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A lack of space doesn't have to = clutter.
Promising review: "Absolutely five stars!! I ordered these because I live in a tiny apartment and needed to put away my extra bedding set under our bed. These were the most affordable option I could find for the purpose and it was great that they came in a set of two, at that. Dude...just one of these bags can easily fit like three to four thick comforters/quilts. When both of these are filled to the max, I’m sure they will both fit comfortably under my queen-size mattress. I definitely recommend!" —Sierra A.
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three colors).
It can also just be mounted on a wall if you're using your door for other storage!
Promising review: "I love this jewelry cabinet! I have a small home and have struggled for many years trying to figure out how to organize my jewelry. This cabinet is a great solution for small spaces because it can hang directly on the wall or over a closet door. It’s just a great way to organize your jewelry. I looked at all the options for cabinets and chose this one because I liked the number of places it could hang necklaces and the three shelves and two small drawers is an added benefit. I also love the light inside the top of the cabinet that comes on when you open the door." —Allen Abraham
Get it from Amazon for $139.99 (available in seven colors).
Promising review: "Worth the wait! I knew that I needed something like this so I could keep my necklaces organized and put away, and these beautiful pieces of driftwood make function so lovely to see." —pogolegs
Get it from Curiographer on Etsy for $29.95+ (available in sizes S–XL and many different colors and rigging materials).
Curiographer is a woman-founded, Jersey City-based shop from designer Katy Gardiner. Her pieces are made to order and she sources her driftwood from the shores of the Hudson River.
I personally use these, and honestly, once you make the upgrade, there's no going back. In my NYC apartment, every *inch* of closet space is precious and these make sure I can fit as many clothes as possible, they look much nicer/more uniform, and they're fairly durable as well. It's an improvement all around.
Promising review: "Bought two packages after seeing a show on Netflix about organizing. It made a huge difference in my closet and it forced me to clean out all those clothes that I keep for the just-in-case moments. Highly recommend them, makes your clothes look way more appealing." —Monica Mlgz
Get a 30-pack from Amazon for $20.43+ (available in nine colors, four pack sizes, and three styles).
Promising review: "This product has been one of my favorite Amazon finds, I’m not sure why I didn’t think of it sooner. It has doubled my closet space in my apartment where I can’t make any damage in terms of adding another permanent shelf — so this has been a perfect solution. It was easy to assemble and is sturdy. I’ve had it for a couple of weeks now with no issue. Your closet has to be pretty high for this to work or else your shirts above are going to get caught on the hangers below and for my case, some of my shirts are dragging on the floor — just keep this in mind when you’re thinking about purchasing." —Alex
Get it from Amazon for $16.47 (available in two colors).
Reviewers praise the quality at this price point!
Promising review: "Highly recommend this product as a storage solution. We live in a one-bedroom apartment in the city with limited space. I was looking for an additional place to put all my sweaters. This has worked perfectly. I was able to fit around 40 small cardigans within. It's also incredibly sturdy. I am able to sit on it to put my shoes on in the morning." —Anna Maimone
Get it from Amazon for $49.30 (available in three colors and multiple styles, including a shoe bench and cube).
Promising review: "Fit perfectly between the bed and the wall in my small bedroom. I thought the entire thing was metal — that’s my misunderstanding. The trays are plastic. I still love it. Easily top heavy though. You must put a heavier item in the bottom if you plan to roll it around. Otherwise it’s great for the $ and perfect for what I needed." —Danielle Oed
Get it from Amazon for $19.79 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I had a lot of wasted space at the top of my narrow linen closet, and a deep shelf would not work. This shelf was the perfect solution. Now I can stack my less frequently used large towels at the top of the closet and still be able to access the shelf below. Strong and easy to install, and the shelf won't slip. Very happy to have found this shelf." —Mother of Cats
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in seven sizes, four colors, and various variety packs).
Promising review: "I have one closet in my entire apartment. It's an old Boston apartment in a brownstone. I had one bar that was so low that you could barely hang a long coat in it. This closet kit took me about an hour to completely setup from unboxing to hanging clothes. It was super easy to do and it has really taken advantage of every inch of space. I have a ton of space now! I will note — if you put the top bar on the studs like you're supposed to, depending on the width of your closet, it's nearly impossible to get the vertical rails on studs as well. I bought some slimmer plastic anchors than the ones included that were easier to mount. I feel it is very study and haven't had anything so much as wobble since the clothes have been hanging on it." —Nick P.
