47 Best Space Saving Items For All My Tiny Apartment Peeps

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Promising reviews: "I love the size of this couch! It fits absolutely perfectly in my very small living room. I really like that you can put the long part with the storage on either side of the couch to suit your rooms needs. Super easy to put together. I had it done by myself in maybe 20 minutes...It's very firm but I primarily use it with the sofa bed part pulled out and lay down on it to watch TV. The sofa bed part is such a wonderful option. And I love the storage too. Overall, happy with the purchase!" —Anonymous Wayfair Customer

"Awesome couch! Definitely firm but still comfortable. The functionality is amazing! Perfect for my apartment and was super easy to assemble!" —Hope

Get it from Wayfair for $459.99+ (originally $509.99; available in six colors and two materials).

Promising review: "I’m obsessed with these tables! The tall one comes high enough to enjoy coffee or to eat at. My favorite part about these tables are the storage! I love them because they don’t take up a ton of room and are easy to move around! Super happy with these!" —Andrew Vinh Tran

Get a set of two from Amazon for $95.80+ (available in five colors and two shapes).

Mitten State Woodworks is a small business based in Michigan that creates custom console and sofa tables.

Promising review: "The table was perfect! Exactly to specs and looks amazing behind my couch. So great to have an unassuming place to charge my phone and leave my books! Seller was great to deal with and I got my table when promised! Highly recommend." —Janet Brewer

Get it from Mitten State Woodworks on Etsy for $99+ (available in 20+ sizes and 20+ color stains).

Promising review: "I bought two of these as side tables beside our couch. I love how sleek they look, plus having an extra storage drawer with plugs for our phones is great! I charge my phone and watch while we watch TV in the evenings... It fits everything I need: remotes, tissues, and coaster for cups." —Jessica

"Bought this table for a sun porch that currently has limited electrical outlets. It's easy to put together, came well packaged, and the right size for in between furniture... It offers a great deal of flexibility with what I want to plug in. I currently have a timer plugged in for a lamp, I'm able to charge two phones, and still have an outlet available for something else if needed. Been using for a couple of months now and very happy with the product." —gone2020

Get it from Amazon for $41.87+ (available in 16 colors).

Each shelf holds up to 15 pounds, and reviewers recommend putting your largest, heaviest books at the bottom of each shelf for more support.

Promising reviews: "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

"I bought two of these in 2010 and in the last 10 years I've used them in three different apartments. I just put them up in apartment number three and was once again blown away with how awesome they look. Every time I put them up it's like 'WOW WOW WOW these are AMAAAZZINNGGG!!' If you love decorating with books, this is a must buy!" —Jlands

Get it from Amazon for $12.34+ (available in two sizes, two colors, and in sets of three).

Promising review: "I love these shelves! So far they have lasted me a couple of years, and I have purchased different versions of this shelf set. I use them for my kitchen storage (plates, spices, canisters) as well as home storage (games and DVDs, game systems, etc). They are very easy to assemble! I would say my items sitting on the shelves currently aren't over 30 lbs total so it's sturdy." —Alicia

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four colors).

Gneiss Spice is a small biz based in Bethel, Maine. They specialize in stylish and sustainable spice organization.

Promising review: "These little jars have added such charm to our kitchen. They are not only beautiful and showcase the gorgeous spice colors, but are incredibly functional and make great use of our extra fridge space. The magnets are strong, the pack comes with a TON of sticker labels for any spice you can imagine, and the small jars are honestly just the right size." —Gretchen K.

Get it from Amazon for $70+ (available in two sizes and packs of 12 or 24).

Promising review: "I am very pleased with these hangers! I first bought one to try it with my boyfriend’s pants, and I loved them so I had to buy another one. The material of the part where you place the pants prevents any type of clothing from sliding off. Saves a lot of space on my closet and was easy to install, took me less than two minutes. The hangers come with the tool necessary and an extra piece that holds the rods in case you lose one. Overall very happy with the results, will buy again if I need more!" —Lizette Lopez

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

Promising review: "Love this broom/mop holder. So nice to save space and stay organized. Holds them so firm and flat to wall. Also has hooks that fold out as needed. I recommend this to anyone looking for space-saving storage!" —Jaclyn

Get it from Amazon for $14.97+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I love my Saemoza sofa bed. ... It's very comfortable and comes with a wonderful soft matching pillow. The sofa bed folds up easily and conveniently to the size of an ottoman for a space saver. ... I put it in the living room to watch movies on my projector screen while laying on it! Its just a wonderful idea, and I love the color and the softness of the material! Also, it's, like, 75 lbs, so I pull it in the other room of the house with no help." —Twilite S. Appel

Get it from Amazon for $319.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors).

True Emotions Hub is a Florida-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in hanging window desks.

Promising review: "This was the perfect piece for my tiny historic trinity home in Philadelphia where it will serve double duty as a desk and vanity in the bedroom. The quality is first rate and it looks just as it does in the photos. It arrived quickly and beautifully packaged. Alona was a joy to deal with. Everything about this item and purchase exceeded my expectations!" —Colleen Pestana

Get it from True Emotions Hub on Etsy for $92.50 (originally $185; available in five colors).

Promising review: "Once I started to work from home full time, I needed a desk to fit in my small apartment. This desk does the job — small, lightweight, easy to assemble. Now that I have been using it for two-plus months, I feel like It could've been deeper since I have a 34-inch monitor and using a laptop in front of it (to type). I have scooted my monitor to hang 2 inches off of the back and using the wall to help hold the monitor up and in place. This desk would be PERFECT if it was a little deeper, but overall, it's an awesome desk." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $62.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising reviews: "I have gotten so many compliments on this without my guests knowing a litter box is inside. It elevates the aesthetic of my living room and it makes having an indoor cat look classy and clean. Highly recommend!! Your cat will love it too!" —Savanna Ogilvie

"I agonized over which cat furniture to choose to hide my cat's litter box when moving to a smaller apartment space...I am happy I went with this one, which looks really nice. The instructions were surprisingly good and easy to follow; putting it together was simple. You can put the door on either side, and you can also leave out the middle part to fit a larger box." —Wynne

Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "Absolutely beautiful! Light, but sturdy enough, sleek, and practical. I'm studying these days to pass some important exams and use both my laptop and notebook at the same time. We are living in a small apartment and don't have enough space to buy another desk for my studying. This wonderful table solved the problem. I can store my laptop, notebooks, pens, and notes in the compartment under the lift top and during the day I just lift the top, and voila! It's a desk! The springs are very well made and when you lift the top up to the end, it's stable and can bear enough weight to write on it or rest your elbows over it without pushing it down. It also has a smaller sliding top on the right side with storage space underneath. We put our coasters and some other small routine items there. All in all, We love this multi-purpose and beautiful table and are happy with this purchase." —mandy

Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising reviews: "I love this ottoman/footstool. It is so worth its price and more. The color is gorgeous. It is nice and soft. Has the ability to hold things in the storage and looks amazing. This is a must-buy. If you are wondering if you should buy this item, buy it buy it. If I need more foot stools I will definitely buy this one again. Love it." —Jennifer fry

"This was the easiest thing to assemble and it's so nice! It's perfect as a small side table to a chair in our small living room. It looks more high-end than expected because of the velvet pleats. The flip top and storage are versatile and it has an overall stylish look." —Andrea

Get it from Amazon for $42.99 (available in 10 colors).

Promising review: "Gorgeous! This bench is sturdy enough for a large adult to sit on it, it's classy looking, holds a TON of thick blankets and just completes the look in our bedroom. Functional, stylish, and economical." —Anonymous

Get it from Wayfair for $176.99+ (available in six colors and two materials).

You can use these for so much more than clothing! Think craft supplies, extra toiletries, shoes...basically whatever you have too much of.

Promising review: "These storage bags are fantastic. I live in a small apartment where storage space is at a premium. I use these to store my Costco toilet paper and paper towels so I don't need to make as many trips to the store. It keeps them in pristine condition and out of sight. The handles make them easy to pull in and out, and they fold up nicely when not in use. I'm thinking about getting two more since four will fit under my queen bed." —Kimberly Dorn

Get it from Amazon for $12.97+ (available in four colors and larger packs).

Reviewers also use this as a media console to store games and electronics, too. Like I said...genius!

