Your new is just around the corner
Sign up for insight into the latest design trends from our newsletter
You're on the list
By signing up, you agree to receive email marketing.
DESIGN 101
Cleaning Shouldn’t Be a Chore: Bedroom Organization Tips
Tidying your bedroom doesn’t need to be a chore. With some creative organization and storage tips, you can spend less time cleaning and more time resting. Let’s dive into how to organize your bedroom to create a beautiful space with minimal work.
How To Organize Your Bedroom
Your bedroom should be your sanctuary, not a place you dread cleaning. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make tidying a breeze. Remember, organization isn’t one-size-fits-all, so don’t be afraid to modify these tips to suit your lifestyle, and storage needs.
1. Decide what’s essential and what’s clutter
This can be one of the hardest steps. Of course, you don’t want to get rid of the dress you wore to your best friend’s wedding or the dried flowers from your first anniversary. But the more things you can declutter, the less you have to organize.
Consider if you really need each item in your room or if you might be able to part with a few things. A good rule of thumb is if you haven’t worn it or used it in the last year, you probably don’t need it.
2. Declutter and donate
Once you’ve figured out what you can part with, it’s time to take it out. Not everything needs to go straight to the trash. Anything that’s in good enough condition to be reused can be donated. This way, someone else can get some use out of your item, and it keeps perfectly good pieces from ending up in the landfill.
3. Group items by section
Categorizing your items is a great way to help you organize. Grouping similar things together makes it easier to remember where something belongs. Consider groups such as clothing, jewelry, shoes, linens, makeup, or books. You can even break down these categories further, such as tops and bottoms for clothing, or rings, necklaces, and bracelets, for jewelry.
4. Keep items off the ground
Rooms feel more cluttered when there are a lot of things on the floor (especially small rooms). Make use of the vertical space in your room. If you know there are things you won’t put away right away, designate a specific spot such as a basket or chair where you can toss them. Then organize those things once or twice a week to keep it from getting too full.
5. Swap items seasonally
The fewer things you have in your room, the less you have to organize and put away. But that doesn’t just mean getting rid of things. Temporarily swap out seasonal items that you’re not using. Clothing, decor, and linens are a few of the things you may change based on the weather. Put seasonal items in safe storage until you need them. You might be surprised how much space you’ll save.
6. Hide a trashcan
Part of keeping clutter contained is having a designated place to put it. You may think you’ll take your candy wrappers and clothing tags to the main trashcan every time, but sometimes we get tired or busy and they end up forgotten on the nightstand or the floor. Hiding a wastebasket in your room keeps those little things from piling up in all the wrong places.
Storage Solutions
When it comes to keeping your bedroom clean and organized, finding the right storage is half the battle. Creative storage solutions can keep your things contained and look good doing it.
Under-the-bed storage
Storing things under the bed is great for things you need regularly but want out of sight. You might put spare sheets and blankets under the bed in between uses. You can also use under-bed storage for seasonal clothing or special occasion outfits you don’t need to pull out often.
Floating shelves
Floating shelves are perfect for flexible storage. Because they’re not connected to a single unit, they can be placed wherever you have some open wall space. Just pay attention to the weight limits, and aim to install them in a wall stud for extra security.
Bins and baskets
Bins and baskets are also super flexible. They can be moved around or stacked as needed. Baskets are perfect for tossing things into at the end of the day, such as worn clothes, shoes, or even your wallet and keys.
Storage ottomans
When it comes to subtle storage, dual-function furniture is key. A storage ottoman not only provides you with another place to keep your things, it also gives you a comfy place to sit or prop up your feet.
Organizing a Small Bedroom
Limited space adds to organizational challenges. If you’re wondering how to organize a small bedroom, don’t worry. We’ve got some extra tips just for you.
Nightstand with drawers
If you do have room for a nightstand, invest in one with some drawers or cubbies. Nightstand drawers are a great place to store anything from bedtime prescriptions and late-night reading to socks and underwear, depending on your needs.
Drawer dividers
Dividers keep different categories of items in the same drawer without them getting mixed up. They help designate individual space for each group when your storage is limited.
Tips on Keeping Your Bedroom Organized
Once you’ve got the system in place, choose a day or two each week to tidy up and put things back in place. Any time you bring something new in, give it a designated home and consider whether it could replace something you already had. About once a year, go through everything and declutter again to phase out old items and make room for new ones.
Make Your Bedroom a Sanctuary Again
Getting your room organized may feel like a chore. But having a clean, tidy space with everything in its place will make you feel so good. Even if it takes you a little time to get there, the peace of mind is worth the time investment.