1. Slide in a slim rolling storage cart for that annoyingly tight space in your bathroom that needs to be put to good use. In tight quarters like these, every square inch counts! 

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Promising review: "This product is a great way to organize in small spaces. There are four shelves and plenty of space between each shelf. It has wheels, which have been helpful. It is easy to assemble, and it is sturdy. I used it to organize hair products and makeup." —Heather

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five colors). 

2. Cut your shoe storage needs in half by using some shoe stackers that allow you to stack shoes on top of each other rather than side-by-side.  

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Promising review: "Blown away at the space these create! I have so many shoes and these are a godsend. They’re a little hard to click together, but as long as you pick what height you want, they are extremely sturdy. I have wedged sneakers that are really heavy, and these hold them up and don’t wobble. For the price and the number of holders it comes with I have not a single regret! My closet is so much more organized now!" —Jenny Sunga-Adame

Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $27.99 (available in three colors and a 12-pack and 36-pack). 

3. Hide away items in an under-the-bed storage bin because a walk-in closet in this economy is just not in the budget. The clear plastic makes it easy to find what shoes, linens, or clothes you stored away, and this can even go under a dresser or couch.

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Promising review: "Great storage option for beds lower to the ground...used for both my boys' rooms and it helped to organize their stuff. Good quality and sturdy, worked perfect for our needs." —Leah penn

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in four colors and four styles). 

4. Use some furniture risers for lifting up your bed or any other piece of furniture to create some extra storage space underneath. You can even stack these on top of each other so you can double (or triple) your available storage space. 

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Promising review: "These worked great for raising our bed frame so we could store things underneath. White was a perfect color to blend in with my bedding. They did the trick!" —Toni Griffin

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

5. Place your forks, knives, and spoons in a compact utensil holder to annihilate the clutter you call your silverware drawer. It takes up much less room than a traditional organizer and gives you more space for other fun kitchen utensils.

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Promising review: "I love the size of this. Since I have small drawers it’s hard to find one that fits. I love that I can put about 5-8 utensils in each slot and it doesn’t get crowded." —Cloe

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in two sizes). 

6. Cover your kid's favorite plushies with a beanbag cover so you can keep them in one place rather than have them spread out all across their room. It can hold up to 80 12-inch stuffed toys or five standard pillows. Best of all, it makes a comfy place for sitting! 

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Promising review: "These are perfect for any kids’ room! I was getting so tired of messy stuffed animals and blankets all over, so it’s nice to have them out of sight but still easily accessible. My 2-year-old loves to sit on hers and read books. She doesn’t have a ton of stuffed animals, so there is plenty of room to add to it for when her collection grows. I love the fun bright print and sturdiness — she drags it all over the ground, but I don’t worry about it tearing at all. Just what she needed in her room." —dd

Get it from Amazon for $25.98+ (available in 26 colors and patterns and in three sizes).

7. Mount some hidden bookshelves if you don't have a ton of floor space to spare, but your book collection is large enough to be a mini library. Each shelf can hold up to 15 pounds of books and functions as cool wall decor at the same time.

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It works by holding the cover of the bottom book!

Promising review: "These are my favorite decorating items ever. Purchased four years ago in medical school, and they have held up over many moves." —Susan Giampalmo

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $27.49+ (available in two sizes and two colors). 

8. Or, hang up a floating bookshelf that literally makes it look like Harry Potter himself cast a spell to make your favorite reads look like they're magically dangling from the underside of each shelf. This truly will double your storage space because now you have room for more books or trinkets on top!

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And unfortunately, it's not actually magic that is holding these books up, it's the stretchy elastic bands that work with paperback AND hardcover books. 

Promising review: "I love these shelves. We have limited shelf space, so these are perfect. The installation was easy; it took only about 20-30 minutes. The shelves are very sturdy and well-designed. I like that they are compact, but you can fit so many books underneath, so they don't take up much space on the wall. Due to a lack of space, we got rid of many of our books, but we will be able to start collecting again, thanks to these. If you are on the fence about whether or not to buy these, don't hesitate, you won't regret it." —Tiffani

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $33.99. 

9. Use a roll-up dish drying rack since your apartment's kitchen pretty much came with three (maybe four if you're feeling generous) inches of counter space. You can roll it up when it's not in use, or even fold it in half so you can still have access to the majority of your sink. 

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Promising review: "I live in a small apartment in NYC without much counter space, so a traditional drying rack would take up too much space. This is just what I needed. I also don’t have a huge sink, so I love that you can partially unroll it if you only have a few small dishes to clean." —LauraJC

Get it from Amazon for $21.98+ (available in three sizes). 

