Optimizing Space in Your Bedroom

How to Organize and Store Items in the Bedroom

Besides being your cozy corner, your bedroom is where you store many valuable items. That's why you want your bedroom to be clean, organized, and convenient for access. There should be a balance between functionality and aesthetics, so creating an organized and efficient space is crucial.

Choose Custom Storage

When you have custom storage or a built-in closet, you can define its appearance: number of shelves, drawers, hanging space, open shelving, dimensions, door type, paint color, and finish. You'll have plenty of storage space because a custom closet can utilize all the space from floor to ceiling and match the room's contours. A designer might even use narrow corners and non-standard spaces.

Use Space Above Wardrobes

If you don't have a custom closet but do have wardrobes that suit your storage needs, make use of the space above them. You can buy several storage containers to fit into the empty areas. Use these containers for bulky bedding items, coats, sweaters, and other occasionally used or seasonal things.

Store Some Items in Dresser Drawers

Rather than using dresser drawers for souvenirs, consider storing small items in them. Moreover, instead of stacking things on top of each other, organize them. Organization means keeping items next to one another rather than stacked. When you organize your belongings, you can see everything at a glance so that you wear each item evenly.

Minimize the Number of Items on Surfaces

When organizing a bedroom, there's one rule you must follow: keep unnecessary items off the surfaces. Instead, store only those things meant for the surface. For example, keep daily items on the nightstand and store the rest in drawers or portable storage.

Manage Seasonal Clothing

It's important to store seasonal clothing properly. You can use large containers for this or find a suitable spot in the wardrobe, usually the back of the closet and upper shelves. Store them in sealed bags to pack them neatly. These will take up less space since vacuum packing reduces their volume.

Look for Furniture with Storage Functionality

Today, there are many pieces of furniture that also serve as storage solutions such as storage nightstands and stools. You can place them by the foot of your bed where they become accessible and functional furniture. It would be great if you could find a cedar chest.

You can locate and use available storage space in your bedroom to keep it organized and clutter-free, knowing how to do so. Be creative and seek advice from professional organizers (and this article) for lots of ideas on how to properly manage your bedroom.