How to Declutter Your Bedroom for That Luxury Hotel Feel
Because your room should say “serene sanctuary,” not “where joy goes to die.”
If your nightstand looks like a crime scene of hair ties, lip balm, and loose change… it’s time.
Time to declutter. Time to take back your peace. Time to give your bedroom the glow-up it deserves—without shelling out for a five-star suite or spontaneously moving to Bali (tempting, though).
Let’s be real: life is chaotic enough. Your bedroom shouldn’t be a second battlefield. When you walk into a luxury hotel room, what do you feel? Calm. Clarity. Like you might actually be the kind of person who drinks water before bed and journals for five minutes without doomscrolling.
That serene bedroom vibe isn’t just reserved for vacation mode. With a few clever tweaks (and a reality check or two), we’re going to declutter your bedroom, Marie Kondo-style.
1. The Hotel Rule: Clear Surfaces Are the Standard
Picture your favorite hotel room. What’s not there? Piles of unread mail, crusty mugs, or an old duffle bag with an assortment of old, random things you’ve collected over the years that don’t really “fit in” anywhere in your home.
Here’s the golden rule: Flat surfaces should be mostly empty. Your nightstands, dressers, and vanity aren’t junk graveyards—they’re visual anchors of calm. Keep only what you truly use or love. Think: a minimalist lamp, a single book, maybe a candle that doesn’t smell like regret.
Repeat after me: if it doesn’t serve a purpose or spark genuine joy, it gets evicted.
Keep:
- One lamp
- One book you’re actually reading (not the “aspirational” one you keep moving from room to room)
- Maybe a candle or small plant if you’re feeling fancy
Ditch:
- Loose change, tangled chargers, nail clippers, and that receipt from three apartments ago
💡 Amazon Picks:
- Minimalist Bedside Tray: Stylish enough to corral your chapstick and sanity
- Mid-Century Lamp: Sleek, simple, not secretly judging you
- Cable Organizer Box: Because Medusa-level cords are not the vibe
2. Under-Bed Chaos? Contain It
Unless you’re five years old hiding snacks, the space under your bed should be functional—not a black hole of “I’ll deal with it later.” If you’re treating the space under your bed like a secret second closet, you’re not alone. But if it’s full of rogue flip-flops, mystery cords, and that Halloween costume from three years ago—it’s time for an intervention.
Start by pulling everything out (brace yourself), and categorize: keep, donate, trash, and why do I still have this?
Then store intentionally. Use matching, labeled storage containers that don’t scream “I panic bought this in 2022.”
Use:
- Sleek bins with lids and labels (labels make you feel wildly competent, trust me)
- Bins with wheels so you don’t need a degree in yoga to reach your stuff
💡 Amazon Picks:
- Rolling Under-Bed Storage Bins: Classy. Functional. Drama-free.
- Fabric Zip Containers: Great for off-season clothes or shoes you swear you’ll wear again
- Label Set for Bins: Because “Mystery Box #4” isn’t helpful
- Vacuum Storage Bags: Perfect for off-season clothes and duvets
3. Dresser Drawers That Don’t Stress You Out
Raise your hand if opening your drawer feels like a game of “What’s Clean and Sorta Folded.” Let’s fix that.
Start by ditching what you don’t wear. Yes, that includes the “goal jeans” from 2016. Then fold what’s left like you give a damn. File-style folding not only saves space, it makes you feel like you have your life together.
Your new folding mantra:
File-style > chaotic blob
It makes it easier to see everything and prevents the dreaded “why do I only wear 10% of my clothes” cycle.
Action steps:
- Dump one drawer at a time (we’re not animals)
- Donate what doesn’t fit, flatter, or make you feel like your best self
- Organize by category (tops, socks, existential crisis tees)
💡 Amazon Picks:
- Adjustable Drawer Dividers: Keeps things from intermingling like it’s a college party
- Folding Board: Makes folding weirdly satisfying
- KonMari-Inspired Drawer Organizers: Pretend you’re on a Netflix special
4. Nightstand Detox
Nightstands are not meant to carry the emotional weight of your daily chaos. That’s what group chats are for.
This little table should only hold what you need before bed and first thing in the morning. That’s it. No to-go sauces, mystery chargers, or three months of allergy meds. Keep it clean, and maybe even a little cute.
Keep:
- A small lamp
- One current read (not your to-be-read stack that could crush a toddler)
- Sleep essentials like lavender spray, melatonin, or a lip balm (singular)
- One object that makes you smile… that’s NOT your phone. (I know, I know… that’s a tough one. But trust me… it’s for the best, friend.)