10. Hang an over-the-door mirror with a secret jewelry organizer built right in so your collection of accessories isn't taking up valuable vanity space. Plus, it keeps your pieces within reach so you can effortlessly see which accessories complement all your OOTDs.

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You can store dangly earrings and stud earrings, and this also keeps your necklaces tangle-free! It's also lockable so you can make sure all your valuables are safe and sound. 

Promising review: "This has been a FABULOUS purchase. My jewelry is finally all in one spot, easily accessible, and organized in the most space-efficient way ever. This works perfectly for me. I am so happy I purchased this. Everything is tucked away behind the door in the closet. I specifically chose this one because it didn't have an additional mirror on the inside, which seemed redundant (since the whole front is a mirror) and a waste of storage space. Installation was easy. It arrived in perfect condition. Highly recommend!" —regazzapaesa

Get it from Amazon for $119.99+ (available in nine colors). 

11. Install an iron corner clothing bar to make good use of every nook and cranny of your room. Just hang your favorite pieces on it and BAM, extra closet space in a snap. 

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It comes with drywall fasteners for you to hang it up!

Promising review: "I moved into a new house and I was lucky enough to get the bedroom with no closet. I was destined for doom. That is until I found this great product. I purchased two bars and placed one above the other. I couldn't be happier with the result. Each bar holds a significant amount of weight. I packed each bar full with heavy clothes and it continues to prove how sturdy it is!" —Sasha

Get it from Amazon for $26.93.

12. Place an over-toilet storage cabinet that will actually contribute to your bathroom's aesthetic *and* give you more space. Anyone who has a small bathroom knows that utilizing vertical space is the way to go! 

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Promising review: "Good price, good quality, good appearance, good functionality, plenty of clearance around the bowl in all directions, etc. Lots of other reviews talked about the time required to assemble and that there are so many pieces...if you can put together ANYTHING from Ikea, then you can put this together. Instructions were amazing, and parts were very organized and clearly laid out in individual bags. Each instruction showed you how many pieces were needed for the step (think Lego instructions)." —Bennett Wetherald

Get it from Amazon for $82.99+ (available in two colors). 

13. Tuck a little wooden shelf in the corner of your bathroom. This functional accent piece will hold your extra TP and other bathroom necessities without taking up hardly any extra space.

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Promising review: "The assembly was easy, and the look and overall quality are top-notch. Plus, it looks great in the bathroom." —Bill Dugan

Get it from Wayfair for $76.99 (originally $179.99). 

14. Use a mop and broom holder equipped with five slots and six hooks because even if you have a small apartment and an even smaller closet, you still need a lot of cleaning supplies. That messy pile of brooms and dust pans shoved in the corner is a thing of the past because you've just turned the back of your door into a functional space saver. 

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Each slot can hold up to 7.5 pounds and has nonslip rubber grids to make sure nothing slides away. 

Promising review: "This is perfect for my laundry room closet. It holds my Swiffer and my broom perfectly. It’s very stable, light, and easy to assemble. It also saves so much storage space." —Alyssa Keller

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (also available in a two-pack and in two colors). 

15. Keep your shoes hidden in a shoe rack organizer if your hallway is already a little narrow and you don't want to be tripping over Crocs, Birkenstocks, and Hokas every time you step in and out of the house. Some reviewers said they could fit up to 10 pairs inside!

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Depending on your shoe size, this can fit a different number of pairs. Plus, this is great to put your keys or a mirror on for when you're rushing out the door. 

Promising review: "Obsessed with this cabinet. The quality is great for the price, and it’s so stylish and doesn’t take up much space for the storage it provides! I added a few hooks on the side to be able to hang dog leashes. The only con would be if you have large feet, you aren’t going to be able to fit as many pairs of shoes in. My size 10s fit just right, but my husband's shoes sometimes have to go sideways, so I can only fit one to three pairs in the bottom drawer. But still better than on the floor!" —Nancy

Get it from Amazon for $81.19+ (available in three colors).  

16. Hang an over-the-door holder to store your iron and ironing board, because there's never really a good spot to put these awkwardly shaped things in your closet. 

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Promising review: "I took it out of the box and had it hanging on my door in under 30 seconds. It's simple and convenient. Highly recommended. It also comes with additional hardware if you would like the option to attach it to the wall. I am happy with it hanging over the door." —N.N.

Get it from Amazon for $11.79 (available in two colors).

17. And if you don't even have room for one of those huge ironing boards, use an ironing mat blanket, which makes any flat surface safe for ironing your wrinkled clothing. It's great for people who don't have a lot of space, and it's even portable! 

