1. A set of floating bookshelves if you want your books to work double duty as both relaxing entertainment and decor. With this, you won't need a bulky bookshelf taking up half of the room! Each shelf holds up to 15 pounds, and reviewers recommend putting your largest, heaviest books at the bottom of each shelf for more support.
Promising reviews: "These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately five to seven hardbacks in my experience). They're a great way to add some extra storage to our very small home , and we've placed them in our hallway so people ask us about them all the time. I'd highly recommend!" — LaBuenaVidaMere "I bought two of these in 2010 and in the last 10 years, I've used them in three different apartments.
I just put them up in apartment number three and was once again blown away by how awesome they look. Every time I put them up it's like 'WOW WOW WOW these are AMAAAZZINNGGG!! ' If you love decorating with books, this is a must-buy! " — Jlands Get it from Amazon for $15.50+ (available in two sizes, two colors, and in sets of three).
2. A broom and mop organizer to transform your cleaning closet or storage area. These babies will allow you to hang the tools and free up floor space in the process.
Promising review: "Love this broom/mop holder. So nice to save space and stay organized. Holds them so firm and flat to the wall.
Also has hooks that fold out as needed. I recommend this to anyone looking for space-saving storage!" — Jaclyn Get it from Amazon for $11.82+ (available in four colors).
3. A super convenient flip-top end table complete with a charging station and storage space for wires, remotes, coasters, and more right underneath the surface! Yay for not having to look at tangled lamp wires and never losing that tiny TV remote again! Promising review: "I bought two of these as side tables beside our couch. I love how sleek they look , plus having an extra storage drawer with plugs for our phones is great! I charge my phone and watch while we watch TV in the evenings.
.. It fits everything I need: remotes, tissues, and a coaster for cups.
" — Jessica "Bought this table for a sun porch that currently has limited electrical outlets. It's easy to put together, comes well packaged, and is the right size for in-between furniture..
. It offers a great deal of flexibility with what I want to plug in. I currently have a timer plugged in for a lamp, I'm able to charge two phones, and still have an outlet available for something else if needed.
Been using for a couple of months now and very happy with the product." — gone2020 Get it from Amazon for $58.99+ (available in 16 colors).
4. A set of two cabinet shelf organizers for maximum use of your cabinet space. They're stackable, too! Which will be helpful when you want to save room for taller items.
Promising review: "Nice, elegant piece of work. I used it on my kitchen island to keep your bottles and stuff neat and clean. It adds to the look and makes the kitchen feel more clean and organized.
" — PK Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors). 5.
A sleek and ~sneaky~ shoe-storage cabinet that's absolutely genius to have in your entryway. There'll be no more clutter and you've got a surface for keys, mail, and essentials on top. Promising review: "This shoe storage organizer is great quality, stylish and purposeful.
No longer will our shoes be left in the middle of our open area they will have a place to be. I would recommend this piece to anyone looking to upscale their home. Love the color and design.
💛" — Melissa Get it from Amazon for $93.99+ (available in three colors and two styles). 6.
A coffee table with a pet bed area and a storage cubby right below! The need for tacky pet beds and clunky shelves tacking up floor space just went *poof*. Promising review: "This modern mid-century coffee table has a wonderful design and offers a hiding spot for your cat! My cat took to it right away and loves sleeping on the soft mattress hidden inside the coffee table. The wood is quite heavy and sturdy.
The assembly was fairly easy, with the step-by-step instructions it took about 20 minutes. I highly recommend this coffee table for cat lovers : ))" — Julie Get it from Wayfair for $103.99 (originally $126.
99). 7. A genius magnetic stove shelf that keeps your countertops free for food prep and appliances.
The best part is that there are no nails or Command Strips required. This shelf is completely magnetic, so this is a great renter-friendly option to avoid using nails and drilling! StoveShelf is a US-based small business that specializes in stove shelves for various sizes of stoves. Promising review : "The shelf installed in a snap.
It has two sturdy magnets that hold it securely onto the slightly rounded back of my stove. I felt comfortable setting a full jar of honey on it, and I haven’t seen it move at all as I have been cooking. I have limited space in the kitchen, so I’m really happy to have an additional place to set things I need frequently.
It doesn’t look like an add-on; it looks like part of the stove. I’m really happy with it!" — Sylvia J. Get it from Amazon for $39.
99+ (available in three sizes and three colors). 8. A set of magnetic spice jars to save you space in the kitchen and deck out your fridge.
This set of 10 even comes with labels for each jar to make for easy grab 'n' spice cooking. Gneiss Spice is a small biz based in Bethel, Maine. They specialize in stylish and sustainable spice organization .
Promising review: "These little jars have added such charm to our kitchen. They are not only beautiful and showcase the gorgeous spice colors, but are incredibly functional and make great use of our extra fridge space. The magnets are strong, the pack comes with a TON of sticker labels for any spice you can imagine, and the small jars are honestly just the right size.
" — Gretchen K. Get it from Amazon for $75+ (available in two sizes and packs of 12 or 24). 9.
A set of two nesting storage tables because these babies can be used as both chic side tables and a place to store extra home goods. Promising review: "I’m obsessed with these tables! The tall one comes high enough to enjoy coffee or to eat. My favorite part about these tables is the storage! I love them because they don’t take up a ton of room and are easy to move around! Super happy with these!" — Andrew Vinh Tran Get a set of two from Amazon for $89.
95+ (available in three styles and two colors). 10. A shower curtain liner with built-in mesh pockets when there's zero space left on the tub rim or shower caddy.
For people with no shelving in the shower, this is life-changing! Promising review: "We are apartment living, so no one in the household could take a shower without crash/boom as you're knocking something down sitting on a shelf or the bathtub rim. This is a game-changer. There are so many pockets with so much room in each, and I actually have space left over.
My husband's back scrubber, my shampoo and hair care, my daughter's bubble baths, and bath floofies, all fit with room to spare. And the pockets are all a nice height so I'm not crouching to find anything. The curtain is clear so I didn't have to change the 'pretty' one for decorative purposes.
I am super pleased." — goodnite.graci Get it from Amazon for $21.
99 . 11. A wineglass rack you can put anywhere in your home: on the bar cart, under kitchen cabinets, under floating shelves — you name it.
BTW, one rack can hold up to nine standard-size glasses. Promising review: "Overall very pleased with the product. Found some floating shelves to match a cabinet.
Then, I added these to make my custom wine stem rack. Quality is better than expected and love the darker finish and not the standard Chrome option. These also were the right size for the width and depth of the Shelf.
So far I've gotten several compliments." — Ms Lila Get it from Amazon for $19.93+ (available in six sizes and four colors).
12. A set of under-cabinet organizers that'll store cleaning supplies or beauty products in an efficient (but still super cute!) way. This two-tiered solution even has a sliding drawer at the bottom for easy access.
Promising review: "I used them under the sink in the bathroom. They were very easy and quick to assemble. They fit more items on them than I thought they would and have extra room for more stuff.
They are plenty sturdy enough for everything. Now it looks so tidy under my sink." — Donna Klein Get a set of two from Amazon for $29.
99 (also available in individually and in white). 13. An outlet shelf to give yourself extra space for things like toothbrushes and hair products without the loaded effort of finding perfectly sized shelves, finding studs in the wall, making sure everything is leveled, etc.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this thing! I have much less clutter on my sink thanks to this. If there's anyone not sure if it will fit due to an object, all you need is 1.25 inches of space between the edge of your existing outlet plate and the piece of furniture.
I have a GFCI with a standard wall plate." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in two colors and multipacks).
14. An over-the-door organizer you can use for hats, purses, or T-shirts in that not-clean but not-dirty stage. It'll keep things off the floor while still freeing up space in your closet shelves and racks! Promising review: "This clears up half the mess in my closet.
I should have ordered two. It fits well on a pair of bifold doors and makes things neater and the hats easier to get to." — Lee Get it from Amazon for $12.
99 . 15. Attachable drawers perfect for organizing fruit, cheese, eggs, and other produce in the fridge.
And having a go-to spot in the fridge will feel *a lot* less overwhelming when looking for dinner. Promising reviews: "I bought a new refrigerator and it doesn’t have any kinds of drawers with the exception of the bottom. These additional drawers make my refrigerator 100% more functional.
They are easy to install and work like a dream!" — Ash Antonelli "Great if you need storage for your fridge. Great for things like cheese and hot dogs. I hated how cluttered everything looked and these made things so organized.
Small but fits a decent amount. One can hold three packs of bacon." — Boy Mom Get a set of two from Amazon for $33.
99 (available in two sizes). 16. A wall-mounted mug organizer that'll free up cabinet *and* counter space.
Wouldn't you rather display your beautiful mug collection anyway? This organizer holds up to 27 mugs! Feger Furnishings is a small biz based in Durham, North Carolina. They create beautifully handcrafted mug, wine, and mason jar racks! Promising review: "Love the style, the staining is very pretty and well done. The rack was physically lighter than I expected, but is sturdy and the mounting hardware is solid.
Very happy with my purchase." — Holly Get it from Feger Furnishings on Etsy for $65+ (available in two sizes and two colors). 17.
A narrow three-tier rolling cart to optimize the weird gap between the stove and fridge or between the washer and dryer. Because it has wheels, it works great for small spaces and can store everything from canned foods to laundry detergent. Promising review: "This little cabinet was so easy to assemble.
It’s small, it’s sturdy, and it’s easy to maneuver. I found this purchase extremely valuable because it fit in the spot that I planned for it..
. right next to the washer and dryer." — Amanda Christel Get it from Amazon for $21.
99 (available in five colors) 18. A folding desk perfect for when you don't want your workspace taking over your entire living room or bedroom (after all, there ain't much). This desk folds up into a slim, easy-to-store item that can slide under your bed, couch, or in a closet! Promising review: "Once I started to work from home full time, I needed a desk to fit in my small apartment.
This desk does the job — small, lightweight, easy to assemble. Now that I have been using it for two-plus months, I feel like It could've been deeper since I have a 34-inch monitor and use a laptop in front of it (to type). I have scooted my monitor to hang 2 inches off of the back and used the wall to help hold the monitor up and in place.
This desk would be PERFECT if it were a little deeper, but overall, it's an awesome desk." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $64.98+ (available in six colors).
19. Some under-bed storage containers to store shoes and out-of-season clothing away and out of sight. You can use these for so much more than clothing! Think craft supplies, extra toiletries, shoes.
..basically whatever you have too much of.
Promising review: " These storage bags are fantastic. I live in a small apartment where storage space is at a premium. I use these to store my Costco toilet paper and paper towels so I don't need to make as many trips to the store.
It keeps them in pristine condition and out of sight. The handles make them easy to pull in and out, and they fold up nicely when not in use. I'm thinking about getting two more since four will fit under my queen bed.
" — Kimberly Dorn Get it from Amazon for $13.97+ (available in five colors and larger packs). 20.
A cabinet door organizer so you don't have to look at the bright, awkwardly shaped plastic wrap boxes or cutting boards cluttering your countertop. Promising review: "This organizer is so useful! I recently moved and ended up with a much smaller kitchen, so I've been doing everything I can to make sure there's a place for everything and no wasted space. Luckily, I have pretty wide cabinets, so this works out perfectly.
I have one holding my cutting boards (four standard plastic boards) and another holding my foil, cling wrap, and parchment paper boxes. The organizer is super easy to assemble and it's completely versatile. Hang it over the cabinet door or attach it to the wall/cabinet door, which means it's great for renters and owners.
" — Kerry Get it from Amazon for $16.87 . 21.
Or an entire pantry door organizer that can be hung or mounted! The shelves are also easily adjustable to your liking. Some reviewers use it to organize their bathroom products too! Promising review: "I was looking for some extra storage options for my pantry. Since all the walls already had shelves and I was running out of space, the only possibility to create more storage was by the door.
I originally found this product to be a bit pricey but I have to say it’s worth the money. It’s very simple, a child could 'assemble' it in under five minutes. It holds a lot of stuff, even heavy cans, you just have to space the heavy and lighter stuff out.
I did not use the sticky strips and whatever else that came with it to secure it even better to the door because just hanging it on the door makes it very stable. It’s a storage-lifesaver if you’re struggling with space! " — IslandLife Get it from Amazon for $47.99 .
22. A set of floating shelves you can use for everything from plants to bathroom essentials, shoes, and more. Promising review: "I’m obsessed with how well this turned out.
The shelves were easy to install- are very sturdy, well made." — C Davis Get a set of three from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in six colors).
23. A floating bedside drawer so you have room for your phone, books, and glasses *without* the big, over-bearing nightstand that barely fits in the corner. It's also way less overwhelming to the eye, which will make your small space look and feel bigger! Urbansize is a small family-owned business from London, England, making furniture to help maximize space in the room, since 2015.
This bedside table is made from 100% beechwood. Promising review: "We love our new shelves! We're using them as nightstands in our tiny apartment, and they work great!! Shipping was also extremely fast coming from the UK to Texas, US." — Ali Get it from Urbansize on Etsy for $215.
60+ (available in small and large and in all white or with an oak top). 24. A full-length storage mirror to make getting ready way easier.
It's got a secret organizer inside, so all of your makeup, jewelry, and beauty items are always *right* where you need them to be. It's even got auto-on LED lights inside! Opening the storage mirror you'll see five shelves, two drawers, 32 necklace hooks, 84 ring slots, 90+ stud and earring slots, and a bracelet rod 🤯. This mirror can be installed in one of two ways: mounted on the wall or hanging on the door.
The door hangers are included! Promising reviews: " This is probably the best purchase I have ever made on Amazon. This is very well made. Like incredibly well-made.
It stores sooo much stuff!!! My daughter loved it and now I am eyeing one for myself. My daughter had jewelry and trinkets everywhere in her room. This put everything neatly in one space.
It's elegant and well-made. Mirror + jewelry holder = game changer." — Linnette "I love, love, LOVE this jewelry cabinet!! It is perfect in EVERY way! There is a ton of space for all sorts of various styles of jewelry, and the LED lights in the top are super helpful to light up the inside.
.. this is a MUST-BUY in my opinion!" — Erika Get it from Amazon for $119.
97 (available in 10 colors). 25. An over-the-door hanging purse organizer that can rotate 360 degrees to make it 10x easier to find what you're looking for.
Promising review: "This has been a lifesaver for me! My purses are no longer all over the floor in my closet. They all fit nicely on here. I love this so much.
The packaging was nice and everything came in perfect condition. I have about 10 purses on it right now and it's really nice and strong. It fits on my door perfectly but you do have to push on the door a bit in order for it to fully close and open.
However, that is not a problem for me at all. It's very easy for me to see all my purses now and my closet is no longer a mess. From other reviews I've seen, I know this can definitely hold a lot of weight and way more bags then I have on it.
I love the way it looks!" — Jennifer Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (also available in sets of two). 26.
A foldable kitchen island cart with wheels for extra easy movement around the kitchen. This will provide the extra counter space you need for meal prep without permanently taking up room. Promising review: "I have a tiny apartment with an even tinier kitchen, so that means I needed something like this! It's just big enough to provide a decent workspace without overwhelming my tiny apartment.
Plus, since it's on wheels, it can be tucked away when not in use, which is a bonus! The wood top has been varnished or lacquered, so it can't be used as a cutting surface, but that's OK, I just put my favorite cutting board on top of it, and it's all good!" — mperryckdcbd Get it from Amazon for $120.99 (available in four colors). 27.
A litter box enclosure disguised as furniture — perhaps one of the most genius inventions for pet parents. Its extra large size is big enough to house the litter box, the litter bag, treats, and more. Some reviewers say it's perfect for bunnies too! Promising reviews: "I have gotten so many compliments on this without my guests knowing a litter box is inside.
It elevates the aesthetic of my living room and it makes having an indoor cat look classy and clean. Highly recommend!! Your cat will love it too!" — Savanna Ogilvie "I agonized over which cat furniture to choose to hide my cat's litter box when moving to a smaller apartment space..
.I am happy I went with this one, which looks really nice. The instructions were surprisingly good and easy to follow; putting it together was simple.
You can put the door on either side, and you can also leave out the middle part to fit a larger box." — Wynne Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in six colors).
28. A five-shelf hanging closet organizer to store your stuff and keep the floor clear of drawers or (let's be honest) piles of clothing that haven't been moved in a while. Reviewers say the shelves are *very* sturdy and are easily packable when not needed! Promising review: " This hanging shelf freed up a lot of space in my closet .
It took an untamed mess of scarves, mittens, and hats, and cleaned it up. The hangers are strong, metal, and unlikely to get bent out of shape from normal use. The build of the cloth shelves is sturdy enough for heavy sweaters or lighter toys, but I would refrain from storing things like shoes in this organizer.
" — Larson Get it from Amazon for $12.87 (available in eight colors). 29.
Or a shelf organizer/extra hanging rod combo if you can't afford to lose rack space either. This will give you room to store folded clothes in the four cubes up top *and* hanging ones using the rod below. Promising review: "I’m basically obsessed with this thing already.
I just got it today, so I can’t speak to it long-term, but it’s amazing how much space this frees up. I have a 1940s house therefore 1940s tiny closets, and I need to get creative in my space organization. This thing was just what I needed to store sweaters on top and hang all other tops on the bottom.
You can’t see in the photo (above) but my closet has some space on both sides that’s just half filled now and used to be filled to the brim, barely able to move the hangers. This storage solution makes displaying the sweaters nicer than hanging them or putting them in drawers of my dresser. It honestly appears very sturdy and quality to me.
The fabric is thick, and the hooks and bar are both metal. All in all one of my favorite purchases from Amazon." — BobbyL Get it from Amazon for $26.
99 (available in four colors). 30. An upholstered storage bed for when your closet is nowhere near big enough to hold your clothes, shoes, bags, and extra bed sheets.
