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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 $299.99+ (available in seven colors).
2. A discreet upholstered bed that looks like any ol' frame, until you lift up your mattress (with the aid of hydraulics) to reveal loaddddddddds of storage space where you can store off-season clothes or just the bag of Haribo gummies you don't want your partner to eat.
Promising review: "VERY well packaged and manufactured. Directions not the best (parts not labeled) but wasn't a big issue. Took about an hour to assemble (I have done lots of similar projects). The bed surpassed my expectations for detail, fit, and finish." —rickey busch
Get it from Amazon for $198.99+ (available in sizes Twin–Queen, with or without storage or trundle, and in 15 colors/styles).
3. 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 $175.15.
4. A six-piece sectional sofa you can configure however you like be that in a traditional L or — hear me out here — as a MEGA bed for movie nights.
Burrow is a direct-to-consumer furniture company from Stephen Kuhl and Kabeer Chopra. The two are focused on modular furniture that is simultaneously affordable, lightweight, and easy to put together so they turn into heirloom pieces, not headaches when it's time to move.
Promising review: "We ordered the 5-piece and then decided we had the room to go bigger. Within days we had another section delivered. Easy to configure and customize for your space. Sturdy and comfy so far!" —Meghan M.
Get it from Burrow for $2,795 (available in four colors and three leg finishes).
5. A velvet storage bench where you can hide your favorite throw blanket. You know, the one you cuddle with every day but don't keep on the couch because it has a noticeable ketchup stain.
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 $152.90+ (available in four colors).
6. A corner credenza that also serves as a dog crate so Sparky isn't the only one with an ugly bed. Plus, more importantly, your living room doesn't have to harbor an eyesore of a crate.
The large piece comes fully assembled (!!) and the manufacturer says it can fit XXL pups (think 90+ pounders).
Promising review: "We got this and it fits perfectly for where I wanted it to go. It looks like a really nice piece of furniture and not a simple dog kennel. I made pillows to fit the bottom of it perfectly and our three small dogs love it. We have to coax them to come out sometimes. Delivery guys were very pleasant and called half an hour in advance to getting here and were here right when they said they would be. Another great experience with Wayfair! I love this company!" —Brenda
Get it from Wayfair for $1,019.99+ (available in 23 colors and three top finishes).
7. 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. My girlfriend came across this item so I figured I would give it a shot since it's Prime eligible. This item came FAST and packaged extremely well (much better than expected) and the finish was flawless. I know it states it needs two people to install but I put this together and hung it in about an hour by myself with very minimal effort and I'm sure if I did it again it would be significantly less time. 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.
8. A lift-top coffee table with three hidden storage drawers. Use them for throw blankets, pillows, or just the random ish that seems accumulate day to day (me looking @ the Taco Bell hot sauce packets on my coffee table rn).
Promising review: "This coffee table is the best thing ever if you eat on the couch in front of a TV. It's well built, is packaged so it will arrive undamaged, and is better than a 'regular' coffee table in every respect. The top is easy to open and the slowly closing hydraulic shocks are great. The storage is useful for things that you want nearby but not sitting out (extra remotes, etc.). The opening top is the real star... it's like you're eating at your kitchen table. There's less crumbs on the floor and less salsa my clothes." —Mammynun
Get it from Amazon for $199.99+ (available in six finishes).
9. A four-tier rotating storage cube where you can show off your sickest Blu-ray discs/collectibles. If guests happen to catch you on an off day, though, you can swivel the cubes so clutter is out of view.
Promising review: "This piece looks great and completely solves the problem I had of my Blu-rays, DVDs, and games being scattered all around because there was no place to put them all. It looks sleek and takes up very little floor space, due to its storage capacity being in height rather than width. My collection used to take up desk space, dresser space, and bookshelf space. Now, it's all in one attractive, compact unit that I can also use to properly display my collectibles :) All you need for assembly is a medium-size Philips head screwdriver. It's easy to assemble and (very important) easy to move, as you can carry the boxes one at a time to wherever you need them." —Rebekah
Get it from Amazon for $75.32.
