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If you find solace in an orderly home, a bedroom organization project might be your idea of fun. On the other hand, maybe you're an organizational novice and need a bit of inspiration to kickstart such a massive undertaking. In any case, you've come to the right place.
Maybe you're moving into a new home, and you want to start things off on the right foot. Or you might be hunting a few ways to declutter your current sleeping quarters. Or maybe you’re just ready to embrace a minimalist interior decor scheme. Whatever home decoration need is driving you, Parachute is here to help. Find helpful hacks and tips on how to organize your room below.
Tips and Inspiration for DIY Bedroom Organization
Getting your bedroom into an organized state can feel like an overwhelming task, but it doesn't have to be. No matter the size of your room or your budget, there are tons of things you can do to eliminate clutter and maximize your space. In the process, you’ll create a peaceful environment for slumber, for getting ready in the morning, and for relaxing at the end of the day.
Here are 19 easy ways to organize a bedroom, make it tidier and achieve long-lasting order.
1. Take Inventory
The first step in any DIY bedroom organization project is to take inventory of what you currently have. This includes all your existing furniture and storage solutions (bed, dresser, nightstands, vanity, shelves, etc. ) and anything you need to buy.
In addition, you'll want to go through your closet. Do you need more hangers, hooks, drawers or shelves? Are there items or categories that don't have a home? Take stock of your wardrobe and note any gaps or areas that may need attention.
This is also a good time to separate your clothes into categories, and get rid of ill-fitting and threadbare items.
It’s also freeing to remove anything you don't like enough to wear regularly. When downsizing a closet, the general rule of thumb is to donate or toss anything you haven't worn in over a year.
2. Tackle One Section at a Time
Bear in mind that you don't need to go through everything all at once. Break up the project into smaller tasks and tackle one at a time. For instance, organize your dresser or clear the area underneath your bed. That way, the entire process will feel much less daunting. Also, getting rid of unused items can be emotionally draining for some, and starting small can help cushion the blow.
3. Declutter With Bins and Baskets
One way to quickly conquer a cluttered bedroom is with ample bins and baskets, like the hand-woven options you'll find at Parachute. Once you've taken inventory of your closet and sorted things into categories, you can create an organized bedroom system with these storage containers.
Bins are generally best used inside your closet (though it depends on the style).
Baskets can work nearly anywhere. For instance, you can put a basket on your bedroom floor or inside your armoire and use it to stash slippers, extra blankets or decorative pillows.
4. Get a Closet Organizer
Whether you're lucky enough to have a walk-in closet or are working with a shallower option with sliding or bi-fold doors, you'll need an organization solution. Luckily, there's no shortage of closet organizers on the market.
They come in various sizes, styles and configurations, including options with rod hangers, drawers, shoe storage, hooks, shelves and even built-in hampers. Sometimes, figuring out what type of closet storage you need can put off an otherwise relatively simple project. A closet organizer allows you to get started right away.
5. Spring for Matching Hangers
Matching hangers are often key to achieving a clean, put-together look in your closet. Matching your hangers may seem like an insignificant detail, but you might be surprised how big a difference this small touch makes.
Plus, this bedroom design tip can be applied no matter the size of your space.
6. Get Multiple Dressers
If you have the space, another excellent bedroom organization idea is to get multiple dressers — as in more than one per person. When it comes to tidying up, you can never have too many drawers.
You can place one or more dressers in your closet and then another one in your bedroom. Also, depending on the size and height, your dresser doesn’t necessarily need to look like a dresser. Lots of folks use chests of drawers as TV stands, credenzas, vanities or even nightstands.
7. Section Off Drawers and Shelves
Speaking of dressers, you can make the most of your storage space by sectioning off individual drawers and shelves. Like closet organizers, there are virtually endless products on the market designed to create smaller sections within a larger drawer or shelf.
This is especially useful for smaller items like socks, undergarments, beauty products and cloth face masks.
Additionally, shelf dividers can help prevent carefully stacked shirts, scarves and sweaters from toppling over.
8. Surrender to a Shoe Rack
If you own more than about four pairs of shoes, there's really no way around it: you need a shoe rack. These organizational solutions come in a plethora of styles, including door racks, stackable boxes and free-standing options with multiple shelves.
