# Storage that fits the space you have. Canonical HTML: [Storage that fits the space you have.](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/) Independent storage advice for UK homes Practical guides for low beds, narrow halls, wardrobes, drawers and shelves. Check what fits, then make everyday things easier to reach. [Find your storage space](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/#rooms) [Browse buying guides](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/buying-advice/) [Know your bed-rail gap? Try the fit check](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/#finder) ![A fabric case pulled partway out from beneath a low oak bed in a compact bedroom](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/assets/images/bedroom-aisle.jpg) **Fit is more than a footprint.** Leave room to reach, pull out and open what you store. Choose your space ## Where could you use more room? Start with the spot that makes everyday life awkward. [ ### Under-bed storage Clear the bed rail, work around the legs and leave room to pull a box out. ](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/under-bed-storage/)[ ### Shoe storage for narrow halls Make room for everyday shoes without filling the route through the house. ](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/hallway-shoe-storage/)[ ### Wardrobe organisers Use the gap above folded clothes and make deep shelves easier to reach. ](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/wardrobe-organisation/)[ ### Drawer organisers Choose dividers, trays and boxes that fit the drawer when it closes. ](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/drawer-organisation/)[ ### Boxes, bags and shelving Compare stackable boxes, vacuum bags and shelving for cupboards and utility spaces. ](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/boxes-and-shelving/) Work with what you have ## A useful answer to an awkward space Practical starting points for the storage problems that keep coming back. [All practical guides](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/guides/) [ Hallway ### Keep shoe storage clear of the front door Map the door swing and the space left for people before choosing a cabinet or rack. Read the guide](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/shoe-storage-behind-a-front-door/)[ Wardrobe ### Make deep shelves easier to reach Give the back row a route out, rather than packing another layer in front of it. Read the guide](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-deep-wardrobe-shelves/)[ Drawers ### Plan a drawer around what goes in it Start with the contents, then check tray footprints, loaded height and usable drawer travel. Read the guide](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/plan-a-drawer-organiser-layout/)[ Boxes & shelves ### Choose a box around the shelf you have Compare the supported footprint, usable interior and space to open or lift the box. Read the guide](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/measure-shelves-for-storage-boxes/) Before you order ## Three things worth measuring A box can fit in the space and still be awkward to use. Check the whole route before choosing a size. 1. **01** ### The tightest point Check the lowest rail, narrowest opening or bit of skirting that sticks out. 2. **02** ### The room to open it Allow for the pull-out, the lid and the space your hand needs to reach inside. 3. **03** ### The thing going in Compare your largest pair of shoes or thickest folded blanket with the usable space inside. [Find the measuring guide for your space](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/help/) Try a quick check ## How much room is under your bed? Enter the gap below the lowest rail to compare three box heights. [How to measure the gap](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/measure-under-bed-storage/) ## Quick fit check · Under the bed - Floor to the lowest point of your bed rail Compare the three box heights - **Really Useful 10L**8.5 cmCheck clearance - **Really Useful 33L**16.5 cmCheck clearance - **SmartStore 60L**18.5 cmCheck clearance Leave space above the box to slide it past the rail. This checks height only. Check the width, bed supports, floor and room to open the lid before ordering. [Compare the boxes →](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/best-under-bed-storage-boxes/?gap=12#quick-answer) The boxes are 8.5, 16.5 and 18.5 cm high. Compare your gap with those heights, leaving room to move each box. ![A low white storage box pulled out beside a pale upholstered bed](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/assets/images/home-under-bed-feature.jpg) **Height is the starting point.** Check the width, supports and space to open the lid as well. ### The boxes in this check [Read the full box comparison](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/best-under-bed-storage-boxes/) **Really Useful 10L**8.5 cm high**Really Useful 33L**16.5 cm high**SmartStore 60L**18.5 cm high ![An oak chest of drawers beside a clothes rail, with folded knitwear in a basket](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/assets/images/home-wardrobe-feature.jpg) Wardrobes & drawers ## Make the inside work harder Give the things you use a reachable place. Start with the opening and the contents, then plan the layout around both. [**A wardrobe with no shelves**Compare hanging, floor and rail layouts for the clothes you own.Plan the wardrobe](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-a-wardrobe-with-no-shelves/) [**A drawer that only opens partway**Keep everyday items in the part you can actually reach.Plan the drawer](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/organise-a-drawer-that-only-opens-partway/) Our approach ## Useful details before you choose [How we choose and compare](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/editorial-policy/) **Documented dimensions** We use published specifications to explain how much space a product needs. **Outside and inside sizes** Where both are available, we show how room fit differs from usable storage. **A drawback for every pick** Each recommendation explains what to measure and where it may fall short. ## Questions before you choose ### Where should I start when choosing storage? Start with the place you need to organise: under the bed, the hallway, a wardrobe, a drawer or a shelf. The topic guides explain the formats that suit each space. Measure the tightest opening, the room to use the storage and the things going inside before choosing a product. ### What should I measure before buying an organiser? Record the smallest opening the complete item must pass, the usable space behind it and the movement needed to open or remove it. Compare your contents with the usable interior as well as the outside dimensions. Our measuring guides work through the checks for each storage area. ### Which guide should I use if I already own the storage? Use the practical guides for layouts, access problems and organising what you have. Buying guides compare selected products and their limitations when you need to add or replace something. A new container is not always necessary: changing the contents, grouping or position can be enough. ### What does the under-bed fit check measure? It compares the outside height of three selected boxes with your entered bed-rail gap. It does not check width, bed supports, carpet or the space to open the lid. A positive height result is a starting point; the buying guide explains the remaining fit checks. ### How do you compare products? We compare documented dimensions, features and access requirements for the selected product variant. Worked examples explain how those details affect the space you need. The editorial and source policies explain how we check variants and handle missing or conflicting specifications. **Affiliate disclosure.** If you buy through a product link on this page, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. [How affiliate links work](https://spacemadeuseful.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/).