As a room often used at home, the bedroom should be a place where you can get away from the hustle and bustle, and relax your mind and body. A clean and organized bedroom can bring a sense of tranquility and peace. On the other hand, a messy bedroom not only looks unattractive but can also affect your mood, making you feel stressed rather than relaxed.
The size of the bedroom doesn’t matter, it’s all about organization. By optimizing the space, you can create a cozy personal sanctuary. Martha Stewart, a website focused on lifestyle and organization tips, consulted with several professional organizers to share which items should be immediately removed from the bedroom.
Some people like to take out loose change from their pockets and leave them on the bedside table or vanity to prevent coins from falling out when changing into pajamas. Anna Bauer, founder of a professional organizing company, suggests that if you or your family frequently empty pockets or bags, your bedroom is likely filled with loose change. Bauer recommends designating a specific container at home where everyone can put their loose change, making it easy to find when needed.
Fitness equipment such as stationary bikes and dumbbells in the bedroom that are not in use should be relocated, sold, or donated. Lori Reese, founder and CEO of a home service company, points out that these items take up space and tend to collect dust.
Unused or spare pillows can take up a lot of space in the bedroom. Darla DeMorrow, founder of “HeartWork Organizing”, suggests storing extra pillows in a designated wardrobe or adding a cover to give them a new purpose.
As we upgrade or buy new equipment, the number of charging cables and other wires multiplies. Bauer explains that due to multiple generations of electronic products in households, there may be a surplus of cables.
“Quickly identifying the wires you are using and no longer need is a fast way to declutter. Any wires worth keeping can be consolidated in other areas of the house, in backpacks, or even in your car.”
DeMorrow suggests that once you start wearing new shoes, there’s no reason to keep the shoeboxes, especially when your bedroom or closet space is limited.
Some people like to stack books or magazines on the bedside table. If you don’t read them frequently, these items will only gather dust and take up space. Reese advises placing the books you are currently reading nearby and returning the others to the bookshelf.
Is there clutter under your bed? This situation may be more common than you think. For example, empty water bottles, soda cans, used tissues, and clothes may be found under the bed. Reese suggests checking under your bed and starting to clear out the accumulated clutter.
Just like emptying loose change from your pockets, receipts should not be kept in the bedroom. If you need these receipts, it’s best to organize them properly.
“Don’t keep financial-related items in the bedroom,” Reese says. “If you must retain receipts, find a designated spot near the entrance or in a home office area to create a storage space.”