Cube Storage

Shop cube storage units for bedrooms, living rooms, kids' rooms, home offices and other spaces where flexible storage is useful. Compare storage cubes, cube shelves and multi-cube units for books, toys, shoes, folded clothes, baskets and everyday household items.

Cube storage comes in different layouts, materials and compartment sizes. Before choosing a unit, check the overall dimensions as well as the internal cube measurements, particularly if you plan to add storage boxes, baskets or inserts.

What is cube storage?

Cube storage is furniture built around open square or rectangular compartments arranged in a grid. The compartments can be left open for books and display items or paired with compatible boxes, baskets or fabric inserts to hide smaller items. Sizes and internal dimensions vary between products, so always check the measurements on the individual product page.

What can cube storage be used for?

Cube storage can work in many rooms because each compartment can be used differently. In a living room it can hold books, media and display pieces. In a child's room it can help organise toys. In a bedroom it can store folded clothes, shoes and accessories. Lower units can also work well under windows or along shorter walls, while larger units can provide more storage across a full wall.

What size cube storage unit do you need?

Cube storage units are available in many layouts, from smaller two, three and four-cube designs to larger six, eight, nine, twelve and sixteen-cube configurations. The best size depends on what you need to store and how much wall or floor space you have.

For a compact bedroom, office or entryway, a smaller cube unit can provide useful storage without taking over the room. Larger cube storage units work well when you need space for books, toys, clothing, display pieces or a combination of open and concealed storage.

Do not choose only by the number of cubes. Check the full width, height and depth of the unit and the internal compartment measurements. This is especially important when buying cube storage boxes, baskets or fabric inserts separately.

Cube storage units, shelves, boxes and inserts: what is the difference?

A cube storage unit is the main piece of furniture containing the compartments. Cube shelves use the same compartment-style layout and are generally designed for open storage or display.

Cube storage boxes, baskets and inserts sit inside the compartments. They are useful when you want to conceal smaller items rather than leave everything visible. Because compartment dimensions differ between units, compare the internal cube measurements with the dimensions of any box or insert before ordering.

What should you check before buying cube storage?

• Overall size: Measure the available wall and floor space before choosing a unit.
• Internal cube dimensions: Check that books, baskets, shoes or inserts will fit the compartments.
• Layout: Compare 4, 6, 8, 9 and larger cube configurations based on the amount of storage you need.
• Material and finish: Check the product page for construction, colour and finish details.
• Orientation: Some designs may suit vertical or horizontal placement; follow the product instructions.
• Included accessories: Confirm whether boxes, baskets, inserts or wall-fixing hardware are included.
• Assembly: Many cube storage units are supplied flat-packed, so review the assembly information before ordering.

Should cube storage be anchored to the wall?

Tall storage furniture can become unstable if it is heavily loaded, placed on an uneven surface or climbed on. Follow the manufacturer's assembly and safety instructions and use an appropriate anti-tip or wall-fixing method where recommended, particularly in homes with young children.

Cube Storage FAQs

Quick answers to common questions about cube storage, inserts, room use and payment options.

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Why shop cube storage at Simple Deals?

Simple Deals is an Australian family-run online retailer established in 2018. Products are stocked in Australian warehouses, with many orders dispatched within 1–2 business days. Afterpay, Zip, Klarna and PayPal are available, with a 12-month warranty and 30-day returns subject to the applicable terms.