There's no one-size-fits-all shoe rack design. The most important factor here is to create easy access to your favorite pairs. Also, anything made of a delicate material such as suede should be stored accordingly. That also applies to styles that could become misshapen when crushed beneath heavier footwear, like boots and high heels.
9. Get a Jewelry Organizer
Keeping jewelry not just tidy but also untangled is often one of the most challenging bedroom organization tasks. There are tons of boxes, racks, caddies and lazy Susans promising a solution to the problem, but you may not want to buy the first one you see.
It's crucial that your jewelry organizer is designed so you can store chains and dangly pieces knot-free. That usually means everything needs its own compartment. Also, you should be able to see everything clearly — or at least the pieces you wear most frequently.
10. Use Specialty Clothes Storage as Needed
If you're storing a wedding dress, vintage jacket, tuxedo or any other highly delicate, expensive items, you may want to buy some specialty clothes storage solutions.
Depending on the nature of the garment, this could include a garment bag to keep things climate controlled and free of wrinkles while hanging on a rod. Or it might be a gown box to avoid rumpling a dress, or padded silk hangers to prevent puckering and stains.
11. Install Wall Hooks
Another smart bedroom organization idea is to install wall hooks in your closet and around your bedroom as needed. That way, you'll have a designated spot to hang your purse, favorite hat and bathrobe.
Not only that, but you'll have somewhere to put those in-between items. You know, things that aren't dirty enough to toss in the hamper, but also aren’t clean enough to fold back into a drawer.
12. Create Designated Hat Storage
If you're someone who owns lots of hats, you'll want to create a designated storage area for them. This could be a basket or bin inside your closet, a shelf reserved only for caps or an over-the-door solution.
If your hats are worthy of display and you're looking for cute organization ideas for the bedroom, consider installing several wall hooks. You don't have to hang all of your hats. For a more curated look, choose just one to two colors or styles, and leave the rest in bins or baskets.
13. Opt for a Storage Nightstand
In most bedrooms — and especially those in which the bed is centered on a wall — nightstands are non-negotiable. So why not kill two birds with one stone and get a design that doubles as storage? Short dressers make excellent end tables.
They create ample storage for your book, reading glasses and other bedside must-haves. But they can also manage anything else in your room that needs a designated home.
For a more open, versatile look, opt for a narrow shelving unit. While you might think you need to go with a shorter stack of shelves, taller units can look surprisingly chic and offer a framing effect when used as nightstands.
14. Make Use of Under-the-Bed Storage
One of the best small bedroom hacks is to use under-the-bed storage. You can get a storage bed with drawers on the foot or sides, but there are also a bunch of great products designed to go underneath an existing bed. This includes rolling drawer-like compartments, shoe organizers, shallow baskets and bench-style products with cubbies.
15. Get a Storage Bench or Ottoman
Another handy and cute bedroom organization idea is a storage bench or ottoman. These multi-functional containers offer casual seating, and a spot other than the floor or bed to lay out clothes.
They also create a place to store anything you'd like to keep out of the way, like extra bedding, pillows or seasonal jackets.
Benches look great at the foot of the bed or up against a wall. Ottomans can go almost anywhere — in the middle of the room, in a walk-in closet, or next to a window.
16. Consider a Vanity…
Do you like to have a fair amount of beauty products on hand or want to keep your jewelry somewhere other than your closet? A vanity can work wonders when decluttering your space. Other than beds, nightstands and dressers, vanities are one of the few furniture items at home in a bedroom.
17. ...Or Floating Shelves
When you think of floating shelves, you might picture a living room or kitchen. But these handy organizing ideas can look just as tasteful in the bedroom. You can place candles, small plants, framed art pieces or books on a bedroom wall shelf. To avoid a cluttered look, aim for similar colors (such as all white or black books) and leave some empty shelf space.
18. Upgrade Your Hamper
Sometimes your clothes might end up on the floor because you're too busy or tired to put them where they belong. But that most often happens because you need a larger (or better) hamper. Check out this canvas hamper from Parachute. It's made of undyed, pre-shrunk cotton with a convenient top flap and a collapsible powder-coated black metal frame.