Store (not pile):
- Journals, chargers, anything that tends to wander
💡 Amazon Picks:
- Bedside Caddy: Hangs from your bed frame, stores your clutter, judges nothing
- Cord Clips: No more playing “which charger is which?” at 11 PM
- Minimalist Alarm Clock: Cute, quiet, and not your phone (Yeah, I didn’t forget…)
5. Say Goodbye to “Floordrobes”
You know what I’m talking about: the floor pile. The jeans you’ll “wear again,” the hoodie that’s “still clean,” the socks in a domestic dispute with each other. If your floor is doing the emotional labor of holding up half your wardrobe, it’s time to intervene.
We’ve all had the chair. That one piece of furniture that exists solely for half-worn outfits and regret. Let’s upgrade that system.
Solutions:
- Add a hamper (preferably with a lid so no one knows your secrets)
- Install wall hooks for “wear again” items
- Consider a valet stand if you’re feeling extra
💡 Amazon Picks:
- Chic Laundry Hamper with Lid – Hide your laundry in plain sight
- Over-the-Door Hooks: For the lazy toss-and-hang method
- Minimalist Valet Stand: Channel your inner luxury traveler
6. Create a Drop Zone for Jewelry, Tech, and Random Stuff
If your jewelry, earbuds, and glasses end up scattered like you’re running a boutique off your dresser, it’s time for a proper drop zone.
Designate a home for each type of item. Use containers, trays, or drawer organizers to keep things from free-ranging across your space like tiny clutter gremlins.
Ideas:
- Use stackable trays for jewelry
- Drawer inserts for watches, chargers, and earbuds
- Charging stations so your nightstand doesn’t become a spaghetti factory
💡 Amazon Picks:
- Velvet Jewelry Organizer Trays: Fancy but functional
- Tech Charging Dock: Charges everything in one place (including your patience)
- Drawer Compartment Organizers: Because you deserve compartments in your life
7. Purge the Decor Overload
This one hurts a little—especially if you’re a maximalist at heart. But let’s be real: your bedroom doesn’t need five candles, three wall quotes, and an army of succulents watching you sleep.
Think like a luxury hotel. Use symmetry, clean lines, and a neutral palette. Focus on one or two statement pieces per zone—a bold piece of art, a dramatic plant, a mirror that says “you’re doing great, sweetie.”
Ditch:
- Random tchotchkes, 11 candles, or 7 clashing art prints from your “trying things” phase
💡 Amazon Picks:
- Neutral Art Sets: Instant calm
- Beginner-friendly Plants: low-light, low water… no pressure
- Geometric Wall Decor: Adds structure without screaming
8. Tidy Up Your Bedding Situation
Let’s talk about the bed—the main character of your bedroom. If it looks lumpy, mismatched, or like it survived a nap tornado… it’s killing your luxe vibe.
Upgrade to layered bedding in solids or calming tones. Keep it simple, soft, and crisp. And yes—make your bed every day. Even if you’re just gonna get back in it. (Especially then.)
💡 Amazon Picks:
- Hotel-Style White Duvet Cover: Feels like you’re sleeping in a cloud
- Pillow Set: Snooze in style
- Lightweight Knit Throw Blanket: Cozy, neutral, and makes you look like you have your life together
- Breathable Bed Sheets: Soft enough to convince you you’re rich
Decluttering is like giving your room a facial—out with the old, in with the glowy.
You don’t need to buy a new house or change your personality. Just tweak your space, let go of what’s not serving you, and let your bedroom finally reflect the inner peace you’re manifesting (or at least pretending to have).
Minimal doesn’t mean cold. It means calm. It means walking into your bedroom and exhaling instead of muttering “I really should clean this…”. It means no more digging through drawers like you’re on a scavenger hunt. It means peace. And honestly? You’ve earned that.
So—what are you waiting for?
Start with one drawer. Or one nightstand. Or that floordrobe pile that’s side-eyeing you right now.
Let’s make your bedroom feel like the five-star sanctuary you deserve. Because grown-up life is messy—but your bedroom doesn’t have to be.
Now, spill:
What’s the weirdest thing you found while decluttering?
(I once found a single sock and a fork under my bed. A fork.)
Drop your before-and-after pics. I’ll be here, cheering you on and totally not judging your “floordrobe.” Pinky promise.
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