Why Bed Surround Storage Is the Bedroom Storage Solution You’re Overlooking

Is clutter and a frustrating lack of bedroom storage space an ongoing problem in your home?

Well, there’s a solution that you may not even be aware of – bed surround storage.

Bed surround storage is a somewhat overlooked solution for storing your belongings in the bedroom. Closets, dressers, and wardrobes tend to be the more obvious bedroom storage options, but a custom bed surround can be just as valuable.

What is bed surround storage?

The relatively under-the-radar nature of bed surround storage may mean you’re not even aware of what this type of furniture even is. Its name is actually quite self-explanatory, however.

Simply put, a bed surround is comprised of custom-made pieces that are integrated (meaning they’re designed to join together to form one large piece of furniture that has a clean, stylish look).

It includes storage space and other design features that can be added underneath and at the foot and head of the bed.

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Bed surround storage unburdens your packed closets and dressers

Your closets and dressers may be a disorganized, overstuffed mess due to your bedroom lacking a quality closet organizer or other helpful closet accessories.

Those will definitely help and adding a bed surround is another way to relieve some of the burden that your other bedroom storage spaces may be experiencing.

Bed surrounds are particularly effective in smaller bedrooms that are prone to clutter due to inadequate storage space.

A bed surround maximizes storage space in the bedroom

A custom bed surround is carefully designed to utilize the maximum amount of storage space available in the area that it’s occupying.

Working around the dimensions and design aspects of your bed, we create a multi-purpose piece of custom furniture that gives you more storage space underneath and around your bed area.

Why your current underbed storage systems need improvement

Underbed storage is especially valuable, despite the feng shui theory that advises against it.

A queen size bed takes up approximately 33 square feet of space and a king size bed occupies about 42 square feet. Why waste that prime storage space underneath the bed?

When that underbed area is used, it doesn’t tend to get utilized properly by homeowners, however. Some people just stuff their loose belongings there, with little regard for organization or cleanliness (you may have noticed that area is an absolute haven for dust bunnies).

If a storage system is used, it’s probably a cheap plastic flat tote that isn’t destined for a long life. These storage methods are inferior to what a bed surround provides.

How a bed surround does a much better job using underbed storage space

Drawer space that’s located underneath your bed can be designed to the width and depth that your needs require. No underbed storage space is wasted and the elimination of any open space here also gives you one less area to vacuum.

Your infrequently used items stay out-of-sight, while remaining easily accessible. Linens, pillows, and out-of-season items are perfect for storing here.

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Additional storage spaces provided by a bed surround

Bed surround storage isn’t just about making use of the storage space below your sleeping area. It can include additional storage space in the form of a wardrobe, a wall unit that has open shelving or shelving behind closed glass doors, and bedside tables.

Any combination of these integrated furniture pieces is possible with our custom crafting capabilities.

Bed surround storage adds a contemporary look to your room

Along with the high functionality a bed surround provides, they’re also bring a very stylish upgrade to your bedroom’s decor. Surrounding your bed with custom cabinetry makes it the focal point of any room, especially when refined touches like accent and task lighting are added.

Our wide variety of bed surround finish and decorative hardware options will effectively complement your bedroom’s existing decor as well.

Why a custom bed surround is the smartest choice

Working with a company that is hands-on in all aspects of your bed surround’s design and installation has its advantages. Our complete oversight of the entire process ensures you’ll receive a finished product you’re 100% satisfied with.

A custom cabinetry manufacturer like Organized Interiors gives you complete control over how your bed surround will look. Here are some of the design features that can be added to a bed surround:

  • plenty of decorative panel options that determine the bed surround’s colour, finish, sheen, and style
  • choose from the largest selection of Richelieu decorative cabinetry hardware in Toronto
  • integrated bedside tables with soft-close drawers
  • open shelving and closed shelving with glass or wood doors
  • an integrated wardrobe
  • task lighting for reading
  • accent or ambient lighting to highlight personal effects such as photos or artwork

How bed surround storage evolves from an idea to reality

Working with our clients, our design consultants create the bed surround’s design. Then our skilled craftspeople (who custom-build all of our cabinetry) bring that design to life.

Finally, our professional installers ensure that the bed surround storage fits into your bedroom space perfectly.

