Your living room is supposed to be the space where you relax, entertain, and occasionally pretend to be one of those people who actually has it all together.
But if your living room is anything like most of ours, it’s more like a cluttered landmine where you can never find your TV remote and the couch has more pillows than a five-star hotel.
It’s time to stop your living room from hoarding its true potential.
Here are the 4 things you need to ditch immediately to give your space the glow-up it deserves!
1. Anything Stacked Up on a Side Table – Seriously, What’s Going On Here?
We’ve all been guilty of piling up stuff on side tables—coffee cups, magazines, random chargers, your that’s just where I put it pile of receipts.
But here’s the thing: side tables are meant to serve, not to hoard (just like your closet… let’s be honest).
A side table should be a place where a lamp, a decorative object, and maybe a book live. Not a Bermuda Triangle for everything that didn’t fit in the rest of your house.
If you want to restore your living room’s dignity, get rid of the piles. Make a rule: “If it hasn’t been touched in a week, it goes in the trash or gets its own designated spot.”
Bonus: You’ll be able to use the table for something useful, like holding your wine glass while you pretend you’re in a design magazine.
2. Unused or Broken Furniture – It’s Not an Antique, It’s a Safety Hazard
Let’s talk about that chair you’ve had since college—the one that’s missing a leg (literally) or the couch that’s seen better days and now requires a strategic cushion placement to sit on without falling through.
Guess what? It’s time for that furniture to go.
Sure, it may have sentimental value (“But it’s from my first apartment!” you say, wiping away a tear), but at some point, that broken-down furniture stops being “quaint” and starts being a tripping hazard.
If you’re really into nostalgia, take a photo. But the rest of your living room deserves better than being anchored by items that can’t even fulfill their basic purpose—like sitting.
So, get ruthless! If it wobbles, creaks, or has a suspicious stain that might be a permanent feature, it’s out.
Your space will thank you when it has room for real, functional furniture that doesn’t threaten to collapse every time you sit down.
3. Extra Pillows and Throws – This Isn’t a Pillow Store
Pillows are supposed to be comfortable, right? But somehow, we’ve all crossed the line from “nice decorative touches” to “is this an IKEA pillow warehouse?”
You’ve got extra pillows in every corner, on every couch, and maybe even some precariously balanced on top of each other, as if your living room is competing in a pillow-stacking competition.
Here’s the thing: You don’t need 27 pillows just to feel “cozy.” Choose a few that actually serve a purpose (like, you know, for resting your head), and ditch the rest.
It’s not a crime to have one or two beautifully arranged pillows, but if you need a pillow army just to make the couch look inviting, it might be time to lighten the load.
Your back—and your guests—will appreciate it.
4. Fake Plants – Stop Pretending You’re a Botanist
Fake plants are like that one relative who always shows up to family gatherings with too much enthusiasm and no idea what’s going on.
They’re just there—doing nothing. They neither purify the air nor bring any real beauty to the room, yet for some reason, they keep popping up like unwanted party guests.
If your fake plant is starting to look more like a dust collector than a piece of decor, it’s time to let it go. No amount of “Well, it was on sale” can make that sad fern look alive.
Opt for real plants that can bring in some green vibes (or even better, go for a low-maintenance succulent you won’t accidentally murder).
Your living room deserves plants with a pulse, not a fake leaf collection that accidentally falls off the shelf every other week.