10. A simple table/bench for concealing one of the ugliest things in any cat owner's home — the litter box!
Promising review: "Love this. Our bathroom had only a pedestal sink and no surface area before purchasing and our previous litter box was an ugly plastic monstrosity. Once this arrived and was put together, my bathroom suddenly became more functional and attractive! We use the top to hold our toiletries such as toothbrushes, hair brushes, and other styling tools. The shelf below holds litter specific things, such as poo bags, a scooper, and a small handheld brush for sweeping out any litter that managed to sneak out of the actual box inside. The cat never seemed bothered by the switch. In fact, I think he might actually have a little more space inside despite his plastic box being huge." —Merrie
Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in six finishes).
11. A two-in-one coffee table/bench that can be used as is or separated into individual pieces. Apart, they resemble those plastic activity trays every millennial had as a child.
Get it from 2Modern for $349 (available in four finishes).
12. A folding, portable 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 $129.99+ (available in three finishes).
13. A toilet paper dispenser small enough to slide right between the commode and bathroom wall. This way, you don't have to fill up your entire bathroom cabinet with TP rolls or worry about them getting wet in one of those open wire stands.
The white lidded dispenser holds roughly 12 rolls of standard toilet paper. While you can also load it up with jumbo rolls, reviewers say they are harder to get out of the access point on the side so you'll have to open the lid when you need a new one.
Promising review: "This dispenser is even better looking in person. I live in a small place and have limited storage options. Honestly, even if I had all of the storage in the world, I would still want one of these. Up until now, I was keeping the extra toilet paper under my bed. Pretty inconvenient when you realize you need another roll mid business. Note that the hole in the side is good for standard sized rolls of toilet paper but it probably will not fit the larger ones. This is perfectly OK, since the lid on the top is super light and easy open if you need to reach inside for a roll. I am very happy with this purchase." —LisaP.
Get it from Amazon for $56.
14. A simply gorg desk that'll make you look like a renowned architect with its angled metal base that you can adjust to any height you like. I know people have mixed feelings on Ted Mosby (tbh I love him), but I feel like he'd approve.
Promising review: "Great standing desk that looks unique and expensive without the high price tag. Purchased as the front-desk check-in area for a small business and the adjustable height makes it perfect for our needs as we are able to use it with a stool or standing." —Laura
Get it from Wayfair for $222.99.
15. A storage headboard with plenty of extra succulent and TBR book space. If your windowsills are already full, this is an easy, space-saving solution.
Please note this is *just* a headboard, not an entire bed frame!!
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $429.
16. 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 multi-tasking pieces.
Promising review: "This is a fantastic lamp for a limited space. It assembles pretty easily and looks very stylish. The gold is a gorgeous color!" —Emily van den Berg
Get it from Amazon for $87.99.
17. A floating shelf with two secret storage compartments that comes in particularly clutch in teensy tiny bathrooms. Don't want all of your toiletries, cotton swabs, and half-squeezed toothpaste tubes out for display on your vanity? Throw 'em in here!
Promising review: "Purchased this for our bathroom to alleviate some storage issues. Super sturdy and easy to install. It’s probably too small for towel storage, but it really opened up space in our drawers and helped clear off the counter top. Would definitely recommend and purchase again." —Jmilian16
Get it from CB2 for $109.65 (originally $129).
18. An adjustable workstation bike for the WFH baddie who prefers to get 💰paid💰 while burning calories. Prop your laptop up on the desk, maybe even turn on some Netflix in the background, and go ahead and start spinning.
The quiet and compact stationary bike weighs just 51 pounds and is easy to move around thanks to four wheels. The desktop also has ample room for not only your laptop, but a drink, notebook, or whatever else you need close at hand.
