10 things you shouldn't have in your apartment after you graduate college

Small beds make sense for dorms. They take up minimal space, providing a place to sleep without rendering the rest of the room useless. But even if you're still living in a small room after college, you should upgrade to at least a full-size mattress.

You probably won't be sharing a bedroom after college, so you won't need to conserve space through your bed. And your 20s can be really stressful, so making sure your mattress is big and comfortable is crucial.

Colleges typically provide raised beds to offer students additional storage space, as dorm closets tend to be small. But that under-the-bed area can quickly become disheveled, which ends up making the room feel more cluttered.

You'll likely have a larger closet once college is over, so you won't require a lofted bed for more storage. And if you do, opt for a bed with built-in storage instead; it will look neater.

A small fridge is often your only option for food storage in college, but you don't have to survive off of two shelves post-grad. Two refrigerators in an apartment would be excessive.

The main appeal of plastic bins is the price point and mobility they offer, but you can find affordable storage that looks a bit nicer and still won't break the bank.

The concept of a bulletin board stands the test of time: a decor item to help you display keepsakes. But cork texture has a young vibe, so you should replace your old board with a shadow box or hanging frame once you move into your adult pad.

A reading pillow is helpful for studying in your dorm, as the armrests make writing on your lap easier. But you probably won't be working from your bed after college. Even if you work from home, a kitchen table would serve you better as a work space than your bed.

Keep your bed a place of relaxation, and opt for regular pillows in your room. They'll offer plenty of support for leisure activities, which is all you need.

Towels primarily serve the function of drying you, but they sit on display too, acting as built-in decor. Having towels that don't go together might not seem like a big deal, but it can prevent your bathroom from feeling tied together.

It's worth it to buy a matching pair, especially if guests will be using your bathroom. And it's best to get a set that goes with your shower curtain.

These scoop-shaped chairs are really popular in college bedrooms, so it's hard to separate them from that context once you move out of your dorm. But you can transition your saucer seat to outdoor furniture, so they won't go to waste.

Posters offer a quick and cheap way to decorate a room, which is why you see them in so many dorms. But they look haphazard without a frame, so make sure you invest in nice casing for your art once you graduate.

If your dorm room didn't come with a standard chair for your desk, you probably bought a plastic one, as it was affordable and durable. But your adult apartment should feel like a place of sanctuary, and the plastic looks more appropriate for an office space.

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