Before considering what types of boxes to buy make sure you first measure the height of the side rails of your bed so that whatever box you buy actually fits under your bed!
A number of manufacturers make handy low-profile plastic under bed boxes with plastic wheels allowing them to easily slide from under the bed for use. Look out for the ones that are designed to be stackable as you can layer these to maximise the storage space under your bed.
Cardboard under-bed boxes come in a range of sizes, and more importantly styles. These boxes allow you to add a little individuality and style to your storage solutions than the more bland plastic under bed boxes, by providing a wide range of colours and styles as well as sizes these types of boxes are very versatile.
Storage baskets, normally made of whicker are an attractive alternative to plastic or cardboard boxes. These baskets come in a range of sizes, some open-topped, others with a hined lid. Depending on your existing bedroom decor these boxes could be the ideal solution for your bedroom.
Vacuum storage bags are an excellent way of managing underbed storage. The clever vacuum bags are designed for storing clothes, linen and towels, and by attaching your vacuum nozzle to the special valve you can suck out the excess air and compress, the bag and its content down to a fraction of its previous size. The valve will ensure the bag stays sealed and compressed so you can slide it right under your bed, and because you have greatly reduced the volume of your items you can stack several bags under your bed at a time.
If you have plenty of shoes and need a way of storing them without having a pile of shoeboxes that you need to open the lids of to see what inside, then an underbed shoe store is for you. These handy stores organise your shoes into a single place that can be easily slid under your bed. With a see-through lid you can easily find the right shoes instantly and keep them dust free.