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1. A toilet paper stocker perfect for anyone who doesn't have any storage space for extra rolls. This discreetly stores them and ensures that you'll never be stuck without toilet paper.
2. A 4-in-1 folding ottoman sleeper that easily changes from an ottoman to a lounger to a twin bed, so you don't have to worry about keeping an air mattress in your limited storage space for guests.
3. A floating bedside drawer you attach to the wall next to your bed so you have a place to keep your phone, book, and glasses at night *plus* ample room around the bed to make it feel bigger.
4. A baker's rack designed with a countertop, two large shelves, one small shelf, and a bar with four hooks that'll transform your kitchen and make it feel less like you're cooking in a shoebox.
5. A stainless-steel electric griddle for anyone who loves to grill up some meat and veggies but doesn't have the space for an actual full-size setup. This 5-in-1 appliance works as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, and a half grill/half griddle. Plus, the nonstick cooking plates are dishwasher safe (if you're one of the lucky ones to actually have a dishwasher!).
Promising review: "The plates are easy to pop in and out. Easy to clean. We have a smaller apartment and it's the perfect alternative for a grill. We love this! Highly recommended!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $113.98.
6. An ottoman with a secret — it's got places to store your shoes so they don't clutter the ground or your closet! Plus, this also functions as a comfy seat.
7. A ceramic nonstick cookware set that comes with magnetic pot holders and a canvas lid holder so you can instantly organize the set and keep it from taking over your whole kitchen.
8. A three-tier rolling metal storage cart small enough that it can fit in any corner or even a closet and keep everything — including art, cleaning, and beauty supplies — neatly together.
9. A magnetic stove shelf meant to give a place to put your most-used cooking ingredients (looking at your salt, pepper, and olive oil!!).
StoveShelf is a US-based small business that specializes in stove shelves for various sizes of stoves.
Promising review: "I absolutely love it. It has sturdy, strong magnets that keep the shelf nicely in place. It goes nicely with my black stove. I'm really glad I purchased this because I was sick of having some of my kitchen counter space being taken up in my small apartment." —antoinette mendez
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three sizes and three colors).
10. A two-shelf wooden floor lamp to add some light to the room and give you a place to store your favorite little trinkets. When the room is small, multipurpose furniture will help a lot.
11. A wall charger with six outlets *and* two USB fast-charging ports to keep all your devices and accessories at 100% because whoever designed your apartment didn't realize that that one plug in the corner of the room was absolutely not going to cut it.
Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok, and I knew that I had to have it. My apartment is very small, and this helped out a lot! I put it in my bathroom and now I can have multiple items plugged in. The nightlight is great as well." —Dj Kracinovsky
Get it from Amazon for $17.97.
12. A freestanding bike rack for a place to store your bike in your apartment — without making it feel like you've brought the sidewalk inside with you.
13. A 4-in-1 air fryer that not only air fries, but also roasts, bakes, and reheats, meaning you can get rid of your microwave (as one reviewer did) and barely use your oven. Yes, this machine will take up space on your counter, but you'll be able to do SO much with it, that it's worth it. Trust me, once you try the air fry life, there's no going back.
14. A folding laptop table that looks so nice you might not even want to fold it up and store it in a closet when you're done working. (But you totally can if you need that extra space.)
15. A vertical shoe tower you can put right next to your front door so you (and your guests) have a place to put shoes as soon as you enter the house. Nobody will trip over a pile of shoes on the ground any longer!
16. A set of three nesting trays you can use individually or together to stash important things, such as keys and glasses because sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference.
17. A set of magnetic glass spice jars worth the investment because you can stick them to the side of your fridge and easily grab the cumin when the recipe you're making calls for it.
18. A 10-pack of Wonder Hangers you'll ~wonder~ how you ever lived without because it will actually allow you to hang up all your clothes in your tiny closet. Each hanger can hold up to five pieces of clothing and condense it down to take up less space. Score!
Promising review: "My family of three (teenage child and adult child) squeeze into an 820-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment. Closet space is high-value real estate for us. The Wonder Hanger Max has definitely maximized our closet space." —Whovian
Get it 10-pack from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in two colors and in one other pack size).
19. A hanging cocktail bar so you have a place to store your collection of alcohol and make drinks when guests come over. And the best thing about this compact bar is: You can fold it away on Monday morning as you get back to your regularly scheduled work life.
20. A sofa table skinny enough to not take up a ton of space but still add some life to any room — from the entryway or even behind the couch.
21. A self-adhesive paper towel roll holder because counter space is oh-so valuable but having easy access to paper towels is also important. You can stick this holder basically anywhere in your kitchen without using any tools!
Promising review: "I love the space this paper towel roll holder saves on my counter! I have a small apartment and jump on a chance to hang anything to save counter space that I can. The adhesive tape-on option is what I used, kind of like a command strip, to situate the holder under my cabinet, and it has a gorilla-grip hold. Also, it comes with screws if you want a more permanent option. Very useful, sturdy and convenient product. 10/10!" —Brandy Muth
Get it from Amazon for $11+ (available in seven colors and in a two-pack).
22. A velvet L-shaped sectional you'll be able to lounge and relax on without feeling like it's taking over your entire living room.
