How to Organize Your Bedroom Closet and Save Time

By simply organizing your bedroom closet, you can save time and put money in your pocket.

There isn’t a catchy phrase for this like “spring cleaning” but try it. Put in the effort and you will be rewarded.

Save time with an organized bedroom closet.

Disorganization costs you time

A survey conducted by Apartment Guide revealed, “the average American wastes 55 minutes a day looking for things around the house.

That’s about 6.4 hours a week and roughly 335 hours a year.” What is your time worth? 6 hours is a lot of time to waste each week.

Save time with organization

But it doesn’t have to be this way. By reorganizing your bedroom closet, you can stop spending time searching for belongings and open up your day for more fun or relaxing activities. Here’s how to get started.

Sort through each item in your closet

In order to get organized, first you have to clear out your closet. Sort through all of your clothes and accessories to determine which pieces you rarely wear.

You’ll probably have a dress or suit that can only be worn for formal events and it’s okay to keep special occasion garments such as these.

Casual clothes that hardly ever leave the closet, however, shouldn’t be in your closet anymore.

Sell, donate or throw out unused clothes

Now that you have a clothes pile you no longer wish to keep, decide how you want to get rid of these items.

Clothes that are in good condition can be sold online or in garage sales, helping you make a little extra money right in time for the holidays. You can also choose to donate these clothes.

Store spring/summer clothes elsewhere

Hardly worn clothes are not the only wardrobe pieces you’ll want to remove from the bedroom closet.

Spring and summer items that only get worn during the warmer months should be moved elsewhere too, helping you make room for bulkier sweaters and coats.

To save space, consider placing these items in shallow storage containers that can easily be slid underneath the bed.

To save even more, consider using a vacuum-sealed bag for storing clothes. Less air in the bag means clothes are more compact in a smaller package.

The pay off

You’ll spend less time searching for the perfect outfit and more time sleeping or relaxing. A little organization is all you need to make your wardrobe essentials accessible and easy to find.

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5 Ways You Can Eliminate Clutter For Good

Clutter is sneaky. On Sunday, you go to bed feeling good about a tidy home. By the time Friday rolls around it’s transformed into a chaotic mess.

It’s all because of clutter. Bathroom products cover the counter, the mail is all over the dining room table, and the piles of clothes on the floor are merging so you can’t tell the difference between the clean and dirty clothes.

Piles of unopened mail.

Learn how to combat clutter

If you’re in a constant battle with clutter, it might be time to approach the problem using a new strategy.

These five steps can help you not only eliminate clutter, but also prevent it from taking over your home in the future.

1. Pinpoint clutter hotspots

Is there a room/table/surface/floor that seems to be messy more frequently than other areas in your home? Determine which spots are often cluttered and focus your energy and time there first.

Breaking down the problem into small areas will prevent you from feeling overwhelmed and giving up. Now you’re ready.

2. Tackle one clutter zone at a time

Break the project up even further by doing only a little bit at a time. For example, if both the bathroom vanity and your bedroom floors are clutter hotspots, tackle only one of the problem areas.

Wait until you’ve finished tackling the first mess is gone before moving to the next. Reward yourself with a break between clutter zones.

3. Rethink your storage solutions

Why do we leave hair products, clothes and accessories strewn about?  It’s probably because we use them everyday and want them within reach. Most people won’t put stuff away if it’s not easy or accessible.

If something isn’t hung up properly or tucked away in a drawer it’s probably because it’s too much work.

If your current storage solutions prevent you from easily finding and retrieving your everyday products or wardrobe essentials, then you probably need a new system.

The custom closet difference

Custom closet solutions that feature the right number and size of shelves for your clothing is a good start.

Hanging rods can be placed at different heights to accommodate different lengths of clothing. Custom-sized and beautifully designed drawers make you want to put everything away.

Custom closet for master bedroom with pitched roof line.