Promising review: "Zoom meeting? No problem — pedal away! Teleworking? No worries about your cardio! I’ve been struggling to balance a new baby, running a business remotely, and getting exercise — until now! This bike is a lifesaver. The desk and seat are fully adjustable and it comes fully assembled (other than having to put in the desk). It rolls easily and stores small. I can’t recommend highly enough!" —Angela P
Get it from Amazon for $499.99 (available in two colors).
19. 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 $323.29+ (available in four colors).
20. An unobtrusive cabinet narrow enough to fit in tight mudrooms, entry halls, and foyers. At minimum, it holds eight pairs of sneakers, slip-ons, or sandals.
The shoe holder frees up floorspace and keeps shoes ventilated so you don't have to worry about your foot funk making its way to other rooms.
Promising review: "I needed something that was narrow enough to fit in the my entryway to hold all my shoes instead of jammed in the closet where I couldn't see them. I love this cabinet as it doesn't take up much space in the entryway, it provides a place for a lot of my shoes, and it has a narrow top that can hold items but is small enough not to encourage gathering too much stuff. It's highly functional and looks great in small spaces." —Minimalist
Get it from Ikea for $179.99.
21. A hamper with three separate compartments so you have no excuse for mixing darks and whites. It even has a solid top where you can fold clean laundry and iron if the mood ever strikes (couldn't be me).
You can also fold your clothes on the top rack!
Promising review: "I love this. It makes doing the laundry so much easier because I can divide everything and it has the table so I can fold on top of it. I have another one from another store and when you put too many clothes in it, the bags fall out. This one is super sturdy." —Alyson
Get it from Wayfair for $56.99 (originally $102.99).
22. 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 $83.36.
23. 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 $359.99+ (available in four colors).
24. A floating desk that takes up ~zero~ floor space because it mounts to the wall instead! Now that's what I'm talking about.
Promising review: "This unit is perfect! We are using it as a computer desk for a college student unexpectedly home this semester — and in a small bedroom. It's beautiful — it can be used for a lot of different purposes — would make a great bar!" —Betsy
Get it from Wayfair for $128.99+ (originally $159.99; available in eight finishes).
25. A fold-out drink station with room for glasses, mixers, liquor bottles, and the like. Once you've mixed up your adult bevvy of choice, just fold that bad boy up and it takes up barely any space.
The Shaker-style shelf can hold standard 12-inch-tall wine bottles and fifths of liquor. It ships in one piece so all you have to do is hang it with the included hardware!
Promising review: "My new apartment is kind of small in the kitchen area, and I didn't want to just have wine and whiskey atop the fridge. This little hanging bar is perfect. It's quality construction, so I trust I'm not going to come home to liquor and glass all over the floor, and it's very cute on the wall." —Laur
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $130.
26. A room divider if you're looking to define spaces without installing any dry wall. It also doubles as shelves so you can use it to arrange your collection of books, knickknacks, or succulents you couldn't just leave to die in the outdoor section of The Home Depot.
27. A velvet ottoman that's not only a great place to kick up your feet, but a secret lil' storage spot where you can stow throw blankets. If your home barely has room for furniture, this versatile piece will come in clutch.
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 $54.99 (available in seven colors).
28. A Floyd media console with a streamlined design that works perfectly as a TV stand or — when you eventually move into a place with more room — as part of a larger modular shelving system.
The powder-coated steel and wood console also features magnetic cord management, media device shelving, and optional cabinet add-ons.
Promising review: "Such great design and solid construction are so hard to find in the same item. The media console is clean, sleek, and complements other furnishings. I love the magnetized cord organizers as well. American-made, timeless style, durable, and modular. Perfection." —Wade S.
Get it from Floyd for $700+ (originally $875; available in three styles, three colors, and two wood finishes).
29. A pair of bamboo nesting tables you can separate whenever you need extra room for your takeout spread and then slide back together when you want a lil' more space.
30. 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 $379.99 (available in three finishes).
31. And an elegant shoe storage ottoman where you can covertly hide all of the shoes that won't fit in your closet/mudroom/under your bed.
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 $74.55+ (available in 10 colors).
Your friend trying to gas you up when they finally visit your new studio apartment:
