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Pick a Multiuse Nightstand

Bedrooms tend to be short on square footage, which means including pieces that look good and work well can be a challenge. A decluttering superstar: the multiuse nightstand. Choose a midsize dresser with good surface space for nighttime needs, as well as lots of drawers for storing small clothing essentials.

Clear Out Your Dressers

Bedroom closets tend to get lots of decluttering love and attention, but dressers can quickly become mazes of mismatched socks, worn-out T-shirts, and more. At least once a season, empty everything out of your dresser and clean the inside with a dust cloth. Then divide storage space by function or type -- all socks in one drawer, for example -- using the same storage and organization strategies you implement in a closet. Use a narrow bin to corral all your work socks and another for athletic socks. Another great tip to gain storage space and stay organized: Roll your T-shirts. You'll be able to quickly see the one you need, and your drawer will stay tidy.

Scout Out Square Footage

When you look at something in your bedroom every day -- say, the closet -- it's hard to see spots that might be wasted or need a good decluttering. Try this trick: Take some smartphone pictures of your bedroom closet from different angles (far away and up close). Print them out and take a close look: Where does clutter congregate? What corners or wall surfaces aren't getting used like they should? The back of a door is one spot to consider: Often it can be a great way to organize immediate wardrobe needs, like the next day's ensemble, or declutter daily-use bedroom items, such as makeup or jewelry.

Purge Your Jewelry

You know the old adage about clothing: If you haven't worn it in a year, toss it. The same can be said for decluttering jewelry stored in the bedroom. Unless it has particular sentimental value, if you haven't worn it in a year or it's broken beyond repair, donate or toss it. For those pieces that are fixable, take them to a jeweler. Then organize the remaining pieces so they no longer become tangled or lost; stand-up necklace storage is a good idea, as are bracelet holders with multiple prongs.

Stash Seasonal Extras Under the Bed

Unless you live year-round on the beach, your flip-flops take a break during cold-weather months. Same for those cozy blankets when the temperatures climb. There's no need for off-season items to steal valuable shelf or storage space. Instead, keep them close but out of the way with underbed storage. For a platform bed, that may equal matching baskets or decorative containers. For other styles, check out underbed drawers for stashing (and decluttering) sweaters, shoes, coats, and more.

Try a Wardrobe Wall

If most people filled out a bedroom decluttering wish list, they’d probably put "bigger closet" at the top. But traditional closets can be tricky to retrofit to an existing bedroom. One meet-in-the-middle option that works well in a range of spaces is a wardrobe wall. You can either build out the wall to include an opening, or install moveable pieces that offer plenty of storage and organization. To save square feet, consider closing a wardrobe wall with a curtain instead of doors.

Clear Bedroom Surfaces

Decluttering doesn't necessarily mean clearing out what's in drawers and on shelves. Visual decluttering of bedroom surfaces out in the open is just as important in creating a serene, restful space. That means paring down items on display -- a lamp, a few select photos -- and finding better storage and organization solutions for those pieces that tend to create chaos: keys, wallet, and jewelry, for example.

Pick Pretty Containers

There's an organizing strategy often used in kitchens: Take items in different-shape containers and decant them so they store easily. This same approach can be used for different effect on dressers and grooming spaces in a bedroom. Get rid of unattractive containers in favor of those that declutter and decorate surfaces while keeping your bedroom storage and supplies organized.

Use Uniform Baskets

Baskets that are the same size and shape can easily be swapped and moved around based on your needs and standard closet configurations. That, in turn, helps with bedroom decluttering, especially if you're rigorous about reviewing contents and getting rid of items you have outgrown or don't use. Bonus: Uniform baskets help to reduce visual clutter, which makes for more calming bedroom decor.

Think Slim

Bedrooms are often the repository of all sorts for odd-shape things -- purses and bags, for example. Those items may not fit neatly on shelves, leading to all sorts of bedroom clutter. To better evaluate and store what you have, use slim spaces such as narrow shelves or a series of hooks on a wall.

 

 

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