Portable solutions work too

A simple portable bathroom organizer can be a great help, everyday. It allows you to carry all of your beauty supplies with you at once so you can pack up your products safely and efficiently, instead of leaving them on the counter.

Create your own solution to clutter

Another reason clutter happens is because you don’t have a storage solution at all. For example, many people don’t have a place to hold their mail, so they simply pile up letters and bills on their tables instead.

A simple mail holder hung on the wall can ensure your surfaces stay clean, and it also prevents you from losing important documents.

4. Ask yourself if you really use all of your stuff

Clutter could be a problem in your home simply because you have too much stuff. When tackling each hot spot, seriously consider whether it’s worth keeping.

Most likely you’ll realize that much of your stuff is rarely used and can be donated, sold or thrown away.

Take inventory of your stuff at the beginning of every season and get rid of the things you don’t need.

5. Do a 10-15 minute quick clean every day

Lastly, it’s important to prevent future clutter by taking a little time out of each day to put items back where they belong!

As long as you have a good organizational system, this necessary step can be very simple and easy.

How a Wall Bed Improved Valerie’s Condo

When Valerie Tunis moved to her condo just west of Toronto, she was looking for a way to turn a second bedroom into a multi-functional space.

The room measured 9′ x 14′ and had to work as a home office, a den, and a guest room.

Condo living

She found the answer in a magazine specializing in condo living. To save space and add a bed to an office/den, the best solution was a murphy bed.

It folds out of the way during the day and turns the room into a guest space at night. Valerie was sold and purchased a custom murphy wall bed from Organized Interiors.

A modern wall bed creates an instant guest room in a condo.

A murphy bed creates an instant guest room in any condo.

Easy to operate

At 120 pounds she was concerned that she wouldn’t be strong enough to pull down the wall bed by herself.

To her surprise, it was a breeze. She even moved her desk by herself to accommodate the open bed with the help of furniture sliders.

Wall bed demonstration

Comfortable mattress

After years of use by her visiting family she will happily tell you that her mother-in-law, daughter, granddaughter, and grandson have each had a turn at the bed and found it to be extremely comfortable.

The mattress that came with the wall bed is in great shape proving that murphy beds stand the test of time.

Increase resale value

In the future if she decides to move, Valerie believes the wall bed will add value to the resale of her condo.

Strong warranty support on Murphy Bed hardware

The Murphy Bed hardware used on Organized Interiors wall beds is supported by a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty – so you know it’s reliable.

Organized Interiors offers wall bed instructions resource for realtors to demonstrate the bed features during showings.

Take it with you

If Valerie decides to take the bed with her, Organized Interiors can disassemble, pack the components, load the truck, transport it, unload and reassemble the wall bed in her new home.
Talk about customer service and satisfaction!

Valerie is a big fan of her Murphy bed and the attention she received from the professionals at Organized Interiors. Here is what she had to say about her wall bed:
Valerie Tunis

Love our Murphy Bed! Our spare room is an office/guest room! Couldn’t have asked for a better company to install it (very clean & efficient) and love the quality. It is now six years old and there have been no issues with it – it’s like new! The mattress that was supplied with the bed is very comfortable! Everyone should have one!

Murphy bed test drive

Visit the Organized Interiors showroom and see how easy the wall beds are to use. Lay down on one. Find out how comfortable the mattress is.

If you have any questions contact us or talk to one of the design consultants in our showroom.

How To Combat The Darker Days With Organization

Waking up in the dark sucks!

Getting ready for work and leaving the house in what feels like the coldest, darkest part of night, isn’t much fun. Fighting our instincts to just go back to bed and snuggle under the covers can be a real struggle.

Here are some tips to help you get through your morning while you combat the shorter, darker days ahead.

Before you go to bed…

Help your morning routine by setting things up the night before. Make sure your towels and toiletries are out and ready to be used in your bathroom.

You’ll be surprised by how much easier it is to get going in the morning with just a little preparation beforehand.

