There’s Nothing Worse Than a Cluttered Bedroom—Here’s How to Fix It
There’s Nothing Worse Than a Cluttered Bedroom—Here’s How to Fix It
There’s nothing worse than getting up in the morning, your eyes still glazed over, reaching for your phone on the nightstand and knocking over a dozen things before your phone hits the floor. Worse yet are those times when you can’t find a thing to wear because there’s a pile of clothes taller than you and you can’t tell what’s clean and what’s dirty.
Your bedroom should be a haven for peace and tranquility. Unfortunately, more often than not, it’s a catch-all for those things you intend to “do later,” because, typically, you and your family members are the only ones who see it. The biggest offenders making your bedroom a cluttered mess fall into four categories:
- Clothes
- Makeup
- Shoes
- Miscellaneous stuff that belongs somewhere else in the house
- Miscellaneous stuff that belongs to someone else
It’s time, then, to get your bedroom under control and organized. Below are some of the best ways to achieve an organized bedroom.
The One-Touch Rule
How many times do you pick up the same thing to put it away, only to set it down again? The solution is the One-Touch Rule: pick something up, put it away. Do not set it back down until you’ve taken care of it. If it’s a shirt that needs ironing, iron it. If it needs to be hung up, hang it up. If it needs to go in the laundry, put it in the basket.
This rule comes to a screeching halt, though, when you don’t know what to do with an item. The solution? If you can’t figure out its purpose, you don’t need it. Keep a donation bag handy for items that no longer serve you.
Your Clothes: Do You Love It?
We all have clothes we’re hoping to fit into again or that we’re saving for a style comeback. Here’s how to declutter:
Hanging Out in the Closet
- Group clothes by type (shirts, pants, etc.).
- Hang regularly worn items normally.
- Hang unused items backward. After six months, donate anything still backward.
Applying the One-Touch Rule to Your Closet
Take items out one by one and ask:
- Do you love it?
- Do you need it?
- Does it fit?
If the answer is “no” to all three, donate it. Let go of clothes that don’t fit—shopping later is a better reward!
Stepping Out: Tackling Shoe Clutter
Shoes are a major culprit. Here’s how to manage them:
- Entryway Solutions: Use DIY storage ideas like bookshelves with bins or purchase ready-made organizers.
- Bedroom Storage: Declutter first. Ask: Do you love them? Need them? Do they fit? Have a matching pair?
Dressing the Dresser
The top of your dresser and nightstand often become dumping grounds. Solutions include:
- Using valet trays or fabric organizer blocks for jewelry and small items.
- Adding stackable inserts to drawers for easy access.
When building a new home, consider requesting a walk-in closet or mudroom to streamline storage.
Final Thoughts
Your bedroom should be an oasis—not a chaos zone. By decluttering, donating unused items, and implementing smart storage systems, you can transform it into a serene retreat. Start today, and reclaim your space!
