm Room Dude Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:31:10 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-25292 I think I some of this type of storage before, its good for dorm rooms I saw it on <a href="http://www.dorm-room.com" rel="nofollow">dorm room supplies</a> I think I some of this type of storage before, its good for dorm rooms I saw it on dorm room supplies

]]> By: Chris Yi http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-25189 Chris Yi Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:07:42 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-25189 I wanted to look into some under bed storage for myself a while ago, but my mom actually stopped me and reminded me that storing items under your bed is bad feng shui (one of my few irrational indulgences). Just an FYI for those of you who might possibly care about such things. I wanted to look into some under bed storage for myself a while ago, but my mom actually stopped me and reminded me that storing items under your bed is bad feng shui (one of my few irrational indulgences).

Just an FYI for those of you who might possibly care about such things.

]]> By: Jeri Dansky http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-25181 Jeri Dansky Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:40:06 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-25181 Alison, that's a beautiful bed! For more storage bed options: http://jdorganizer.blogspot.com/2007/05/4-beds-for-storage-challenged.html http://jdorganizer.blogspot.com/2008/01/making-good-use-of-under-bed-space.html Alison, that’s a beautiful bed!

For more storage bed options:
http://jdorganizer.blogspot.co.....enged.html
http://jdorganizer.blogspot.co.....space.html

]]> By: Rosie Redfield http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-25178 Rosie Redfield Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:11:49 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-25178 Drawers are quite inefficient use of storage space, especially the ones under captain's beds. I have a high IKEA single bed that's essentially a monster sliding-door cupboard unit with a futon on top. I forget it's IKEA name, and unfortunately it's been discontinued anyway. But it holds half of my household goods (folding chairs, hiking equipment, gardening supplies...) Drawers are quite inefficient use of storage space, especially the ones under captain’s beds. I have a high IKEA single bed that’s essentially a monster sliding-door cupboard unit with a futon on top. I forget it’s IKEA name, and unfortunately it’s been discontinued anyway. But it holds half of my household goods (folding chairs, hiking equipment, gardening supplies…)

]]> By: N http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-25160 N Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:20:37 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-25160 I think they make great sense, I love the bed we have now but if we ever upgraded to a King Size I would definitely get under bed storage. I think they make great sense, I love the bed we have now but if we ever upgraded to a King Size I would definitely get under bed storage.

]]> By: Andamom http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-25153 Andamom Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:49:43 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-25153 We've been looking at the IKEA Mandal bed as well for a queen size bed. The drawers aren't particularly well constructed though -- so I'm not sure what I want to do. The benefit to IKEA is that you can assemble it while captains beds that are larger than twin are heavy and difficult to maneuver. I bought my daughter a captain's bed with four drawers and a storage cubicle at Gothic Cabinet: http://www.gothiccabinetcraft.com/storage-twin-drawers-doors-p-1644.html?cPath=8_78 Having this bed enabled her to get rid of her dresser and shelving unit (she now has a small 3 drawer thing that were looking to exchange -- it holds her costume jewelry, office supplies, and related...) We’ve been looking at the IKEA Mandal bed as well for a queen size bed. The drawers aren’t particularly well constructed though — so I’m not sure what I want to do. The benefit to IKEA is that you can assemble it while captains beds that are larger than twin are heavy and difficult to maneuver.

I bought my daughter a captain’s bed with four drawers and a storage cubicle at Gothic Cabinet: http://www.gothiccabinetcraft......cPath=8_78

Having this bed enabled her to get rid of her dresser and shelving unit (she now has a small 3 drawer thing that were looking to exchange — it holds her costume jewelry, office supplies, and related…)

]]> By: Sarah http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-25146 Sarah Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:12:29 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-25146 We have had a bed with under-the-bed storage with both shelves and drawers (one side shelf, one side drawers). It's solid oak and the floor had to be reinforced. Bought it 30 years ago and it was an investment for a lifetime. Well worth it. Last year my inquisitive cat decided to crawl into one space where I hadn't closed the drawer completely. Warning: always close the drawers and cupboard door(s) if you have cats and don't care much for crawling into small, cramped, dark places to retrieve said cat. We have had a bed with under-the-bed storage with both shelves and drawers (one side shelf, one side drawers). It’s solid oak and the floor had to be reinforced. Bought it 30 years ago and it was an investment for a lifetime. Well worth it.

Last year my inquisitive cat decided to crawl into one space where I hadn’t closed the drawer completely. Warning: always close the drawers and cupboard door(s) if you have cats and don’t care much for crawling into small, cramped, dark places to retrieve said cat.