Plan ahead

Since shuffling around a dark closet can be a recipe for a fashion disaster, plan ahead and save time. Figure out your next day’s wardrobe from head to toe.

A valet rod can be your best weapon against wrinkled, mismatched clothing.

Get a valet rod

A retractable valet rod takes up very little space and gives in your closet to hang up your outfit, assembled and ready to wear.

It can also hold a damp towel after you finish dressing to keep it off the floor and away from dry clothes.

It’s tempting to hook clothes hangers over the top of closet doors but that can lead to problems. Scratches on the doors and an improperly hung outfit may end up making more work for you.

Valet rods in clothes closet.

Footwear fixes

Not everybody keeps their shoes and boots in a bedroom closet. If you need to find your footwear in the morning, leave it where you can slip it on before you walk out the door.

When tall boots aren’t in use, simply pop an empty cardboard paper towel roll inside each boot. It will help them stay standing straight instead of flopping over.

Where did I leave my keys?

A great place to put house keys and car keys is on your bedside table every night. Car break-ins are not uncommon during longer, darker nights.

If you hear someone outside in the middle of the night, press the door lock on your key fob to deter thieves. If necessary, set off your car alarm.

Wherever you put your keys at night, be consistent. Save yourself from running around in the morning, trying to remember where you left them.

Reflective clothing tape

Coming home in the dark isn’t much fun either. Make sure that motorists can see you to stay safe.

Pick up some reflective clothing tape from a dollar store and wrap it around a purse strap or put it on a backpack.

Adding a strip to your coat or jacket will make it easier for drivers who are trying to navigate pedestrian traffic in the dark.

Things are looking brighter already

Remember, it’s only temporary! The days will start getting longer on December 21st. You can make it! So why not do it in an organized, stylish, and safe way.

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Wall Beds: Plan Now for Overnight Holiday Guests

Is it too soon to start planning your holidays?

Not if you’re expecting guests to stay over. If you’re short on space but still want to project that cosy B&B vibe, then set your plans in motion now.

Instant guest room

You can turn almost any room into an instant guest room with a wall bed. The old fashioned, oversized, clumsy pull-down contraption is long gone.

Today’s wall beds feature sophisticated design combined with simple function.

wall-bed-ladder

Comfortable mattress

A wall bed is a real bed with a comfortable, quality coil mattress. They come in different sizes depending on the amount of space you have – single, double or queen.

If you’ve been using a lumpy pullout couch for your overnight guests, they’re probably not getting a good night’s sleep.

Transform your space

Designed to blend into any space, the newest wall beds feature everything from added hideaway pillow and bedding storage to pull out bedside tables and wardrobe cupboards for hanging clothes.

It’s like an instant hotel room.

Office by day

If you have the space for an office in your home you can convert it into the ultimate guest suite. With proper spatial planning you can design your workspace around a bed that tucks away when not in use.

There are multiple ways to incorporate a wall bed. Surround it with floor-to-ceiling shelving for an impressive, built-in library wall. Your office desk and workspace can be designed to tuck away when not in use.

The configurations and customization options are almost endless.

Home office and spare bedroom with wall bed

Small den/big guest bed

Wall beds suit small spaces like today’s condo dens. Most are small, windowless spaces tucked into an apartment but have loads of potential.

A wall bed can turn it into a multi-functional area that’s always ready for overnight company. Built-in lighting and storage features make it an attractive option, even when it’s closed.

Almost any wall can work

Even a living room wall can convert into a great place for a wall bed. A contemporary entertainment unit complete with bar and TV could be disguising your guest “suite”.

With today’s finishing options this solution can blend seamlessly with your décor.

Wall bed in a condo for overnight guests

Book now

We’re entering the busiest season for designers because like you, everyone else has started thinking about refreshing their décor in time for holiday entertaining.

If you are in need of more than just a festive throw and some holiday-themed cushions, it may even be too late.

There’s always the blow up air mattress you bought last year, or you can book a free in-home consultation to find out the best place to put a wall bed in your home.