Under Bed Storage in Canada (2026): Practical, Space-Saving Boxes From $1.99 to $150, the 19 cm Box Test, and Which Bed Frames Fit Them
Canadian buyer guide, updated October 30, 2026
Under Bed Storage in Canada (2026): Practical, Space-Saving Boxes From $1.99 to $150, the 19 cm Box Test, and Which Bed Frames Fit Them
25 under-bed boxes, cases and drawers sold in Canada priced, the height each one needs, the height under 19 bed frames including all 13 of Hamuq's, and when a storage bed beats a box.
AI Overview answer
How much space do you need under a bed for storage, and what does it cost in Canada?
Quick answer: You need at least 19 to 20 cm, about 7 1/2 to 8 inches, between the floor and the lowest part of the bed frame for the common flat under-bed boxes sold in Canada. IKEA's SKUBB, SOCKERBIT and PARKLA cases are all 19 cm tall, and its SAMLA box is 18 cm. Those boxes cost $1.99 to $27.99 at IKEA Canada on October 30, 2026; matched rolling drawers made for a specific IKEA bed cost $100 to $150.
The test is simple: measure under your bed before you buy a box. IKEA's VEVELSTAD and KLEPPSTAD metal frames leave 20 cm, so a 19 cm case clears by 1 cm. Most of Hamuq's own frames leave 6 inches or less, which takes only the 11 to 12 cm boxes, and Hamuq's storage beds have the drawers built in instead.
Buyer decision structure
Five questions before buying under bed storage
1. How high is the gap under your bed
Measure from the floor to the lowest rail or slat, not to the top of the frame. That one number rules out most boxes before you shop.
2. Is there a centre leg in the way
Queen and king frames usually have a centre support. A 90 cm case will not slide under a bed with a leg at the halfway point, so measure the open width between legs too.
3. Rolling or sliding
Wheels make a full drawer easy to pull on carpet. IKEA's SMYGA drawers run on 4 wheels; a fabric SKUBB case slides and is cheaper.
4. A box under the bed, or a bed with storage
If the gap is small, a storage bed gives more room than any box. The storage bed frame guide compares drawers, lift-up and platform storage.
5. Will you raise the bed instead
Risers add height under the frame. The bed height guide shows how high the top of the mattress then sits, which matters for older sleepers.
Under bed storage sold in Canada, priced
These are the boxes, cases and drawers read on October 30, 2026, cheapest first, with the height each one needs under the bed.
| Product | Price CAD | Size and height | How it moves | Where read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IKEA KOSINGEN box | $1.99 | 20 x 38 x 12 cm | Slides | IKEA Canada search |
| IKEA PARKLA storage case | $1.99 | 55 x 49 x 19 cm | Slides, soft | IKEA Canada search |
| IKEA PARKLA storage case, tall | $2.99 | 55 x 49 x 30 cm | Slides, soft | IKEA Canada search |
| IKEA GORSNYGG storage case | $4.99 | 55 x 49 x 19 cm | Slides, soft | IKEA Canada search |
| PEONAVET under bed storage container, fabric | $5.44 | Height not in the listing title | Slides, folds | Walmart Canada search |
| karymi under bed storage bins, fabric with clear lid | $6.99 | Height not in the listing title | Slides | Walmart Canada search |
| IKEA SKUBB box, set of 3 | $7.99 | 20 x 38 x 12 cm each | Slides | IKEA Canada search |
| IKEA SKUBB storage case, small | $7.99 | 43 x 53 x 19 cm | Slides, soft | IKEA Canada search |
| IKEA SKUBB box with compartments | $8.99 | 44 x 34 x 11 cm | Slides | IKEA Canada search |
| IKEA SAMLA box, 55 l | $9.99 | 78 x 56 x 18 cm | Slides, clear plastic | IKEA Canada product page |
| IKEA SKUBB storage case, medium | $9.99 | 65 x 53 x 19 cm | Slides, soft | IKEA Canada search |
| IKEA SKUBB storage case, large | $12.99 | 90 x 53 x 19 cm | Slides, soft | IKEA Canada product page |
