Small Bedroom Storage Ideas: How Fitted Wardrobes Can Maximise Space
Shaker style Dust Grey wardrobes with matching over bed cupboards, a shelving unit and oak backboard behind the bed.
When it comes to small bedrooms, storage can be one of the biggest challenges. Whether it’s a box room, awkward alcove, sloping ceilings, or limited floor space, finding practical storage without making the room feel cramped can be difficult.
This is where fitted wardrobes and bespoke fitted furniture can make all the difference.
At Creative Joinery Chorley, we design made to measure wardrobes around the room itself – meaning every inch of available space can be used effectively. Unlike freestanding furniture, bespoke fitted wardrobes allow you to work with the room rather than against it.
Here are some of the best fitted furniture solutions we recommend for smaller bedrooms.
Sliding Door Wardrobes for Small Bedrooms
Two door sliding wardrobe with Harrison Monarch frames in Pebble Grey. The doors are fitted with a mirror in the centre half and Taupe Grey panels in the top and bottom quarters.
One of the best options for smaller rooms is sliding door wardrobes.
Unlike hinged wardrobes, sliding wardrobes don’t require extra floor space for doors to open, making them ideal where space is tight. This means you can position furniture closer to the wardrobe without affecting access.
Bespoke sliding door wardrobes are particularly useful for:
- Narrow bedrooms
- Small double rooms
- Bedrooms with limited walkways
- Rooms with awkward layouts
Sliding wardrobes also create a cleaner, more streamlined look, which can help smaller bedrooms feel bigger.
Using Small Alcove Spaces for Wardrobes
Dakar colour Shaker wardrobe fitted in a small bedroom alcove.
Alcoves are often wasted space in smaller bedrooms, but they can be ideal for small single wardrobes or small double wardrobes.
By fitting wardrobes directly into alcoves, you create practical built-in storage without taking over the room.
This is one of the most effective ways to add:
- Hanging space
- Fitted drawers
- Shelving
- Custom wardrobe interiors
Even a narrow alcove can become valuable storage when designed properly.
Over Bed Wardrobes for Maximum Storage
Over bed Sonoma Oak colour wardrobes and cupboards with internal bedside storage and a matching backbopard behind the bed.
For rooms where floor space is limited, over bed wardrobes can be a game changer.
This layout uses the wall around the bed, with wardrobes fitted either side and storage bridging across the top.
One feature we often build into this setup is internal bedside storage – a hidden box built into the side of the wardrobe and accessible from the bed. This gives you a practical bedside without needing separate bedside units taking up extra room.
This works especially well in:
- Box rooms
- Guest bedrooms
- Children’s bedrooms
- Small master bedrooms
Choosing the Right Fitted Furniture for a Small Bedroom
Cashmere double wardrobe and multifunctional desk with a cupboard and drawers.
When it comes to smaller bedrooms, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.
The size, shape, layout, and how you use the room all play a big part in deciding the best storage option. For some rooms, sliding door wardrobes will be the best choice to save floor space. For others, a small single wardrobe, double wardrobe, or over bed storage might offer the best balance of practicality and style.
That’s the benefit of bespoke fitted wardrobes – every design is built around your room, your storage needs, and your lifestyle.
With made to measure wardrobes, you can:
- Make use of awkward alcoves
- Add fitted drawers and shelving
- Include custom wardrobe interiors
- Create hidden storage solutions like internal bedsides
- Maximise every inch of available space
Looking for Fitted Wardrobes for a Small Bedroom?
At Creative Joinery Chorley, we specialise in bespoke fitted wardrobes, sliding door wardrobes, and custom made furniture designed to make the most of every space.
Whether you need a small fitted wardrobe, over bed units, or a complete bespoke fitted bedroom, we can help create a storage solution tailored to your room.
Visit our Chorley showroom or contact us to start planning your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sliding door wardrobes are often the best option for small bedrooms because they don’t need extra floor space for doors to open. However, hinged wardrobes can work well in alcoves or over bed designs depending on the room layout.
Yes. Fitted wardrobes are designed to fit the space perfectly, which reduces wasted gaps and creates a cleaner, more streamlined look. Features like mirror wardrobe doors can also help reflect light and make the room feel larger.
In many cases, yes. Sliding wardrobes save space and improve access in tighter layouts. Hinged wardrobes can still be a good option where there’s enough room for the doors to open comfortably.
Yes. Small alcoves are often one of the best places for bespoke fitted wardrobes, allowing you to add practical storage without taking over the room.
Over bed wardrobes are fitted units designed around the bed, with wardrobes on either side and storage above. They are a great way to maximise storage in smaller bedrooms.
Yes. We can create built-in bedside storage, including internal bedside units that are built into the side of a wardrobe – ideal when space is limited.
Yes. We design made to measure wardrobes for all types of awkward spaces, including alcoves, sloping ceilings, stair bulkheads, and compact box rooms.