23. A two-tier expandable shelf specifically designed to fit under your sink to utilize all that wasted space so you can organize and hide away more toiletries and cleaning supplies.
24. A cutting board and strainer hybrid that collapses down for smaller storage but will also fit across your sink, giving ya some extra counter space so you don't have to chop your veggies while awkwardly sitting down at the kitchen table. Ugh, my life would have been changed in my first NYC apartment if I had this.
25. A six-shelf wall-mount bookcase with a minimalist design to help you ~maximize~ your space, so even if you stuff it full of books, plants, trinkets, or even shoes, it won't look like a cluttered mess that makes the room feel smaller.
26. Some mosaic film to stick on your windows so you can let light in at all hours of the day without worrying about your neighbors seeing you walking around in your underwear. Bonus: The light will reflect rainbow-like colors throughout your home.
The film sticks with static cling, so it can be removed very easily and won't leave behind any residue. Plus, it blocks out 96% of UV rays, which will protect you and your home from being directly exposed to sunlight. It is also heat-controlling, which means it will keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Promising review: "This is perfect for privacy when living in a small apartment. I put this on my kitchen windows where people can easily look inside from outside. It looks like rainbow stained glass." —Lady Rose
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 12 sizes).
27. A two-tier entertainment stand for anyone to store both their record player and vinyl collection in a compact way that's still incredibly easy to use.
28. A foldable kitchen island cart you can keep stored away in a closet until you're cooking and need a place to chop veggies that isn't the counter where all your other ingredients are.
29. A magnetic knife-and-utensil holder that will really ~stick~ out in your kitchen, in the best way possible, of course. It will hold your most-used utensils, such as knives, and make even more room in your drawers.
30. A floating hidden bookshelf for that pile of books you've been telling yourself you're going to read "so so soon" but have just been cluttering up your floor. You can turn that pile into wall art with this bookshelf. Or for any other items you have a lot of in your home — from memorabilia to a shoe collection.
31. A bed frame with a hidden storage compartment where you can store sweaters, shoes, or anything else that needs a home when your room is busting at the seams. Plus, you can easily lift the bed to get whatever you need, instead of having to get on the floor and reach as far as you can to get the pair of shoes that have made their way to the dead center of the bed.
32. Or some under-bed storage containers if you're not ready to invest in a whole new bed frame but still want to utilize that wasted space. These are great for things such as swimsuits or extra winter layers that you only use at specific times of the year.
Promising review: "I live in a small, one bedroom apartment, so I am always looking for products to help with storage and organization. This product stuck out to me due to the low price point and appearance. I wanted something with a clear lid, so that I could clearly see what was inside without having to open it. I currently have ALL of my summer clothing and shoes stored in the two organizers. Everything fits snugly, but perfectly. I may end up purchasing two more for my winter clothing when the time comes, just because of how snug my thinner, lighter summer clothes fit in the two that I have now. I won't hesitate when that time comes because I do love this product! I have had no issues with tearing or poor quality. Highly recommend!" —Emma Payne
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $13.97+ (available in five colors and also larger packs).
33. A three-tier bamboo rack that's compact but can be used in so many different ways. You can set it next to your toilet as a compact space for extra towels and products, or if you have limited floor space, hang it on the wall so you can easily grab your toothbrush and other beauty products.
Promising review: "I love these Songmics bamboo products. They are perfect for home organization. We have a very small apartment, and as a family of three, these help with the lack of storage in the bathroom and bedrooms. They are also lightweight, so easy to move around and use in different ways over time." —Andrea Patterson
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in two colors).
34. An over-the-cabinet bag holder perfect for the mountain of plastic bags that you've somehow all accumulated instead of just stuffing them in a closet and hoping for the best. 🤷🏻♀️
35. A five-position, six-hook rack so all your cleaning tools (e.g., mops, brooms, etc.) are nice and orderly. They'll also take up less space hanging neatly on the wall instead of in the corner of a closet.
36. A three-tier hook hanger because accessories (especially purses) are some of the hardest things to keep orderly, right? This magic device is basically six (or more!) hangers in one.
37. A lift-top coffee table with a hidden storage compartment so you can hide away all the random magazines and catalogs you've been sent in the mail that ends up making the room feel more cluttered than it actually is.
38. A clear shower curtain liner that may look a little strange, but if you don't have any storage space in your bathroom or shower, this will keep everything right where you need it so you don't end up knocking down every single bottle when you turn around in the shower.
Plus, it can be used as both a shower curtain (facing out) or a shower liner (facing in).
Promising review: "I ordered this, set it up, and immediately fell in love. I live in a cramped little apartment I share with several other girls. There's almost no space for any of my personal bath stuff, and I also knock over a lot of my roommates' stuff in the process of getting in. I let the girls know they were free to put their stuff in too, and about a week or so later everyone had migrated their stuff in the curtain! It holds well, keeps items dry, and clears space in your shower so it feels a little calmer and more soothing. I honestly love this thing, and it's held up pretty well. I've had it a couple of months so far, and I foresee this lasting for a good amount of time." —g. castro
Get it from Amazon for $14.60+ (available in two colors).
39. A three-piece table set with stools that fit underneath to take up less space when you're not using it.
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