| IKEA PURRPINGLA storage case | $14.99 | 43 x 53 x 19 cm | Slides, soft | IKEA Canada search |
| Mainstays rolling under bed zippered storage bin | $21.97 | Height not in the listing title | Rolls | Walmart Canada search |
| IKEA SOCKERBIT storage box with lid | $24.99 | 50 x 77 x 19 cm | Slides, hard plastic | IKEA Canada product page |
| IKEA HEMMAFIXARE storage case | $27.99 | 69 x 51 x 19 cm | Slides, soft | IKEA Canada search |
| Eunos under bed storage with wheels, 4 pack | $79.99 | Height not in the listing title | Rolls, clear lid | Walmart Canada search |
| IKEA GULLABERG underbed storage box, set of 2 | $100 | For GULLABERG beds, twin to full | Rolls | IKEA Canada search |
| IKEA FAGELFJALLET underbed storage box, set of 2 | $100 | For FAGELFJALLET beds, queen and king; drawer 13 cm deep inside | Casters | IKEA Canada product page |
| IKEA MALM underbed storage box for high bed | $110 | For the high MALM bed; drawer 15 cm deep inside | Rolls | IKEA Canada product page |
| IKEA HEMNES underbed storage box, set of 2 | $120 | For HEMNES beds, twin and full | Rolls | IKEA Canada search |
| IKEA VIHALS underbed storage box, set of 2 | $120 | For VIHALS beds, twin to full | Rolls | IKEA Canada search |
| IKEA SONGESAND underbed storage box, set of 2 | $120 | For SONGESAND beds, queen and king; drawer 14 cm deep inside | Wheels | IKEA Canada product page |
| IKEA SMYGA underbed storage box | $130 | 94 x 98 x 29 cm; drawer 20 cm deep inside; 100 kg per drawer | 4 wheels | IKEA Canada product page |
| IKEA GLADSTAD upholstered bed storage box | $150 | For GLADSTAD beds, twin to full | Rolls | IKEA Canada search |
Two groups stand out. The loose boxes and cases, $1.99 to $27.99, are almost all 18 or 19 cm tall, so they fit under any bed with 20 cm of open height. The matched drawers, $100 to $150, are sized to one IKEA bed: IKEA says FAGELFJALLET's boxes "fit perfectly under FAGELFJALLET bed frame", and SMYGA's are "dimensioned so you can use every centimetre under SMYGA bed frames". Buy a matched set only for the bed it names.
The 19 cm box test: height under common bed frames
This is the table to check before buying anything in Table 1. The height is the seller's own published figure for the open space under the frame.
| Frame | Price CAD, queen | Height under the frame | 19 cm case fits | Where read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinus SmartBase metal platform | $129.97 | 13 in (33 cm) | Yes, with room for a 30 cm PARKLA | Zinus Canada store data |
| Zinus Lorelei metal platform | $253.62 full | 12.4 in (31.5 cm) | Yes | Zinus Canada store data |
| IKEA STJARNO | $299 | 26 cm (10 1/4 in) | Yes | IKEA Canada product page |
| IKEA MELLGRUND | $249 | 25 cm (9 7/8 in) | Yes | IKEA Canada product page |
| IKEA VEVELSTAD | $179 | 20 cm (7 7/8 in) | Yes, by 1 cm | IKEA Canada product page |
| IKEA KLEPPSTAD | $229 | 20 cm (7 7/8 in) | Yes, by 1 cm | IKEA Canada product page |
| Hamuq Delorious | $713 | 8 in (20.3 cm) | Yes, by about 1 cm | Hamuq product data |
| Hamuq Diamond, California and Curvaceous | $615 to $628 | 6 in (15.2 cm) | No; 11 or 12 cm boxes fit | Hamuq product data |
| Hamuq Upholstered Platform | $500 | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) | No; very flat cases only | Hamuq product data |
| Hamuq Boucle Platform | $1,080 | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) | No | Hamuq product data |
The pattern is clear. A steel platform leaves the most room, 31 to 33 cm on the Zinus frames read, which is why "storage space under frame" is in the Mainstays listing title too. IKEA's lowest metal frames leave exactly enough for its own 19 cm cases. Upholstered and low platform frames leave little or none, by design: they sit low on purpose, and the low profile bed frame guide explains the trade.
