How to Organize Your Bedroom in 4 Simple Steps

The bedroom is supposed to be for sleeping, but for many of us, it’s also where we eat, where we work, and where we lounge around with the whole family. You bedroom takes a lot of wear and tear, but these four simple steps will help you to organize it with ease.

  1. Make your closet work for you. If your closet is overflowing with clothes and shoes, reassess what you need it to do. Add extra shelving if you have an abundance of sweaters, or invest in higher quality hangers if things are always falling on the floor. Having an organized closet takes a major weight off your shoulders.
  2. Keep furniture free of clutter. If your nightstands are covered in decorative knick knacks or personal items, minimize them. Keep only a few functional items on these surfaces, such as a bedside lamp or a jewelry box for storing rings and bracelets.
  3. Update your bed. Invest in a matching sheet and comforter set, or use a simple quilt for warmer weather. Having a full set that functions properly eliminates the need for lots of blankets and pillows that don’t match.
  4. Maximize storage potential. If you still need extra storage space, look in unexpected areas. Purchase a headboard with built-in shelves, or add rolling storage bins underneath your bed.

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Seven Creative New Uses for Old Things

We all have those things lying around that we just can’t seem to part with, even though they haven’t served a functional purpose in years. If you’ve always wanted to find new uses for those old items, you might just love these DIY ideas:

1. Turn an old picture frame into a tray. Simply put a piece of colorful fabric or paper inside and stack jewelry, makeup, or candles on top.

2. Use an old rake as a jewelry rack. Remove the metal rake head and hang bracelets and necklaces from it.

3. Display vintage postcards in frames. Ask an older relative if you don’t have any yourself – that way, they’ll even add a bit of sentimental charm.

4. Turn antique saucers into drawer organizers. These small plates make the perfect place for change, safety pins, jewelry or keys.

5. Store kids’ toys in old soda crates. Antique lovers often collect these retro soda crates as decorations, but filling them with those loose toys gives them a more functional purpose.

6. Add tension rods to small, unused spaces. Turn those tiny nooks and corners into makeshift closets with the addition of a tension rod and hanging hooks.

7. Display kids’ schoolwork on old rulers. Hang a ruler on the wall and add wooden clothespins for a shabby chic wall display.

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