I need organization in my living space, and anything less than that is unacceptable. I know -- that sounds a bit obsessive-compulsive (and I would agree) but, hey, I'm a minimalist. This behavior tends to be common amongst those of us who have thrown out all (or most of) our worldly possessions. Even still, that doesn't always mean that conjuring minimalist bedroom ideas on a whim is a small feat! Thereby, this is one major reason why compiling my best minimalist bedroom ideas is important to me.

As a minimalist, living a clutter-free and intentional lifestyle is something I want to share with all of you! Although you may have reservations, it is not as difficult as you may think. To get started you will need to have an idea of what kind of bedroom you want, think about what it will take for you to get there, and then maintain your new clutter-free and intentional bedroom. It's that simple, promise!

You might think it's simple to have a minimal bedroom, right? --  Just don't have as much stuff in your room and all is well? While this touches on the basics of minimalism it's a little more nuanced then that. It's not that simple act of ridding your room of excess and ensuring your actions are intentional and purposeful. In addition, you must buy less! Don't worry...this is for your own good!

As an individual who wants to drastically reduce the amount of clutter and brainstorm minimalist bedroom ideas, you must understand the psychology of your consumption. A key step of minimalism is to not buy items that you do not need. This is extremely important. It's not consumption that is the problem, it is compulsory consumption.

Are you guilty of this socially ingrained phenomena? If you answer 'yes' to any of the questions below, you may be guilty of compulsory consumption.

1. Do you ever buy something just for the sake of buying it?
2. Do you buy items because they are 'cool' or trendy?
3. Do you feel pressured to buy items because your peers own them? 
4. Do you engage in 'retail therapy'? Do you rely on buying items to make you feel better?
5. Do you believe that having a higher quantity of luxury items increases your social standing or importance?

Although these are only a few of the situational obstacles to minimalism, they must be overcome to obtain the vision of your minimalist bedroom ideas. Apply these questions next time you feel the urge to swipe your credit card on another pair of shoes. If you master this, then I will guarantee that applying new minimalist bedroom ideas to your life will be much less daunting.

As someone who wants to simplify their living space, you have to think about not what you want, but rather what you need. For instance:

What is a necessity for your bedroom?

If having unicorns hand-drawn on your bedroom walls bring joy and meaning to your life, by all means, draw those unicorns on your wall! This is one of the best things about minimalism -- it can be adapted to fit all tastes and styles.

A common misconception about minimalism is that in order to be a true minimalist, your bedroom must be bland with no color or form of life to it. This couldn't be further from the truth -- when it comes to what you need out of your bedroom, you decide!

Identify the minimum amount of tangible objects you need to be completely happy. This baseline is where you find your personal level of intentionality. From here, you are free to decorate and accessorize in the manner that best suits you. When it comes to thinking about minimalist bedroom ideas, the possibilities are endless!

In the beginning, I struggled with minimalism. If you're like most people, this will likely be a similar experience you have while starting out, especially for the bedroom. The main key is to ensure you have exactly what I needed and nothing more than that. Doing this and amplifying your chance of success become easier once you have a few minimalist bedroom ideas with which to play. Trail and error is necessary, but with the right adjustments and products, your minimalist bedroom ideas can be realized! Here are the items that made minimalism much more enjoyable for me in my bedroom. 

Once I minimized my huge sheves that took all the wall space, I now had ample open space for necessities. What I like to use for my everyday carry essentials is this L shaped shelf by Artifox. Comprise of excellent quality steel, the shelf uses subtle grips on the back to prevent damage to the surface to which it is stuck. Additionally, the shelf is also magnetic for useful accessories! My personal favorites are the pegs which are perfect to hang keys on, or other essentials such as jewelry. Pro tip: Combine a few shelves to create a larger, yet still highly effective shelf. Doing so is a bit pricey, but will certainly enhance your minimalist bedroom!

Once I found my L shaped shelf from Artifox, I didn't expect to find anything else of use from them. Until I saw this -- a vertical bike rack that you can put inside your home! As a very frequent bike rider, I loved this immediately. Because one of my biggest fears is that my bike gets damaged by the elements or stolen, this rack prevents both. Now you can save space, protect your belongings, and live a minimal life all at the same time. The rack is also available in walnut and white oak.

Congratulations, your minimalist bedroom idea has been brought to life! Though if you read this far without clinging onto all your things for dear life, kudos to you also. Keeping your minimalist bedroom is very simple now that you have the mindset of a minimalist. You no longer see the need for stuff that doesn't serve a purpose in your life. Everything is now intentional in some way, shape, or form. Not many people part ways with items in their life for which they have desire. Trust me, this was me -- I failed quite a few times before I got the hang of it. Thus, manifesting your minimalist bedroom ideas is definitely an achievement.

You may be asking yourself: what's next? But the true, big question is finally here: How do you keep your minimalist bedroom? This is actually the easiest step of the process. While that sounds counter-intuitive, you've already completed the most difficult tasks. First you decided to change your living situation in regards to items you no longer see value in and de-clutter your life. Getting started and changing your mentality are often the hardest steps.  Then, you also made the difficult commitment to rid your space of excess and to refuse to buy more.  Now, you simply have to maintain your thinking on minimalism and commitment to living a life of less.

Once you get passed the few hurdles, minimalism becomes much easier. In the long term, purchasing fewer items of higher quality allows minimalism's practitioners to clear their mind, save money, and live more intentionally.  

With my experiences and tips laid out here, I wish you all an easier transition to minimalism than I had myself. It is my goal to help you un-clutter your life once and for all. Despite the misconception that luxury and minimalism cannot coexist, this article proves otherwise. Minimalism's application extends to even the most unlikely vicinity. 

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