No Wardrobe And Messy Room? Here’s How To Clean Up Your Bedroom In Under 60 Minutes

Last updated on December 25th, 2025

A messy bedroom can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t have a proper wardrobe to hide things away. Clothes pile up on chairs, shoes scatter across the floor, and the nightstand becomes a magnet for every tiny thing. But here’s the good news: you can transform the entire room in under 60 minutes with a simple, step-by-step plan.

Ready? Set a timer. Let’s go.

1. Minute 0–10: Make the Bed (Instant Room Upgrade)

Think of the bed as the “face” of your bedroom. The moment it looks neat, the entire room feels calmer — even if everything else is still messy.

Straighten the sheets, fluff the pillows, smooth the duvet, and don’t overthink it. A made bed instantly gives you a clean surface to sort things out too, instead of bending over the floor while cleaning.

2. Minute 10–20: Clear Off the Chair, Table, and All Flat Surfaces

The fastest way to make a bedroom look messy is clutter on horizontal surfaces — your chair, bedside table, dresser top, or even the window ledge.

Do a speed round:

– Remove all clothes dumped on chairs.

– Clear anything random from the bedside table.

– Pick up chargers, receipts, hair ties, and other tiny objects.

– Put all the “I don’t know where this goes” items in a small basket for later.

Flat surfaces should look clean and simple — that alone makes the room feel 50 percent tidier.

3. Minute 20–30: Clean Your Nightstand Like a Pro

Your nightstand shouldn’t look like a storage unit. It’s supposed to help you relax before bed, not stress you out with clutter.

Here’s a quick reset:

– Remove old cups, wrappers, books, and unused skincare.

– Keep only essentials: water bottle, lamp, lip balm, one book, maybe one small décor piece.

– Wipe the surface — dust here builds up fast.

The goal is to make the nightstand feel peaceful, not packed.

4. Minute 30–40: Get Your Laundry Situation Under Control

When you don’t have a wardrobe, laundry is the biggest reason a room gets messy. Piles appear out of nowhere. Clothes mix with clean ones. Chaos spreads.

Your solution? Multiple hampers, not one.

Have separate bins for:

– Dirty clothes

– Delicates

– Dry cleaning

– “Worn but still clean” clothes

This one small change prevents that awful chair pile and makes laundry day less of a mystery.

5. Minute 40–50: Move All Shoes Out of the Bedroom

Even if you’re super neat, shoes lying around make a bedroom feel cluttered. Shift them to:

– The entryway

– A hallway rack

– Under-bed shoe boxes

– A floating shelf in another room

Bedrooms feel calmer when they don’t double as mini-shoe-stores.

If you must keep a few inside, stick to one small shoe basket — that’s it.

6. Minute 50–60: Reset the Room + Quick Dust and Sweep

Now that the big stuff is done, finish strong:

– Put stray items into baskets or drawers.

– Fold blankets.

– Straighten cushions.

– Dust surfaces quickly.

– Sweep the floors or give them a fast vacuum pass.

The last 10 minutes are what make the room feel truly fresh instead of “half-clean.”

7. Bonus Tips for Rooms Without Wardrobes

No built-in storage? No worries. Try these clever tricks:

– Use under-bed boxes for off-season clothes.

– Hang a stylish open clothing rack for everyday outfits.

– Add hooks behind doors for jackets, bags, and scarves.

– Store sweaters and tees in labeled baskets.

– Use a dresser or chest of drawers as your mini-wardrobe.

When everything has a home — even if it isn’t a wardrobe — the room stays naturally tidy.

Final Thoughts

A messy bedroom doesn’t need a whole day to fix. With a little structure and a one-hour plan, even rooms without wardrobes can feel clean, calm, and totally sleep-ready, HomeBliss style.