If your bedroom is full of junk – keeping it neat & tidy can be difficult. A clutter-free bedroom can improve your overall mood and contribute to better sleep. Professional organizers offer a few good suggestions about what we can throw away to have a calm and cozy bedroom.
This list will show you 10 things to get rid of in your bedroom – as per professional organizers.
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Old Clothes
Look at what’s in your wardrobe. The clothes that don’t fit, are hopelessly out of style or you haven’t worn in more than a year likely won’t be worn again — so let these clothes go. The space these clothes take up makes it hard to see what you could wear. Giving old clothes to recycling or donation may benefit someone in need.
Duplicate Items
Look around your house for extra pillows, extra blankets, extra decorative things that have never left the closet in 15 years – these duplicate items are taking up space and is similar to hoarding. If you have more than one or two of whatever it is – you can scale back.
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Expired or Unused Beauty Products
Take a look at all of the stuff in your makeup bag — see which of your lotions, perfumes and makeup is old and taking up space in your room. A lotion, perfume and make-up that is expired becomes less efficient or can negatively affect your skin. If it’s been in your cupboard and you haven’t used it for a while, it signals that it’s time for it to go. A clean countertop is always better.
Books and Magazines
Are your shelves wall-to-wall lined with books and magazines that you’ve already read? Ask yourself which ones are still pulling at your heartstrings or which ones you really want to read again. Get rid of the ones you don’t love so you have more space to enjoy the ones you do.
Broken or Unusable Items
Go around your bedroom and identify anything that doesn’t work or something that’s broken. It might be a light that flickers or a piece of furniture that’s on its last legs. Any broken things can leave you in a state of disarray. Repair what’s broken if you want, or let it go. Broken stuff can weigh you down.
Excess Furniture
You might have some pieces of furniture that no longer suit your style or need. If your room feels small, think about what you could get rid of. A few carefully chosen items might make it feel bigger and fresher. Ask yourself how much easier it is to vacuum or just to move around when there’s less stuff.
Paper Clutter
Bills, old receipts and random bits of paper have a way of accumulating without much thought. This clutter can create chaos. A first step is to sort through those papers and decide whether they are really necessary to keep. Shredding or recycling what you don’t need can cut down on mess and stress. For bills and important documents you do keep, consider making the switch to digital to reduce the amount of paper that comes in. Simply having a clear desk (or a clear nightstand) can be transformative in how your room feels.
Outgrown or Unnecessary Electronics
With the fast pace of technology that we live in, it is possible to collect useless and outdated gadgets such as phones, chargers or devices that we don’t use anymore. This can all be a bit cluttered and make us feel disorganized. So, make sure you try getting rid of those old things around the house so you can find the space you are missing.
Too Many Sentimental Items
If a few personal memories are nice to keep around, tons of precious remembrances can leave you feeling cluttered. Take some time to consider which of these pieces truly matter to you most – allow yourself to pass along the others. You’ll keep your memories alive no matter what.
Random Knick-Knacks
Small decorative items can pile up. Little knick-knacks, that are not really necessary or meaningful can populate a space. If there are decoration items around your home that don’t have a functional purpose or don’t bring you joy, it might be time to get rid of them. A few carefully curated items are all that you need to make your space a bit more welcoming and true to yourself.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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