What fits under each Hamuq bed frame
Hamuq sells 13 bed frames. This is what fits under each one, from the clearance in Hamuq's own product data, and where the frame has storage built in instead.
| Hamuq frame | Queen price | Clearance | What fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delorious | $713 | 8 in | The 18 and 19 cm cases in Table 1, SKUBB, SOCKERBIT, SAMLA |
| Diamond | $628 | 6 in | 12 cm boxes such as KOSINGEN and the SKUBB set of 3; the 11 cm SKUBB with compartments |
| California, with headboard | $615 | 6 in | Same as Diamond |
| Curvaceous, with headboard | $615 | 6 in | Same as Diamond |
| Upholstered Platform | $500 | 3.75 in | Nothing in Table 1; flat bags only |
| Boucle Platform | $1,080 | 1.5 in | None; it sits on the floor by design |
| Floating Wood | $618 | Not published; recessed base | Not designed for boxes underneath |
| Storage Wood | $716 to $753 | Not published | Built in: three large drawers on metal slides, either side |
| Grey Fabric Storage with drawers | $1,166.24 | 2 in | Built in: two front pull-out drawers |
| Tufted Upholstered Storage and Upholstered Panel Storage | $1,229 | 2 in | Built in storage |
| Adjustable Bed Frame | $1,580 | Set by the base | Not for storage |
The honest reading: if under-bed storage is the reason you are buying a frame, a low Hamuq platform is the wrong choice, and a Hamuq storage bed or a raised metal frame is the right one. The Storage Wood Bed Frame is the lowest-priced Hamuq frame with storage built in, at $667 in full and $716 to $753 in queen, with three large drawers and a published 500 lb capacity.
Boxes, rolling drawers or a storage bed
Three ways to use the space under a bed, compared on what they cost and what they ask of the frame.
| Option | Price read | Height needed | Best for | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loose boxes and fabric cases | $1.99 to $27.99 at IKEA; $5.44 to $79.99 at Walmart | 11 to 19 cm for most; 30 cm for the tall PARKLA | Any bed with open height; seasonal clothes, bedding | Dust gets in around soft cases; heavy to drag on carpet |
| Matched rolling drawers | $100 to $150 at IKEA | Sized to one IKEA bed | The bed they are made for | Will not fit a different frame |
| Storage bed with drawers | From $667 full and $716 queen for Hamuq Storage Wood | None; built in | Small rooms, low beds, daily-use items | Drawers need side clearance to open |
| Lift-up or divan storage bed | $1,229 queen for Hamuq's upholstered storage beds | None; built in | Bulky items you reach rarely | Lift the mattress to reach it |
Drawer beds have one cost the boxes do not: room beside the bed for the drawer to open. Allow about the drawer depth plus a step. The 10 by 10 room guide shows the clearances around a queen.
What not to store under a bed
Google shows this question beside the topic, and the answer is practical rather than a rule from any one source.
| Item | Why not under the bed | Better place |
|---|---|---|
| Things you use every day | You will stop putting them away | A drawer bed or a dresser |
| Heavy items over the box's limit | Bottoms sag and wheels fail; SMYGA's limit is 100 kg a drawer, most boxes print none | A shelf or closet floor |
| Anything damp | Air moves little under a low bed | Dry it fully first |
| Food or pet food | Draws pests to the bedroom | The kitchen |
| Important papers you would grab in a hurry | Slow to reach | A box by the door or a safe |
| Items that block a centre leg or a heating vent | Strains the frame or the airflow | Leave the leg and the vent clear |
IKEA's own advice on its SAMLA box is the simplest rule: "Always store heavy things at the bottom". The mattress on the floor guide covers airflow under a sleeping surface.
Is under bed storage worth it
Usually yes, for the cost. A $12.99 SKUBB case holds a duvet that would otherwise fill a closet shelf. The objections, answered:
"There is no room under my bed"
Measure first. If the gap is under 12 cm, no box in Table 1 fits, and the answer is risers or a storage bed.
"Boxes collect dust"
A lid closes it. IKEA describes SOCKERBIT as protecting contents "from dust and dirt", and SKUBB cases as "protecting them from dust".
"I will never pull them out"
Use wheels for anything you open monthly, and keep the rarely-used things at the back or in the centre.
"A storage bed costs too much"
It costs more than boxes, but it gives storage to a bed with no clearance. Compare the box total with the price gap between a plain frame and a storage frame.
