Top 3 Organization Ideas for Bedrooms

Get great organization ideas for bedrooms (from a professional organizer of 7 years.)

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Here are the top 3 organization ideas for bedrooms (as told by a professional organizer):
  • Organize in manageable chunks. Be realistic with your time!
  • When sorting, only make 3 piles
  • Maximize vertical space

Your bedroom in my opinion is the most important space in your home.

If a client isn’t sure where in their home to start our process of organizing I most often recommend the bedroom. Whether they realize it or not, clutter affects their sleep. Going to sleep looking at clutter is unnerving and waking up to seeing clutter is anxiety inducing. Rest starts before we fall into REM, and trying to block out disorganization can feel impossible. This is why I’m sharing with you my top organization ideas for bedrooms. I hope this helps you find new ideas to explore, but also might motivate you to take some action so you can rest more gracefully! 

Imagine getting ready for bed tonight after a long day of work, errands, cooking and caring for your family. Imagine sitting on your bed propped up by comfy pillows and looking around. Your nightstand is clear except for a lamp and a book. You remember that tomorrow is a parent/teacher conference for your son and you need to bring the folder she asked you to. You smile because you already thought to put it in your purse to grab in the morning. Your laundry is all put away and you feel accomplished. Your floor is clear of clutter, and the cleaning lady comes tomorrow to vacuum and dust for you. If you are struggling to imagine this because your bedroom has become unmanageable and cluttered, you might need these organization ideas for bedrooms. 

How to get started

1. Be realistic– If you have been accumulating clutter for years, don’t expect that one afternoon of tidying will get you right where you want to be. After all, you still need to live life and get other tasks done. Set a goal for yourself that makes sense. Can you do 10 minutes a day for the next month? Can you squeeze in 2 hours on Saturday on top of that? Unfortunately, unrealistic goals actually set us back by making us feel defeated the moment we miss the mark. 
2. When sorting, only make 3 piles. TRASH, DONATE, KEEP. You might consider a fourth pile only if you feel like you’re going to take the time to SELL items. Here’s another mistake people often make when organizing: they get lost in the details. Make this simple for yourself so you can succeed. You can figure out what to do with the Keep later… don’t worry about sorting your Keep into shirts, pants, shorts, etc. The goal here is to get through the sorting efficiently. 
3. Maximize vertical space- After you have sorted and you’re left only with what you want, use and love, it’s time to consider storage. Of all of the organization ideas for bedrooms, this is one of my favorites; it’s where you can ask yourself, “Do I have enough storage available or do I need more? Can I add a shelf somewhere or an extra rod?” This is where you get creative and look at the available space not being used.

Some of you reading might have an awkward bedroom setup. Maybe you don’t have a closet, or a dresser and you’re wondering “How am I supposed to store my clothes and keep them tidy?” Check out this article where I and 3 other professional organizers share some creative tips just for you!

Want more organization ideas for bedrooms?

Now, if you’re still Googling “organization ideas for bedrooms” or if you’re still overwhelmed on where to start, I hope you’ll consider reaching out to a local, professional organizer to help.

Professional organizers have worked in all kinds of spaces and situations, which means they come armed with an arsenal of tools, supplies, and techniques that really work. They’re also creative problem-solvers, finding solutions where most of us just see clutter. Plus, they have fresh eyes! While you might be too used to that jam-packed cabinet you see every day, an organizer comes in with a new perspective to help spot opportunities for change.

At Grace to Organize, our clients only have to commit to a 3 hour minimum, and we can make a large amount of progress in that time. It might be all you need to get headed in the right direction and learn the skills you need!