Attack of the Cardboard Kraken

There’s something delightfully ambitious about a room doing this much at once. It’s clearly a bedroom, but it’s also functioning as a storage center, a changing station, a fan-powered climate zone, and possibly an art studio—or a costume department? It’s the kind of challenge that keeps a professional organizer’s work endlessly entertaining. And let’s be real: rooms like this are far more common than people think. This is exactly the kind of project that home organization services are made for.

The first step is always about reclaiming function. That doesn't mean tossing everything—just making it easier to move, live, and think inside the space again. I like to use a method called “zone and conquer.” We start by carving out zones: clothes, boxes, random décor, electronics, mystery items, and whatever category “cardboard sword collection” falls under. Even just getting like with like brings a sense of order, and it's the foundation for turning this room into one of those organized spaces people dream about.

Now, with a space this layered, it can be helpful to tag in some reinforcements. This could mean working with a closet organizer service to tackle hidden (or not-so-hidden) clothing chaos, or calling on a professional decluttering service to sort through the avalanche of bags and boxes. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by it all, organizing and decluttering services can make the process faster, easier, and far less stressful—especially if you’re also dealing with post-move disarray and need help unpacking and organizing everything that landed here.

Don’t forget the value of good storage strategy. The clear bins along the back wall are a great start! But they only work if their contents are easy to identify and access. A home organizer might recommend labeling systems, rethinking furniture layout, or repurposing drawer units from another part of the house. If overflow is heading toward the garage, it might be time to bring in a garage organizing company—or at least consult a few good garage organizers who know how to make vertical space your best friend.

The best part about a room like this is that it has real personality. It’s a little chaotic, sure, but it’s also vibrant, lived-in, and full of potential. A professional home organizer doesn’t just clean it up—we help translate your life into a setup that actually works for you. Whether you're teaming up with a closet organizer company, hiring a house decluttering service, or just trying to finally declutter your home with a little guidance, the transformation is absolutely worth it. And somewhere under this Cardboard Kraken, your cozy, functional bedroom is still waiting—ready to shine again.