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    31 Things From Target That’ll Help Tiny Apartments Look Bigger And Brighter

    Small-time living can be tough, but these essentials will help make you feel like you're living in a mansion...sort of.

    1. A free-standing mirror to help create a sense of open space in your apartment. Could be a mirror, could be a doorway into an identical room. Who knows?

    The mirror in a decorated room

    2. A gold floor lamp that will literally add light to your room. One thing experts say helps small spaces seem bigger is light. So, buy all the lamps. Right now.

    The lamp next to a blue chair

    3. A floral framed canvas for an extra pop of color in your home. This piece will quickly become the focal point for you, taking focus away from the close quarters of your living situation.

    4. A vibrant indoor plant, because who cares if you have a tiny apartment if you have lots of things growing inside of it? Plants add that sense of life into an otherwise dreary room.

    A small bonsai tree

    5. A storage ottoman that hides clutter and functions as a cute decor accent.

    The round ottoman in grey

    6. A wall accent mirror that, when placed correctly, can give the feel of another window in the room. Creating the illusion of more open space gives the room a larger feel.

    The mirror on a wall

    7. A set of tropical wall art so you can imagine you're at the beach all the time. Let this gorgeous art piece take you literally anywhere that isn't your apartment.

    The art of blue and green leaves

    8. A compact hanging desk that provides ample space for work and storage without taking up too much of your precious living area.

    The white wall-mounted desk with a laptop and lamp on it

    9. A laser projector so you can stare wide-eyed at your mesmerizing indoor galaxy and pretend that you actually have a deck to see the sky from.

    The projector turned on, projecting lights onto a ceiling

    10. A tiny artificial box plant that's simply too cute to say no to. It requires very little attention and yet adds so much *zest* to your space.

    The box plant in a white planter on a desk with other decorations

    11. A lantern that'll add warmth to your living room and keep your candle safe so you (and especially your landlord) aren't nervous about having open flames in your apartment.

    The lantern with a lit candle inside

    12. A set of floating shelves, because one of the cardinal rules of small space living is to use *every* available space...including the walls.

    13. A set of two framed photographs of a Prague streetscape that you can pretend are windows to help keep your spirits high in your lil' space.

    two framed photographs of city streets placed above a console table

    14. A beautiful lavender potted plant to bring color and life to your home. Sure, it's fake, but no one needs to know, because who's even coming to your house right now?

    The plant in a wood planter on a table

    15. A sweet candle for giving your apartment a light, fresh scent at all times. A small space is still a beautiful space if it smells like berries and summer.

    The berry lemonade and melon candle

    16. A soft-glowing table lamp to create a cozier ambience in the evenings. It's not too big for the space but adds light to your room nonetheless.

    A lamp with a golden base, turned on, sitting on top of a charcoal desk

    17. A decorative wall shelf, because why store things on the floor when you can store them creatively on the wall?

    The rounded wall shelf with pots and decorations on it

    18. A ladder bookcase with large, open shelves and ample room for you to decorate with your favorite books, picture frames, and keepsakes. The open layout of this piece will add a look of extra space against your wall.

    19. A Novogratz convertible sofa bed so you can say you have a "guest bed" even if it's just this sofa. The perfect addition for when we can finally have friends over again.

    20. A revolving spice rack so you don't have to waste precious cabinet space on your seasonings. Spices are included, which is a plus.

    The rack with all the spices on a counter

    21. An over-the-toilet etagere that helps stack bathroom essentials if you don't have built-in storage available. Throw some Poo-Pourri and extra towels on there to complete the bathroom look.

    The white etagere

    22. A table set with stools that easily tuck into the cart so as to not take up space when you aren't using them. This piece can function as storage, counter space, and even a makeshift table.

    The table and stool set with wheels

    23. A decorative basket, because we all need storage and some small spaces don't have closets to hide the clutter — might as well dress up the visible storage containers.

    The white basket with brown leather-like details

    24. A stylish garment rack for those *uber* small rooms that don't even have closets. Showcase your best fashion choices on this organizer and shove the rest under your bed.

    The rack with a hanging shirt and shoes on the bottom

    25. A sleek storage bed to house the non-essentials without taking up any extra space.

    26. A bright throw pillow that will add a touch of color to your living space. Even on gloomy days, this pretty pillow will bring a smile to your face.

    27. An oil diffuser with a light wood finish to fill your space with homey scents and chic decor. Anything that has more than one purpose is a necessity in a small living situation.

    28. And a set of essential oils for your aforementioned oil diffuser that will give you spa vibes with scents of lavender, eucalyptus, and sweet orange.

    29. A multi-functional wall shelf that can hold your keys, coats, and some decorations by the front door. No need to sacrifice style for storage with this piece.

    The shelf holding keys, a plant, and a framed picture

    30. An accent vanity organizer that I can attest to being the best organizational thing I own. The gold adds a super cute accent color and easily holds all my makeup brushes and little knickknacks.

    The organizer holding a toothbrush and Q-tips

    31. A string of small microdot fairy lights to add a twinkle of light to your room. These cute lights can also add a little decoration to your walls so they don't feel so bare.

    The black string of lights

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