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1. A three-in-one convertible chair guaranteed to unfold at the *exact* angle you prefer when watching TV. Use it as a regular chair, a chaise, or bed (that way you don't have to pull your mattress into the living room).
Promising review: "The thing with chair-beds is that beds need to be firm to be comfortable, but chairs need to be soft to be comfortable. This chair is firm, but not hard. It's nice and wide — reminds me of a chair-and-a-half. I like it a lot. I slept in it three nights and it was very comfortable. I have it in my guest bedroom with a twin bed so two people can use the room or just one with a chair. I kind of want another for my living room because you can also use it as a chaise lounge! Three uses is fantastic!" —Daisy
Get it from Amazon for $269.99+ (available in 12 colors).
2. A smart ladder desk that might just convince you to stop working from bed. Sure, it doesn't have the benefit of six pillows and a duvet, but your spine won't be bent like a cheese curl and you can actually show your background on Zoom.
Promising review: "I had this blank corner in my living room, and I just knew this ladder desk would be a gorgeous addition to the area. I don't have an extra room for an office or even the kind of space in our small home to designate to a bulky desk. It was very easy to assemble. It took maybe 25 minutes to put together. I love having my own spot to get my work done on my MacBook. Plus, this spot is perfect to work on any crafts/DIYs. I added a pouf seat instead of a chair just to save even more space since it easily slides underneath the desk." —Heather Nicholson
Get it from Amazon for $149.69+ (available in four finishes).
3. A modern pedestal table with *just* enough room for your daily mocha latte. It really is the perfect size because once you're finished, you won't have room to let cups pile up, you'll have to take care of them right away.
4. An acrylic coffee table so crystal clear, future guests will assume you're *really* on top of your cleaning. To the same point — reviewers suggest placing at least a coffee table book or two on top or you could walk straight into it!
Promising review: "This table is beautiful. Packed remarkably well. I’ve had it a few months now and just love it. Makes my smallish living room look so much larger." —susan e smith
Get it from Amazon for $99+ (available in six styles/sizes).
5. Or a similar C-shaped table you can wheel around wherever is convenient so you don't have to dedicate any specific floorspace to your setup.
I've had this table for about eight months and I love it! I live in a really compact apartment and didn't want to take up living room floorspace with a bulky or fixed coffee table. I love this lil' guy cause I can wheel it up to the couch and use it as a desk, position it over my ottoman when I want it completely pushed out of the way, and even push it around my living room when I'm cleaning and need a temporary surface to store stuff on.
Promising review: "This table is good-looking…sturdy material, good rolling castors. Simple to put together, just screw-on the castors. We roll it from chair to couch depending on our needs." —Theresa
Get it from Amazon for $149.29.
6. A steel and wood standing rack capable of replacing your "clothes" chair. Come onnnnn... we all have one. And now that you're working with less space, you really need it for guests.
7. A height-adjustable solid oak table you can use as a coffee table *and* a dinner table. All it takes is a quick flick of the legs to transform it!!
Steelwood is a Ukrainian family-run small biz that's been operating since 1950. The shop dries and prepares all of its own hardwood and they're devoted to sustainability, too. Every week, they plant a tree!
Promising review: "Absolutely love my new table. It will spend most time as a coffee table but is perfect for when I need a dining table as I don't have room for both. I would highly recommend. Thank you Denis for keeping me informed about the delivery and for making such an awesome table." —Etsy Reviewer
Get it from Steelwood for $360+ (originally $525+; available in eight diameters and five finishes).
8. A floating desk that takes up ~zero~ floor space because it mounts to the wall instead! Now that's what I'm talking about.
9. Or a hanging desk you can attach to a window via suction cups so you don't even have to sacrifice an inch of wall space to create a home office.
The genius desk comes from small biz Buck the BC on Etsy.
Promising review: "Wow, wow, wow was this perfect! Exactly what I needed at a killer price and amazing workmanship. Surprisingly super-sturdy as well. Carefully wrapped and fast delivery too!" —DP
Get it from Buck the BC on Etsy for $119.
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10. A circular lift-top table if your living room also happens to be your home office and dining room. Plus, the hidden storage keeps your small space nice and clutter free which happens to trick our lil' lizard brains into thinking the room is bigger than it is.
Promising review: "I wanted a lift-top table that was both round (so my big dog can walk around it without getting stuck) and small enough for my space and this was really the only one I could find. I’m very happy with it. My husband and I lift it up and eat dinner while watching Netflix once or twice a week. It isn’t soft close, but it also won’t pinch your fingers. Just hold onto it when closing it or it will slam down." —Bbqsauce
Get it from Amazon for $107.26+ (available in five finishes).
11. A space-saving kitchen island with a drop-leaf top and two concealed stools you can whip out whenever you need extra seating. Idk who designed this baby, but studio dwellers everywhere are singing your praise.
Promising review: "VERY easy to build! We love this! I grabbed this wanting to have more counter space and a place for my kids to sit at to help me cook. I love how the stools can be stored inside when not in use and the wheels allow me to move it around as needed. I did have some issues with the drawers opening and closing, but that was my builder error (just make sure the stoppers are pushed in as far as they will go before you put the drawers in!) Great little kitchen cart!" —jcee512
Get the three-piece set from Amazon for $122.88.
12. A rolling baker's rack if your kitchen offers little to no counter and cabinet space, but you *won't* be made to order DoorDash every night.
Promising review: "This thing is perfect, OK? I've got a studio apartment and don't really have a lot of room to work with. I had absolutely NO counter space so this baking rack saved my life. I've got more room for groceries and plenty of prep space for getting food ready. You can fit a coffee pot, some containers of spices, and still have the vast majority of the space left over for prep space. The storage underneath is adjustable, so you can make the space between the lower and highest level larger or smaller. You easily could put a microwave on the bottom shelves and store other larger kitchen appliances." —Homeboy Gotcha
Get it from Amazon for $67.59.
13. A convertible sectional sofa with a reversible ottoman that makes it a great option for small spaces and people who like to rearrange their living room every other month.
Promising review: "As recent bachelor, I found that this little number truly fit the bill in my small apartment. Inexpensive, easy to assemble and surprisingly comfortable for the money. I even feel asleep on it the other night. Thumbs up!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $319.99.
14. An elegant shoe storage ottoman where you can covertly hide all of the shoes that won't fit in your closet or under your bed or sofa.
Promising review: "This is beautiful, unexpectedly! It looks much more expensive, and the storage space inside is ample. Living in a smaller-sized apartment, I find this is a perfect medium-sized ottoman. It's not too small as to be useless and not too large as to eat up the whole room. I bought the white one. Also, it is sturdy enough to sit on and to put your drinks or books on. The seaming is slightly off, but to an untrained eye, this will go unnoticed. This is truly a great buy!" —Lady
Get it from Amazon for $75.64+ (available in seven colors).
15. A portable, foldable table with two storage shelves and room for up to four people when fully extended! This thing is like the Swiss Army knife of furniture — use it as a dining room table, desk, side table, or decorative console.
Promising review: "So happy with this table. It’s larger that I had anticipated which is great. Takes some time to assemble but it's totally worth it. In an NYC apartment, everyone appreciates furniture that can fold up and be neatly tucked away in a corner. It also arrived two weeks early which was great!" —Amber Martin
Get it from Amazon for $121.99.
16. A combination velvet storage ottoman/table ideal for those with little to no space. Use it as a seat if you have extra guests or if it's just you, flip over the lid and you'll find a wooden tray perfect for balancing your dinner.
My colleague Emma Lord has one and here's what she has to say:
"I recently got one of these for my new apartment to stash my candles and ~candle accessories~ in and it's pretty much become my favorite piece of furniture?? I use it to prop up my feet during work hours and sometimes if I want to eat on my couch I'll use it as a tray. It's also sturdy enough to sit on, if I ever wanted to have guests over and needed an extra chair. It was RIDICULOUSLY easy to set up — I had it done in less than 10 minutes, and probably didn't even need the directions. It also just looks so darn cute (and comes in so many colors that I'm tempted to buy another!)."
Promising review: "I love this versatile stool! It’s stylish, well-made, and extremely easy to assemble. When used for seating, it’s comfortable and sturdy; when used as an end table it adds such a fun design element for any space. The storage is also a bonus if you are living in small space like I am. I highly recommend!" —Melissa
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in four colors).
17. A Novogratz memory sofa that's also a futon so when your mom drops by unannounced — as she's known to do — you don't have to wrestle an air mattress out of your storage closet.
Promising review: "This is one of my favorite Amazon purchases. Yes, it is a fUtOn 🙀. But it looks like an expensive mid-century modern couch, and is surprisingly comfy for under 400 bucks. When my children destroyed my first living room set from a furniture store in two years, I was over expensive furniture. Seriously, it looked like my couch had been in a war zone. So I took a chance on this for a fourth of the price. It looks awesome and feels sturdy. The box looked like hell when it came, but the couch was untouched. Came together in 15 minutes. So will this last forever? No probably not. But does it look amazing? Yes, yes it does. Will I be able to domesticate my wild animal children? Only time will tell." —Ben Cline
Get it from Amazon for $279+ (available in six colors).
