You don’t need 10 hair tiesand that scented candle should probably go, too.

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My mission: Make my bedroom as peaceful and relaxing as possible.

that leave it looking cluttered and not so serene.

Stylish lamp on wooden nightstand next to flower in big glass vase in scandinavian bedroom interior.

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), this may be the sign you better take a few minutes to clear away the clutter.

(It took me just 10 minutes!)

Ready to tackle this quick-and-easydecluttering project?

Take these items off your nightstand right now.

I did retire my own alarm clock and still plan to use my smartphone for my wakeup call.

Another plus to keeping it away from your bed?

Keep it as far away from your bed as possibleideally in another room.

(I may have, ahem, had four different water glasses on my nightstand.)

Yes, I still keep a tube of hand moisturizer and a lip balm bedside.

But I’ve moved the rest of my beauty products into the bathroom or my dresser drawer.

A small plant or vase with flowers and a single framed photo will do.

Consider placing the candle on a nearby dresser instead.

(Stash the rest elsewhere!)