{"id":34354,"date":"2025-02-06T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/?p=34354"},"modified":"2025-02-03T15:06:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T15:06:11","slug":"when-to-replace-bedroom-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/when-to-replace-bedroom-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"Exactly When to Replace Every Piece of Bedroom Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There comes a time when you\u2019ll want to replace various furniture items, and this is certainly true of your bedroom. When furniture pieces are past their prime, it\u2019s time to consider swapping them out for fresh ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering when to replace furniture in the bedroom<\/a>, ahead, we\u2019re detailing exactly when to replace each of these items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs it’s time to replace bedroom furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The bedroom deserves care and attention like all the other rooms in your home. Part of this care includes swapping out old furniture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, your bedroom is arguably the most important room in the home because it\u2019s the place where you start and end each day, notes Olma Fuentes, founder and principal at Deni + Dove Interiors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s where you go to unwind, where you go to rest up for the next day, and it should bring you comfort and ease the minute you walk into it,\u201d she says. \u201cIf you walk into your bedroom and feel a sense of dread from an unrelaxed or visually unappealing environment, then it\u2019s a sign that it\u2019s time to change your bedroom furniture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your bedroom furnishings should provide \u201cso much more than just basic functional support\u2014it should help set the mood for a restful slumber, induce serenity, and provide adequate storage for your belongings,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the top signs it’s time for new bedroom furniture: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visible wear and tear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Those tears and scratches definitely count as visible wear and tear. While some upholstered pieces with minor wear and tear can be restored, anything more than that should either be replaced or reupholstered, Fuentes says. \u201cOtherwise, the tear will continue to widen and stuffing and support will start to come out,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No longer comfortable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOnce you find that any of your upholstered bedroom furnishings, such as chairs<\/a> and benches<\/a>, have lost support\u2014whether the cushioning is uneven, is sagging, or is generally uncomfortable to sit on\u2014then it\u2019s best to replace those pieces with something more comfy and durable,\u201d Fuentes says. \u201cUncomfortable furniture will go unused and wind up cluttering your space, which is exactly what you want to avoid having in your bedroom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change in style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the furniture in your bedroom no longer fits your aesthetic, which is something that\u2019s bound to happen. \u201cYour design preferences are likely to change over time, so it\u2019s expected that you may want to update your bedroom furniture to reflect your new style,” says Fuentes. “Design trends and innovations<\/a> generally start to evolve after five to 10 years, so if your room is filled with a lot of contemporary furnishings that are no longer in vogue, you may want to update a few pieces so that you\u2019re bedroom doesn\u2019t look dated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety concerns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If one of your bedroom furniture pieces is wobbly, that creates a risk of it falling over. \u201cDressers, chests, and nightstands<\/a> that come with self-close drawer slides are rackety and tend to break down much faster,” explains Fuentes. “This can quickly become a safety concern if the slides suddenly break and you have drawers that are at risk of falling onto someone or something.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to replace bedroom furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mattresses <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fuentes says that mattresses generally have an eight to 10-year lifespan<\/a>\u2014and this is one bedroom piece you should never compromise on replacing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA proper mattress<\/a> will improve the quality of your sleep and leave you feeling well-rested in the morning, but a mattress with inadequate support can wind up hurting your neck, back, or spine,\u201d she says. \u201cMattresses can also accumulate a lot of allergens and bacteria over time, so it also makes sense, hygienically, to replace your mattress every few years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bed frames<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have a relatively new mattress but still feel some sagging or unevenness, then your bed frame<\/a> could be a contributing factor and should be replaced<\/a>, says Fuentes. \u201cExcessive creaking is another sign that your bed frame is starting to wear down and lose its shape,\u201d she says. In general, bed frames should be replaced every 10 to 15 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chairs and benches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a good idea to replace the upholstered chairs and benches in your bedroom every 10 years or so. As Fuentes mentions, visible wear and tear may cause you to replace those pieces earlier. If it\u2019s minor, it can be restored, but if it\u2019s expansive wear and tear, it\u2019s best to replace those upholstered items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nightstands and dressers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While solid wood pieces can last a couple of decades or more, lower-quality nightstands and dressers will need to be replaced at around 10 years or less. One big reason to replace these items? They can pose a safety risk as Fuentes notes that the self-close drawer slides on these items tend to break down quickly, which can cause the drawers to potentially fall onto someone or something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wardrobes and storage units<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In general, these larger bedroom furniture pieces don\u2019t need to be replaced frequently, but if there\u2019s visible wear and tear or if they no longer fit your style, it could be time to replace these items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Light fixtures and other accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cQuality light fixtures can last for decades, but they\u2019re also relatively easy and inexpensive to upgrade if you\u2019re looking to make some quick improvements,\u201d Fuentes says. \u201cRecessed lighting technology improves pretty frequently, so you may want to consider upgrading those lights first. Decorative accessories are another easy, inexpensive swap to make, so it\u2019s really a matter of preference as to when you would like to replace these items.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pillows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPillows should be replaced<\/a> as needed once you start to feel less support in your neck,\u201d Fuentes says. \u201cSame for decorative pillows. Saggy, flat pillows offer no support and look visually unattractive in a bedroom.\u201d Pillows usually need replacing every one to two years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond furniture, it can be helpful to keep in mind when to replace non-furniture items<\/a> in the bedroom as well.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How often should I replace bedroom furniture?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no hard rule for changing out the furnishings in your bedroom. \u201cQuality furniture can last a lifetime, and you can rejuvenate some older furniture with new upholstery or simple restoration methods,\u201d she says. \u201cI would say five to 10 years is around the time when you want to start evaluating what you have, which pieces are no longer in fashion or are starting to deteriorate, and then decide what\u2019s most important to purchase first.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find the best bedroom furniture for you at Saatva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that we\u2019ve got you pondering swapping in some fresh, new bedroom furniture, you should know that we offer many high-quality pieces to suit your style, from chairs to benches to nightstands to bed frames. Check out our wide selection of bedroom furniture<\/a> to upgrade your bedroom decor. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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