18. A combined floor lamp and end table if you're 1.) Trying to save space or 2.) Just absolutely enamored (like any sensible adult) with multitasking pieces.
Promising review: "I was looking for a lamp of this style and happened to come across this one. It had no reviews so I was suspicious, but for the price I took the chance. Best gamble ever! This lamp is so beautiful and the quality is amazing. The marble base is like real, sturdy marble. Gold finishing looks so expensive. Table is not flimsy at all. I absolutely love it and can’t believe I was able to find this for such a deal." —Sarah Diaz
Get it from Amazon for $77.99+ (available in four lampshade colors).
19. A hinged storage cabinet/mirror for the random stuff you just don't have room for anywhere else. If you've run out of space in your apartment, think again! Bet you're not using those few inches behind your bedroom door. 🤔
Promising review: "This is a must-have for any small space. My bathroom has no medicine cabinet, just a mirror and it's pretty small so storage is a huge deal. This fits soo much stuff it really is amazing and it does not impede any operation of the door. I can't fully explain how much I recommend this. I'm about to order the mirror version for my bedroom for colognes and little knickknacks to declutter the countertops." —happyshaver
Get it from Amazon for $259.99.
20. A floating bedside drawer that gives you a spot to put a drink (cause last time you put it on the floor you promptly kicked it over...) and a drawer where you can store your Kindle/TV remote/other things you frequently reach for.
Urbansize is a small, family–owned, London–based business that's been making space-saving furniture 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 $214.42+ (available in small and large and in all white or with an oak top).
21. A sturdy velvet storage bench with a lift-top lid that hides four whole feet of storage. In NYC, that's practically like having a second bedroom.
Promising review: "Perfect for the end of our queen bed!!! Exceeded expectations!!! Super easy to assemble and the Upholstery is very soft and luxurious." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $109.53+ (available in four colors).
22. A wall-mounted table you can use as a desk, for extra counter space in your kitchen, as a place to fold laundry, or as a dinner table. And once your done, it folds down taking up next to no space so you don't have to shimmy around it all awkwardly.
Promising review: "This is a great table for our laundry room! When we moved into our condo, the washer and dryer that came with it were slanted on top and couldn't be used for folding clothes. This table fit in perfectly and is well made and can hold substantial weight if needed. I could see it used as a portable desk somewhere also." —Anne C.
Get it from Amazon for $119.99+ (available in five sizes and two finishes).
23. A shoe cabinet narrow enough to fit in tight mudrooms, entry halls, and foyers. At minimum, it holds six pairs of sneakers, slip-ons, or sandals — that way they're not strewn all over the floor ripe for tripping.
Promising review: "Love this little shoe storage system. Fits 6+ pairs of shoes, and with 6 inches of depth it fits perfectly in tight spaces or behind doors. Really helped organize and clean up my front landing space of my townhouse. Came packaged fully assembled and included hardware. I ended up getting different drywall anchors from The Home Depot because I didn't like the ones that came with the cabinet, but otherwise no issues." —Lauren "LaLa" Peacock
Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in two sizes).
24. A wood-and-acrylic crate (that doubles as a side table) if your pup isn't quite yet ready for unsupervised exploration at home but you're also not jazzed about having a crate on display for an indeterminate number of months.
Fable is a small business that specializes in Scandinavian-inspired pet products. They are committed to ethical manufacturing and ensure all of their items are up to human-grade standards.
Promising review: "We love the Fable crate! It’s my favorite piece of furniture in my house now and looks so great with the rest of my mid-century modern pieces. Miso feels so cozy and safe in her crate and is always napping in it with her brother." —Sophie K.
Get it from Fable for $495+ (available in three sizes and three finishes).
25. A compact, four-person dining room set with ingenious stools that double as storage so if you moved into a smaller space but didn't exactly downsize when it comes to possessions, you'll still be able to make it work.
Promising review: "The design is very smart and pleasing to look at. I chose it both because of the finish and the space saving/organization that it offers — I was very excited when I saw that each of the seats can be used as storage bins. I love using this table so far." —Joseph F.
Get the five-piece set from Wayfair for $336.99 (available in three finishes).
26. An Ikea Kallax shelving unit if you're not only looking to divvy up space in your home, but also store some junk while you're at it. The 16-cubby shelf can even be customized with drawer inserts, doors, and bins if you want that storage ~hidden~.
27. And a sofa tray, which — while not technically furniture, per se — is the perfect solution for those who literally have NO space to work with.
Promising review: "I don’t have and prefer not to use a coffee or end table. This is the perfect extra touch to have something where I can put down my drink or plate of snacks." —Yael Neubauer
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in four finishes).
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.