Here’s an example of a bed surround that was designed for one of our clients:

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The finished bed surround at our manufacturing facility before delivery and installation. It’s designed with 5 oversized drawers in the bed base, a headboard containing a hidden pillow box, and 2 bedside tables.

Visit our showroom to find out more about bed surround storage

Our 10,000 square foot showroom features every product we sell. Stop by to browse all of our home organization and storage solutions and get an up-close look at how bed surround storage can make a great addition to your bedroom.

You can schedule a free in-home consultation with one of our design experts to discuss a bed surround or any of our other products that will improve your home.

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Discover The Big Benefits Of These 9 Small Closet Organization Ideas

Are the small closets in your home making it a challenge to find storage space for your belongings, resulting in disorganization and clutter?

If so, there are some effective small closet organization ideas you should be considering.

Smart small closet organization ideas make it easier to maintain tidy spaces

Keeping small closet spaces tidy is actually quite manageable if you’re making use of smart small closet organization ideas and products.

Wasting even a small amount of the limited storage space at your disposal is a recipe for clutter buildup.

It will also create repeated future occurrences of you rediscovering items buried in your closet that you forgot you even had, due to disorganization.

Eliminate these scenarios by using these small closet organization ideas.

1. Declutter and re-evaluate your closet storage system

If you’re having issues with storage space and staying organized, your first step is to declutter.

After that, you need ask yourself exactly why it’s such a challenge to keep your bedroom and small closets tidy. Yes, a lack of storage space is a significant reason, but are you truly maximizing the storage space in your small closets?

Objectively re-evaluating your closet storage system just may lead you to discover that your small closet space isn’t being fully optimized. This can be due to a few reasons:

  • the closet storage system being outdated
  • you or a previous owner using poorly designed DIY closet storage ideas
  • you have a one-size-fits-all closet storage system that wasn’t custom-made for your closet space

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2. Prioritize your closet’s contents

Small closet spaces really emphasize the importance of prioritizing the contents that will be kept inside them. Avoid keeping wardrobe items that are out-of-season in a small closet. Move them to a more spacious storage area of your home.

The same goes for suitcases. If you travel infrequently, as most of us do, it’s not practical to have bulky suitcases occupying valuable closet space that’s used daily. Put your moved out-of-season clothing in the suitcases to cut down on storage space.

Create as much closet space as possible for the items you use regularly and semi-regularly.

3. Keep infrequently used items up high

If moving the aforementioned infrequently used items elsewhere isn’t an option due to a severe lack of space where you live, there is another option.

Use your closet’s vertical space and keep these items up high and out of the way. We can design a vertical storage solution that can fit any closet space, even ones with unconventional dimensions.

You can also use our stylish and handy felt storage boxes for holding smaller items.

4. Use a custom closet organizer for maximum storage efficiency

Custom closet organizers are your best solution to get the most out of a small closet space.

Our high quality closet organizers are custom-made by our own hands, so we can design a closet storage system that’s exactly tailored to your space (including adding features like cubbies and open shelving storage).

Custom closets also give you the freedom to choose the types of finish, hardware accessories, and other design elements you’re partial to.

Organized  SmartLine Closet system is modular and wall-mounted, which leaves your closet floor space clear. The SmartLine system also allows for plenty of flexibility to accommodate your changing storage needs.

Our Classic Closet system is floor-mounted and really maximizes storage in small closets, in addition to enhancing your bedroom’s decor.

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5. Add more closet hanging options

Add extra hanging bars in a closet to maximize your hanging options. A second hanging bar at a lower level in your closet for pants and other items frees up space on your top bar.

In fact, we can even get creative and install our high quality chrome hanging bars in a perpendicular (front to back) fashion in your closet corners, if space allows.

Free up additional hanging space by moving t-shirts and tank tops to your dresser and using our handy drawer dividers.

6. Enhance your closet space further with helpful closet accessories

You can further enhance the functionality of your closet space by adding hanging closet accessories such as a valet rod, four position hanger, sliding belt rack, and tie holder.

We also have a huge selection of decorative hardware that includes stylish hooks for hanging additional items. Pullout storage can also be added to hold your shoe and purse collection.

7. Use every inch of your closet

Making the most of your limited closet space means utilizing every inch of it, including the closet door. Some of your closet accessories can be attached to the inside of your closet door.

