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Nine Items a Professional Declutterer Will Not Store in Their Bedroom

By Ethan Blake 8 min read

9 Things A Professional Declutterer Won’t Keep In Their Bedroom

1. Piles of Clothes

Are you one of those people who keep stacks of clothes lying around in your room? Let’s admit, we all have days when we leave clothes literally everywhere, on the chair, bed, or even the floor! Reality check – a professional declutterer will never let this happen in their space.

Clothes can quickly accumulate, leading to a chaotic mess that makes it hard to find what you need and brings additional stress into the bedroom environment. That’s why to maintain order; every garment must have its designated place.

Remember, a clutter-free environment fosters peace and relaxation. Streamline your wardrobe, keep only what you love and what fits you right. The rest can be donated, sold or recycled.

When Jane, a mother of two, finally decided to declutter, she started with her pile of clothes. She applied the Marie Kondo principle, asking herself if each piece of clothing sparked joy. The result was astonishing – tones of garments were donated, leaving her with a simplified wardrobe.

Avoid letting clothes pile-up on chairs or floors.
Each piece of clothing item should have a designated spot.
Trim down your wardrobe by letting go of what doesn’t suit your style or size anymore.
Make donating or selling extra clothes a habit.
Appreciate the free space created by decluttering.
Keep your remaining clothes organized for easy access and minimal confusion.

2. Cluttered Bedside Tables

In the world of decluttering, less is always more. This mantra applies to your bedside table as well. An overflowing nightstand with books, gadgets, knick-knacks doesn’t invite rest and relaxation.

Your nightstand should thrive on simplicity, holding only essential items like a lamp, book or eBook reader, alarm clock, and perhaps a glass of water. Nothing more adds to unnecessary clutter that disrupts your peaceful sleep environment.

What we allow in our physical space often mirrors our state of mind. So, say goodbye to stress by maintaining a clean, organized bedside table. When your surroundings are tidy, your headspace feels clear too.

Craig, an entrepreneur, confessed to having a chronic problem with cluttered bedside tables until he adopted minimalism. He stripped his bedside table down to a dimmable light and a single drawer for his reading glasses and current book.

Clear your bedside table from non-essential items.
Limit the number of stored books to one or two for nighttime reading.
Consider a minimalist design for serenity.
Banish electronics for a restful sleep zone.
Create adequate storage elsewhere to prevent build up on the table.
Regularly dust and clean your nightstand to enhance the fresh look.

3. Overflowing Laundry Basket

Do you sometimes delay laundry day until your basket overflows? It’s understandable, but guess what, professional declutterers don’t tolerate such habits. An overfull laundry basket not only creates visual clutter but also induces procrastination.

When laundry accumulates, it steals your room’s fresh ambiance replacing it with a crumpled, unpleasant sight. Getting on top of your dirty clothes contributes dramatically to maintaining a serene, clutter-free bedroom.

If laundry management seems overwhelming, break it down into manageable tasks. You don’t have to do all at once – just don’t delay the process.

Take Lisa, a full-time professionally busy woman. Her laundry used to pile up every time until she stumbled upon a simple trick. Now, she dedicates 15 minutes of her daily morning routine to sort and wash on necessary cycles, turning the ordeal into a manageable routine.

Don’t wait for laundry baskets to overflow before taking action.
Set up regular days/times for doing laundry.
Reduce the amount of clothing by donating the ones you do not use frequently.
Include small laundry tasks into your daily routine.
Replace big baskets with smaller ones to avoid piling.
Embrace the aroma of fresh, clean clothes in your bedroom.

4. Excessive Decorations

Decorations enhance the aesthetic appeal of your bedroom. Still, it’s essential to strike a balance to avoid creating a museum or gallery-like feeling. An overly decorated room gets tiresome quick, leading to clutter and the loss of function and voice of your space.

Professional declutterers strive for simplicity and focus more on quality than quantity. Each decorative piece should serve a purpose, whether it tells a story, provokes thought, or just adds some color or texture.

By paring down decorations, you get a chance to savor and enjoy each piece more fully. And remember, empty space isn’t always wasted space. It can create an articulate contrast complementing your decor.

Tom and Clara, a couple passionate about home decor, realized they had overdone their bedroom decor. They decided to minimize the pieces to only those most meaningful to them, retaining the room’s tranquility.

Ensure each decoration in your room serves a purpose.
Quality trumps quantity when it comes to decorations.
Opt for a simplistic design that promotes calmness.
Keep wall decorations to a minimum.
Less is more – embrace empty spaces.
Personalize your space while maintaining simplicity.

5. Unsorted Shoes

Shoes present another common clutter challenge to many people. Having tons of shoes scattered across your bedroom floor not only makes your room look untidy but it makes locating your favorite pair a headache.

To tackle shoe clutter, adopt a system where every pair has its specific rack. Using vertical storage like hanging organizers can save a lot of space. Alternatively, utilize under-the-bed slide-in boxes if you’re stuck on space.

Again, decluttering doesn’t stop at organizing; discarding worn-out or rarely utilized shoes is another significant step towards asserting control over shoe chaos.

