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A bedding accessory for storing shoes at least partially in the space beneath a bed frame includes a sheet portion, side portions appended to an edge of the sheet portion, and storage compartments formed on the side portions. The sheet portion is placed in substantially covering relation to an upper

A bedding accessory for storing shoes at least partially in the space beneath a bed frame includes a sheet portion, side portions appended to an edge of the sheet portion, and storage compartments formed on the side portions. The sheet portion is placed in substantially covering relation to an upper surface of a mattress support structure. The side portions are arranged to hang downwardly from the sheet portion adjacent the space beneath the bed frame. Each storage compartment is configured to retain a shoe therein and is comprised of an outer panel facing outwardly away from the bed frame and an inner panel facing inwardly toward the space beneath the bed frame. The inner and outer panels of each storage compartment jointly define an opening for receipt of a shoe, and the compartment substantially retains the shoe at least partially in the space beneath the bed frame.

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What is claimed is: 1. A bedding accessory for storing at least one shoe at least partially in the space beneath a bed frame, the bedding accessory comprising: (a) a sheet portion having four side edges for placement in substantially covering relation to an upper surface of a mattress support struc

What is claimed is: 1. A bedding accessory for storing at least one shoe at least partially in the space beneath a bed frame, the bedding accessory comprising: (a) a sheet portion having four side edges for placement in substantially covering relation to an upper surface of a mattress support structure; (b) at least two separate side portions appended to corresponding side edges of the sheet portion and arranged to hang downwardly therefrom adjacent the space beneath the bed frame; and (c) one or more storage compartments formed on each of the side portions, each storage compartment being configured to at least substantially retain a pair of shoes therein; (d) wherein each storage compartment is comprised of an outer panel facing outwardly away from the bed frame and an inner panel facing inwardly toward the space beneath the bed frame; and (e) wherein the inner and outer panels of each storage compartment jointly define an opening for receipt of a shoe; (f) whereby, upon receipt of a shoe, the storage compartment substantially retains the shoe at least partially in the space beneath the bed frame. 2. The bedding accessory of claim 1, wherein the outer panel of each storage compartment is composed of a transparent material to permit the shoe retained in each storage compartment to be visible. 3. The bedding accessory of claim 1, wherein the inner and outer panels of each storage compartment are composed of a fabric material. 4. The bedding accessory of claim 1, wherein the inner panel of each storage compartment includes a pleat for permitting expansion of each storage compartment inwardly into the space beneath the bed frame. 5. The bedding accessory of claim 1, wherein one of the side portions is appended only to the edge of the sheet portion adjacent a foot area of the bed frame, whereby a pair of shoes received in each storage compartment is retained at least substantially in the space beneath the foot area of the bed frame. 6. The bedding accessory of claim 1, wherein the side portions are appended to the edges of the sheet portion adjacent lateral side areas of the bed frame, whereby a pair of shoes received in each storage compartment is retained at least substantially in the space beneath the lateral side areas of the bed frame. 7. The bedding accessory of claim 1, wherein the bedding accessory is configured for use with a bed frame that includes a footboard. 8. A bedding accessory for storing a plurality of articles at least substantially in the space beneath a bed frame, the bedding accessory comprising: (a) a sheet portion having four side edges for placement in substantially covering relation to an upper surface of a mattress support structure; (b) at least two separate side portions appended to corresponding side edges of the sheet portion and arranged to hang downwardly therefrom adjacent the space beneath the bed frame; and (c) one or more storage compartments formed on each of the side portions, each storage compartment being configured to at least substantially retain at least one article therein; (d) wherein each storage compartment is comprised of an outer panel facing outwardly away from the bed frame and an inner panel facing inwardly toward the space beneath the bed frame, wherein, (i) the inner and outer panels of each storage compartment jointly define an opening for receipt of the article, and (ii) the outer panel of each storage compartment is composed of a transparent material to permit an article retained in each storage compartment to be visible; (e) whereby, upon receipt of an article, the storage compartment substantially retains the article at least substantially in the space beneath the bed frame. 9. The bedding accessory of claim 8, wherein the inner panel of each storage compartment includes a pleat for permitting expansion of each storage compartment inwardly into the space beneath the bed frame. 10. The bedding accessory of claim 8, wherein one of the side portions is appended only to the edge of the sheet portion adjacent a foot area of the bed frame, whereby an article received in each storage compartment is retained at least substantially in the space beneath the foot area of the bed frame. 11. The bedding accessory of claim 8, wherein the side portions are appended to the edges of the sheet portion adjacent lateral side areas of the bed frame, whereby an article received in each storage compartment is retained at least substantially in the space beneath the lateral side areas of the bed frame. 12. The bedding accessory of claim 8, wherein each storage compartment is shaped such that the storage compartment is adapted to receive and store a pair of shoes. 13. The bedding accessory of claim 8, wherein the bedding accessory is configured for use with a bed frame that includes a footboard. 14. A method of using a bedding accessory for storing at least one shoe at least partially in the space beneath a bed frame, comprising: (a) providing a bedding accessory having a sheet portion having four side edges, at least two separate side portions appended to corresponding side edges of the sheet portion, and one or more storage compartments formed on each side portion, each storage compartment being configured to at least substantially retain a shoe therein; (b) arranging the sheet portion of the bedding accessory in substantially covering relation to an upper surface of a mattress support structure; (c) arranging each side portion to hang downwardly from the mattress support structure adjacent the space beneath the bed frame; and (d) placing a shoe into a selected one of the storage compartments, whereby, upon receipt of the shoe, the storage compartment substantially retains the shoe at least partially in the space beneath the bed frame.