Your Guide to Bedroom Organizing Solutions and Resources

Underbed Storage

The bedroom can generally be divided into the following organization zones: the closet, bedspace, accessory furniture, and suspended storage. Since the biggest source of bedroom clutter tends to be clothing, start by organizing your closet.

Try to limit the contents of your closet to wardrobe and accessories. If your storage space is small, use your closet only for clothing that is in season and in regular rotation. You can find more information in our closet organizing guide (see menu on the left). Here are some other resources available in your area that you may find helpful:



The next step is to tackle the bedspace. The often overlooked underbed area is perfect for the storage of out-of-season items, like blankets, sweaters, shoes, and hats. Be sure to place legible labels on your containers to help you identify their contents later. A trunk at the foot of the bed can be used to store blankets, sweaters and linens. Store items like the remote control, clock radio, telephone, and books on your bedside tables to keep them within easy reach.

Next, organize the contents of your accessory bedroom furniture, like dressers and armoires. The top of your dresser should be reserved for items like a jewelry box, perfume, the occassional personal care product, and perhaps some pictures. Remove any belongings that are not used in the bedroom from this area. Drawers are ideal for storing socks, underwear, t-shirts, tops and other lightweight, foldable clothing. Use drawer organizers to keep ties, socks, belts, scarves, and necklaces neatly stowed and easy to access. You may find the following resources useful:

The final step of bedroom organizing is to harness vertical spaces for suspended storage. Use over door organizers to store belts, ties, and shoes. Install shelving on the walls to hold books and baskets.



Return to Professional Organizer Home Page.