Get it from Amazon for $134.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors).
Promising review: "I got this when moving to a new apartment, which has really tiny bedrooms and no closet. It fits perfectly in the corner and is much more pleasing to the eye than many of the other open clothes racks I have seen. It was really easy to put together and doesn't feel flimsy at all. The shelf at the bottom will also be perfect for a short hamper." —Jacqui
Get it from Amazon for $79.99 (available in two colors and six styles).
You can check out other freestanding closets on Amazon for more options!
The acrylic unit comes pre-assembled and secures with a single fastener.
Promising reviews: "We love our new shelves! They give us much-needed space in our front window for our plants, while keeping them high enough to prevent the cat's access to them!" —Mary Skene
"So far I’ve purchased two! They are easy to install and if you are clumsy like me you can flip the shelves upside down to have a lip around the plants to ensure you don’t drop any while fixing blinds!!!" —kowalczyka527
Get it from Indoor Window Gardens on Etsy for $66.60+ (available in three styles).
Indoor Window Gardens is a small, family-owned business based in South Carolina.
These give your books a cool floating look because the actual shelf gets nestled between the top cover/pages and the bottom cover of the book, with any other books just stacked on top of that. If you have an oddly shaped room, you can find some stylish solace in these rather than a standing bookshelf that'll hog precious floor space.
Promising review: "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
Get them from Amazon for $14+ (available individually or in a set of three, and two sizes).
Both large bags and smaller clutches will fit in this, and eight total (four on each side)!
Promising review: "These are amazing!!! If you use many purses for different occasions then you need this. They fit large purses and smaller purses. It’s so fantastic!!! I can’t say enough about the perfect design and how they sit perfectly in each slot. I got the gray color thinking it might show less dust. You can hang it anywhere you can want. On the back of a door using a over the door hook. In your closet if you have room. Anywhere you have a hook to hang it on. I highly recommend it!! I hope you love as much as I do! 😁" —Christine
Get it from Amazon for $14.96 (available in four colors).
This has 21 different-sized pockets on each side (42 total), including larger pockets at the bottom and smaller ones near the top.
Promising review: "This is a very well-made closet organizer! The pockets are able to expand to allow for various items to fit. I put underwear and socks in the smallest, upper pockets and tank tops and leggings/genie pants in the bottom large pockets. The middle size pockets fit winter socks, bras, or two pairs of athletic socks nicely. Plus, the pockets are clear so you can see what is in each! Very pleased with my purchase and would definitely buy again." —Awhatchamacallit
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
Promising review: "Gotta love these hooks. Perfect for dorm rooms. Attached to the outside of my dresser to hang a few baseball caps and one inside closet door to hold a few belts. No marring the cabinet surface upon removal! Comes with extra adhesive if I want to relocate the hook later. Highly recommend!" —Mamma50
Get a pack of seven 3-pound hooks for $8.48 (available in two sizes and multiple packs). Check out the Command store for more hook options!
Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Jasmin Suknanan has to say about how the bags have helped her organize:
"Sooo, my closet is a mess. I admit it. And since I promised myself I'd do better, I decided to get these storage bags to see if they'll really give me a neat place to keep off-season clothes without taking up too much space in my room. I folded my clothes and stuffed them in the bag, careful not to fill the bag past the 'STOP' line since the instructions say you could risk re-inflating the bag if you do. I zipped up the bag and used the included vacuum pump to pump out the air, although you can also use a normal vacuum to do this. It took a few minutes, but I watched the bag deflate before my eyes. The flatter the bag becomes, the harder it should be to pump the air out. I stopped once it became really difficult to pull the handle on the pump and marveled at my work. I was pretty dang impressed, TBH. I didn't have any issues with the bag re-inflating and it's been two months so far. Yay for a cleaner closet!!!"
Get a pack of five from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes small–jumbo and in multiple pack sizes).
Promising review: "I saw Sheldon Cooper use one of these folding boards on an episode of The Big Bang Theory and wondered if they existed. He seemed to fold his T-shirts with great ease and so neatly. I thought it was a neat device and I was delighted to find it here on Amazon. It is very easy to use. Simple directions are included. It is made of a sturdy plastic. It arrives already assembled and comes in several colors. It does a nice job folding your T-shirts so they are all a consistent size, thus saving you a ton of drawer space. I always hated folding T-shirts, and with my Parkinson's Disease, it is even harder for me to fold them. This device makes folding T-shirts so much easier and faster. Kudos to the inventor of this clever device!" —G1977
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in three colors).