19. Embrace Minimalism
When your bedroom has to hold too much, it can feel like your space is messy even when it's tidied up. That's why embracing minimalism (as both a lifestyle and a design approach) is one of the best ways to achieve long-term bedroom organization. Think toned-down colors, pared-down prints, less-is-more furniture and simple decor accents.
For a deeper dive into creating a simple, serene sleeping quarters, see our guide on How to Design a Minimalist Bedroom.
How to Keep Your Room Clean
An organized, decluttered bedroom doesn't necessarily equate to a clean bedroom.
So other than making sure everything has a designated place to be put away, keeping up with vacuuming and dusting is vital.
In addition, it's a good idea to have a small trash can (and maybe a recycling bin too) in your closet or potentially hidden in a lidded basket. That way, you'll always have a place for tissues, cosmetic product boxes, clothing tags, wrappers and anything else that tends to sit around because you don't have anywhere to toss it out.
Curate Your Dream Bedroom With Parachute
These 19 bedroom organization tips, should give you a wealth of inspiration to get started. Bear in mind that you don't have to use all these ideas, and certainly not all at once. Lean into the hacks that speak to you and forgo any that don't work for your space.
Parachute founder Ariel Kaye's book How to Make a House a Home is another excellent resource when you’re interested in learning about interior design, organization, decorating and furniture arrangement.
Want more personalized guidance? The experienced stylists at Parachute are at your service. Schedule your free video or phone consultation with an expert designer today!
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This article is part of our series, The 7-Day Spruce Up: Your Ultimate Guide to Home Organizing. The 7-Day Spruce Up is your destination for whole home happiness, curating our very best tips and product recommendations to help you create your tidiest, coziest, most beautiful home yet.
Organizing a room, such as a small bedroom, takes a little strategizing to make sure that every inch of space counts, including the walls and space under your bed. The benefits will be many, including visually streamlining the room, giving everything a home, and creating a serene, relaxing vibe. Use the following nine bedroom organization tips and tricks to focus on cutting clutter and organizing your small space.
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Use Under-Bed Space
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Under the bed storage is great because it is not visible, but still easily accessible. You can choose to store just a few items like gift wrap, extra bed sheets, or books in a children's bedroom under there. Purchasing a rolling storage container keeps everything organized under the bed, freeing up space in your bedroom.
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Put Artwork on Walls
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Especially if you have a small bedroom, put your artwork on the wall and not on your dresser, nightstand, or vanity. Keep these spaces clear and your bedroom will have a more streamlined look.
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Organize the Room in Sections
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Tackling the bedroom all at once can seem overwhelming. Instead, divide the room up based on the function of the space. Organize the closet as one project, then move on to armoires, dresser drawers, and wardrobes. This way you're decluttering and organizing storage space first.
Next, organize flat areas like the tops of dressers and night tables, as well as any bookcases that may be in your bedroom. By leaving the under-the-bed area last, you'll know exactly what can and should be stored there.
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Declutter Closets
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While dividing and conquering organizing your bedroom, the closet can be a whole other problem. Even if your bedroom is spotless, if your closet is spiraling out of control, it will disrupt the calm, serene state of the bedroom. Plus, a cluttered closet translates to a longer time getting ready in the morning coupled with more frustration getting out the door and to work on time.
Reduce the tension by tackling your clothes closet. First, tidy up your closet, either by doing a full closet organization or by doing a quick closet clutter sweep. Incorporate a storage system if needed. Once you go through your clothes, donate the unneeded items and revel in your newly serene space.
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Store Blankets on a Rack
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If you have a ton of blankets, throws, and quilts that you use regularly—and you have the floor space—consider a pretty blanket rack. You can find one in an antique or thrift store. This will make making the bed, and getting the bed ready at night ("turn down") easier. Plus, you won't be tempted to just throw everything on the floor.
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Place Pillows in Baskets
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Throw pillows make a comfortable bed, so more throw pillows make a bed more comfortable, right? Well, that is until you have to find a place for them when it is time to actually use the bed at night.
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Create a Functional, Clutter-Free Nightstand
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Rather than import a desk, choose a night table that suits your needs while taking up as little space as possible. A small dresser where you can store some clothing is a great space-saving trick that many professional organizers employ with clients who are living in tight quarters. if you don't have the room for a small dresser, try a slim night table with lots of drawers.
