Beds with drawers
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The great opportunity Demers, in Estrie, offers this rustic-looking pine bed, surrounded by pretty boxes. Between $625 and $760, depending on the size and number of boxes.
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PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE MOBILIA WEBSITE
With its light oak finish, the Nicolas bed, from Mobilia, has a drawer at the front divided into two compartments. Made in Quebec. $2599.
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PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE STRUCTUBE WEBSITE
The Ravel bed, from Structube, also has drawers at the front. Discounted at $699 for the large, and $799 for the extra large.
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PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE BESTAR WEBSITE
Bestar offers this single platform bed, made in Quebec and from the Mira collection, on sale for $236.99.
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PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE DE GASPÉ WEBSITE
The Baxter drawer bed, by De Gaspé, has six large drawers. It is made in Montreal, from solid wood, and retails for between $4,000 and $6,145, depending on the options you choose.
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When shopping for a bed, organizer Ticiana Medola, founder of the company Range-Ose, first looks at models with drawers. “There’s a lot of storage potential under the bed, and when you’re not using it, it’s wasted space,” she says. Aesthetically speaking, beds with built-in drawers are hard to beat, says Stéphanie Galipeau, founder and president of HOP. Some have drawers on the side, and other models, at the foot of the bed.
The platform bed
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PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE MUST WEBSITE
The Justin bed, from Must, on sale between $1,000 and $1,356, depending on the size
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PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE HUPTÉ WEBSITE
Made in Quebec, the Cloé upholstered storage bed, from Huppé, opens in two ways, vertical and horizontal. From $3830.
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The platform bed is another interesting option. The mattress lifts up, much like a lid, which maximizes storage space. “It’s more expensive, but if you get to the point of buying a bed, it’s a great idea to consider,” says Stéphanie Galipeau. To organize the space and find your way around better, you can place storage boxes at the bottom of the bed, like the traditional SKUBB from IKEA.
Boxes under the bed
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IKEA SKUBB drawer boxes retail for between $12 and $16 depending on size.
There are different options on the market for storage boxes to slide under the bed… if space allows. Most models are between 18 and 20 cm in height. Ticiana Medola recommends choosing rigid (for a tidier look) and closed (to keep dust away) models. It is better to identify the contents of each box to find your way around more easily, advises Stéphanie Galipeau.
Drawers to add
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If you wish, you can stain or paint these bed drawers on casters, on sale at Tanguay for $180 per pair.
You can also buy separate drawers to slide them under an existing bed. Again, you must have a space of approximately 19 cm under your bed to be able to consider this option. Ensure that the space between the bed and the top of the drawer is as small as possible, again to limit dust accumulation. Psst… You can find casters for drawers in hardware stores and on the internet, to screw under existing drawers.
Drawer divider
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These drawers are compartmentalized using storage boxes.
There are two main options for organizing items: drawers or large storage boxes. You can opt for bamboo drawer dividers (on sale at Amazon) or even open bins. The SKUBB and STUK ranges, at IKEA, are available in several sizes, at affordable prices.
Coffers
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If you don’t have enough space under the bed, you can put a chest at the foot of the bed.
Decorative suitcases and chests are obviously prettier than plastic bins, but they generally have less capacity. “We can put them forward to hide something behind,” suggests Stéphanie Galipeau. Notice to people who don’t have space under their bed: you can also place a larger chest at the foot of the bed. “It’s a nice way to add storage,” she says.
What items?
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Seasonal clothing
The choice of items to store under the bed varies depending on accessibility. You can put whatever you want in drawers. But in boxes closed with a zipper, for example, it is better to store things that are not used every day. Ticiana Medola stores her sewing kits and seasonal clothing there. As for Stéphanie Galipeau, she uses this space to store wool sweaters and swimsuits. You can also put bedding.
Shoes
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These shoe organizers sell for $32 a pair on Amazon.
There are storage boxes specially designed for shoes. Except that if the shoes are stored under the bed, you will no longer see them… and you will tend to forget them, notes Stéphanie Galipeau. “Why, then, put them there? Are they worth keeping? », asks Stéphanie Galipeau, who emphasizes that the job of an organizer is also to ask these questions to clients. Before looking for additional storage solutions, first ask yourself if you really need all the equipment stored in your home. Good sorting can free up a lot of space.
All-purpose beds
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A mezzanine bed with storage
And finally, the extreme example: a mezzanine bed which tops a complete cupboard. An option to consider in very small rooms. “In Brazil, where people often live in condos, this kind of arrangement is common,” notes Ticiana Medola, herself from that country. There are a handful of them on the market. Cabinetmakers can also make custom ones.