The high quality of our hanging accessories means your belongings will stay secure when opening and closing the door.

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8. Consider additional bedroom storage solutions

We have other great custom storage solutions for the bedroom that make it easier to keep belongings out of your closet:

  • Dressing rooms (or large walk-in closets) are ideal for creating more closet space from a spare room
  • Our create-a-closet® system can make new closet space just about anywhere in your home
  • Custom-fitted wardrobe closets combine extra storage space with refined looks
  • Bed surrounds maximize the storage space in your bedroom or guest room

9. Talk to an expert about your small closet organization ideas

Consider all of these small closet organization ideas. Then talk with a custom closet and organization expert to help you fully realize your vision of a small closet space that works.

Knowing all aspects of closet storage and organization is Organized Interiors’ specialty.

We have more than 40 years of experience in this area. Our expert guidance can help you navigate through the closet storage waters for the bedroom and other areas of your home.

You can discuss these small closet organization ideas and solutions with one of our design professionals by booking your free in-home consultation.

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11 Good Organization Habits That Highly Organized People Swear By

You admire the organization skills of co-workers, friends, and family members, but just can’t seem to consistently maintain a tidy home and workspace yourself.

Just what kind of good organization habits do these people have which makes the spaces they occupy so tidy, with seemingly so little effort?

Maintaining an organized life does come naturally for some, but it’s something that anybody can achieve by practicing good organization habits on a daily basis.

Start adopting these 11 organization habits that highly organized people swear by and you’ll quickly notice the positive results.

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1. Good organization habits include having productive daily routines

Organized people keep their spaces tidy by developing good organization habits that include productive daily and weekly routines.

Incorporating these chore-related habits into your daily and weekly routine will make them feel like less of a burden and you won’t fall behind in your housework. Here are some examples:

2. Heed the wise words of Lincoln – don’t procrastinate

“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln’s quote might not have been about how avoiding household chores only leads to more work later on, but it’s certainly applicable. Procrastination is one of the worst habits one can have when it comes to staying organized.

Accordingly, highly organized people are proactive and conscientious about not putting off chores. They also deal with clutter right away, with many of them using the “one touch rule”.

3. Have a place for everything

One of the biggest factors in the success or failure of staying organized lies with the effectiveness of your organization and storage systems.

Highly organized people strongly adhere to the “a place for everything and everything in its place” philosophy, which makes it much easier to stay organized.

Are your current organization systems maximizing your storage space and making it easy to find everything you own? If not, consider these home organization solutions:

  • Closet organizers: nothing keeps a bedroom clutter-free like a good closet organizer. Our custom closet solutions can be made to the exact requirements of your bedroom space, or any other room in your home.
  • Closet accessories: make your daily routine even easier by adding helpful closet accessories. Belt racks, drawer dividers, and pull-out laundry hampers are just a few of your many options.
  • Bedroom cabinetry: custom bedroom cabinetry, such as a wardrobe, bed surround, or wall bed improve the looks and functionality of any room.

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4. Make to-do lists and hold yourself accountable

To-do lists are effective for keeping you organized, but don’t set yourself up for failure and frustration by overburdening yourself.

Create realistic goals. Focus less on the quantity of tasks to be completed and more on the quality of work that will get done.

Organized people are adept at striking the right balance between the two. Regularly check in with the lists to evaluate your progress and hold yourself accountable to your goals.

5. Good organization habits include decluttering regularly

Highly organized people are habitual declutterers. However, even if you are decluttering on a daily basis, it’s still important to go through all of your belongings every year or two to take stock of what you own and do some purging.

After all, our moods and tastes change, so you likely own more than a few things that simply don’t have the importance they might have once had to you.

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6. Know when to delegate and ask for help

If the population in your home is more than one, there’s absolutely no reason not to ask for help in keeping your living space organized.

Delegate house chores to your family members and ensure they’re properly completed. Rewarding your kids now and then for a job well done certainly doesn’t hurt, either. Hopefully your good organization habits will rub off on them.

7. Do your least favourite task first

Whether it’s doing the dishes, cleaning the bathroom, or doing the laundry, we all have certain tasks that we hate doing more than others.