It's a very sophisticated piece of furniture and the *three* extra drawers make it great for those with no — or not enough — storage space. Promising review: "Good piece for the price. Easy to put together.
Very lightweight so it’s easy to move. Slates are great because no box springs are needed. The storage drawers are very handy.
Note that the side pieces are linen-covered [and] have a sleek modern look." — Melissa "I love the way this looks, the amount of discrete storage it provides, and how simple it was to put together!" — Whitney Get it from Wayfair for $174.99+ (originally $438.
99; available in three sizes and two colors). 31. A contemporary modern coffee table featuring a hidden storage compartment and lift top perfect for eating dinner or working from home.
Promising review : "Took about 1.5 hours to put together alone, but I was also multitasking — this is a really great and functional table BUT also doesn’t break the bank!! I got this to serve as both a desk and coffee table for my small studio apartment and couldn’t be happier. If you’re even considering it, buy it.
It’s worth it and has some solid storage space too. " — Joana Kyle Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in two sizes and five colors).
32. A brilliant acrylic floating over-the-sink shelf if you need space but also want to save some, too. It's designed to fit ~around~ your faucet with a u-arc opening in the middle, and it's got drainage holes to keep things dry and hygienic! Promising review: "Just what I needed for my small bathroom sink.
It gives me extra space for my items. Easy to assemble and very sturdy." — Shirley Tatum Get it from Amazon for $16.
99 (available in two sizes and two colors). 33. OR a wooden sink shelf that'll match the rustic touches you may already have.
This shelf will add a stylish touch while also doubling the space for your daily essentials. The 904 Blonde Squad is a Jacksonville, Florida-based small biz on Etsy specializing in custom-made storage and decor for the home. Promising review : "Perfect shelf!! This item is exactly what I have been searching for.
I am so glad I found this item on Etsy. It really transformed my tiny bathroom sink area. Love it!!!" — Mona Get it from The 904 Blonde Squad on Etsy for $30+ (available in 16 widths and six heights).
34. A roll-out over-the-sink dish drying rack with silicone edges so that it doesn't slide around. It's perfect for those with no dishwasher, no room for a bulky dish rack beside the sink, or for anyone who just wants the extra counter space.
Reviewers absolutely love how easy and compact it is! Promising review: "I bought this drying rack to use in a garage apartment with limited space that I rent out. I like it so much that I am ordering one for my own kitchen and one for my daughter. It saves counter space and is useful not only for drying dishes but also for rinsing and processing vegetables.
" — joybo Get it from Amazon for $9.89+ (available in 10 sizes and two colors). 35.
An over-the-toilet shelving unit featuring two sturdy shelves hidden behind doors, giving you ample space for storing towels, toiletries, and all the cleaning products required to keep this place clean. Promising review: "Looks good, I like the doors especially [because they] hide all my hair stuff and toiletries. It doesn't jut out too far to get in the way of using the toilet and comes with hardware to attach to the wall which makes it feel super sturdy and secure.
" — Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $85.49 (available in natural and white). 36.
A sneaky back-of-door cabinet because it easily opens when you need it and stays closed and behind the door when you don't. This gem will give you 10 times more storage space for medication, beauty products, and other essentials. Promising review: "This is the best creation ever!!!! We purchased a home with a tiny bathroom and I had no clue where I was going to put everything.
This is the perfect solution!! The design is so neat, it hangs from the door hinges so you don't have the hanging racks chewing up the top of your door trim. I will be getting more of these in the future for organizing my daughter's room and basement craft room." — TS Get it from Amazon for $219.
99 . 37. A luxe flip-top storage bench that'll fit way more than just a few pillows.
It's the perfect place for extra sheets, bedding, and blankets, or even to hide small work-out equipment and the overflowing shoe collection that somehow keeps growing (guilty). Promising review: "Gorgeous! This bench is sturdy enough for a large adult to sit on it, it's classy looking, holds a TON of thick blankets and just completes the look in our bedroom. Functional, stylish, and economical.
" — Anonymous Get it from Wayfair for $189.99+ (originally $400; available in five colors and two materials). 38.
A wire basket to place under your shelves for organizing your work pants vs. lounge pants, basic tees vs. pajama tees, etc.
Mornings will be *much* less scary with an organized system like this. Just slide it on and you're set! Promising review: "No assembly required! Take them out of the package, and slide them on your shelf. My closet project is still in progress, but these are such a nice addition! I like the look and the ease with which I was able to install it.
Rolled placemats and put in mine. Nice storage for those oddball things that you never quite know where to put them. Highly recommend!" — Mygoldenandme Get it from Amazon for $19.
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