How To Declutter And Organise Your Bedroom Before You Move

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you declutter and organise your bedroom efficiently before moving day.

Before you dive into decluttering before moving home, have a plan in place. 

• Timeline: Start at least a few weeks before your move to avoid last-minute stress.

• Sorting system: Use categories like keep, donate, sell, recycle, and bin.

• Storage solutions: Get boxes, bags, and labels ready for sorting items efficiently.

Declutter in Categories

Instead of randomly going through drawers and cupboards, sort items by category:

Clothes and Accessories

• Ask yourself: Have I worn this in the last year? If not, donate or sell it.

• Check for duplicates—do you really need five black jumpers?

• Keep only the clothes that fit well and make you feel good.

• Donate unworn or gently used clothes to charity shops.

• Keep school uniforms grouped together when packing so it will be easy to reach on day one.

Shoes and Bags

• Donate or recycle shoes that are worn out or uncomfortable.

• Do you still wear heels?

• Keep only the handbags you use regularly.

• When sorting through shoes, think about the space you will have in the new home.

• Can large travel bags be placed inside suitcases and stored elsewhere?

Bedding and Linens

• Keep two sets of bed linen per bed and donate or recycle the rest.

• Check for mismatched pillowcases or take worn-out bedding to textile recycling bins- you can usually find these in supermarket car parks!

• If you are buying new beds when you move you might need new sizing.

• Label the boxes clearly so that the correct bedding ends up in the correct room.

Sentimental Items

• Be selective—keep items that hold real sentimental value.

• Take photos of items instead of keeping everything.



• Create a memory box per person for special keepsakes-they would better better placed in a loft or out of everyday view..