Promising review: "This shoe storage organizer is great quality, stylish and purposeful. No longer our shoes will be left in the middle of our open area they will have a place to be. I would recommend this piece to anyone looking to upscale their home. Love the color and design. 💛" —Melissa

Get it from Amazon for $126.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "This organizer is so useful! I recently moved and ended up with a much smaller kitchen, so I've been doing everything I can to make sure there's a place for everything and no wasted space. Luckily, I have pretty wide cabinets, so this works out perfectly. I have one holding my cutting boards (four standard plastic boards) and another holding my foil, cling wrap, and parchment paper boxes. The organizer is super easy to assemble and it's completely versatile. Hang it over the cabinet door or attach it to the wall/cabinet door, which means it's great for renters and owners." —Kerry

Get it from Amazon for $16.97.

Some reviewers use it to organize their bathroom products too!

Promising review: "I was looking for some extra storage options for my pantry. Since all the walls already have shelves and I was running out of space, the only possibility to create more storage was by the door. I originally found this product to be a bit pricey but I have to say it’s worth the money. It’s very simple, a child could 'assemble' it in under five minutes. It holds a lot of stuff, even heavy cans, you just have to space the heavy and lighter stuff out. I did not use the sticky strips and whatever else that came with it to secure it even better to the door, because just hanging it on the door makes it very stable. It’s a storage-lifesaver if you’re struggling with space!" —IslandLife

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "We are apartment living, so no one in the household could take a shower without crash/boom as you're knocking something down sitting on a shelf or the bathtub rim. This is a game changer. There are so many pockets with so much room in each I actually have space left over. My husband's back scrubber, my shampoo and hair care, my daughter's bubble baths, bath floofies, all fit with room to spare. And the pockets are all a nice height so I'm not crouching to find anything. The curtain is clear so I didn't have to change the 'pretty' one for decorative purposes. I am super pleased." —goodnite.graci

Get it from Amazon for $14.60+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I absolutely love this thing! I have much less clutter on my sink thanks to this. If there's anyone not sure if it will fit due to an object, all you need is 1.25 inches of space between the edge of your existing outlet plate and the piece of furniture. I have a GFCI with a standard wall plate." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "Looks good, I like the doors especially [because they] hide all my hair stuff and toiletries. It doesn't jut out too far to get in the way of using toilet and comes with hardware to attach to wall which makes it feel super sturdy and secure." —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $72.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising reviews: "I purchased this because we live in a small home and our cat tree was taking up too much space in the living room. I am super happy with my purchase. I have three cats and they all go in it! In the photo [on the right] on the top is our 16-lb cat and it is holding him good! I was a bit worried when I saw how high it was off the ground but they jump into it easily! I love how much space it has saved me and how easy it was to assemble, it took me like three minutes. Really great material too. I think it is thicker than the canopy for my gazebo haha." —Ariel

"I originally bought this 1.5 years ago because I wanted to give my kitty more space in our micro apartment and create a sort of ladder to the loft. It has since traveled around the country with the kitty and myself. It packs well during a move, is very simple to set up, and provides a nice, high, cozy place for her to watch the apartment from. I feel that this was the best thing I've gotten for her. I bought the small version because my kitty is small. At one point we lived with another, very large (16 lbs) cat who had trouble fitting into the kitty condo and could only fit in the bottom floor." —Rae-O

Get it from Amazon $62.19+ (available in 3- and 5-story sizes, and in colors tan and gray).

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 $55.71.

Promising review: "I have a tiny apartment with even tinier kitchen, so that means I needed something like this! It's just big enough to provide a decent workspace without overwhelming my tiny apartment. Plus, since it's on wheels, it can be tucked away when not in use, which is a bonus! The wood top has been varnished or lacquered, so it can't be used as a cutting surface, but that's OK, I just put my favorite cutting board on top of it, and it's all good!" —mperryckdcbd

Get it from Amazon for $145.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Absolutely love it! It totally completes my room, sturdier than I imagined and quick delivery." —Jewell

Get it from Wayfair for $149.99+ (originally $230; available in two sizes).

Promising review: "These were easy to assemble and they look great - maximizing space in my kitchen for growing microgreens without blocking any sunlight. I am so glad I read the reviews and chose this brand....Overall they seem reasonably sturdy and were perfect for my purpose. I would definitely buy them again!" —Lori

Get it from Amazon for $48.99+ (available in five sizes).

