15 Things to Dump When Decluttering Your Bedroom

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Clutter slowly sneaks up on us when we keep acquiring new tastes and items. But one day, we’ll wake up to see that our rooms have more things than necessary—plants, books, clothes, shoes, and more. Too much clutter clogs up the mind and makes it hard to find things. To make our space look free and more decent, here are 15 things to take out.

Worn-out or Unused Clothing

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Over time, our wardrobe could start to house mountains of clothes that are faded, torn, too small, too big, no longer trendy, or that we just don’t like anymore. This typically happens when we don’t have someone to claim our old clothes. To eradicate the clutter, regularly trim your wardrobe and be honest about what you still use; let the others go.

Old Bedding

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As you keep buying new pillows, duvets, or bed sheets, you may not realize you’re filling your room with unnecessary bedding. Beddings can be quite sizable, so the clutter they create can be noticeable, taking up space that should be free. If bedding isn’t in good condition or you no longer use it, now is the time to say “bye” to it.

Excess Furniture

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Work table and chair, couch, side tables, dressers, etc., all take their share of your room’s space. They may be functional, but there are some you can do without, like a couch you hardly ever sit on. Merging furniture, like letting your bed serve sitting and sleeping, and your wardrobe house clothes and shoes is another way to go.

Expired Beauty and Skincare Products

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We’re not about to tell you how expired skincare products may not be the best for you right now—you already know that. However, we know that too many expired products lying in your collection can make it look unpleasant. When you clear them out of your drawer, it’s freer, healthier, and you can’t mistakenly use them.

Jewelry or Accessories

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Because we love our pieces of jewelry, when they get broken, or a pair loses its partner, we leave them around, hoping to fix or find the other someday. The question, though, is this: do we eventually get to do it? Many times, no. If you have yet to fix or trace them after a couple of months, chances are you won’t. Toss them out.

Books You Don’t Plan to Read

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Yes, you love books, we know, but can you see how having too many of them, especially when you don’t have enough shelf space for them, can make your room feel uncomfortable? You can move those you have read or won’t be reading for a while to the bigger shelf in the parlor or give them out.

Unused Tech Gadgets

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Sometimes, you keep your old gadgets so you can sell them or so they can serve as temporary replacements whenever something happens to your new ones. While this is a good idea, these things can take up space, not because they are large but because they are fragile, and things can’t be cramped with them.

Old Decorations

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As decorations like artwork age, we may either leave them hanging or keep them somewhere. Fragile items may need more room to prevent damage. If you leave them hanging, they may look out of place in your room’s new design, and if you store them in your room, they may eat up space. 

Old Papers and Magazines

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When you read a lovely magazine and see an article you’ll love to reread, you keep it, right? That’s how your space gets filled with magazines. Newspapers too. Even receipts. Cut out the pages you want to keep or scan and save them on your phone, then trash or recycle the other parts.

Outdated or Broken Electronics

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You are not alone if you keep old electronics because you feel it’s a waste of money to throw them away or just because they connect you to the past. Just know that that radio, alarm clock, and thick TV are taking up valuable space. Donating, recycling, and selling are some ideas to consider.

Unused Hobby Supplies

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Which hobby have you taken an indefinite break from? Is it knitting or painting? Some hobbies come with items that may either take up space or can give a room a poor look. Try to keep only the items that currently serve your hobbies and give the others to those who are into your old hobbies.

Broken or Uncomfortable Shoes

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Many of us have shoes that make us uncomfortable or are in terrible condition. Shoes that you have outgrown should be removed from your wardrobe or rack, and those unrepaired shoes that have spent months in your wardrobe should go, too. You can donate them to new users to repair and use.

Unused Workout Equipment

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Do you still use those dumbbells, yoga mats, and resistance bands in your room? Keep the ones you still use and let the others go so you have more space and your room looks more organized. If you believe you’ll need them soon, store them in a part of the house where they won’t be a bother.

Unused Gift Items

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Not all gifts we receive fit into our lives, but we keep them anyway because they are a sign of love or care and are worth something. The truth is that it’s better to give these things to someone who will use them rather than keeping them idle in your room. Let go of it.

Old Luggage

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All those suitcases and duffel bags you no longer use because they are broken or because you replaced them are taking up space in your room. If they are in terrible condition and you have no place to keep them, they can even make your room look bad. Recycle or give them away—the choice is yours.