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Have a Place for Dirty Clothes
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A hamper, either in the closet, next to the closet, or near the closet, will help clothes stay contained without spilling out all over your bedroom. You can choose one that blends in with your decor, or just use a basic hamper.
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Have a Place for Trash
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A small attractive garbage pail kept in the bedroom provides you with a spot to throw tissues, scraps of paper, and all the other small pieces of trash that make their way into your bedroom.
Look for a small bathroom-size trash can. Anything larger will be noticeable in a bedroom. The smaller the trash bin, the easier it is to stick it under a nightstand or discretely beside a dresser.
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10 tips on how to create comfort in the bedroom -Articles
For any person, the bedroom is a secluded corner that allows you to close yourself from the outside world and spend time alone with your thoughts, take a break from household chores and bustle at work, retire with your soulmate. And in order for this room to fully meet its purpose, it must be not just comfortable, but as comfortable as possible. You can achieve this if you follow our simple tips.
Set aside space for books
A mini-library in the bedroom is a great way to bring some romance and warmth into the room. Moreover, it is not necessary to place high racks filled to the top with books. If space does not allow, you can get by with a small bedside table with shelves where you can put 2-3 of your favorite books, or make a small niche under the windowsill by placing shelves there - this is a very interesting design decision!
Wind up chest or blanket basket
A colonial-style wicker basket or small chest is great for storing spare blankets and blankets.
And in terms of design, they always look fresh and original.
A wool carpet never hurts
A wool carpet laid on the floor will simultaneously dilute the decor with new colors and patterns and at the same time “block” drafts that can seep through the floorboards. If you add cushion covers with the same pattern as on the carpet, then the interior will look like a single whole.
Warm colors are perfect for the bedroom
Nothing makes a bedroom feel more cozy than the right wall color. It is best if these are warm shades of coffee, beige, light brown - they will bring peace and harmony to the interior. But if you wish, you can very well paint the walls with muted pink or peach. Their depth is especially well emphasized by carpets with oriental ornaments.
Decorate your mirror with a string of lights
We recommend decorating a mirror dressed in a baguette or a wooden frame with a garland consisting of small light bulbs or an LED strip running along the contour.
When these lamps are lit at dusk or at night, your bedroom will be transformed!
Lay a high-pile carpet near the bed
Agree, it is much more pleasant when, after waking up, you put your feet on a soft high-pile carpet. And it doesn't matter if it is a carpet made of natural wool or artificial. Even if the bedroom already has a carpet, a small bedside rug can be placed on top of it.
Add some orange to your interior
If your bedroom is done in white or beige tones, you can use elements of orange and red-orange colors to give it a mood, imitating the change of seasons. Here you will see how the space will change when you cover the bed with an orange bedspread or put a bright red vase on the bedside table.
Change the paintings on the walls
If it is not possible to change the interior of the entire bedroom, then to get new emotions, it is enough to change the paintings or photographs hanging on the walls.
You can do this according to your mood, or in parallel with the change of seasons.
Dilute the atmosphere with textiles
The use of different types of textiles gives special warmth to any room, including the bedroom. Combining linen with cotton fabrics, complementing a hard tapestry with a soft woolen bedspread or purchasing an unusual tencel bedding, you will fill the room with romance and charm. Just remember that all these elements should overlap in color.
Set aside a seating area
In addition to the bed in your bedroom, there must be a secluded place where you can drink a cup of hot cocoa, wrapped in a soft blanket and watch what is happening from the window. If the room has a wide window sill, then such a place can be made by throwing a few soft pillows or a cozy woolen blanket on it. Another option is to put a rocking chair near the window.
10 rules for a cozy bedroom with design tips - Roomble.
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2021-05-18T12:10:00+00:00 2021-05-18T13:19:34+00:00 10 rules for a cozy bedroom with design tips 2021-05-18T12:10:00+00:00 Although autumn is a beautiful time, it is during this season that many people tend to get depressed. Do you want to have a place to put your thoughts in order, have a good rest and solitude? Our tips will help make your bedroom just like that. 10 rules for a cozy bedroom with design tips
Although autumn is a beautiful season, it is during this season that many people tend to get depressed. Do you want to have a place to put your thoughts in order, have a good rest and solitude? Our tips will help you make your bedroom just like that
Soft and spacious bed, pleasing colors, roomy and not bulky closets - that's what "cozy room" means.
