How to Organize a Bedroom: Your Step-By-Step Guide
Achieve a clutter-free sleeping space.
When your bedroom is clean and organized, it's easier to rest and unwind. Follow these steps to tidy-up your bedroom and make it more organized.
1. Declutter & Organize One Area at a Time
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The best way to ensure you achieve your bedroom organization goals is to start with one area of your bedroom, and focus on decluttering and reorganizing it before moving on to the next section. Maybe you start with your nightstand, the space beneath your bed, your dresser drawers, or the infamous chair that's always covered in clothes – whichever spot is in need of a refresh.
2. Add Storage Furniture Pieces
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Incorporate storage furniture that will help you keep your bedroom clutter-free and organized. Storage ottomans can function as nightstands, footrests, or vanity stools while providing hidden storage. Storage benches allow for even more storage opportunities and look good at the end of your bed or as makeshift window seats. If you really want to increase your bedroom storage, consider a storage bed with built-in drawers.
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Dirty clothes and clothes piles are the typical culprits for a messy bedroom. That's why a laundry sorter or stylish hamper is a must-have organizational tool. They keep laundry tucked away and ready for the washing machine once you have enough for a load.
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Another area of the bedroom that accumulates clutter is the top of your nightstand or dresser. You can instantly reduce visual clutter on bedroom tabletops with lidded storage canisters. Not only do they have room to store prescription bottles, toiletries, extra hair ties, or charging cords, but they also add a bit of decorative flair. It's a win-win!
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Like storage canisters, baskets are essential for getting your bedroom organized, as they help reduce clutter and create storage space for extra books, craft supplies, or electronics. Use baskets to declutter and organize nightstand shelves, bookcases, or wall shelves for the best results.
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If you have space under your bed, use it to your advantage to achieve your organization goals. Fill under-bed storage bins with out-of-season clothing, extra reading materials, and anything else that's contributing to bedroom clutter. Some under-bed storage containers even have built-in wheels to make accessing them a breeze.
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Organizing your bedroom dresser drawers will help reduce stress and make it easy to find socks, underwear, T-shirts, and outfit accessories. Review Tips & Ideas for Organizing a Dresser With Ease to learn about the magic of drawer organizers.
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Once you've organized smaller areas of your bedroom, you can finally conquer your bedroom closet. Start by creating a donation pile for any clothing, shoes, or accessories you no longer wear. Once you've cleaned out your closet, consider what would make it more functional and easy to keep organized. Check out How to Organize a Closet On Any Budget for a range of organization solutions, from entire closet systems to over-the-door organizers, special hangers, or shelf dividers.
