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How to declutter your bedroom in 9 easy steps

Say hello to the bedroom of your dreams with these decluttering ideas. They’ll help you create a calm space where everything has somewhere to go. First, get rid of things you don’t need in your bedroom – or your life – anymore. That done, it’s time to find ways to neatly organise everything that’s left. Here are 9 ideas for starters.

Plants in pots on a HYLLIS shelving unit in front of a window framed by a curtain made from VARGTÖREL pre-cut fabric.
Plants in pots on a HYLLIS shelving unit in front of a window framed by a curtain made from VARGTÖREL pre-cut fabric.

1. Curtains can cover more than windows

From clutter to calm, discover how much a curtain can instantly transform a room. Install a curtain rail across the whole wall, for a quick, easy solution that hides shelves and boxes, or even a wardrobe or other wall storage. Our VIDGA curtain rail system offers an easy way to customise a curtain rail to fit your space.

That said, it’s not an excuse to cover up mess! Organise your things on the shelves in boxes or baskets so they’re tidy and easy to find every time you pull back the curtain.

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2. Put the bulk of your stuff in your closet

Things are better together, and a generously-sized wardrobe can easily solve a lot of storage needs in one go. Thanks to the multiple storage possibilities of KOMPLEMENT interior organisers, clothes, accessories and shoes can be neatly stored in their own dedicated areas. Different door options finish the look in style.

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Video: A film featuring a collage of images showing different ways KOMPLEMENT interior organisers are being used in a PAX wardrobe.
An airy bedroom with an off-white TONSTAD bed covered in MYGGLASVINGE bed linen beside a PAX wardrobe with off-white doors.
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3. Don’t forget the space under the bed!

You could say the bed is the king of multifunctional furniture, and this bed with storage would certainly agree with you! Under-bed storage, whether it’s part of the bed or freestanding boxes, opens the door (or drawers) to a wealth of organising possibilities. Seasonal clothes can find their happy place here, as well as everyday things like gym equipment and yoga mats.

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An off-white TONSTAD bedside table beside an off-white TONSTAD bed covered in MYGGLASVINGE multicolour bed linen.
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4. Use shelving to keep inspirations on show

Give your books a home of their own in a bookcase. Organise them in ways that you find inspiring, whether that’s by colour, theme or even old school alphabetically.

Break up the look of the books with curated shelves of your favourite objects. Play around with different arrangements to find the one that works, and feel calm knowing that everything is there only because you want it to be.

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Two white BILLY bookcases against a turquoise wall with a white floor lamp and a light beige SÖDERHAMN chaise longue by it.
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5. Mix up storage for a unique wall-to-wall look

Here’s a no-drill fitted storage solution for when wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes are not an option. Be creative – combine everything from drawer units on castors, to TV benches and cabinets to create a personalised look that offers lots of different storage possibilities. Different pieces work together when they have the same, or at least a very similar, colour scheme. Place them beside each other to help build a calm decluttered feel.

Creating your own customised storage combination makes sure everything works for your things, so you can take pleasure in knowing where they all are, wherever you move to!

A grey LIXHULT cabinet, a white LACK TV bench and an ALEX drawer unit on castors side by side along a wall with a window.

6. Open and closed storage creates calm and adds to the decor

Open and closed storage gives you the best of both worlds when it comes to your decluttered bedroom. And it’s what our PLATSA storage was designed for. The trick is to colour coordinate the open storage to build a strong look. One final tip – make sure the hangers on the rail are the same for a sleek finish.

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A white PLATSA wardrobe in a bright bedroom with clothes on the hanging rail and boxes on top. A SJÄLSÖ armchair is in front.
A close-up of the hanging rail and shelves of a PLATSA wardrobe with clothes on BUMERANG hangers and folded on the shelves.
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7. Try a bench with secret storage

If you know, you know. The beauty of this bench is that it doesn’t scream and shout about being a decluttering superhero, it just quietly gets on with the job. Opening the top reveals generous storage space, perfect for holding clothes and accessories or things like gym equipment that you use every day.

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An open green VALTORP bench with storage, with gym equipment inside. A yoga mat and gym equipment are on the floor in front.
Video: A sheer pink STENFRÖ curtain closing around the walls of a bedroom, covering a clothing rail, shelves and a mirror.
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8. Choose large furniture with big storage ambitions

If your wardrobe doesn’t quite do the job of holding most of your things, give it a helping hand it with another piece of large furniture that has generous storage capabilities – this ottoman divan bed. It’s perfect for big bulky things like suitcases, spare bedding and bed linen. When everything has somewhere to go, you will have achieved your goal of a calm, decluttered space.

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An BLÅFJÄLLET ottoman divan bed with the top open showing the storage area which holds a suitcase, bedding and other items.
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9. Keep surfaces clear and neat

Here’s one last golden rule when it comes to decluttering your space. Make your surfaces count. They can easily accrue clutter, so plan what to put on them. Choose a few objects to create personal displays on a chest or shelf, and put away anything that isn’t part of the look.

When it comes to the bed, the space beside it can often become a bit of a mess so here’s where a bedside table steps in to help. Choose one with a drawer and keep about three things you love – or are inspired by – on top. Hide everything else in the drawer and you’re eady to relax.

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A BLÅFJÄLLET ottoman divan bed with a VARMBLIXT LED table/wall lamp on the wall behind it and colourful cushions on top.
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