Summary: Our master bedrooms *should* be our sanctuaries. While they’re the singular space we retreat to for rest, relaxation, and recharging, all too often our master bedrooms become like any other room in our homes: havens for clutter.<br> Today I speak with professional organizer <a href="https://www.minimalistaorganizing.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amy Mayorga</a> about all-things minimalist master bedroom design. Amy argues that Step One is honoring the purpose of the room: to honor its purpose, we must first ruthlessly declutter. Amy also offers her best organizing tips for those master bedroom essentials you choose to keep.<br> <br> Here’s a preview:<br> [5:00] Items that should be- and shouldn’t be! – in your master bedroom<br> [8:30] Designing your bedroom like a hotel room: the how and why<br> [13:45] KonMari space-saving strategies for dealing with and organizing excess clothes<br> [21:30] Amy’s tips for storing semi-dirty clothes that you intend to re-wear<br> [25:30] Thoughts on how to style gigantic master suites in newer houses (hint: the answer is always less!)<br> <br> <br> Resources mentioned:<br> <br> * <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/256/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Episode #256: The Best Things Are Free: Sleep</a><br> * <a href="https://www.instagram.com/minimalistamom/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amy on Instagram</a><br> * <a href="https://youtu.be/AEE7FcsVhZA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch the extended version of this interview on Youtube</a><br> <br> <br> * Thank you to <a href="https://us.upcirclebeauty.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UpCircle Beauty</a> for sponsoring this week’s episode! Use code MAMAMINIMALIST (one word) at checkout for 15% off your order.<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sustainableminimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmEjOfANT67KkwTTp3pgSOg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Youtube</a>.<br> <br> <br>