Hamuq product context
When a Hamuq storage bed beats a box
Hamuq's low platforms are not built for boxes underneath, and Table 3 says so. Its storage beds are. The Storage Wood Bed Frame has three large drawers on metal slides that install on either side, a supportive slat system, no box spring needed and a published 500 lb capacity, at $667 in full and $716 to $753 in queen. The Grey Fabric Storage Bed has two front pull-out drawers from $1,128.24, and the upholstered storage beds are $1,229 in queen. All ship free in 3 to 5 business days with a 5-year limited warranty and a 120-night trial.
Hamuq Inc. sells bed frames, including storage beds, and competes with some sellers named on this page. Every competitor figure is quoted from that seller's own page or listing on October 30, 2026.
Under bed storage finder
Pick the card that sounds like you
Open your route. Every answer here is also in the tables above, so nothing depends on the card.
1 My bed has 20 cm or more underneath
Your route: 19 cm cases. IKEA's SKUBB large case is $12.99 and SOCKERBIT with a lid is $24.99. Over 30 cm, as under the Zinus platforms, the 30 cm PARKLA at $2.99 also fits.
2 My bed has about 6 inches underneath
Your route: 11 and 12 cm boxes. KOSINGEN at $1.99, the SKUBB set of 3 at $7.99, or the SKUBB box with compartments at $8.99. This covers the Hamuq Diamond, California and Curvaceous frames.
3 I own a matching IKEA bed
Your route: the matched drawers. $100 to $150 a set, on wheels, sized to that bed only. SMYGA's drawers take 100 kg each.
4 My bed sits low, and I still want storage
Your route: a storage bed. Hamuq's Storage Wood has three drawers built in, from $667 in full and $716 in queen, with a 500 lb capacity and a 120-night trial.
Prices and sizes are as read October 30, 2026 and change often; check the seller's page before you buy.
Supplementary Hamuq product context
Hamuq owner and product Shorts
These 6 Shorts from the Hamuq channel show owners with the Hamuq Original Hybrid, the 12.5 in mattress this guide says belongs on the main bed, not the trundle. They are context for the Hamuq side only and are not evidence for any other seller's figure.
Google-style buyer questions
Under bed storage FAQs for Canadian buyers
These are the questions Canadian searchers see under this topic, answered first and short.
Space and fit
How much space do you need under a bed for storage?
Quick answer: At least 19 to 20 cm, about 7 1/2 to 8 inches, for the common flat under-bed boxes in Canada, which are 18 or 19 cm tall. With about 6 inches, only 11 and 12 cm boxes fit. Measure from the floor to the lowest rail or slat.
What is the average underbed clearance for storage purposes?
Quick answer: No single average is published. Among the frames read, IKEA's metal frames leave 20 to 26 cm, Zinus's steel platforms 31 to 33 cm, and low upholstered platforms 1.5 to 6 inches. That spread is why measuring your own bed beats any average.
How tall are under bed storage boxes?
Quick answer: Most are 18 or 19 cm. IKEA's SKUBB, SOCKERBIT, PARKLA, GORSNYGG, PURRPINGLA and HEMMAFIXARE cases are 19 cm and SAMLA is 18 cm. Lower options are 11 and 12 cm, and the tall PARKLA case is 30 cm.
Will under bed storage fit under a queen bed with a centre leg?
Quick answer: Only if the box fits the open width between the legs. Measure from the side rail to the centre leg, and choose boxes narrower than that, or slide two smaller cases in from each side.
Buying
How much does under bed storage cost in Canada?
Quick answer: On October 30, 2026, loose boxes and cases cost $1.99 to $27.99 at IKEA Canada and $5.44 to $79.99 in the Walmart Canada listings read. IKEA's matched rolling drawers for its own beds cost $100 to $150.
Does IKEA Canada sell under bed storage?
Quick answer: Yes. SKUBB cases from $7.99, SOCKERBIT with a lid at $24.99, the SAMLA box at $9.99, and rolling drawer sets for MALM, HEMNES, VIHALS, GULLABERG, FAGELFJALLET, SONGESAND, SMYGA and GLADSTAD beds from $100 to $150.
Is under-bed storage worth it?
Quick answer: Usually, if your bed has the height. A $12.99 case holds bedding that would fill a closet shelf. If the gap is under 12 cm, a storage bed is the better buy, because no common box fits.