To make your vacation ideal, you need to consider 10 basic rules that will help you with this.
Most often, light pastel shades are chosen for decorating the bedroom, which contribute to relaxation and tranquility. Light airy tones can make your stay even more pleasant, comfortable, and also create a serene atmosphere in the room.
But if you want something unusual and more sensual - look at rich dark shades, especially paired with an interesting texture. Not everyone will take such a step, but believe me, the result will be incredibly spectacular, elegant and truly comfortable. The main thing - when choosing a color scheme, choose the palette that will be comfortable for you.
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- Most people are absolutely in vain afraid of dark walls in the bedroom. Dark gray, dark blue, brown, rich green and even black walls make the room intimate and cozy. A great solution for small bedrooms - the boundaries of the room seem to dissolve, and visually such a bedroom seems even more spacious than with walls painted in light colors.
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Natural wood is a material whose presence will certainly add warmth and comfort to your bedroom. It doesn’t matter what it will be: a whole wall, logs by the fireplace, pieces of furniture or some small accessories - in any case, a comfortable and homely atmosphere will be created in the room. The tree will be relevant in almost any interior style, and every year it is gaining more and more popularity in the design world. White bedding will look even fresher and whiter against the background of this noble material.
No matter how elegant and beautiful a chandelier is in your bedroom, without the help of additional light sources it will not be able to create coziness. It is necessary to take care of soft subdued lighting, and it should be voluminous and multi-level. This is achieved through ceiling spotlights, sconces, bedside lamps, as well as all kinds of decorative lighting.
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- A favorite technique for decorating a bedroom for all designers is to add mirrors.
A great way to transform the room is large mirrors on both sides of the bed; it can be either beautifully framed mirrors or floor-to-ceiling mirror panels. They will reflect lamps, flowers and candles on the bedside tables - the play of reflections will give the bedroom comfort and some mystery.
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We are talking about a rich combination of textures that will give your bedroom a new sparkle and, with the right choice of materials, will make it very cozy. Pay attention to decorative velvet pillows, fleecy rugs, fur blankets, knitted accessories - any of these details will enrich the room, make it warmer.
In the bedroom we are looking for peace and quiet, so there is no need to clutter it up with a lot of items. This applies to both furniture and small details in the form of figurines, vases, photographs and other gizmos dear to the heart. Do not forget about the constant maintenance of order. After all, every morning, opening your eyes, you should be happy to look at the environment and the interior.
The bed takes center stage in the bedroom, so pay special attention to decorating the headboard. Having beautifully designed it, you will receive additional points for comfort. One of the most expressive and original ways is to use a screen as a headboard. In addition, there are still a huge number of ideas, so you can easily find what you like.
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— For a romantic and intimate bedroom, consider buying a canopy bed. It can be either fixed on special supports or suspended from the ceiling. Do not rule out the use of a canopy, even if you have a small bedroom. Such a luxurious bed will become the main accent in the room, and after all, what else do we decorate the bedroom for, if not for a comfortable sleep?
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With these irreplaceable pieces of furniture, the bedroom will become not only cozy, but also more comfortable. Don't settle for standard options, try using some interesting items as bedside tables: stools, suitcases, ladders, tree stumps.
.. Anything, as long as you like it and are comfortable to use.
We spend a third of our lives in bed, so don't be stingy with quality linens made from linen or cotton. Then your sleep will be full, and the bedroom will become even more tender and pleasant thanks to these natural materials. It is not necessary to choose something white at all, deep shades, such as eggplant or amethyst, are in fashion now, and dark colors are more practical.
An accent wall behind the head of the bed is a win-win option if you want to make your abode of sleep spectacular and extraordinary. Floral and floral ornaments will help soften the atmosphere, thanks to them the bedroom will become lighter and more soulful.
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- If you are hesitant to use a saturated color for finishing all the walls, make a contrasting one in the bedroom. It will bring dynamics to the room, help to correctly delimit the space.
The most spectacular techniques: wallpaper with a bright print or photo wallpaper on one of the walls, a darker color of a narrow wall in a long elongated room (such a wall will visually bring the room closer in shape to a square).
