Space limitations are frequently the main obstacles to organizing a small bedroom, whether it’s an attic room full of strange alcoves and odd angles, a tiny box guest room or even the corner of a studio apartment. Simply put, there is no room for clutter.
Even though it may seem difficult, reducing the number of things in your bedroom can actually be a blessing when thinking about how to implement your small bedroom organization and design ideas.
Experts claim that it is nearly impossible to unwind and sleep soundly in a cluttered environment, therefore the less stuff you have in it, the better. This is true for organizing a bedroom of any size, but it is especially true when there is limited space.
In light of this, I’ve put together a few small bedroom organization tips that will turn a cramped bedroom into a tranquil retreat that’s both practical and attractive.
When you can combine smart small bedroom storage ideas with professional organizing strategies a compact bedroom will feel spacious, and look its best. Here are some of the best ways to declutter and arrange the space, however small it is.
Rethink Your Bed
Utilizing the space under the bed is always a smart idea, but in small rooms, pulling out boxes from underneath can be difficult or even impossible. Instead, you might want to think about a small room bed that has a space-saving ottoman design.
An ottoman bed rises to reveal a space as big as the bed, great for shoes, your summer or winter apparel (depending on the current season), accessories such as bags, and so on. I like this one as it raises itself automatically at the push of a button, has a stylish look (especially the headboard) and is surprisingly inexpensive.
Although getting to the space within an ottoman bed isn’t difficult, you won’t want to use it every day, so be careful what you store inside and only use it for things you don’t use frequently.
Position Your Bed with Extra Care
The bed is the largest piece of bedroom furniture, thus where you put it matters when organizing a small bedroom. While putting it in the exact center of the room might seem natural, considering other locations can result in a layout that is more effective.
When it comes to effective bedroom organization, pushing things – especially the bed – up against a wall or into a corner frees up more floor space and can help divide the space into several zones.
Make Use of Flexible Bedroom Zoning
You can give the room structure and a lovely sense of movement by designating specific zones for sleeping, dressing, organizing makeup, and other activities. You’ll also have a clear concept of what belongs where. And don’t forget to provide a spot in the kids’ bedrooms for organizing toys.
Although this is a very effective method for organizing a small bedroom, keep in mind that when there isn’t much space, zones will unavoidably overlap. To prevent confusion, put similar items in containers or baskets so they may be stored anywhere in the space and then quickly moved as needed.
Rolling carts can be very helpful here, and there are some excellent, affordable options available that are also very good looking. Another bonus? You can even ‘load up’ a cart with items that you’d like to store in your room but make use of in the bathroom and then simply transfer the cart and its content between the two spaces whenever you need to.
Keep All Flat Surfaces Clutter Free
When organizing surfaces, first decide whether what you have out is functional to your lifestyle. If it’s not, store it elsewhere. This should make the essentials you do have out more accessible and easier to find. Putting them neatly into boxes or on trays will instantly make them look organized. Choose boxes that can be stacked or clipped together to make a storage solution ideal for your space.
When it comes to decluttering your nightstand, remove everything and only put back the items you use first thing in the morning or the last thing at night, such as a clock, a book, glasses and hand cream. Use trays or containers either on top or in neatly divided drawers to corral smaller items – it’s a handy way to organize jewelry, too.
Make Better Use of Vertical Spaces
Using wall space when you can will help you organize a tiny bedroom by freeing up floor space. While open shelves can highlight necessities that are worthy of display, floating cabinets are perfect for concealing unsightly items.
When painted the same color as the walls, high shelves can give the appearance of height in the space and be used to display books or chic boxes containing jewelry and cosmetics.
When organizing a tiny closet, hanging designs will be helpful. Choose cubby-style designs for organizing shoes, handbags, and other accessories. Decorative hooks or even pegboards installed on the wall or back of the door are ideal for organizing jewelry and small accessories.
Pay Closer Attention to Closet Organization
Effectively organizing your clothing in a tiny bedroom, whether you use a closet, drawers, or an open clothes rack, can lessen the possibility that they will spill out into the space and make getting ready in the morning much easier.
Use clothing storage techniques and closet organization best practices like categorizing, organizing by frequency of use, season, or color – whatever makes the most sense to you – to make the most of the space in a small closet.
To maximize shelf space, use stackable containers, baskets, and closet organizers. Set aside shelf space for bulkier things like jumpers and chunky knitwear and file fold (where folded items are placed vertically) t-shirts, jumpers, and jeans into individual boxes.
Utilize Baskets for Overflow Storage
The key to organizing a small bedroom is to give all your belongings a place – not always easy in a compact space. Bedroom organizers like baskets are brilliant drop zones for catching shoes, books, fresh linens and dirty laundry. They’re also great for toys in a child’s bedroom.
Take the Time to Make Your Bed
There’s nothing like an unmade bed to make a small bedroom feel cluttered and unloved. Taking five minutes to dress your bed well every morning can make all the difference, and studies have shown it has a positive effect on your mood, too – even better.
It’s worth rethinking your bed dressing choices too: lots of pillows and throws can be an extra layer of clutter that you don’t need in a small bedroom, especially if you’re taking them all off at night anyway. Consider streamlining your collection for a stylish pared-back look. Keep only the decorative dressings that you use and enjoy, anything else can be gifted or donated (pillows will only be accepted if a fire label is still attached).
Get Help When You Need It
If decluttering your bedroom is something you haven’t tackled in a while, it can feel daunting. The best advice we can give is to not take on everything at once. Focus on one area at a time – such as organizing a closet – and complete the job before you move on to the next.
Bear in mind that a bedroom’s primary purpose is to enable a good night’s sleep. If you are struggling to make the most of the space, or to find the time to get a small bedroom – actually any sized bedroom – organized then you (or a bedroom’s other occupants) will keep losing sleep!
At Just Organized By Taya bedroom organization is one of our favorite projects, as turning a cluttered sleep space into an attractive organized bedroom is one of those projects that never fails to elicit delight in our clients. We can hlp those in the Houston area in person – and do as much or as little of the physical work as you’d like – or virtually for those living elsewhere in the world.
So stop losing sleep (literally) over a cluttered small bedroom. Contact us today to discuss how we can put our small bedroom organization expertise to work for you.
Working with Taya and her team is easy. You can book an appointment easily on her website, or contact her directly at 832-271-7608
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