7 outdated organizing rules experts want you to break in small bedrooms

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Small bedrooms are hard to keep organized, and if you find tidiness levels slip each time you have a busy week, it could be time to switch things up.

There are various long-standing 'rules' around organizing a small bedroom we've always followed, such as keeping nightstands clear and using transparent, labeled containers in closets. But they aren't always helpful.