Myle Aus is small business 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: "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 $26.99 (originally $33.53; available in two colors). For a slightly larger option, check out the Beddy XL for $29.75 (originally $36.96; pictured above right).

Promising review: "Really happy with this bed. Love being able to lean against the back. The drawers are spacious and perfect for storage." —Annabelle

"I love it, it was easy to install, it is very chic, classy, and very durable...It did not disappoint and did not take long to get the product shipped and delivered!" —Anonymous

Get it from Wayfair for $229.99+ (originally $266.99; available in full/double, Queen, King, and in five colors).

Opening the storage mirror you'll see five shelves, two drawers, 32 necklace hooks, 84 ring slots, 90+ stud and earring slots, and a bracelet rod 🤯. This mirror can be installed in one of two ways: mounted on the wall or hanging on the door. The door hangers are included!

Promising reviews: "This is probably the best purchase I have ever made on Amazon. This is very well made. Like incredibly well made. It stores sooo much stuff!!! My daughter loved it and now I am eyeing one for myself. My daughter had jewelry and trinkets everywhere in her room. This put everything neatly in one space. It's elegant and well made. Mirror + jewelry holder = game changer." —Linnette

"I love, love, LOVE this jewelry cabinet!! It is perfect in EVERY way! There is a ton of space for all sorts of various styles of jewelry, and the LED lights in the top are super helpful to light up the inside...this is a MUST-BUY in my opinion!" —Erika

Get it from Amazon for $139.99 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "So easy to put together I could put it together with my eyes closed. fit amazingly perfectly between the tub and the toilet and it has created so much more space and my bathroom is no longer cluttered because of this product." —COS45B

Get it from Amazon for $23.48+ (available in five sizes and six colors).

Promising review: "Fantastic kitchen tool and well deserving of the hype. It’s helped me immensely when cooking meals in my kitchen, especially with side dishes such as brussel sprouts, cauliflower, and the ubiquitous fried potato. The Dash has removed all the stress of trying to get the timing right when preparing multiple dishes and cooks everything perfectly crisp on all sides. Getting tofu crisped has always been a struggle...but with this I’ve been able to get results that I’ve been trying for years...Highly recommended. It looks cool and doesn’t take up too much counter space either." —User of Consumer goods/bads

Get it from Amazon for $43.99+ (available in five colors).

BTW, one rack can hold up to nine standard size glasses.

Promising review: "Overall very pleased with product. Found some floating shelves to match a cabinet. Then added these to make my custom wine stem rack. Quality better than expected and love the darker finish and not the standard Chrome option. These also were the right size for the width and depth of the Shelf. So far I've gotten several compliments." —Ms Lila

Get it from Amazon for $19.93+ (available in four sizes and four colors).

Promising reviews: "This treadmill is great if you don't have a lot of open space. It runs well and is really cute too. We love the fact that the handlebar can be folded down, so if you don't want the bars on the side you can just fold it down. It's a great feature." —Jon Desimone

"If I could give this 10 stars I would. I LOVE to walk outdoors. During winter, the weather is not conducive...I searched for a SMALL treadmill that would fit in my bedroom but not break the bank. Took a chance of this GEM! I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Fits perfectly in bedroom alcove, WORKS VERY WELL. It's made so you can folds and store, and folds easily... Seriously don't look at any other treadmills, you'll love this one." —DETAILS MATTER

Get it from Amazon for $299.99 (available in seven colors).

Get it from our Goodful shop for $72 (available in black and white).

FYI, each jar is sold in a set of two and comes with its own magnetic rims, one stainless steel shelf plate, and heavy-duty Command Strips.

Vascito is a Michigan-based small biz that provides high-tech home storage and organization products.

Promising review: "These are great for storage! I put mine on the underside of a cabinet that hangs above our toilet, the bathroom has very little storage and this keeps things like Q-tips and cotton balls off the counter. Arrived fast and well-packaged, and very easy to install with the Command strips included. Also the magnets are very strong, clearly this will last for a long time." —Emily Fornshell

Get it from Vascito on Etsy for $49.95+ (available in four sizes and two colors).

