Under Bed Storage That's Not Ugly: Woven and Fabric Picks
Clear plastic bins make the bed look like a garage. Hide them tonight, then swap in woven or fabric baskets that look like part of the room.
By Jamilur Rahman Updated November 5, 2026 · 6 min read
- Time
- 30 min
- Cost
- $20-$50
- Difficulty
- Easy
In this guide
Quick answer
Under-bed storage looks ugly when it is clear plastic, mismatched or fully visible. Hide it first: let the bedding hang to the floor or add a bed skirt. For a lasting fix, swap to woven or fabric baskets in one material and color, sized to your bed's clearance. They read as decor, and what is inside stays out of sight.
Free fix vs. permanent fix
Hide it with fabric you own
- Let a longer comforter or a throw hang to the floor
- Pin or tuck an old sheet or tablecloth around the frame
- Turn bins so the ugly sides face the wall
- Cut down to a few boxes you can use well
How long it lasts: As long as the cover stays in place. The mismatched bins underneath are still there.
Woven or fabric under-bed baskets
A matching set of baskets in a natural weave or soft fabric reads as decor, not storage. A low profile and a firm base let them slide in and out and keep their shape, and handles make them easy to pull.
What to get: Woven or fabric under-bed baskets with handles
How long it lasts: Years. They look like part of the room, so you stop wanting to hide them.
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What you'll need
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Tape measure
For the clearance under your bed
You have it -
Longer comforter, throw or old sheet
Hides the gap while you shop
You have it - Illustration
Bed skirt
Gives a clean line and hides whatever is underneath
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Washable basket liner
Stops rough weaves snagging knits
- Our pick Illustration
Woven or fabric under-bed baskets
A matching set that fits your clearance
Why it happens
Clear plastic shows everything
Clear bins show every mismatched sweater and sock. Light plastic can also look cheap beside real furniture.
A mix of sizes and materials
Boxes collected over the years look messy together, with different heights, colors and lids and no pattern.
Nothing blocking the view
Bare-legged beds and platform beds show the whole space under them. Open sides need a cover or baskets that look good from the side.
Bins that do not fit the gap
A container that is too tall sticks out past the frame or sits crooked. A close fit looks planned.
Try this first (free)
Do these in order, starting with the simplest.
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1. Measure the clearance
Tool used: Tape measureMeasure from the floor to the lowest part of the frame, including the slats, rails and any center support. Then measure how far in you can slide something. Subtract half an inch so it moves freely.
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2. Hide it tonight
Tool used: Longer comforter, throw or old sheetLet a long comforter or a throw fall to the floor, or pin an old sheet around the frame. It hides everything while you shop.
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3. Sort what goes under
Group items into off-season clothes, spare linens and shoes. Match the groups to the number of baskets that fit. Do not cram them.
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4. Add a bed skirt for a clean line
Tool used: Bed skirtA tailored skirt with a drop that reaches the floor hides baskets and everything else underneath. Check the drop against the gap between your base and the floor.
IllustrationCheck price on AmazonTool for this step
Bed skirt · Gives a clean line and hides whatever is underneath
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5. Line the baskets and load them
Tool used: Washable basket linerPut a liner or a clean pillowcase inside a woven basket so rough weaves do not snag knits. Keep heavier items at the bottom, and face the handles outward.
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Washable basket liner · Stops rough weaves snagging knits
When free fixes aren't enough
Hiding hides, but the mismatched bins are still there, and a skirt does not fit every bed. Platform and open-leg frames, kids who pull things out and guests who see everything are where covers fail. If you want to look at the space and not wince, matching baskets are the fix. Choose rigid or semi-rigid ones so they keep their shape. Natural weaves breathe, which helps with musty smells, but open tops let dust in, so use a lid or a liner if you store clothes you want kept clean.
Buy the fix
Still stuck after the free fixes? These are the products we would look at.
| Pick | Product | Fixes | Who it's for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best pick | Woven or fabric under-bed baskets with handles | an under-bed space that looks cluttered, mismatched or plasticky | Anyone who can see under the bed and wants it to look like part of the room. | Check price |
| Budget pick | Tailored bed skirt | visible bins and clutter under the bed, with no new storage to buy | Anyone who likes the bins they have but does not want to see them. | Check price |
Woven or fabric under-bed baskets with handles
Fixes: an under-bed space that looks cluttered, mismatched or plasticky
Look for: A height below your measured clearance, with half an inch to spare; A rigid base or frame so they keep their shape; Handles or pulls that are strong and sit on the end facing out; A neutral color or natural weave that suits your bedding.
- Who it's for
- Anyone who can see under the bed and wants it to look like part of the room.
- Honest downside
- Your bed has very little clearance, or you store heavy items. A low, flat rolling drawer fits better.
Tailored bed skirt
Fixes: visible bins and clutter under the bed, with no new storage to buy
Look for: A drop that matches the gap between your box spring or base and the floor; Split corners or a wrap-around design for platform beds; Wrinkle-resistant fabric that is machine washable.
- Who it's for
- Anyone who likes the bins they have but does not want to see them.
- Honest downside
- Your bed is a solid platform with no gap to hang from. Use a wrap-around style or baskets instead.
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How we picked: How we picked: this page is based on bedroom organizing guides, basket and bed skirt maker size charts, and the fit and snagging problems owners report in reviews. We do not test products by hand.
Match the basket to the bed
- Slatted frame with a center support: measure to the lowest slat or rail, not the frame's top edge.
- Platform bed with open sides: the baskets show, so pick good-looking ones and turn the best face out.
- Bed with legs and a skirt: almost any look works, since the skirt hides it.
- Bed on the floor: there is no gap, so look at the related pages on raising it.
Keep the set looking like a set
Pick one material and one color family, and buy matching sizes. Three matching baskets look planned. Five different ones look like a pile. Put handles on the end facing out and keep the folds neat.
What to skip
Clear bins as the visible layer, and rough baskets for clothes
Clear bins show everything you own under the bed. Rough, unlined woven baskets can snag knits and tights, so line them or use soft fabric baskets for clothes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I hide under bed storage?
What can I use instead of plastic bins under the bed?
Do woven baskets collect dust?
Can I store clothes in woven baskets?
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