Organized Master Bedroom Oasis

​Whenever someone tells me they don’t know where to start when it comes to getting their home organized my answer is always the same, the master bedroom. Everyone needs a sanctuary they can retreat to, even if the rest of the house looks like a tornado blew through it. Having the last space you see at night and the first one you see in the morning be calm and peaceful helps to start and the end the day on a good note.

Too often the master bedroom is neglected because it’s typically the room no one but you or you and your significant other see. We tend to put the other areas and people in the home before ourselves. That is a critical mistake.

By taking care of your personal space first, you’re taking care of yourself. A clutter-free and organized space lifts your spirit and gives you energy and motivation to do more. Who wants to spend the day organizing the kitchen then retreat to a bedroom with laundry everywhere, overflowing bedside tables, and shoes all over the floor? Not me! And I’m sure you don’t either.
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Here’s a great plan for turning your master bedroom into an organized oasis.

​Declutter
Before you can organize, you have to declutter. Take a couple of minutes to run through the room throwing away trash and collecting items that belong in another part of the house. Straighten up the room. This is just a quick pass of the space. We’ll tackle a full decluttering later on. Right now, let’s get your space beautiful.

Organize
Follow these steps to get your bedroom organized and feeling like an oasis

​Make the Bed
Nothing straightens up a bedroom faster than making the bed. That one task makes a tremendous difference in just a couple of minutes.

​Extra Pillows and Linens
This is a great time to gather up any pillows you have but are not using and put them in your donate pile. Pillows, blankets, and sheets take up a lot of space. If you’re not using them, toss them. Animal shelters are always in need of these items so consider donating them there.

​Tidy Tables
Keep the clutter off the side tables. Stick to the basics like a lamp, clock, book, etc. No more than a few key pieces that you need at the ready or truly love should take up this important space.

​Containers
Place beautiful boxes, baskets, or other containers in places you know are clutter hot spots, like the top of the dresser. Things like chapstick, lint rollers, and eyeglasses are often here. Use the containers to corral that homeless clutter, whatever yours may be.

​Tween Clothes
No, I’m not referring to a preteen child, but rather your clothes that have been lightly worn. You know the clothes I'm talking about. They're not clean, but they're not dirty either. They're in between. Those clothes always seem to end up on a chair, a bench, a seldom-used piece of exercise equipment, or even the floor. I suggest putting hooks on the inside of your closet door or even inside the closet itself to give those clothes a proper place to hang out.

​​Jewelry Corral
Jewelry is another thing guilty of cluttering up your master bedroom space. You can find it on the bedside table, dresser, bathroom countertops, among other places. Quickly gather up the jewelry around the room and return it to its home. If you don’t have a designated place for it, or if the place you have isn’t working well, try these:

• On a wall, back of a door, or side of a dresser, place several self-adhesive hooks. Hang your necklaces, bracelets, and rings. You can also place your earrings in a bag and hang it from a hook as well.
• Get a jewelry box large enough for all your pieces and place it in your closet or on a dresser.
• Using appropriately sized dividers or a jewelry tray, turn a drawer into a jewelry box.
• For double duty, use a jewelry armoire. These are beautiful cabinets that house your jewelry, lock when not in use, and have a full-length mirror on the outside.

​​Multi-Function Pieces
When organizing it is important to have as many pieces as possible perform multiple functions. Things like under the bed storage drawers, bedside tables with drawers and/or shelves, benches with storage, and so on. I’m not suggesting you go out and buy all new furniture. Well, you can if you want to, but most items can be found for free or nearly free on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or your local Facebook free and community share groups. Adding in double-duty pieces will help your room stay tidy and free of the clutter monster.

If your space is small, go vertical with your storage. Something like the Kallax cube shelving unit from IKEA is a great option. It’s sturdy, versatile, and can be painted any color you like. They hold a ton of stuff and can be used as open shelving, with cube drawers, or have doors or additional shelves put in.

​Oasis
Now that the space in order, it’s time to add in those extra touches that turn your bedroom from boring to an oasis.

Good Quality Mattress
Invest in a good quality mattress. They can be pricey, but it's worth the money for something you spend a third of your life on. If a new mattress isn't in the budget right now, a nice memory foam mattress topper is a great alternative. Depending on the size of your bed, you can pick one up at Walmart for $100-$200.

Luxurious Sheets
Nothing gives your body that sense of luxury like slipping into some high thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. They feel divine against your skin and last for many years.

​Candles
No master bedroom is complete without mood lighting. Place candles throughout the room for a relaxing and soothing touch. If you’re sharing the room with a significant other, the gentle glow also creates a romantic vibe (if you know what I mean).

​Smell
If the candles are unscented, you need to add some soothing aroma to complete your master bedroom retreat. My recommendation is an essential oil diffuser. You can change the scents at will to create whatever mood you choose with a variety of essential oil combinations. As a bonus, the essential oils can also be used in cleaning and disinfecting your home. You know how I love double-duty items!

​Do you have a master bedroom oasis? Email me a picture of your space!

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