The trick is to find places around your room to store your stuff.

And under the bed is the perfect spot.

Before you begin, confirm you have measured the storage space to ensure you have the right dimensions.

Utilizing under the bed storage in a college dorm room

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Try purchasing the kind with wheels to make it easier to maneuver.

They will also come with lids that allow them to be stacked and packed away when not in use.

They are also useful for storing out-of-season clothing and make a great place to keep shoes.

Mint green storage bin marked with winter clothes

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you’ve got the option to also use them for office supplies and to store books.

This will help you find exactly what you need when you need it.

They store easily and give the room a cozy feel.

under the bed storage bin holding sweaters

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Also, without lids, items inside can become dusty.

If you are on a budget, purchase cardboard file boxes.

These boxes usually come in one standard size, so see to it they fit beneath your bed.

Cardboard file boxes used for under the bed college dorm storage

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These are great storage containers and are inexpensive, too.

There are lots of ways to get more storage space.

If you are not sure where to start, head to your local home store and browse the aisles.

Small basket with small wheels used under the bed storage on white rug

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Often you will find thatkitchen storagecontainers are less expensive than those found for the bedroom.

Or, you might discover that a gardening tool bin will be the perfect holder for your textbooks.

Look around, compare prices and let your imagination be your guide.

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