Are rolling under bed drawers better than boxes?
Quick answer: For things you reach monthly, yes, because wheels make a full drawer easy to pull. IKEA's SMYGA drawers run on 4 wheels and take 100 kg each. For seasonal items you reach twice a year, a $12.99 case is enough.
Use and Hamuq
What should you not store under a bed?
Quick answer: Things you use daily, anything damp, food or pet food, papers you may need in a hurry, and loads heavier than the box allows. Keep centre legs and heating vents clear.
Is a storage bed better than under bed boxes?
Quick answer: On a low bed, yes, because boxes need 11 to 19 cm of clearance and a storage bed needs none. On a raised frame with 20 cm or more underneath, boxes cost far less and do the same job.
How can I add storage under a low bed?
Quick answer: Raise it with risers, switch to flat 11 or 12 cm boxes if there is about 6 inches, or replace the frame with a storage bed that has drawers built in.
Does Hamuq sell a bed frame with storage?
Quick answer: Yes. The Storage Wood Bed Frame has three large drawers and a 500 lb capacity, from $667 in full and $716 in queen. The Grey Fabric Storage Bed has two front drawers from $1,128.24, and the upholstered storage beds are $1,229 in queen.
How we know this
This guide was built on October 30, 2026. IKEA prices and sizes are from IKEA Canada's own search listings for "under bed storage" and "underbed storage box", and the heights under the VEVELSTAD, KLEPPSTAD, MELLGRUND and STJARNO frames, the inside drawer depths, the SMYGA 100 kg drawer limit and the quoted product wording are from the IKEA product pages. Zinus clearances are from Zinus Canada's own store data. Walmart prices are from Walmart Canada's search results for "under bed storage"; those listings did not print a height in the title read. Hamuq clearances are from Hamuq product data as published in the bed height guide on October 23, and Hamuq prices are from Hamuq product data on October 30, 2026. No box was tested under a bed, and no review counts or ratings are used.
Storage built in, a published 500 lb, and 120 nights to be sure
Hamuq's Storage Wood Bed Frame is $667 CAD in full and from $716 in queen, with three large drawers on metal slides, a supportive slat system, no box spring needed, a published 500 lb capacity, free delivery in 3 to 5 business days, a 5-year limited warranty and a 120-night trial with courier pickup.
About the authors
Jordan BedwellSupplied the Hamuq frame clearances, storage details, prices and trial terms used in Table 3 and the finder.
Mark Edcel LopezCaptured the Canadian listings and search questions, read the IKEA, Zinus and Walmart pages, and built the tables.
Nathan NielsonChecked the quoted sizes against the seller pages. He is not designated as a product reviewer for this guide.
Reviewer safeguard: This article does not use reviewedBy markup or present anyone as a credentialed product reviewer. Hamuq Inc. sells bed frames, including storage beds, and competes with some sellers named here for the same bedroom, which is why every figure is quoted from the seller's own page or listing, and linked below.
Sources
- IKEA Canada, SKUBB storage case: $12.99, 90 x 53 x 19 cm, "protecting them from dust"
- IKEA Canada, SOCKERBIT storage box with lid: $24.99, 19 cm high, "from dust and dirt"
- IKEA Canada, SAMLA box: $9.99, 18 cm high, "Always store heavy things at the bottom"
- IKEA Canada, SMYGA underbed storage box: $130, 4 wheels, 100 kg per drawer
- IKEA Canada, FAGELFJALLET underbed storage box, set of 2: $100, fits FAGELFJALLET bed frame
- IKEA Canada, MALM underbed storage box for high bed: $110
- IKEA Canada, VEVELSTAD bed frame: 20 cm under the bed
- IKEA Canada, STJARNO bed frame: 26 cm under the bed
- Zinus Canada, SmartBase queen: 13 inches of clearance
- Walmart Canada, search results for under bed storage: PEONAVET, karymi, Mainstays rolling bin and Eunos prices
- Hamuq, how high should a bed be: clearance of 13 Hamuq frames from product data
- Hamuq, Storage Wood Bed Frame: three drawers, 500 lb, full and queen prices
- Hamuq, return policy and 120-night trial
- Google Search results and People Also Ask shown to a Canadian searcher for "under bed storage" and "how much space do you need under a bed for storage", October 30, 2026, used for the questions answered on this page