Yahoo Lifestyle43 Small-Space Furniture Buys That Will Open Up Your Home
Living the small-space lifestyle is an ongoing battle of trying to do more with less. Striking the shopping jackpot with a home buy that nails our spatial, stylistic, and budgetary criteria takes persistence. Luckily, it’s not an issue of scarcity with small-space furniture — it’s a matter of finding the time and patience to track the right pieces down. Since we happen to shop online for a living, we lassoed the best small-space furniture buys in budget, size, and statement-making potential just for you.
From chic nesting tables to decorative room dividers, WFH solutions, extra shelving, and beyond, these under-$150 finds will maximize tight spaces while keeping aesthetics top of mind. Click ahead to shop, decorate, and relax without ever leaving your tiny home base thanks to these nifty small furniture finds.
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Corrigan Studio Wood Lift Top Coffee Table
When you can't decide between a coffee table or extra storage: Lift-top coffee tables are no longer a blazing hot topic on TikTok, but in our eyes, they're timeless. They save storage space and money and were made for small apartments in need of some clutter clean-up.
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Corrigan Studio Wood Lift Top Coffee Table, $, available at Wayfair
Umbra Coat Rack Stool
When you're lacking in entryway square footage: Turn any free corner into a mini mudroom with this storage/seating combo that lets you take off your boots, hang your jacket, and stash your umbrella all in one compact place.
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Umbra Umbra Pillar Coat Rack, $, available at Amazon
Etsy Window Hanging Plant Shelf
When you don't have a window sill to plant an apartment garden: Try taking those green friends to your sun-soaked windows with this sweet acrylic hanging system that looks as if it's suspended in the sunshine.
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IndoorWindowGardens Window Hanging Plant Shelf, $, available at Etsy
Marny 13" Wide Velvet Round Storage Ottoman with Storage
When extra seating, tabletop, AND storage space all compete: This compact, chic tufted velvet ottoman not only serves as bonus seating AND tabletop surface area, it also boasts bonus interior storage, too — and is available in four luxe colorways.
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Mercer41 Marny Wide Velvet Round Storage Ottoman with Storage, $, available at Wayfair
Union Rustic Clarklake 27.5'' W Geometric Bookcase
When your apartment is your bedroom (and vice versa): When small spaces don't leave room for walls, create your own boundaries by sectioning off the room with a sturdy bookcase unit that offers stylish geometric separation.
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Union Rustic Clarklake 27.5'' W Geometric Bookcase, $, available at Wayfair
Yamazaki Toilet Paper Stand
When you don't have a laundry room to stash all those extra TP rolls in: This slim unit was designed to hold extra rolls of your toilet paper stock and slide neatly into that tight space next to your golden throne.
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Yamazaki Toilet Paper Stand & Tray, $, available at West Elm
AllModern Tower 5.5 ft. Blanket Ladder
When you don't have space to spare for drying delicates: This leaning ladder rack is the vertical solution to hanging wet laundry without sacrificing the little floor surface area you have left.
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Yamazaki Home Yamazaki Home Blanket Ladder, Steel, $, available at AllModern
The Container Store Lotus Bamboo Storage Bench
When the "mudroom" is your "living room": This storage bench is made from bamboo and has a cushioned seat for resting your caboose while changing shoes and space underneath for storing them.
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The Container Store Lotus Bamboo Storage Bench, $, available at The Container Store
Zipcode Design Jon Floating Desk
When your bedroom is also your office: Not all of us are back in the office full time. Whether you're working remotely or not, meet the space-saving champion that acts like a wall-mounted desk or vanity — built to support everything from your workspace essentials to your beauty routine.
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Zipcode Design Jon Floating Desk, $, available at Wayfair
Runner 17.7" Tall Floor Shelf Nesting Tables
When you need more table space: Go the nesting-table route — this compact side-table trio is ready to open up surface area whenever you need it and stack up whenever you don't.
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Orren Ellis Runner 17.7'' Tall Floor Shelf Nesting Tables, $, available at Wayfair
17 Stories Lakya 36.2" Wide Hall Tree with Bench & Shoe Storage
When "coat closets" are a foreign concept: Turn to a compact, free-standing entryway rack to hold your coats, bags, and shoes in maximized space-saving fashion.
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17 Stories Lakya 36.2'' Wide Hall Tree with Bench and Shoe Storage, $, available at Wayfair
Madison Collection Two Door Wall Cabinet
When your bathroom can't contain your beauty routine: This wall-mountable bathroom cabinet is the answer to containing your overload of personal products — hair to skincare, beauty essentials, and more.
