You may have gone through many arranging and decluttering sessions, but your bedroom would still be a mess if you don't know how to organize things properly. Here are the day-to-day things that you didn't know made your room look more cluttered (and their quick fix!).
1. You don't sweep and clean too often
Dirt accumulates every single day. If you only sweep once a week, dust accumulates slowly, which will add some clutter in your bedroom. Make it a habit to sweep every day and take out the trash as often as possible to minimize your floor's clutter. The more frequent you sweep and clean, the lesser it will take you to declutter and deep clean your room again.
2. There is too much paper
Whether it's a pile of bills or random scratch papers, having a lot of office or school things on top of your desk will always make your room look like a mess. Get a paper organizer and make sure you have a tray for essential bills, notes, and files. Keeping paper things clustered together will ensure that you know where to find them in case you need them again.
3. Wires everywhere
Technology may have taken over your bedroom. And before you know it, your floor or desk has too many dangling or entangled wires all around. Having a wire organizer will keep things tidy.
Place the wire organizer in a strategic place so it won't be an eyesore every day. Allot a charging station for where your gadgets would most likely stay. Lastly, it would be helpful if you make your bed a screen-free zone. This habit will keep phones, tablets, and other gadgets off your bed before you take a shut-eye.
4. Books all over the room
If you love reading, it won't be strange that you would read around your room and randomly place it whenever you are in a rush or an emergency. Have a place for reading and organize your books in place. Keep genres together or color-code your books according to your liking. Having a designated space for reading will declutter your room in an instant. A reading nook will also bring stillness and serenity to your reading time.
5. You don't weed out your clothes
Have you tried ordering clothes online? Before you know it, your dresser and drawers are already full of clothes that you don't even wear too often. The closet is among the biggest clutter culprits in the bedroom. You can leave clothes everywhere, and it won't take long enough to make one piece of the shirt make it look cluttered again.
Regularly weed your clothes to make sure that the ones inside are the ones that you can wear shortly. Have enough extra space for future clothes, and make sure you won't fill it up anytime soon. Buy less and consider having a minimalist wardrobe for less clutter.
6. You keep and take out jewelry often
You can hide real and precious jewelry inside your safe. But, you wear some jewelry more often, that taking them out every day would seem like a hassle. Most of the time, they end up on top of your drawer, dresser, or just on the bed.
It is best to invest in bowls, baskets, or trays for everyday wearables. If you plan on changing a set of jewelry, you can do so in a schedule and keep the unused one again. You can place these trays where it is most accessible for you in the morning before work.
7. You have the wrong bed frame
The bed is among the highlights in a bedroom. Having the wrong bed frame with a cheap mattress for your room can be a disaster that you didn't know was coming. Invest in a bed frame with secret storage options so you can keep your things and maximize your space.
The right mattress will also make a difference because it will make your room look more elegant and kept up. If you don't want to spend on another bed frame, invest in storage boxes that can fit under the bed. You can also organize your mattress and beddings for a more graceful ambiance.
8. You still keep out of date cosmetic products
It is common to have a lot of cosmetic products. But most people miss out on the expiry date and still keep unwanted or, worse, harmful cosmetic products. Label out the product when you opened them and mark your calendars on what month and year they will expire.
This simple habit will save you a lot of space and keep your skin healthy by avoiding expired cosmetics. Group things (skincare, haircare, makeup, nail products) will be a lot easier for you when you use these products. There are a lot of cosmetic organizers that can make your arranging habit more minimalist and neat.
9. You don't have a bedside table
Some consider having a bedside table as something they can live without. That might be true, but without one, a lot of things can accumulate on the bed.
Phones, papers, books, pens, hair ties, and other late-night things can be tucked in under the pillows and sheets because nothing can place them on. Having a bedside table will keep the essentials and extra stuff near you right before you sleep. Having one will encourage you to keep your bed more spacious and result in less cluttered bed space.
10. Light clutter
Light can also have a significant impact on the overall look of your bedroom. Well-lit bedrooms in the daytime will look less cluttered with all your arrangements and cleaning efforts. It tidies things up and makes everything look sophisticated.
Spend a decent amount of money on lights to make your room more pleasing in the eye. At night, keep the lights off or invest in a dimmer to make the ambiance more comfortable. Blackout curtains also add calmness and serenity to your nighttime meditations and thoughts.
There you have the things that make your bedroom look cluttered and ways you can fix them immediately. Follow these tips and make your bedroom cozier and more appealing today!
References
1. https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/organizing-tips/g3745/things-to-throw-out-your-bedroom/
2. https://www.mintnotion.com/frugal-living/how-to-organize-a-small-bedroom-and-keep-it-clutter-free/
3. https://restonic.com/blog/clutter-sleep-3595
4. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/house-and-home/declutter-your-home/a575013/bedroom-organisation-advice/
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About The Author
Charles is the managing editor of TheSleepMatters.com. He helps people get a better night’s sleep by providing expert insights, reviews, and guides on mattresses.
