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19 Bedroom Organizing Tips That'll Elevate Your Room Aesthetic

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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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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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What kind of energy does your bedroom have? Invigorating and inspiring? Relaxing? Maybe a little gloomy or even sad? Forget about what is and think about what kind of atmosphere you would like to see in this room. If you are dreaming of a harmonious, relaxing bedroom that allows you to forget about all the worries and stresses of the bedroom, these nine tips are for you. nine0003

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It is obvious that the bed is the main "heroine" of any bedroom. And no matter how interesting the other decor is, it depends on it how the whole room looks. And, of course, how comfortable you are in it. That is why take the time to choose the perfect bed for you: one that is both comfortable and pleasant to sleep in. And to make the effect even more, surround it with beautiful textiles, choose decorative pillows and a high-quality bedspread. nine0003

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— Using fabrics of different textures and accessories (curtains, blankets, pillows) will add coziness and comfort, but be sure to remember to combine their patterns with each other.

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As we said above, the bed is the central element of the interior in the bedroom, which means that the headboard, which is inseparable from it, is also very important. Think about what should be on the wall behind your head. Maybe it will be just a picture, or maybe it will be a full-fledged royal headboard, upholstered in fabric. Or are they photos of your children from a favorite family trip? Make it so that when you enter the room you immediately feel good, and once in bed - even better. nine0003

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Lighting is very important for the bedroom. It should set you up for relaxation, create a certain atmosphere and at the same time be comfortable: in the bedroom we read in the evenings, sometimes we work, choose clothes, put on makeup, and so on. The classic option is central and local lighting. Additional light can be placed at the mirror, at the head and on the podium, if any. It is also good to highlight the closet and dressing table. nine0003

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— When lighting a bedroom, it is important to remember that everything should be accompanied by relaxation. Don't forget to use dimmers. If possible, it is better to abandon the overhead lighting, while positioning the lamps in such a way that there is the possibility of different light scenarios, they will help create a mood.

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Plants, wood, stone, natural fabrics - all these elements not only make us closer to nature, but also give us that unique feeling of peace that we so much want to experience in our own bedroom. Of course, it is not necessary right now to start a major overhaul and make a real wood finish. Start small: a few unpretentious plants, a textured natural wool throw or a soft carpet are guaranteed to transform your bedroom.

The bedroom is one of the rooms with the smallest amount of free space. Bed, wardrobe, bedside tables - and now there is almost no space. For a bedroom to become truly ideal, it must be not only beautiful and comfortable, but also functional. To do this, you need to optimize all available space as much as possible, and the easiest way to do this is with a variety of built-in elements. They will open up additional storage options and save space in the bedroom. nine0003

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— Another great way to get extra storage is to use built-in bed-scale items like shelves for books and small items or podiums. The latter can easily accommodate both seasonal items and all bedding.

Unless you practice yoga or other spiritual practices, you are unlikely to need a dedicated place for meditation, but just a quiet corner for relaxation should be in any bedroom. It can be anything: an easy chair, a wide window sill with pillows and a blanket, or a bed itself, separated from the rest of the world by a canopy. Fill this place with light and positive energy: living plants, scented candles, favorite books and little things that give you a good mood will help you with this. nine0003

Cleanliness in the bedroom is as important as beautiful decor or the right pillows and blankets. And it’s not even about the aesthetic component: timely cleaning at least protects you from possible diseases. That is why wash bed linen regularly, ventilate the bedroom and wipe the dust. So you protect yourself from the risk of asthma, which appears just because of the dust and dust mites that live on all soft surfaces. And to get rid of daily small garbage, find a place for a small basket. nine0003

Bedside table - what we see the first moment after waking up, if we sleep on our side. In addition, it is on it that all the things we need in bed are stored: from books to a charger and a glass of water. To make this part of the bedroom as comfortable as possible, pick up a nightstand "for you." If you need a lot of things, choose models with drawers or two tiers, also take care of the decor. For example, photographs or a small plant in a pot will look great on a nightstand. nine0003

To make your bedroom as comfortable as possible, let it "breathe". Get rid of unnecessary furniture that clutters up the rest of the free space, sort out clothes and empty closets, audit among the decorations and think about whether all the decor really pleases you and you really need it. Do these inspections regularly and your bedroom will thank you for it.

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Bedroom storage: ideas and solutions

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Headboard storage

Free space around the bed can (and should!) be used to the maximum. For example, equip spacious and stylish storage systems at the head for every taste - from open shelves to tall floor-to-ceiling cabinets.

Apartment in Moscow. Project by Tatyana Kazantseva.

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Anton Likhtarovich Style: Alexandra Pylenkova

Project by Ilona Menshakova, Sisters’ Design. To hide the protruding load-bearing column, the designer designed a wooden headboard with shelves and cabinets. nine0003

Bed on the podium

As an option, you can place the bed on the podium, and in it you can make either an extra bed (option for the guest bedroom) or large storage boxes.

Project by Alexey Shibaev and Alexandra Averkina, Zeworkroom studio. The bed is located on the podium in a niche around which the storage system is arranged. For more headboard storage inspiration, click here.

Apartment of Svetlana Nesterushkina, architect and creator of the Roushk jewelry brand, in Moscow. nine0003

Narrow wardrobe

Is the bedroom too small and there is no room for a full dressing room? You can put a narrow long wardrobe at the head of the bed, a “pencil case” for clothes, and put small things that you don’t use too often on the upper shelves. The combination of closed modules with open shelves will visually lighten the design, and it will not psychologically put pressure on you when you lie on the bed.

Two-room apartment in a new building, designed by designer Olga Shapovalova. In the bedroom, on both sides of the bed, there are narrow wardrobes up to the very ceiling, manufactured by Exclusive Furniture. nine0003

Full Wall Built-in Wardrobes

Built-in storage is one of the most common bedroom storage solutions. It is good because it allows you to order cabinets for the size and configuration of the room. Located along the wall on the side or opposite the bed, they do not “eat up” the space, but thanks to their laconic design and neutral shades, they can become completely invisible. This option is equally well suited for both owners of large bedrooms and small rooms (and in the second case, it is more preferable, since it allows you to save useful square centimeters as much as possible). nine0003

Project by Petr Yushin.

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Wardrobe with mirrored doors

To visually enlarge the space of a small bedroom, use good old mirrors. For example, cabinet doors can be made mirrored - so the space will appear larger and brighter.

Project by Dmitry Dubrovsky.

Wardrobe behind a curtain

An original trick for the bedroom - a wardrobe behind a curtain. This solution looks “softer”, more dynamic and visually lighter than cabinets with blind doors. nine0003

Apartment in Moscow. Designed by Anna Evdokimova.

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Anton Likhtarovich.

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