Follow these steps to create a calm and beautiful space in the bedroom. This will certainly restore the body, mind and spirit.
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Imagine walking into your bedroom and seeing clear, clean surfaces. The bed covers are smooth and inviting, the pillows are plumped, and on your nightstand is nothing but a vase of fresh flowers, a candle, a cup of herbal tea and your journal and pen. Any clothing has been easily put away because it fits within your dresser and wardrobe space with room to spare. If you have children, imagine finally coming into this beautiful space, closing the door behind you and enjoying a few moments of blissful peace and quiet.
Sound appealing? The first step on the road to a joyful, clutter-free home is (you guessed it) giving clutter the boot.
Reframe clearing clutter in a positive light
It’s all too easy to let the bedroom become a dumping ground for all the random items that don’t seem to fit anywhere else. So the first step in clearing clutter is to consider what you do want in the bedroom. Fresh sheets, good lighting, your current book on the nightstand? Definitely. Piles of paper, children’s toys and the vacuum cleaner? Probably not.
It’s all too easy to let the bedroom become a dumping ground for all the random items that don’t seem to fit anywhere else. So the first step in clearing clutter is to consider what you do want in the bedroom. Fresh sheets, good lighting, your current book on the nightstand? Definitely. Piles of paper, children’s toys and the vacuum cleaner? Probably not.
Centre yourself by taking a few deep, calming breaths before you begin. Then start sorting through items in your bedroom, piece by piece, choosing those you want to keep there and removing everything else. Don’t worry right now about where the unwanted items will go – separating out this part of the process can make decision-making much easier.
Calm the visual noise
Ideally, the bedroom would be solely devoted to rest and relaxation, but if you live in a smaller space, this simply may not be possible. If you must make room for your desk in the bedroom, aim for a setup that allows you to hide everything away when you’ve finished working. Tuck work-related items into drawers and cabinets, leaving surfaces as clean and clear as possible for a restful feeling.
Store work away
Remove anything that reminds you of work, bills or to-dos from within visual range of your bed. If you can find a place to store these items in a different room, do so. If not, clear out a drawer or shelf in a closed cabinet to keep them out of view.
Create a peaceful atmosphere
What would a peaceful bedroom look and feel like to you? Consider whether there’s a certain color (such as vivid turquoise) or object (such as a vase of fresh flowers) that really brings to mind the mood you want to create. Only bring in objects with the intention of cultivating peaceful, restorative feelings.
What would a peaceful bedroom look and feel like to you? Consider whether there’s a certain color (such as vivid turquoise) or object (such as a vase of fresh flowers) that really brings to mind the mood you want to create. Only bring in objects with the intention of cultivating peaceful, restorative feelings.
Act on your decisions
Take some time to sit quietly in your refreshed space and list the colors, objects and activities you’d like to invite more of into your room. Pick one item on your list and take a step towards making it a reality. For example, if you’d like to paint your bedroom a more soothing hue, take a trip to the paint store to pick up swatches. If you’d like to incorporate meditation into your nightly routine, create a quiet corner with cushions where you can practice.
Take some time to sit quietly in your refreshed space and list the colors, objects and activities you’d like to invite more of into your room. Pick one item on your list and take a step towards making it a reality. For example, if you’d like to paint your bedroom a more soothing hue, take a trip to the paint store to pick up swatches. If you’d like to incorporate meditation into your nightly routine, create a quiet corner with cushions where you can practice.
Savour and relax
Imagine doing a few gentle stretches or yoga poses before bed, lighting a scented candle and sipping some chamomile tea while you write in your journal. There are no to-do lists or pinging phones vying for your attention. You can simply be. Imagine how easy it would be to gradually unwind, release the tension of your day and ease into a restful, deep, restorative sleep in a space free of clutter and distractions. Once the busy day is done, make time to simply relax in your newly cleared space.
Imagine doing a few gentle stretches or yoga poses before bed, lighting a scented candle and sipping some chamomile tea while you write in your journal. There are no to-do lists or pinging phones vying for your attention. You can simply be. Imagine how easy it would be to gradually unwind, release the tension of your day and ease into a restful, deep, restorative sleep in a space free of clutter and distractions. Once the busy day is done, make time to simply relax in your newly cleared space.
Unwind before bed
Once your bedroom is clean and clutter-free, pick and choose from the list below to enhance your space and get a better night’s sleep:
Once your bedroom is clean and clutter-free, pick and choose from the list below to enhance your space and get a better night’s sleep:
- Use a linen spray or essential-oil diffuser with a relaxing scent such as lavender or rose.
- Keep a small vase of fresh flowers on your nightstand.
- Do a few gentle stretches or yoga poses to help release the tensions of the day.
- Take a warm bath with essential oils before bed.
- Sip a cup of herbal tea and write in your journal.
- Gradually dim the lights in your bedroom an hour before bed, ending with just a single candle before blowing it out and going to sleep.
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