Sarah, a self-confessed shoe addict, found herself overwhelmed with dozens of pairs strewn across her bedroom. She transformed her room by investing in several under-bed storage boxes. Now, she only keeps seasonal shoes within reach and stores extras under the bed and swaps out accordingly.

Maintain a designated storage spot for all your shoes.
Consider using vertical or under-bed storage to save space.
Donate, sell, or recycle any footwear you no longer wear.
Only have appropriate shoes available per season.
Keep your shoes paired for easy location.
Incorporate regular cleanings to keep your storage area neat.

6. Out-dated Electronics

As technology keeps advancing, it’s normal to update your electronics periodically. But the problem arises when you fail to dispose of outdated machines, leading to unnecessary clutter.

A professional declutterer doesn’t let electronic waste take up valuable space in the bedroom. Broken clocks, old phones, obsolete chargers, or damaged earphones have no room in their space since they only invite more dirt and consume much-needed space.

Besides, hanging onto broken or outmoded electronics might cloud your ability to embrace newer, possibly better models. And did I mention how beneficial proper e-waste disposal is to our environment?

Mike, a tech enthusiast, had trouble letting go of his old devices even after they broke or became outdated. After prioritizing decluttering, he managed to salvage space by disposing of old electronics responsibly through a local e-waste recycling program.

Develop a habit of timely disposal of outdated/broken electronics.
Refrain from hoarding unnecessary electrical accessories like unused chargers, cables, etc.
Engage with local e-waste recycling programs for responsible disposal.
Clean up your electronics area regularly.
Embrace wire management solutions for an organized appearance.
Dedicate a drawer or shelf solely for your functional electronics.

7. Unused Furniture

Is there any piece of furniture in your bedroom that serves no real purpose besides eating up your space? If yes, it’s time to let it go. Unused furniture creates visual clutter, complicate cleaning routines and reduce your usable space significantly.

To foster a clutter-free environment, only keep functional and space-enhancing furniture. Got a chair that gathers clothes but offers no sitting opportunity? Or an old dresser that mainly stores unimportant junk? These shouldn’t have a place in your bedroom.

Invest in wisely selected multi-purpose furniture that enhances your storage capacity without reducing your floor space.

Ross, who lived in a small studio apartment, made the wise decision to invest in furniture that doubled as storage – like a bed with drawers underneath and a folding desk. He appreciated the added functionality without sacrificing too much space.

Get rid of furniture you don’t use.
Invest in multi-purpose furniture that saves space.
Analyse your needs before purchasing any furniture – don’t crowd your room unnecessarily.
Favor open designs over bulky furniture to keep the room airy.
Adopt smart storage solutions to maximize usage.
Measure your room’s dimensions before bringing in any new piece.

8. Over-flowing Trash Bin

An overflowing trash bin might seem a trivial issue but trust me, it’s a constant reminder of mess and chaos. Besides raising hygiene concerns, it adds visual clutter and can make your bedroom smell, with likely attraction to insects.

Emptying your trash bin consistently not only helps keep your bedroom cleaner but, more importantly, it aids in maintaining a calm and welcoming aura in your space.

Tackling trash doesn’t have to be complicated; tie it in your daily routine like brushing teeth or making your bed. Assign a specific time to empty it, ensuring it doesn’t overflow at any given point.

Paula, noticed her trash bin in the bedroom was always brimming, causing undue distress every time she saw it. She set a hard rule – if the bin was halfway full, she’d empty it. As a result, she noted her room felt cleaner and her mood improved.

Empty your trash bin regularly – avoid waiting until it’s overflowing.
Maintain cleanliness around your bin to prevent foul odors.
If your bin fills faster, consider getting a bigger one.
Sort garbage, compost, recycle, and trash separately.
Establish regular days for deep bin cleaning.
Keep the bin near your line of sight for constant awareness.

9. Non-Essential Documents

Old documents, bills, manuals, magazines or newspapers may appear harmless, but they’re potential clutter creators if not managed properly. Such items do not necessarily contribute to the functionalities of your bedroom.

Discourage the tendency of turning your bedroom into storage for all paper-related stuff. Important documents should be carefully filed, but the non-critical ones should be digitized or disposed of correctly.

Shredding is one efficient way to dispose of unnecessary documents that still contain sensitive identification information. Recycle what’s left and free up your desktop or drawer space.

Max and Carol, a newlywed couple discovered they had accumulated a pile of paperwork in their shared bedroom. They decided to manage it by setting up a filing system for necessary papers and recycling the rest. Monthly checks ensured the system stayed effective.

Sort your paperwork: file, shred, or recycle.
Digitize non-essential document to save physical space.
Avoid using your bedroom as a miscellaneous storage area.
Remain vigilant about mail and paperwork – deal with them immediately.
Use filing cabinets or folders to arrange necessary documents neatly.
Review your sorting and filing systems regularly.

Summary Table

You’ve got nine tips here to effectively streamline your bedroom and restore its comforting vibe. Here’s a quick sum-up:

To wrap things up, every item in a professional declutterer’s bedroom has its space and purpose. Similarly, everything unruly or non-meaningful finds its way out, improving the overall atmosphere—for a peaceful sleep sanctuary, prioritize decluttering, and commit to it.