This vanity features two drawers and a storage compartment under the mirror.

Promising reviews: "Well designed and easy to assemble. This vanity is perfect for small spaces and has a variety of storage compartments." —Laura

"OMG this is even cuter in person. Exactly what I needed. I had a small space to fill next to my vanity in the bathroom and found this online. So perfect and adorable it's almost as if it were made for my makeup vanity." —Tonie

Get it from Wayfair for $149.99 (originally $183.99).

Urbansize is a small family-owned business from London, England, making furniture to help maximize space in the room, 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 $160.24+ (available in small and large and in all white or with an oak top).

This is made of sisal wood, which is stronger and sturdier than cheap cardboard (the common material for scratching posts).

Promising review: "The average cat scratching post is a hideous blend of string and beige carpet that sucks the soul from any room in which it is placed. Not this one. This scratching post is sleek, well made and unassuming, blending easily into any room. It arrived well packaged and was easy to install with the hardware provided. Furthermore, it is robustly constructed and stands up to constant use by my cat." —D James

Get it from Amazon for $42.99.

Promising review: "Before I bought these zipper bags my closet was full, I had no room to move anything around. After these bags, I not only have more room, I was able to move all of my things from out of the hallway closet and into my bedroom!! I combined two closets in one, where I thought I had no room. Wow. You can easily have three pillows per bag, and I fit one extra-thick queen-size comforter into one bag. All things that didn't even fit in my closet beforehand. Now I have room for more!!" —Ms. Lawrence

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising reviews: "I bought a new refrigerator and it doesn’t have any kinds of drawers with the exception of the bottom. These additional drawers make my refrigerator 100% more functional. They are easy to install and worked like a dream!" —Ash Antonelli

"Great if you need storage for your fridge. Great for things like cheese and hot dogs. I hated how cluttered everything looked and these made things so organized. Small but fits a decent amount. One can hold three packs of bacon." —Boy Mom

Get a set of two from Amazon for $32.99 (also available in an egg drawer).

Promising review: "I’m obsessed with how well this turned out. The shelves were easy to install- are very sturdy, well made." —C Davis

Get a set of three from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in three colors).

My Farmhouse Essential is a small business based in Gainesville, Georgia. They create tons of handmade wood work home decor!

Promising review: "Fits the crate perfectly, doesn’t slide around but easy to move when needed. It changes the entire dynamic of the room. Previously I had a metal crate sticking out like a sore thumb. Now I have a beautiful piece of furniture at a very small cost. It also arrived quickly. Very pleased with it and I’ve ordered a second one for a smaller crate." —Alicia Staton

"Buy this if you want to create additional storage or surface area for a studio apartment if you have a dog! High quality and a lot of options to choose from." —Elena

Get it from My Farmhouse Essential on Etsy for $29.39+ (originally $41.99+; available in six sizes and 11 wood finishes).

Promising review: "I bought this drying rack to use in a garage apartment with limited space that I rent out. I like it so much that I am ordering one for my own kitchen and one for my daughter. It saves counter space and is useful not only for drying dishes but also for rinsing and processing vegetables." —joybo

Get it from Amazon for $8.41+ (available in eight sizes).

Promising review: "I’m basically obsessed with this thing already. I just got it today so I can’t speak to long term, but it’s amazing how much space this frees up. I have a 1940s house therefore 1940s tiny closets, and I need to get creative in my space organization. This thing was just what I needed to store sweaters on top and hang all other tops on bottom. You can’t see in the photo (above) but my closet has some space on both sides that’s just half filled now and used to be filled to the brim, barely able to move the hangers. This storage solution makes displaying the sweaters nicer than in drawers of my dresser or hanging. It honestly appears very sturdy and quality to me. The fabric is thick, the hooks and bar are both metal. All in all one of my favorite purchases from Amazon." —BobbyL

Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in two colors).

If you don't need the USB ports but still want the risers, check out these for $21.99.

Promising review: "Very handy for making a little bit of extra storage space. I needed to raise my bed to make some extra space in my room. These seem to be working very well so far. I really enjoy the outlet feature as well, it makes it very convenient for charging my laptop and phone on my bed." —Alyssa

Get a set of four from Amazon for $45.99.

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