Promising reviews: "If you’re still looking, stop. This is the one. This one is the tallest one available in a clear acrylic. Why does that matter? You can fit more things and use your shelf space more efficiently. The bottom is installed by thick, heavy-duty tape that does not budge (I tried). It’s easy to install, and just as sturdy as the clip-on divider versions." —Ada
"Love these acrylic shelf dividers! They make my closet look so neat and organized. I used them to divide shelves that hold my folded workout tops. I used a folding helper tool like the ones retail stores use, which gives my folded clothes a uniform width/look, and by using two dividers on each shelf, I can fit three stacks perfectly on my 30-inch wide shelves. I am ordering more to add to my shelves with sweaters!" —Aimee Lonergan
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $26.36 (also available in a six-pack and in a taller style).
Promising review: "This has absolutely lived up to its potential so far. I am using it as extra storage for my very small bedroom and I am so glad I found this particular one. It can hold up to six fabric drawers and it hasn't wobbled or anything. Definitely worth the money!" —Katie
Get it from Amazon for $25.97.
Promising review: "I bought these bags to store my daughter's winter clothes. They are very large and hold quite a bit in each bag. I was able to store winter coats and winter clothing in the bags with no issues. Once full, they are easily stackable for storing. Great purchase and would recommend for storing clothes or linens." —Kindle Customer
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors and a pack of five).
You can also use wall-mounted corner shelves, but if you're trying to limit how many holes you put in the wall, this freestanding shelving unit is an easier solution. I've used this exact corner display in my small NYC bedroom for years for stashing plushies and collectibles, but you could use it for displaying all sorts of things (like plants!) in a space-efficient way.
Promising reviews: "I ordered this for a corner in my bedroom as my apartment is very small and the bedroom barely can contain my bed and one dresser. It's perfect and fits so well in the corner that I am able to maneuver my wheelchair around in my room without bumping it." —C Thomas
Get it from Amazon for $25.07 (available in 15 colors and six sizes).
You could place this underneath a wall shelf to better fill that space as well. Nail-free installation is an option with included adhesive strips! It comes with 18 accessories (hooks, shelves, bins, etc.) to get you started.
Promising reviews: "Perfect Ikea pegboard dupe and perfect for my craft space. Purchased additional add-ons from Ikea. No holes in my walls and holds tight." —cntrygrlnyc
"Space-saving! Looks good on the wall. I use it for jewelry." —Cindy
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three sizes and two colors).
People also use this for storing those kinda-dirty-but-not-dirty-enough-to-wash-yet clothes you normally toss onto that chair (you know the one).
Promising reviews: "I was a little hesitant to spend this much on this product, but glad I did. Now my tiny bedroom looks a little more polished because I have eliminated the not-quite-dirty-clothes pile-on-the-chair-or-floor, and instead have this stylish ladder where I can neatly hang my clothes...and it looks lovely. It literally took a little anxiety away." —Diane
Get it from Amazon for $66 (available in two colors and also with a shoe rack).
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Kayla Boyd says, "I use storage cubes for all kinds of things from clothes to my obnoxious amount of hair care products."
Promising reviews: "It provided a unique look for small bedroom storage." —Roberta Barton
"Simple and exactly as described. I have a large bookshelf in my bedroom, and I was tired of all my products and things looking cluttered. A few of these solved that real quick." —Cindy L.
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $22.54 (available in six colors).
Promising review: "My closet has never looked better! My expensive purses aren’t stored in purse sacks anymore. Purse sacks don’t stack. And, you can’t see through them. These cubbies have a small window so you know what’s inside. And they STACK! I love being organized." —Cathy Lyle
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $36.99 (available in five colors).
They can hold heavy books, DVDs, video games, manga, and other media as well! This would be a great way to fill the empty wall above a desk setup or vanity.
Promising review: "I can't rant enough about how much I love these shelves. This is the second time I've bought a set. My first set was in my art studio/makeup space. I bought them to hold all my makeup storage and they fit all of it perfectly. My makeup pallets, compacts, eyeliners, lipsticks, and all my brushes with room to spare. My second set I just bought for my bedroom. I'm redecorating my bedroom and I needed some floating shelves to hold some storage and decor. I decided to see if they could hold my Harry Potter hardcover book set and THEY DO! It's an extremely heavy set and these shelves are holding it no problem! They're super easy to hang too; they even come with a template so you don't have to guess where to drill the hole into the wall. These are the best shelves I've ever bought, would definitely recommend." —Shelby
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two sizes and two colors).