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Promising review: "I live in a studio where space is of prime importance. I don’t iron a lot, but when I do, it’s a terrible inconvenience not to have an ironing board. Until I found this pad. Its footprint, when rolled up, is very small, and then it simply rolls out and stays fairly steady with its magnets. I had been ironing on a towel, but now it’s so much simpler, and the ironing comes out much nicer." —Todd March

Get it from Amazon for $15.99. 

18. Put up a shower curtain liner with mesh storage pockets if you're someone who loves a good storage solution but wasn't able to snag an apartment with a ginormous bathroom to store your "everything shower" necessities. 

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Promising review: "I've really enjoyed this shower curtain because it frees up space in the shower. It's quality made, which is great because it's holding a lot of weight with all the shampoo and body wash heavy bottles. The mesh pockets don't hold water, which is great. My family members who also live in small spaces really like it and have plans to order themselves one. No complaints and it serves its purpose well." —Mrsettiii

Get it from Amazon for $11.99. 

19. Install some overhead storage racks if you've been looking for some inspiration on how to make your one-car garage a little more functional. No need to look further; just look up!

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HANDT is a US-based small business that created these for convenient and efficient storage solutions. 

These are great because you can choose how far or how close you want to place these, so they can fit your existing storage bins! 

Promising review: "Bought several sets of these because we loved them so much! Got a matching set of bins and they fit perfectly! Easy to install as they align with studs, at any distance apart. Just takes two people- one to hold the pieces in place and the other to drill. Saved so much space in our garage!!" —Ellie

Get a set that holds four bins from Amazon for $79.99 (available in two colors). 

20. Downsize your family fun with game board storage cases because the bulky cardboard boxes are starting to pile up and slowly take over the cabinet under your TV. These are super slim, easy to stack, and ensure you have space for new board games in case you're tired of paying taxes in Monopoly. 

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The clear plastic makes it easy to see which is which, but if you wanna get really fancy with it, you can grab a label maker to name each box!

Promising review: "We loved these containers and have now bought 20 to hold our entire game closet! We have been able to fit several games in some. Easy to store and easy for my kids to find and then put away when finished. Good quality, haven't had any problems with durability yet, and we play a LOT of games." —bradfieldfamily

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $54.99.

21. Use a bamboo shelf with a tilt-out hamper to give you space for storing bathroom essentials *and* to smartly hide your dirty laundry so it's out of sight when guests come over.

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It comes with a removable liner for the hamper that can be easily lifted out and wiped clean with a damp cloth.

Promising review: "Straightforward assembly and a beautiful product, I was really happy. This looks perfect in a small bathroom and hides the unsightly laundry pile nicely. I keep makeup on top and extra toilet paper in the middle, with plenty of space. The bamboo is nice and water resistant too, so it deals well with humidity." —AJohns

Get it from Amazon for $76.68.

22. Mount a drop-leaf table that can fold down whenever not in use. It works great as a small desk, but some reviewers even use it as a mini kitchen table or as a folding table for laundry!

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Promising review: "The perfect little table for a small space. I needed something for our tiny office/living room/guest room. This made the space so much more versatile without taking up valuable square footage. Easily folds when not in use, simple to put together." —M. Lincoln

Get it from Amazon for $51.99+ (available in four colors).

23. Use a folding, portable table for those times you have friends over and decide to sit at an actual table to eat rather than do your typical dinner on the couch and in front of the TV. And it's got additional storage shelves in it, so you can store things like bowls or cups inside. 

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Promising review: "So happy with this table. It’s larger than 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 $95.99 (available in three finishes).

24. Slide in a three-tier wood-top corner shelf since you never really knew how to decorate or use that awkward corner space on your counter until this baby showed up. Your friends will come over for coffee and be like, "Wow, that's really smart!" 

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Promising review: "What a space maker! Plus, it's super attractive. I haven’t found a use yet for the hooks, but we’re optimistic." —Angel and Myke

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four styles).

25. Get a 3-in-1 convertible chair that serves as a chair, a lounger, AND a full-on bed, so when your friends come to visit for the weekend, you can be like "Yeah, I totally have a bed for you," even though your place is only a one-bedroom. 

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Promising reviews: "This is the best space saver, not bad for the price, and is very attractive. I recommend this convertible chair if you are looking for something that is simple, easy, and quite comfortable." —Fightergirl

"This is exactly what I was looking for. Something sturdy and firm, but also a space saver! Seating is very firm, which is what I was looking for! The pullout function for the bed is very easy, I have no problems. It actually fits two people comfortably LOL. I just love this chair/bed." —MimCards

Get it from Amazon for $199.99+ (available in four colors).

