# Storage guides

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The storage guide

Measuring and practical storage guides for low beds, narrow halls, wardrobes, drawers and shelves.

Start with the space you already have. These guides help you measure its limits, compare ways of using it and plan how to take things out and put them back. For exact product shortlists, use the [buying-guide index](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/buying-advice/).

## Under-bed storage and bedding

Measure low gaps, work around the bed base and choose storage around access and textile care. Start with the [room and storage overview](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/under-bed-storage/) for this area.

-   [Can you use under-bed storage with a divan?](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/under-bed-storage-under-a-divan/)
-   [How to measure for under-bed storage](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/measure-under-bed-storage/)
-   [How to organise children’s toys under the bed](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/store-childrens-toys-under-the-bed/)
-   [How to plan storage around a trundle bed](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/use-under-bed-space-with-a-trundle/)
-   [How to share under-bed storage between two people](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-under-bed-storage-for-two/)
-   [How to store bedding under the bed](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/store-bedding-under-the-bed/)
-   [How to store wrapping paper under the bed](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/store-wrapping-paper-under-the-bed/)
-   [Under-bed storage boxes vs bags](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/under-bed-storage-boxes-vs-bags/)
-   [Under-bed storage on carpet: wheels, boxes and bags](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/under-bed-storage-on-carpet/)

## Hallway and shoe storage

Plan shoe fit, loaded projection and a clear route through the entrance. Start with the [room and storage overview](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/hallway-shoe-storage/) for this area.

-   [How to check shoes fit a flip-down cabinet](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/check-shoes-fit-a-flip-down-cabinet/)
-   [How to measure a narrow hallway for shoe storage](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/measure-narrow-hallway-shoe-storage/)
-   [How to organise an existing hallway shoe bench](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-a-hallway-shoe-bench/)
-   [How to organise children’s shoes by the door](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-childrens-shoes-by-the-door/)
-   [How to organise large shoes in a narrow hall](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-large-shoes-in-a-narrow-hall/)
-   [How to organise shoes in a hall cupboard](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-shoes-in-a-hall-cupboard/)
-   [How to organise shoes in a shared hallway](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-shoes-in-a-shared-hallway/)
-   [How to plan shoe storage behind a front door](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/shoe-storage-behind-a-front-door/)
-   [How to set up shoe storage by the back door](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/shoe-storage-by-the-back-door/)
-   [Shoe cabinet vs shoe rack for a narrow hallway](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/shoe-cabinet-vs-shoe-rack/)

## Wardrobe organisation

Check garment drop, rail compatibility, shelf reach and the usable door opening. Start with the [room and storage overview](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/wardrobe-organisation/) for this area.

-   [How to measure a wardrobe for organisers](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/measure-a-wardrobe-for-organisers/)
-   [How to organise a shallow wardrobe](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-a-shallow-wardrobe/)
-   [How to organise a top wardrobe shelf](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-a-top-wardrobe-shelf/)
-   [How to organise a wardrobe under a sloping ceiling](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-a-wardrobe-with-sloping-ceiling/)
-   [How to organise a wardrobe with no shelves](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-a-wardrobe-with-no-shelves/)
-   [How to organise a wardrobe with sliding doors](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-a-wardrobe-with-sliding-doors/)
-   [How to organise deep wardrobe shelves](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-deep-wardrobe-shelves/)
-   [How to share a small wardrobe](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/share-a-small-wardrobe/)
-   [How to store knitwear on wardrobe shelves](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/store-knitwear-on-wardrobe-shelves/)

## Drawer organisation

Match the base, loaded closing height and available travel to the contents. Start with the [room and storage overview](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/drawer-organisation/) for this area.

-   [Drawer dividers vs trays: which fits your drawer?](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/drawer-dividers-vs-trays/)
-   [How to measure for drawer organisers](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/measure-for-drawer-organisers/)
-   [How to organise a deep kitchen drawer for pots and pans](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-a-deep-kitchen-drawer/)
-   [How to organise a drawer that only opens partway](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-a-drawer-that-only-opens-partway/)
-   [How to organise a drawer with rounded corners](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-a-drawer-with-rounded-corners/)
-   [How to organise a shared chest of drawers](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-a-shared-chest-of-drawers/)
-   [How to organise food-container lids in a drawer](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-lids-in-a-drawer/)
-   [How to plan a drawer organiser layout](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/plan-a-drawer-organiser-layout/)
-   [How to stop drawer organisers sliding](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/stop-drawer-organisers-sliding/)
-   [How to store foil, cling film and baking paper in a drawer](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/store-food-wrap-in-a-drawer/)

## Storage boxes and shelving

Compare supported footprints, usable interiors, lid movement and shelf loads. Start with the [room and storage overview](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/boxes-and-shelving/) for this area.

-   [How to measure for freestanding shelving](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/measure-for-freestanding-shelving/)
-   [How to measure shelves for storage boxes](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/measure-shelves-for-storage-boxes/)
-   [How to organise a utility cupboard with boxes](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-a-utility-cupboard/)
-   [How to plan shelving under the stairs](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/plan-shelving-under-stairs/)
-   [How to read shelving load ratings](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/read-shelving-load-ratings/)
-   [How to replace a lost storage box lid](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/replace-a-lost-storage-box-lid/)
-   [How to store board games on shallow shelves](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/store-board-games-on-shallow-shelves/)
-   [How to store down bedding without compression](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/store-down-bedding-without-compression/)
-   [How to use vacuum storage bags for bedding](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/how-to-use-vacuum-storage-bags/)
-   [Vacuum bags vs fabric storage cases for clothes and bedding](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/vacuum-bags-vs-fabric-storage-cases/)
-   [Why vacuum storage bags reinflate and how to check the seal](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/why-vacuum-storage-bags-reinflate/)

## Questions before you choose

### Which guide should I read first?

Start with the room or storage space you want to improve, then use its measuring guide before choosing a format or product.

### Do these guides cover small UK homes?

The focus is ordinary UK homes, including low beds, narrow halls and existing wardrobes. Work from your actual measurements rather than a room-size label.

### How do the measuring and buying guides work together?

Measuring guides help record the available space and retrieval route. Buying guides compare exact products against those constraints.