Promising reviews: "My fiance and I put it together in about an hour. It's solid and plenty of space for books and whatnot, both in the shelves and on top. It definitely saved us some serious space in our tiny bedroom. This headboard was a gamble because we didn't know how high or low the shelves stacked up against the bed on a platform (no boxspring), but it seems to do just fine. I'd think even a regular thickness mattress would do just fine as well, as the piece below the shelving is a solid wall (no holes for pillows to fall through) until about 8 inches off the ground. Hope that helps someone who's in the same position out there that we were in, not knowing. Overall, it's a solid piece and definitely worth the money for saving space." —Liz S.
Get it from Amazon for $122.99+ (available in full/queen and king sizes and four colors).
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Sally Elshorafa swears by this org method: "This product SAVED MY SHOES! I have an awkward set of built-in shelves in my closet, and it was the only place I wanted to put my shoes. As you can see from the before pic (above), it was a big mess; my shoes were piled on top of each other and getting really dirty. Traditional shoe caddies or boxes didn't really work because there's not much horizontal space, so I tried the Shoe Slotz. It fixed the problem perfectly! Because the design smartly stacks one shoe on top of the other, you save 50% of the space you'd normally use to store your shoes."
Promising review: "Confession time. I am a bit of a shoe fiend. These little shoe slots have allowed me to fit way more shoes in my closet shelving (yay!) AND having them organized like this keeps my shoes much nicer — since they aren't all scraping against each other. It also helps me remember which shoes I have — since they are all visible. :) The little heel stoppers pop out every so often when I am getting shoes, which is sort of annoying, but still a 5-star purchase." —MoniqueRamsey
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $30.95 (also available in packs of six, 20, and 40).
Promising review: "My boyfriend and I recently moved in together and one of my main concerns was our combined shoe storage. We just installed this last week and I felt compelled to write a review because it is THE BEST shoe storage solution I have ever come across. I've tried under the bed, over-the-door pockets, shelves, stands, you name it...but this one is just the most organized, most logical storage ever." —Kathleen
Get a 36-pair rack from Amazon for $43.64 (available in two colors and two sizes).
This makeup organizer is super popular with reviewers and comes in a bunch of different variations, depending on how many drawers you need (including one just for stacking if you want to make it extra tall). It comes in cute colors as well! If you end up making a taller storage case like the one pictured above, you can secure it to the wall with Command strips like the reviewer did for extra stability.
Promising review: "Great for organizing in a small space! I have quite a lot of brushes and smaller items, and a few large palettes, and this holds most of it! My two largest palettes do not fit in the lower compartments. It's really nice to have all of my stuff in one spot so I don't have to stack or dig through makeup bags, plus the clear drawers show what's in them so I can glance and see." —Rin Powell
Get it on Amazon for $14.99+ (available in multiple colors and sizes).
Promising review: "This item arrived exactly as promised; it holds a great deal and relieved my small night table of clutter." —Elana Katz
Get it from Myle Aus on Etsy for $28.65 (originally $35.81). For a slightly larger option, check out the Beddy XL for $31.57 (originally $39.47; pictured above right).
Myle Aus is small Etsy shop based in Brisbane, Australia that creates all sorts of cute organizers and storage solutions, including options for nurseries and kids' rooms as well.
Promising review: "Loved this product. I bought two because I knew I was going to really like it. The bedrooms in my house are small, and getting a laundry basket up off the floor helped a million to create more space in my son's room. I like the door hangers, but it comes with several different ways to hang it up. It comes with command hooks and screws. It's awesome." —Bree
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "What a fantastic product. I recently upgraded my desk setup and was looking for a minimalist approach to mounting my work laptop. After spending a lot of time looking at inferior and bulky options I stumbled across Seekon Solutions. This mount is sturdy, sleek, and low profile, exactly what I was looking for." —Sean C.
Get it from Seekon Solutions from Etsy for $14.88+ (available in two thickness options and three colors; custom sizing available).
Seekon Solutions is a small Etsy shop based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Promising review: "Perfect! I have now bought four of them because everyone who sees it wants it. Perfect for hanging a quilt, throw, bedspread, etc. when it’s not needed. Well made, well shipped, arrived quickly with no issues whatsoever. I am very happy with this purchase." —Sandy
Get it from Things Made Easy Store on Etsy for $39.
Things Made Easy Store is a small Etsy shop, and right now the Quilt Keeper is their sole product.
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