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How to declutter your bedroom in 9 easy steps
Say hello to the bedroom of your dreams with these decluttering ideas. They’ll help you create a calm space where everything has somewhere to go. First, get rid of things you don’t need in your bedroom – or your life – anymore. That done, it’s time to find ways to neatly organise everything that’s left. Here are 9 ideas for starters.
1. Curtains can cover more than windows
From clutter to calm, discover how much a curtain can instantly transform a room. Install a curtain rail across the whole wall, for a quick, easy solution that hides shelves and boxes, or even a wardrobe or other wall storage. Our VIDGA curtain rail system offers an easy way to customise a curtain rail to fit your space. That said, it’s not an excuse to cover up mess! Organise your things on the shelves in boxes or baskets so they’re tidy and easy to find every time you pull back the curtain.
2. Put the bulk of your stuff in your closet
Things are better together, and a generously-sized wardrobe can easily solve a lot of storage needs in one go. Thanks to the multiple storage possibilities of KOMPLEMENT interior organisers, clothes, accessories and shoes can be neatly stored in their own dedicated areas. Different door options finish the look in style.
3. Don’t forget the space under the bed!
You could say the bed is the king of multifunctional furniture, and this bed with storage would certainly agree with you! Under-bed storage, whether it’s part of the bed or freestanding boxes, opens the door (or drawers) to a wealth of organising possibilities. Seasonal clothes can find their happy place here, as well as everyday things like gym equipment and yoga mats.
4. Use shelving to keep inspirations on show
Give your books a home of their own in a bookcase. Organise them in ways that you find inspiring, whether that’s by colour, theme or even old school alphabetically. Break up the look of the books with curated shelves of your favourite objects. Play around with different arrangements to find the one that works, and feel calm knowing that everything is there only because you want it to be.
5. Mix up storage for a unique wall-to-wall look
Here’s a no-drill fitted storage solution for when wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes are not an option. Be creative – combine everything from drawer units on castors, to TV benches and cabinets to create a personalised look that offers lots of different storage possibilities. Different pieces work together when they have the same, or at least a very similar, colour scheme. Place them beside each other to help build a calm decluttered feel. Creating your own customised storage combination makes sure everything works for your things, so you can take pleasure in knowing where they all are, wherever you move to!
6. Open and closed storage creates calm and adds to the decor
Open and closed storage gives you the best of both worlds when it comes to your decluttered bedroom. And it’s what our PLATSA storage was designed for. The trick is to colour coordinate the open storage to build a strong look. One final tip – make sure the hangers on the rail are the same for a sleek finish.
7. Try a bench with secret storage
If you know, you know. The beauty of this bench is that it doesn’t scream and shout about being a decluttering superhero, it just quietly gets on with the job. Opening the top reveals generous storage space, perfect for holding clothes and accessories or things like gym equipment that you use every day.
8. Choose large furniture with big storage ambitions
If your wardrobe doesn’t quite do the job of holding most of your things, give it a helping hand it with another piece of large furniture that has generous storage capabilities – this ottoman divan bed. It’s perfect for big bulky things like suitcases, spare bedding and bed linen. When everything has somewhere to go, you will have achieved your goal of a calm, decluttered space.
9. Keep surfaces clear and neat
Here’s one last golden rule when it comes to decluttering your space. Make your surfaces count. They can easily accrue clutter, so plan what to put on them. Choose a few objects to create personal displays on a chest or shelf, and put away anything that isn’t part of the look. When it comes to the bed, the space beside it can often become a bit of a mess so here’s where a bedside table steps in to help. Choose one with a drawer and keep about three things you love – or are inspired by – on top. Hide everything else in the drawer and you’re eady to relax.
