How to declutter your bedroom and keep it tidy

Is your bedroom more ‘tidy room, tidy mind’ or organised chaos? Whether you love to keep things shipshape or revel in a bit of mess, we know it can be tricky to keep on top of bedroom decluttering.

No matter how hard we try, there inevitably comes a time when we find ourselves getting tired of sifting through overstuffed drawers and tripping over strewn shoes. If you’re wondering how to declutter your bedroom, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, we’ll identify the top causes of bedroom clutter and share simple ways to avoid the mess piling up.

Clothes

From chairdrobes to overflowing laundry baskets, clothes are the main culprits for most bedroom clutter. Luckily, all you need is some savvy storage.

Whether you need somewhere to store out-of-season clothes or keep bulky shoes safely stashed, ottoman storage beds are a great option. Conveniently lifting from the side or end to reveal reams of secret storage, ottomans give you a beautiful bed and bountiful space too.

The Yardley Bed Frame is an excellent multitasking bed that will help you keep organised and save valuable space. With a low-slung foot end that opens to reveal the ottoman below, the Yardley is effortlessly relaxed in appearance. But with over 20cm of discreet storage, it’ll hide your best-kept secrets, from bulky jumpers to scarves, sweats and more.

Technology

Bulky monitors, misplaced remotes, unsightly cables… tech can cause big problems when trying to keep your bedroom tidy. Don’t worry, we have the solution. 

When it comes to multitasking furniture, it doesn’t get much slicker than our range of TV and tech beds. Our Yokohama TV bed frame is an impressive choice with its deep side-opening ottoman storage, discreet storage for your favourite consoles, integrated charging points and 43-inch LG 4K TV hidden in the slim footboard.

Avoiding the need for an additional TV stand in the bedroom, you can also keep your walls clear for shelves to house your favourite trinkets, instead of hanging a TV with unsightly wires on show. Plus, you can easily control your TV by moving it up or down with the wireless remote – binging your favourite series just got a whole lot easier.

Providing plenty of entertainment, along with practical storage spaces you’ll love, the Yokohama is an exceptionally handy bedroom addition.

Lamps and lights

Mood lighting is incredibly important for a bedroom, but if you’re struggling for floorspace, floor-standing lamps can eat up precious inches. How about trying another way?

Sweet fairy lights, wall brackets or ceiling fittings are excellent options… but what if your bed could do the work for you? With the opulent Saffron upholstered bed frame you can enjoy built-in bedside tables plus glamorous adjustable spotlights. Its grand hotel-inspired headboard takes care of every bedtime essential, so you can focus on keeping your bedroom looking perfect and drifting off in a calm oasis.

Bedding, sheets and more

Spare sheets, out-of-season bedding and throws can all be safely stored out of sight with a handy bedroom companion. 

When it comes to blanket boxes, the clue’s in the name – they’re the perfect place to store bedroom softs between use. Our full collection has plenty of options to suit our bestselling bed frames – take the stunning Jay velvet-finish blanket box, part of our Jay collection, for example.

Covered in a rich velvet-touch fabric in a choice of deep navy or natural taupe, the space-saving Jay will discreetly hold spare bed linen and cushions, pyjamas, books… the list is endless. The blanket box can sit at the foot of the bed and is not only great for decluttering but also handy for sitting while putting on socks and shoes.

Keep, donate or throw away

When it’s time to part ways with precious items, set aside some time to really tidy up and declutter your room with this simple method:

1. Go through your drawers, shelves and wardrobe separately and take out everything.
2. Make three piles: ‘Keep’, ‘Donate’ and ‘Throw away’. The best way of deciding which pile to put something in is to hold it and think about how often you use or wear it. Would it be better used by someone else? Could it be recycled or upcycled? Another popular tip is to see whether the item ‘sparks joy’ while you hold it – online and TV sensation Marie Kondo has famously spearheaded this movement.
3. Once you’ve got your ‘Keep’ piles for each area, take some time to clean the areas before you place the belongings back in. Box up the rest of the two piles, dispose of accordingly and give yourself a pat on the back – well done you!

Follow these simple tips and you’ll be on your way to a neat and tidy bedroom. And don’t forget to make your bed every day – this article explains why.