Did you know a tidy bedroom has been linked to a number of mental health benefits? It turns out your mum was right to nag you about making your bed for all those years! But it’s true. A bit of bedroom organisation is great for the mind. Not only does tidying your room leave your space feeling fresh, clean and inviting, it can improve your sense of wellbeing, increase relaxation and, most importantly, improve your quality of sleep as a result. At Time4Sleep, we believe passionately in promoting better sleep through well-organised and beautifully designed bedroom spaces. So, to help you on your way to a consistently clean room, we’ve put together our very best tidy bedroom ideas, decluttering tips and smart storage solutions. Decluttering: The First Step to a Tidy Room Keep, donate, discard A tried and tested method, the “Keep, Donate, Discard” system helps you organise and categorise your belongings into those you want to keep, those you want to donate, and those you want to throw away. Simples! It’s a great way for you to cut down on your closet after the end of each season to ensure your wardrobe is as streamlined and organised as possible. Organise by category Rather than getting bogged down in boring bedroom organisation where you tackle your space by area, organise by category instead to make decluttering more efficient. For example, tackle your clothes first before moving onto your cosmetics or book collection. This will help you stay targeted while tidying up, rather than completing tiny bits of each category each time you clean and not really getting anywhere in the long run. Make it manageable Let’s be honest, the majority of us don’t love tidying up for hours on end! One of our top tips would be to break down your organising into bite size chunks. Set a timer for 15 minutes and tackle your clutter in short bursts instead. This will help you be more efficient and not feel like your whole day has been dominated by decluttering. Smart Storage Solutions Use underbed storage There’ll be no room for clutter monsters under the bed if you get smart with underbed storage! Take advantage of the space beneath your bed to store away out of season clothing, extra bedding and towels and other odds and ends to free up some precious wardrobe space. Invest in multifunctional furniture Take your storage solutions to the next level with some multifunctional furniture. Ottoman beds are a titan of tidying up, their frames lifting easily to reveal a huge storage space within their base. Check out our incredible range of storage beds to find out more. Or, if you’ve already got our bed sorted, how about investing in some beautiful bedside tables with storage instead? Functional and stylish, you’ll be storing in style in no time at all. Make the most of your space Get clever with the space you already have. You could use handy drawer dividers and baskets to keep your smaller items and trinkets organised in your drawers and cupboards. Or, to free up even more of your floorspace, why not hang some additional shelving and wall-mounted organisers? Every square inch counts! Daily Habits to Keep Your Room Tidy 1. Make your bed If you’re in a rush, it can feel like the last thing you want to do before you get started with your day, but making your bed every morning makes such a difference. In fact, a recent study of 1000 people showed that 74% of the bed makers questioned felt accomplished at the end of the day, compared to only half of non-makers. Bed making has even been linked to better time management, increased productivity and better sleep quality. 2. Follow the “One-Minute Rule” Made famous by productivity expert Gretchen Rubin, the “One-Minute Rule” is incredibly easy and effective but comes with one non-negotiable: you have to stay consistent to see the results. All you have to do is complete any task which can be done in one minute or less right away. From hanging up yesterday’s clothes to making your bed, watering your plants and decluttering your bedside table, all of these tiny tasks can have huge benefits. Not only will you have a sense of accomplishment, but you’ll keep on top of the little things and feel calmer and less overwhelmed as a result. Win-win! 3. Complete a five-minute finisher Ending your day with a quick, five-minute tidy up before bed can make the world of difference. You’ll be able to climb into bed and feel calm about the fact you don’t need to pick up your dirty socks first thing in the morning! It’s the small tasks that stack up quickly when not taken care of. Creating a Relaxing Sleep Environment Keep it clutter-free An obvious one, but a crucial one, make sure your bedroom is as visually clutter-free as possible. For example, your bedside table doesn’t need to host a mountain of books, phone chargers and mugs. All you need is a lamp, a book and an alarm clock. Decluttering your bedroom will relieve stress and instill a peaceful state of mind, helping you to drift off to sleep soundly when nighttime rolls around. Decorate with relaxation in mind Bright red walls and a disco light aren’t going to do much for your sleep quality, are they? To create the most relaxing bedroom, you should instead decorate with calming colours and soft lighting to foster a dreamy sleep environment. Creamy nudes, soft greys, gentle blues and muted pastels are all great colour palettes to lean into, for example. For more bedroom design inspiration, be sure to check out our Time4Sleep Blog for the best tips from our expert team. Stay on top of cleaning While limiting clutter and organising your space is extremely important, don’t forget to stay on top of actually cleaning your room! Your bedroom is the best it can be when it is clean, fresh and smelling fantastic. Regularly dusting, hoovering and airing out your space will work wonders for your sense of wellbeing and the clean air will make for a much better quality sleep. Time to tidy up! Now you’re armed with all the top tips for how to tidy your room efficiently, it’s time to put them into practice. Start small to reduce stress and before you know it you’ll be saying goodbye to cluttered chaos and hello to a clean and organised oasis. Do you have a favourite tidying tip? Share it in the comments below! Get ahead of the clutter and start storing in style with a storage bed from Time4Sleep. Explore our range of on-trend storage solutions to enhance your bedroom organisation. For even more bedroom and sleep advice, visit our Time4Sleep blog. 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