26. Utilize a legging organizer since you've got a lot of one thing: leggings, and a little of another: space. This holds up to 10 pairs on a single hanger and the clips make it super convenient to grab those buttery-soft leggings when you're running out the door.

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And these aren't just for leggings; you can even use them for bras, scarves, and skirts!

Promising review: "At first, it took me a while to put this to use, but when I did, I loved it. So convenient, easy to display, and does not take up space at all! Might give it a try for my jeans. Currently using them for my leggings, which is useful when you have a whole bunch of black leggings, now I can see them clearly based on brand, etc." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in various pack sizes and three colors). 

27. And use a jeans holder, because we all believe that we need yet another pair of blue jeans that are just a tad bit lighter than our other four pairs. Each hanger holds five pairs of pants and gives you so much more space, since it hangs vertically.

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Promising review: "I recently moved and have much less closet space now. These hangers have saved me! I thought I would have to get rid of quite a few pairs of pants, but with these, they fit into my closet in a small amount of space. The hangers keep my pants straight, too, so that they don't wrinkle. They're really easy to use. I am so glad I found these." —JEC

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18.66. 

28. Hang a shoe organizer over your door so your kicks have a place to ~hang out~ (besides your bedroom and closet floor). This can hold up to 40 pounds, and the breathable fabric helps prevent odors from building up. Plus, some reviewers even use it for water bottles or cleaning supplies!

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Promising review: "I had shoes and boots scattered between a shelf in a coat closet, a small bench with shoe storage, and then random shoes that I kept tripping over. This organizer replaced all of the above locations and allowed me to organize everything. I put this on the back of a coat closet door and had so much more space in just a few minutes. It attached really easily to my door. My only suggestion would be to put the heavier shoes/boots in the upper pockets to provide some stability. The netting is pretty flexible and even fits wider-width shoes. Sadly, a pair of Doc Martens will have to continue to be tripped over because they don't fit. Another suggestion would be to put something into the opening of the shoe to keep dust, creepy spiders, your toddler's Legos, and other random things that might decide to magically appear in there while they’re unused. There are some great charcoal whats-its on here that’ll suck up smells." —Lisa K"s place

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in eight colors and four sizes).

29. Put the cabinets to good use and utilize the under space with a charming fruit hammock to display your colorful fruits (and veggies). In this house, we love a good piece of functional decor.

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MacraYAYmacrame is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based shop that makes a variety of cool macrame accessories. 

Promising review: "Beautiful and functional! This is the perfect addition to our beachy kitchen. We spray-painted the hooks matte black to match our other hardware. It’s so cute!" —Melissa Wilkes

Get it from macraYAYmacrame on Etsy for $33.

30. Give your closet some room to breathe by getting some hanging vacuum bags, because you're not using that beach coverup in the winter or your North Face puffer in the heat of summer. Plus, these are compatible with your regular old vacuum hose, so you won't have to buy a special attachment to use these. 

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Promising review: "Bought these storage bags two weeks ago to pack my winter clothes for summer, and they did the job perfectly. They are large and sturdy. I like its five-hook design. I can store five women's jackets or four big men's jackets in ONE bag. The long bags also fit my dresses. The biggest reason I bought these bags is that I do not need to fold my seasonal clothes; just hang, zip, vacuum, done! Super convenient. Extremely happy with these space bags. I will definitely order more!" —Jia Yan

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in four colors and three sizes).

31. Install an outlet shelf to utilize unused air space and clear up your counters. This is sturdy enough to hold some of your bathroom necessities, like your electric toothbrush.

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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 $14.99+ (available in four colors and multi-packs).

32. Invest in a set of Carote pots and pans that *get ready for this* have removable handles that turn the pots into leftover containers, come with storage lids, AND are all dishwasher-, oven-, and fridge-safe. Talk about versatility and function! 

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P.S. The only things that aren't oven safe are the removable handles. 

In this 15-piece set you get: an 8" frying pan, a 10" frying pan, a 7" saucepan, an 8" saucepan, a 10" saute pan, two removable handles, two storage lids (7" and 8"), two silicone lids (8" and 10"), and four pan protectors. 

Promising review: "I absolutely love these pans! A friend of mine convinced me to order these after she told me about hers. And I love them! Non-stick, cooks evenly, and has removable handles is great! The stacking saves space in the cupboard. They don't stain at all and are just overall amazing! I love this set! The color is great too!" —Valerie

Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in two colors). 

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