Even people that pride themselves on their organizational skills would agree. Instead of letting that unpleasant chore-to-be-done weigh on you all day, just make it your first task of the day.

You’ll free your mind and set your day up to be a productive one.

8. Highly organized people keep things simple

Multi-tasking has its place, but don’t spread yourself too thin. Keep things simple and don’t make a habit of trying to juggle too many things at once.

Chances are, you’ll end up taking more time to complete those tasks than if you had just focussed on one thing at a time. Keeping things simple when it comes to housework also lowers the likelihood of stress.

9. De-stress and reward yourself

Speaking of stress, highly organized people tend to manage theirs well, with outlets such as exercise or meditation. An additional contributor to their lower stress levels is their tidy environment.

Researchers have found that homes with more clutter generally have occupants with higher stress levels.

Rewarding yourself occasionally with a small reward for completing chores also helps sustain your enthusiasm for staying organized. Treat yourself to, say, a manicure or pedicure every once in a while for your productive deeds.

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10. Maintain a positive outlook

One commonality among those with good organization habits is that they have a positive outlook on life.

This can-do spirit and optimism fuels a consistent level of dedication to the effort it takes to maintain a tidy, organized lifestyle.

11. Make the best use of your time

Good time management skills are an asset when it comes to staying organized. Know what tasks to prioritize and how much time it should take to complete them.

Remember that perfectionist tendencies can actually have a negative impact on productivity levels. And allow yourself to tackle household chores during periods where you’ll experience the least number of interruptions or distractions.

Start practicing these good organization habits that highly organized people swear by and you’ll be amazed at the difference it makes.

We can provide lots of help, so schedule your complimentary in-home design consultation today.

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Find out How These Closet Door Ideas Will Improve Your Bedroom Space

One aspect of your bedroom that may not have gotten the attention it deserves is your closet doors.

There’s a lot of opportunity to improve your bedroom space, however, simply by using some of these useful closet door ideas.

Enhance your bedroom’s decor with these closet door ideas

Closet doors are capable of being used for more than just hiding the contents of a messy closet. They offer the chance to enhance the décor in your bedroom.

Our high quality closet doors come in the following types:

  • sliding
  • bifold
  • solid panel
  • mirrored

Mirrored and wood surfaces can be combined to create a truly dynamic bedroom aesthetic. We have the best selection of detailed mirrored door designs in Canada.

Mirrored closet doors make a room seem larger and brighter, as well as saving you the space that a full-length wall or floor mirror would require.

Adding floor-to-ceiling closet doors also helps to make a room seem larger. Choose from a wide variety of wood finishes and mirror styles, in addition to framing (or frameless) options.

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Custom closet doors are your best choice

Why buy your closet doors at a big box retailer with their limited one-size-fits-all selection and the hassle of installing them yourself? For the best closet door ideas, come to Organized Interiors.

We manufacture our own closet doors, which means it’s easier to achieve the look you want for your closet doors.

Custom-made closet doors also offer more flexibility for closet spaces with unique and unconventional dimensions. We oversee every aspect of your closet doors, from design to manufacturing to installation.

This beginning-to-end approach to our customer’s product means they’re assured of complete satisfaction with both the look and fit of their doors.

Easily access the contents of your closet

Sliding closet doors don’t open into the room, so they use less space. Our closet doors are manufactured with the highest quality track and hardware systems, ensuring many years of smooth, silent, and effortless performance.

We also offer a tri-access door system, which gives you almost 100% access to the items in your closet.

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Transform unused bedroom space into closet space with create-a-closet®

Our create-a-closet® concept lets you use your bedroom’s unused space to create a floor-to-ceiling freestanding closet that gives you more storage space.

It can be installed quickly with none of the mess, inconvenience, or high cost that comes with a home renovation project.

We’ll help you assess the best spot for your create-a-closet®. Once we’ve installed the hardware, gables, and closet doors in your style of choice, your functional and stylish closet will be ready to use.

create-a-closet® works great in any room in your home that could benefit from additional closet space.

