Posted on Jul 16, 2020

27 Pieces Of Space-Saving Furniture For Cramped Spaces

There's like a lot of hidden storage in this post, folks.

Mallory Mower

by Mallory Mower

BuzzFeed Staff

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1. A drop leaf table (on wheels!) you can turn into a desk or dining room table. When you don't need it, roll it into a small space and simply use the inner shelves as storage. Voila!

A lifestyle shot of the storage table with both sides out, showing that there is enough room to sit six people. The center of the table has two exposed shelves for storage.

The same table in black with one side out and the other down, covering the storage underneath and making it suitable for two people to use as a home office desk.

2. An over-the-toilet storage shelf that'll give you plenty of room to store soaps and shampoos in a dry spot (get those mold-growers out of your shower!) and put your precious TP right above your porcelain throne.

A minimalist shelving unit made of thin black pipes. It has three shelves that are high enough to go above the toilet tank.

3. An insultingly stunning shallow bookshelf that's actually gonna fit in your narrow hallway, meaning you're finally gonna be able to show off all the homemade ceramics you've mastered making over the last few months.

An abstract bookcase with shelves of different shapes and sizes, most with rounded edges. Some are vertical and some horizontal.

4. A colorful (and adjustable!) kitchen cart for clever chefs who know exactly how to make more space in their minuscule kitchen.

A moss green rolling kitchen kart with four exposed shelves, two larger shelves covered in natural wood, a removable tray table top and an adjustable counter top. It also has a shallow shelf for small bottles at the bottom and a hanger for dish towels.

5. An extra large toy organizer with exposed, tilted containers sure to give your little one an easier time finding what they need. And, more importantly, help them know where to put it away later.

A large bookcase frame with four shelf units, each with four plastic containers of varying sizes. The containers are at an angle, making them easy for children to see inside.

6. A chic side table you can store snug against your bed or sofa when you need the floor space. Pull this beauty out when you could use an extra table top, because your TV dinners deserve the best!

A small table with gold pipe stand rounded at the bottom and top, balancing a natural wood shelf with just enough room for a book and a mug

7. A modern Murphy bed that'll help you sleep easy knowing you finally have a real place to sleep in your studio apartment.

A white murphy bed pulled out, showing the mattress and the two bookcases on either side

The same murphy bed in darker oak with the bed put away, showing the large wooden doors that hide it

8. A brilliant triangle bookshelf you can tuck snug into any corner of your place, making previously useless spots a smorgasbord of storage space.

A tall, thin bookcase with five shelves fitting perfectly in the corner of a small room

9. A side table laptop tray that might be the best micro home office option. Use this as a side table during the day and simply slide it over when you're tired of having your laptop in, well, your lap.

A minimalist tray made with piping sides and a faux table top. It has strong, simple angles.

A reviewer's image of the tray being used in front of their sofa to hold their drinks

10. Or a genius convertible coffee table to help you efficiently work from your living room without sacrificing your aesthetic.

The minimalist coffee table is made with square metal legs and a wood top. The top of the table can be lifted and turned into an upright desk with storage beneath.

11. A ceramic storage stool that's weather-resistant, so you can add this lovely touch to any room of your house or put it in your yard to keep your beloved bocce ball set out of sight until your grandma's ready for a rematch.

An artistic pattern of pressed, exaggerated ovals covers the edges of this round stool. The top is removable and about two inches in height.

12. An adjustable desk – grab this and you're gonna have a seated desk and a standing desk, and save space by storing it flat at the end of the day when your home office happy hour starts up.

An action shot of the desk adjusted to a comfortable sitting position with a shelf on top

The same desk adjusted to allow a person to stand while working

13. A vanity shelf with storage slots for heat tools, brushes, and skincare products, and an acrylic and gold handle for towels.

A rectangular cubby shelf with two square storage holes and two round holes, each with metal casings for hot tools. The towel hanger is attached to the bottom.

14. A platform bed designed on a frame with three storage shelves – this'll make finding your clothes so much easier when finding a closet that fits in your bedroom has been...unsuccessful.

A simple platform bed made of wood, with round handles in the center of each shelf. The shelves are on the right side of the bed and have room for towels, shoes, clothes, etc.

15. A sleek cubby console with covered storage boxes, a large open shelf, and ample room for sitting, for anyone who likes a piece of furniture that truly does it all.

A reviewer's image of three sets of cubby shelves being used to store books and toys in an orderly fashion.

16. A pair of metal storage stools to add a charming, rustic touch to your living room while also adding some much needed storage for your growing throw blanket collection.

Two metal stools with a vintage milk canister vibe, each artistically worn with dents and discoloration. The lids have a smooth, natural wood finish.

17. Or a faux leather storage bench that'll easily blend in with any aesthetic and easily store a closet's worth of stuff.

The long storage bench with its tufted lid removed, showing that it is filled with several pillows, blankets, and toys.

A reviewer's image of their two benches placed in an L-shape in the corner of their dining room. They've added pillows to enhance the look.

18. A corner TV console sure to help you put your furniture in the most practical spots, even if you want everything facing the TV in your L–shaped living room.

A two shelf console with hairpin legs placed snug into a corner of a room. It has a TV on the table top.

19. Or a rustic version for bringing out your best barn house aesthetic.

A large corner table with hardware and wood sliding barn door details. It has three shelves, two doors, and a large surface area on the top.

20. A queen size velvet storage bed to help you hide all the clothes on your floor quickly when guests come over and the state of your bedroom is not all that, um, organized.

A full bed frame with a tufted headboard and a small storage space that can be pulled out from the foot of the bed. The edges of the frame match the velvet headboard.

21. A printed hidden storage footstool – a true statement piece that can spruce up your space and keep your throw blanket cozy until you're ready to throw it on yourself.

A round footstool with four wooden legs

The same footstool open, showing that it has enough room to keep a decorative blanket

22. A striking five-tier shelf that'll easily hold all the one-trick pony kitchen tools you love collecting but hate shoving into your kitchen cupboards.

A tall shelving unit with square wooden shelves and a metal frame. There is enough space between each shelf to hold several large pots, sets of dishes, kitchen tools, etc.

23. A brilliant wall-mounted desk – it may save the day if your small apartment hardly has enough floor space for you, let alone an entire table.

The wall-mounted desk open, showing ample writing space and a felt board that can be used to tack photos and notes on. There is room on the top shelf to hold small items.

The wall mounted shelf closed, taking up very little space

24. A children's reading nook bookshelf that'll give them a cozy spot to sit and read while keeping their bedroom floor open for the other crafts and activities their imagination makes up.

A five-shelf bookcase with a padded seat in the center

25. A rattan ottoman that's gonna give your apartment a warm, natural vibe even when it's filled to the brim with the shoes you previously had lining your living room.

The ottoman is round with rattan braiding throughout and a removable lid on top

26. A tall corner bookcase sure to be the ~right angle~ to take when trying to use up every ounce of space in your place.

A small bookcase with five shelves. Each shelf could hold around five books.

27. And finally, a tufted storage bed that's gonna give you the good night's sleep you deserve after filling your home with so much beautiful, practical, space-saving stuff. Sleep. Tight.

A simple gray fabric-covered frame with a tufted headboard, short feet, and two storage drawers at the foot of the bed

How useless my current furniture feels after seeing this stuff:

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