Using more space. The cubbyhole under the shelf beside the bed is not very useable. Not deep enough for skis, not wide enough for swim fins. Too deep to get anything small out of unless your arms are a lot longer than mine. My tripod would just rattle around in there so I made a drawer that slides in. 5"x6" x23" Slides in so front is flush with rest of the cabinet. Don't know yet what I will put in there, but I have it. Made one for DW's side of the bed also.