Complement your closet doors with an organizer and accessories

You can complement these closet door ideas by adding additional closet storage and organization solutions:

  • a modular SmartLine closet organizer leaves floor space clear, maximizes closet storage space and functionality, and can be adjusted as your needs change
  • closet accessories like retractable valet rods and four position hangers take up little space and provide extra hanging space
  • sliding belt racks keep your belts organized and helps them maintain their shape
  • felt storage boxes look stylish, are ideal for storing household items, and fold up when they’re not being used

These closet door ideas can work in a bedroom, guest room, and home office.

Visit our unique showroom, which has all of these closet door ideas and much more that will capture your imagination.

You can schedule a free in-home consultation with one of our design experts to discuss your plans to improve your closet space.

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Dressing Room Organization In 7 Easy Steps

A dressing room (also known as a large walk-in closet) offers many benefits to homeowners.

One of the biggest benefits is the extra closet and storage space they provide. But a lack of smart dressing room organization and storage solutions means you’re not truly maximizing your dressing room’s potential.

Inadequate organization systems (and obviously an absence or shortage of them) will negate the benefits of that extra space quickly.

Before you know it, you’ll just have one more area of your home that’s been overrun by clutter. Use these seven tips that make dressing room organization easy to achieve and maintain.

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1. Make dressing room organization easier by clearing out old clothing

It’s an old and simple organization solution that works: start by reducing the amount of clothing and belongings you own.

Honestly assess what clothing is worth keeping and what’s expendable by asking yourself these questions:

  • Is it still fashionable and does it reflect who you are at this moment?
  • Does it fit and, if not, will it ever fit again? (warning: this one may be painful!)
  • Have you worn it once in the past year?

If the answer to any of these questions is a “no”, then it’s clear that parting ways with the item of clothing has more positives than negatives for you.

You’ll gain some closet space and your local charity will appreciate the donation.

2. Evaluate your dressing room setup

Now that you’ve made it a little easier to achieve your dressing room organization goals, evaluate the effectiveness of your current dressing room setup.

Is your closet organization system woefully outdated? Are you getting the most out of your storage space?

Do you have helpful closet accessories, such as a shoe rack or a sliding belt rack? Once again, if you’re answering “no” to any of these questions, then there’s lots of room for improvement when it comes to your dressing room’s setup.

3. The right cabinetry transforms any dressing room

We can completely transform your dressing room (or create a dressing room from a spare bedroom) with our Monogram closet system.

It’s specifically designed for large walk-in closets and dressing rooms and features custom-crafted cabinetry with rich finishes that will maximize your storage space.

You’ll have lots of flexibility in terms of the colours, styles, finishes, and accessories you’d prefer. We also have the largest selection of decorative hardware in the Greater Toronto Area.

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4. Improve dressing room organization with elegant design touches

With a larger closet space, you can add elegant, yet functional, design touches that enhance the looks and comfort level in your dressing room.

The more comfortable you are in your private sanctuary, the more you’ll appreciate this valued space and the more motivated you’ll be to keep it organized. Consider these ideas:

  • a sit-down vanity for putting on makeup
  • a centre island with storage space for jewelry, watches, and other personal items
  • the right type of lighting
  • a full-length mirror
  • a comfortable chair

5. Closet accessories can be a big help

These are just some of the many closet accessories we offer that make it even easier to keep your dressing room clean and orderly:

  • retractable valet rods that take up little space
  • pull-out laundry hampers that stay hidden and help keep dirty clothes organized
  • drawer dividers for maximum organization
  • shoe racks
  • space-saving pull-out ironing boards
  • pull-outs that are ideal for shoes and bags

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6. Let these dressing room organization solutions do most of the work

Choosing the best dressing room organization solutions is more than half the battle in your efforts to keep this area clutter-free.

Their smart designs mean they’ll actually do most of the organization work for you.

Going forward, you’ll now be equipped with the best storage and organization solutions available, so keeping your dressing room and closets tidy will be noticeably easier.

7. Turn to the dressing room organization experts

If your dressing room or large walk-in closet wasn’t designed by closet organization professionals, then there’s undoubtedly ways to make these spaces better.

We have more than 40 years of custom closet organization expertise, so we know how to get the most out of any closet space.

Our design experts have exciting ideas that can make your existing dressing room a whole new space, or they can transform one of your spare rooms into a dressing room that makes your home more functional.

Schedule your free in-home consultation with one of our designers today. Together, we’ll reach the high standard of dressing room organization that you’ve always wanted.

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