On my mage I keep weapons and armour i may want to use later like nightengale and thief set
on my dual weald warrior assassin khajiit thinger I keep smithing supplies
Weapons and armor go in the chest, jewelry in the side-table to the left of the bed, spare potions in the side-table to the right of the bed. All my ore, hide, leather and ingots go in the wardrobe. Cloth items like Hammerfell Garb, Fine Clothes etc int he end-table. Alchemy ingredients in the food cabinet by the front door. Food goes in the barrels.