The secret to maximising bedroom storage
Overbed storage is a master of maximising storage space in any size room, all the while not compromising a millimetre of precious floor space.
It can typically be categorised into two styles: Traditional and Contemporary.
While Traditional is designed to go over your bed, Contemporary is designed to fit flush into the wall behind the bed.
Read on to get the lowdown on what kind you should choose and all the great benefits you’ll experience with overbed storage.
See your room from a different perspective
Your bed often takes prime location in your bedroom and in smaller rooms that can mean sacrificing space for storage. Overbed storage will help you see your space in a totally different way.
Working with the space around and over your bed creates more storage without taking up valuable floor space. Think of it as a feature of interior style with all the storage requirements you have dreamed of.
Making the most of smaller spaces
Overbed storage, in general, is a great space saving option for any room.
But it can make the biggest impact and impression on the smallest rooms in your home which is often where the most clutter can build up!
Take a children's bedroom for example. This tends to be the smallest room in the home (previously the box room or spare room).
Traditional style overbed storage furniture is the perfect place to maximise every millimetre of space, especially when combined with a cabin bed, to tidy away toys and games while keeping the floor tidy. Plus, the extra storage is flexible to grow as they do.
Traditional vs contemporary overbed storage styles
Traditional Overbed Style
A more traditional “bridge” style creates a canopy of storage over your bed. On either side of your bed, you have the option to incorporate bedside furniture and full floor-to-ceiling wardrobes that can be tailored to all your needs, offering features such as double-hanging rails, shelving, and handbag and shoe storage.
Contemporary Overbed Style
A contemporary style of overbed storage is seamlessly integrated into the wall of your bedroom. This means that you have a sequence of beautifully flush doors that appear to rise from behind your bed. This can also mean that the furniture forms your headboard too, which again saves vital millimetres of floor space.
Saying that, contemporary overbed furniture leaves space for you to incorporate your own headboard too. Expanding your creativity to also design the room around a headboard design of your choice. The modern nature of this design lends itself to be handleless, to continue the sleek and streamlined design.
Also, opting for touch catch doors instead of handles guarantees an uninterrupted flow. This is especially important in smaller bedrooms where every millimetre of depth and space counts.
Here are 5 reasons why you’ll love fitted overbed storage
1. Make organising all year round a dream
Your overbed storage can be home to all your clothes, shoes, accessories and more all year round.
So, when it comes to rotating your wardrobe between chunky, bulky winter knits and blankets to light summer t-shirts and shorts, you can create the perfect balance of cupboard space, wardrobes, drawers, and open shelving to keep everything neat and tidy even when you’re not using it.
You can say goodbye to the fuss of finding your favourite shoes or top. Because all your clothes, shoes, bags, accessories and everything in between are right where you need them to be when you need them.
2. Hotel vibes all the way
Overhead storage can create that hotel feel in your bedroom. It is all about getting the furniture, bedding and lighting just right.
A simple and contemporary style is a perfect example of how minimalist design can form the setting for a hotel style bedroom.
Also, the great thing about overbed storage is that you can integrate lighting into it to set the mood even more.
Think about spotlights which are perfect for reading, saving room where lamps would be and also to use instead of the big light. After all, your bedroom feels most comfortable at bedtime when it is softly lit.
3. Coordinating Bedside Tables
Coordinating bedside tables can be incorporated to your overbed storage to create a seamless look.
They can match your wardrobe finish and give you all the space you need for a lamp, your alarm clock, a glass of water and a book, with drawers to help keep everyday clutter tidied away.
etting the size right of your bedside tables is just as important. When you think about freestanding bedside tables they’re either always that bit too big or unrealistically small.
The beauty of bespoke fitted furniture is that the size can be determined by you.
4. Matching finish inside and out
As a main feature in your bedroom, the inside of your overbed storage matters just as much as the outside.
Therefore the pièce de résistance of your overbed furniture is to open them to reveal matching interiors to the exterior.
With the perfect colour and finish both inside and out you can also get inspiration for the surrounding walls when choosing paint or wallpaper that can complement your furniture perfectly.
5. Finishing touches
Consider all the extra details to tie your overbed storage together and help you transform your space to make it uniquely yours.
Depending on your style you can choose from a wide variety of handles and knobs to give your overbed storage a finishing touch.
It’s just the same as choosing your interior furnishing like cushions, bedding and wall art. Every part of your space counts, from corner to corner.
Save floor space while optimising your storage
Depending on the size of your bedroom and the level of storage you need, raising furniture above your bed can be a perfect solution. From creating a space to store your shoes, clothes and accessories to overhead storage in your children's bedroom for toys, games and textbooks. Between the two main styles of traditional and contemporary overbed storage you can see how each brings a different look and feel to the space.
At Sharps we’ll help you choose…
If you’ve fallen in love with our overbed storage but want to bring it to life with a different range, colour or and interior storage, why not book a design visit. One of our friendly designers will be happy to talk you through all your design options.
Remember, nothing compares to Sharps Space +
All our bedrooms are built using our unique Space+ formula, which helps to reveal up to 40% more space than freestanding furniture. This is why we think that overbed storage is a great option, especially in smaller bedrooms, to get the most out of your space.
With a home design visit your designer will help you to create bespoke fitted overbed storage that looks and feels uniquely you. Why not get started and book a Free Design Visit today.