]]> By: Karen http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-25144 Karen Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:03:36 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-25144 I have a Mandal bed from Ikea with drawers underneath. It's a very basic bed, but I just couldn't afford the more expensive captain's beds that I looked at. The Ikea bed is extremely sturdy and I'm sure it will last a long time. (The drawers needed a little extra reinforcement with an additional screw or two, but that was easy.) The only issue was that it was extremely large and heavy, so I had to have it delivered, and it took a long time to put together! But it feels as sturdy as a rock, and the drawers are very handy for extra sheets, pillows and comforters. For someone like me on a very tight budget, this was a great option. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80121338 I have a Mandal bed from Ikea with drawers underneath. It’s a very basic bed, but I just couldn’t afford the more expensive captain’s beds that I looked at. The Ikea bed is extremely sturdy and I’m sure it will last a long time. (The drawers needed a little extra reinforcement with an additional screw or two, but that was easy.) The only issue was that it was extremely large and heavy, so I had to have it delivered, and it took a long time to put together! But it feels as sturdy as a rock, and the drawers are very handy for extra sheets, pillows and comforters. For someone like me on a very tight budget, this was a great option.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/cata.....s/80121338

]]> By: Fit Bottomed Girls http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-25138 Fit Bottomed Girls Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:00:41 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-25138 When I was growing up, I had a bed with drawers underneath it and I loved it. I had a safe spot for my toys, diary and extra sheets. I can totally see how, as an adult, I'd love it, too! When I was growing up, I had a bed with drawers underneath it and I loved it. I had a safe spot for my toys, diary and extra sheets. I can totally see how, as an adult, I’d love it, too!

]]> By: OogieM http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-25136 OogieM Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:48:24 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-25136 We have a storage bed and we use the 6 drawers, 3 on each side in place of a dresser. We have a storage bed and we use the 6 drawers, 3 on each side in place of a dresser.

]]> By: timgray http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-25134 timgray Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:45:34 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-25134 Many of the "captain" beds out there are great but keep an eye on quality. No real drawer guides or half done craftsmanship can bite you. My Wife and I spent $1500.00 on one to only pay another $350 to ship it back due to horrible quality. It looked pretty online, but they dont photograph the shoddy design, bad glue jobs, and really poorly done stain and finish. If you cant see it in person, or the company is unwilling to take high res (8 megapixel or bigger) photos of strange or underside angles... then buyer beware. Many of the “captain” beds out there are great but keep an eye on quality. No real drawer guides or half done craftsmanship can bite you.

My Wife and I spent $1500.00 on one to only pay another $350 to ship it back due to horrible quality. It looked pretty online, but they dont photograph the shoddy design, bad glue jobs, and really poorly done stain and finish.

If you cant see it in person, or the company is unwilling to take high res (8 megapixel or bigger) photos of strange or underside angles… then buyer beware.

]]> By: Alison http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-25132 Alison Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:33:51 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-25132 If you're willing to spend a little bit more for solid wood bed that's made in the United States and is guaranteed for life, my company has been making a platform bed with storage underneath for about 32 years now: http://www.hardwoodartisans.com/new_page.asp?Platform%20Pedestal%20Bed. With five drawers underneath and the slope headboard, it has 28.4 cubic feet of storage. A lot of our other beds can also be made with drawers underneath. I just mention it because a lot of people on Unclutterer seem to be environmentally-conscious and, if people can afford it, a bed that's designed to last a lifetime is a nice alternative to what you can find most places. Love the site, by the way. You inspired me to declutter my office! I'll post before and after pictures on the Flickr site. Alison If you’re willing to spend a little bit more for solid wood bed that’s made in the United States and is guaranteed for life, my company has been making a platform bed with storage underneath for about 32 years now: http://www.hardwoodartisans.co.....stal%20Bed. With five drawers underneath and the slope headboard, it has 28.4 cubic feet of storage. A lot of our other beds can also be made with drawers underneath.

I just mention it because a lot of people on Unclutterer seem to be environmentally-conscious and, if people can afford it, a bed that’s designed to last a lifetime is a nice alternative to what you can find most places.

Love the site, by the way. You inspired me to declutter my office! I’ll post before and after pictures on the Flickr site.

Alison

]]> By: Emily http://unclutterer.com/2008/12/15/storage-beds/comment-page-1/#comment-25130 Emily Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:48:59 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=3498#comment-25130 I have the Ikea Hemnes daybed (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30080316)in my guest room, and it was the best $400 I ever spent. It has three generous storage drawers AND it goes from a twin bed to a king-size when you pull out the platform. I have the Ikea Hemnes daybed (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/cata.....0080316)in my guest room, and it was the best $400 I ever spent. It has three generous storage drawers AND it goes from a twin bed to a king-size when you pull out the platform.

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