Bedrooms tend to be a hot spot for clutter. All manner of clothing, books, bags, mail, and other daily-life miscellany constantly gets tossed on the bed or dresser to remove it from common spaces, becoming increasingly unmanageable piles over time. And there’s some logic to this: We put it all in the room where we spend the fewest waking hours so we don’t have to see it during the day.
But the bedroom should be a sanctuary for sleep, not a depository for detritus. The good news? It’s easy to banish bedroom chaos for good by implementing a few clever organizational changes, with a little help from new IKEA products. Here’s how to tackle each part of your room.
Dresser
Attempts to clear a cluttered dresser surface are often stymied by stuffed drawers that seem to swallow up—for good—any extras deposited within. The best remedy is a multi-part solution to tame the chaos inside and corral the mess up top.
First, consider upgrading to a style with deep, spacious drawers like the new STORKLINTA. Then, make drawer space for accessories that are taking up valuable real estate atop your dresser by adding organizers. Much like packing cubes, these handy dividers curb overstuffing to maximize your storage; IKEA offers a wide range in myriad sizes, so you can mix and match to find the perfect fit. The SKUBB six-pack, with boxes that will fit socks, belts, lingerie and T-shirts, is a good place to start. For shallow drawers, try the KOMPLEMENT jewelry insert.
For the remaining bits and bobs on the surface, the HÄCKPOPPEL decorative plate and HALSREM lidded box both work well as a catchall for keys, rings and loose change, while the MOPPE mini storage chest gives a home to lip balms, watches, wallets, cords and more.
Bed
Those partial to the extra-cozy life—one that comes with a pile of throw pillows and layers of blankets—know that, yes, beds, too, can fall victim to clutter. Happily, IKEA excels at beds that pull double duty, offering dozens of frames with built-in storage so you will never need to spend another night neatly stacking your collection of cushions in the corner. Instead, with a bed like the new TONSTAD or GLAMBERGET, you just pull out a drawer and drop them in.
Nightstand
Much like dressers, nightstands are often a landing pad for miscellaneous extras. Reading glasses, hand cream, pens, magazines, books, and cell phones get stacked precariously, just waiting to be knocked over in the night when you reach for your water glass. Put an end to this less-than-restful nighttime routine with a storage-equipped nightstand. The TONSTAD and TARVA models feature a drawer and an additional shelf, tripling your storage space from the get-go, while the VIHALS pairs perfectly with the DRÖNA box to keep clutter out of sight (opt for the new beige/turquoise pattern for an added pop of color).
Closet
You don’t need to do a complete reno on your closet to create a clean and well-organized storage space. IKEA offers an array of ready-to-use solutions that can transform a single shelf and rod into a personalized system designed to fit your needs. The KUGGIS series, available in a new dark gray color, turns piles of scarves, handbags, and shoes into rows of neatly stacked boxes, while the PURRPINGLA hanging organizer creates extra shelves out of thin air. Add an over-the-door hanger for those not-dirty-but-not-quite-clean clothes that tend to accumulate on beds and chairs, and a tiered shoe rack to maximize closet floor space.
With a regular supply of new products and smart storage solutions, IKEA makes it easy to stay on top of clutter for good.
