Let’s be real—your bedroom should be a sanctuary, not a cluttered mess where forgotten things go to die.
If you’ve been holding onto stuff in the name of “someday” or “just in case,” it’s time to face facts: Some things just need to go.
No, not the adorable stuffed animal you’ve had since childhood (unless it’s covered in dust bunnies).
But here are 10 bedroom items that you definitely don’t need—and by “don’t need,” we mean: “Get rid of them now!”
1. The Empty Chair Collecting Dirty Laundry
Ah yes, the infamous “laundry chair.” It’s not a chair; it’s a shame pile disguised as furniture. The one you throw your clothes on after a long day because “I’ll deal with it later.”
Spoiler: later never comes. Toss that bad boy, and invest in a hamper that actually serves its purpose.
The Solution: Get a laundry basket or, heaven forbid, fold your clothes immediately like an adult.
2. Uncomfortable Bedding
There’s no need to suffer on sheets that feel like sandpaper or a comforter so thin you might as well be sleeping under a single layer of napkins.
Your bed should be a cloud, not a punishment. If your bedding feels like a medieval torture device, it’s time to upgrade.
The Solution: Go for soft, cozy, breathable fabrics. Your skin (and your dreams) will thank you.
3. Old Clothes, Shoes, and Accessories
We’ve all got that drawer (or ten) filled with clothes that are no longer stylish, no longer fit, or no longer wearable.
If you haven’t touched it in six months, it’s time to let it go. Keeping clothes for “just in case” is the equivalent of hoarding—except with more sequins.
The Solution: Donate, sell, or toss anything you haven’t worn in a year. Or, if it’s truly tragic, use it as a cleaning rag (we won’t judge).
4. Knickknacks
You know those little trinkets that sit on your dresser collecting dust, “just because”? They’re the clutter equivalent of “I swear I’ll clean it later.”
If it doesn’t bring joy, toss it. Seriously, that mini Eiffel Tower you bought at an airport gift shop does not need to live on your nightstand.
The Solution: Keep the sentimental items, and let the rest hit the road. You don’t need 12 miniature ceramic pigs to feel complete.
5. Under-Bed Storage Items
Ah, the deep, dark abyss under your bed—where everything goes to be forgotten, including items that definitely don’t belong there, like old textbooks, expired candles, or—let’s be real—random receipts from 2012. If it’s under your bed, it doesn’t belong in your bedroom.
The Solution: Organize what needs to be stored (hello, seasonal clothes), and toss anything that’s been lingering longer than that leftover pizza you forgot about last month.
6. Exercise Equipment (That You Never Use)
We’ve all been there: that treadmill, stationary bike, or set of dumbbells that looked great in the store but has since become the world’s most expensive clothes rack.
If it hasn’t been used in 6 months (or ever), it’s time to let it go.
The Solution: Sell it, donate it, or turn it into a fancy new plant stand. At least something in your bedroom should be thriving.
7. Food
For some reason, our bedrooms become the unsanctioned food zone where forgotten snacks and half-empty cups of coffee go to decompose.
If you’re storing snacks, half-eaten chocolate bars, or suspiciously old granola bars in your nightstand, it’s time to kick the habit.
The Solution: Keep your food in the kitchen, where it belongs. Plus, you’ll avoid the horror of discovering a forgotten muffin under your bed that’s now a science experiment.
8. Expired or Unused Beauty Products
Oh, the beauty products. We’ve all got them. The lotions that promised you radiant skin but only gave you a rash. The perfumes you bought because you liked the bottle.
Or the face masks you tried once and now sit neglected, gathering dust. If it’s expired or hasn’t been used in the last year, toss it. Your skin will appreciate it.
The Solution: Keep only the products that bring actual results (or at least smell nice). No need to store expired moisturizers like they’re vintage wine.
9. Work Things
Your bedroom should be a place of rest, not the office you’re trying to escape. If your laptop, paperwork, or half-drunk coffee mugs are chilling by your bedside, it’s time for a hard reset.
You deserve better than the stress of your workday following you to bed.
The Solution: Create a dedicated workspace elsewhere, and keep your bedroom a “work-free zone.” Don’t let that email thread haunt your dreams.
10. The “Just in Case” Items
These are the things you keep in your bedroom because, one day, you might need them. But in reality, you haven’t touched them in years.
This includes things like old birthday candles, free hotel toiletries, and that extra throw pillow you “might” use. News flash: you won’t.
The Solution: Be bold. Get rid of the things you’re holding onto for no reason other than the faint hope you’ll need them someday. Spoiler: You won’t.