My Favorite Organization Tools for a Better Nighttime Routine

A solid nighttime routine is very important to me, which is why I’ve shared all the different tools and products I employ to get luxurious, beneficial, and peaceful sleep each night. Keeping up with that routine does require organization, though, and anything you need should all be within arm’s reach. If you’re looking to start a better nighttime routine, here are my favorite organizational tools to keep near your bedside.

The first thing I need to recommend is a tiny garbage can. A full-sized bin by the bed can waste space and isn’t warranted; a mini one, however, is perfect. I use mine to hold things like sheet masks, white strips, and moisturizing eye patches, which I usually apply about an hour before bed and don’t really want to get up to throw away once I’m in the cozy zone. If you wear daily contacts, too, this will be super helpful, as you can toss them out right before shut-eye instead of doing it before you get into bed, flying blind for the final chunk of your night. All you need is something like this:

If you use single-packaged earplugs or anything similar, the garbage can will also help you keep the packaging in order. But what has been super helpful for me is an adhesive ashtray ($7.42). It sticks to the underside of a bed frame or nightstand, then swivels out when you need it. I put my ear plugs and a hair clip inside, then stash them away within easy reach.

Next-level nightstand organization

Whether you have a bunch of remotes, tech you need to charge, or an abundance of sleeping supplies, you should consider upgrading your nightstand. You need something with compartments, so you can store similar items together and make sure they all have a designated spot. Something like this is inexpensive but has a variety of compartments and hangers, ensuring everything goes in the right place:

Storage baskets are also going to be key. A catch-all tray in every room is generally important for organizing, but especially by the bed, where you might take off jewelry or glasses, keep a nasal or pillow spray, or otherwise need a spot to stick small necessities. I have a few different boxes and containers so I can keep my bonnet, eye mask, and chin strap (please, don’t ask; I fall victim to many fads) in one place, plus my pillow sprays and lotions in another. Consider one that rotates, so you can have everything you need within reach.

It’s important that your storage solutions are accessible because when you’re falling into a cozy, comfy state, you don’t want to disrupt yourself by having to get up or reach for anything. With that in mind, check out a cup holder that can clamp onto your nightstand or bed frame, too, to not only hold your water steady so you can grab it all night, but keep it safely away from your electronics.

Finally, a multifunction tech charger is always a nighttime MVP. I have a few all around my home, but my favorite is the STM ChargeTree Go because it’s foldable and portable, so I can travel with it and keep my organization and efficiency up, even on vacation. It charges my iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once, reducing cords and clutter on my nightstand and keeping everything in order.