Does your bedroom feel cluttered and overwhelming? You’ll love this easy step-by-step guide to have a clutter free bedroom for good!
A Simple Guide To Declutter Your Bedroom
Our bedrooms are meant to serve as a retreat from the day. Adults and kids alike go to these sacred spaces to escape demands and to do lists, unwind and find true rest for body and soul. In order to rejuvenate in these spaces, we need to be intentional about decluttering and choose to keep only what serves us and invites us to breathe a little deeper and relax.
Follow these 5 easy steps to create a decluttered sanctuary that encourages you to rest and reset.
1. Make Your Bed
One of the simplest ways to make a bedroom feel put together and inviting is to make your bed every morning. Consider layering your bedding by using a neutral bedspread and then add colour, pattern and texture with a cozy throw and a few throw pillows.
- Add this quick task to your morning routine. Studies show making your bed sets your whole day up for success!
- Teach your kids how to make their own beds each morning, it’s the perfect task to encourage independence.
- Getting into a made bed at the end of the day feels luxurious and can even help you have a better sleep.
2. Simplify Your Closet
Getting ready in the morning should not be a difficult task. If you edit your items ruthlessly and only keep clothing that fits, you feel confident in and reach for often, you will be left with a closet that brings you joy every time you walk into it! I created an entire post with a printable checklist on how to declutter your clothing HERE.
- Keep in mind, most of us only wear 30% of the clothes in our closet on a regular basis!
- Choose clothing that fits and flatters your body as it is today. Holding onto a stash of ‘when I lose the weight’ outfits often backfires, since your style, comfort needs, and preferences will likely evolve by the time you reach your goal.
- Turn your hanger every time you wear an item, re-visit this space in 6 months and consider donating or selling the clothing that you never wear.
3. Keep surfaces clear
One of the simplest ways to create a peaceful, clutter-free bedroom is by keeping surfaces as clear as possible. Dressers, nightstands, and shelves often become drop zones for everything from receipts and papers to toys and keys. But the truth is—clutter attracts more clutter. When surfaces are clear, your space feels instantly calmer and more inviting.
- Use a pretty ceramic bowl or dish on your dresser or nightstand to collect small loose items like jewelry, coins, or hair ties.
- Gather all papers and receipts into one pile, then sort and recycle anything you don’t absolutely need. Keep only what’s essential—and give it a proper home.
- Sort miscellaneous items by type (toys, tech, beauty products, etc.) and either donate, toss, or return them to where they belong.
4. Use a Basket to Contain Throws + Pillows
Having a basket next to your bed is a great option to contain extra pillows and throws that you keep on your bed during the day. It is also a great way to add style and texture to your bedroom. A laundry basket is a must have item!
- Find a basket that suits your style and makes a statement
- Choose a quality basket that is big and sturdy
- Use a cute basket to collect dirty laundry rather than throwing it on the floor
5. Add Items that Encourage You to Rest and Unwind
Think about all five of your senses and include small touches that speak to each one. These simple additions can turn your bedroom into a peaceful retreat—like a mini getaway right at home.
- SMELL: Light a favorite candle or use a diffuser with calming essential oils.
- SIGHT: add photos or quotes that bring you joy
- HEARING: add a small speaker to play your favourite tunes
- TASTE: add a few chocolates or mints to your bedside table
- TOUCH: add a cozy throw on your bed
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Do you have any go to tricks that keep your bedroom clutter under control that weren’t mentioned in this post? I’d love to hear all about it in the comments section!
I hope these 5 simple tips will give you the confidence to banish clutter in your bedroom for good!
Free Printable Checklist:
CLICK HERE >>> 5 -Step Process To Declutter Your Bedroom Printable
More family friendly decluttering tips:
How to Declutter Your Clothes *Free Printable Checklist*
50 Things To Declutter Right Now!
Laundry Simplified: The Essential Routine that Changed My Life