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Madison Collection Two Door Wall Cabinet, $, available at Target
Umbra Tristian Skinny Trash Can
When there's no available area to hide your trash: This clever trash receptacle boasts a "skinny" frame and minimalist matte-black sheen that you can discretely tuck in tight spaces.
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Umbra Skinny Can Black, $, available at The Container Store
Union Rustic Oconner Solid Wood Wall Mounted Wine Glass Rack (Set of 2)
When a bar cart is too big (but so is your booze collection): Try going with a wall-mounted bar instead that will display your bottles (and glasses) in elevated style.
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Union Rustic Oconner Solid Wood Wall Mounted Wine Glass Rack (Set of 2), $, available at Wayfair
Williston Forge Bowie Corner Desk
When you'd like to work somewhere that isn't your kitchen table: This compact desk is designed to tuck into a corner — transforming an otherwise neglected area inside your small space into that designated WFH office you've been craving.
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Longshore Tides White Magoon Corner Desk, $, available at Wayfair
Ebern Designs Savada 25" Clothes Rack
When you consider closets to be a thing of myth: The closet-less small-space plague need no longer trouble you — instead, try out a free-standing rack for clothing and shoe storage that isn't an eyesore.
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Ebern Designs Savada 25'' Clothes Rack, $, available at Wayfair
Jungalow Natural Hamsa Quilt Set
When you want to flex your interior design muscle but don't have a lot of room for it: Here's the easy, one-step home decor upgrade you'll thank us for later — Use your bed as a decorative anchor by dressing it with a stylish throw.
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Jungalow Natural Hamsa Quilt Set, $, available at Jungalow
Aakiyah Wall Mounted Vanity Mirror
When making space for a vanity is feels in vain: Not all vanities are cumbersome sets — this wall-mounted system was made to be a small-space star with its storage drawers for stowing away hair tools and daily accessories and built-in mirror for getting gussied up.
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Ebern Designs Aakiyah Wall Mounted Beveled Vanity Mirror, $, available at Wayfair
Homestock Linen Tufted Split Back Futon Sofa Bed
When your apartment won't fit a pullout sofa: This affordable, industrial, adjustable futon couch has compact bonus sleep space covered.
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Homestock Linen Tufted Split Back Futon Sofa Bed, $, available at Home Depot
West Elm Ceramic Indoor/Outdoor Wallscape Planter, Small
When you don't have a drawer to store your silverware in: Mount this multipurpose pot on your kitchen wall to make a utensil-catching statement instead. Yes, it's technically a planter, but just like the famous TikTok sound says, "No one's gonna know."
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West Elm Ceramic Indoor/Outdoor Wallscape Planter, Small, $, available at West Elm
Umbra Conceal Bookshelf
When your book collection is out of a Hoarders' episode: Dispaly all your favorite hardcovers with the ultimate minimalist's solution — a set of invisible, wall-mounted bookshelves.
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Umbra Conceal Book Shelf, $, available at The Container Store
Bayou Breeze Wicker Laundry Hamper
When you don't have a closet to hide a hamper in: Instead of letting your dirty laundry pile up on the floor, store it inside a space-savvy wick hamper designed to tuck into an empty corner of your room.
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Bayou Breeze Wicker Laundry Hamper, $, available at Wayfair
Pottery Barn Vintage Blacksmith Metal Wall Mug Rack
When you're rich in mugs but poor in cabinet space: Let everything from your prized Ruth Bader Ginsberg glass to trendy glazed stoneware and chipped alma-mater mug dangle in organized style for all to behold.
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Pottery Barn Vintage Blacksmith Metal Wall Mug Rack, $, available at Pottery Barn
XICIKIN Japanese Floor Mattress
When you don't have a guest room (let alone room for guests): Fold up and tuck this twin-sized, traditional Japanese futon-style mattress underneath your bed to use as a pull-out sleep space for your guests in a pinch.
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XICIKIN Japanese Floor Mattress, $, available at Amazon
Rolanstar Wall-Leaning Blanket Rack with a Storage Basket
When your bathroom isn't built for storage: Take advantage of an empty wall with this incredibly functional and space-efficient leaning tower with a built-in laundry hamper, towel rack, and shelf.Shop Amazon
Rolanstar Wall-Leaning Blanket Rack with a Storage Basket, $, available at Amazon
Urban Outfitters Rainbow Bamboo Beaded Curtain
When you don't have a door to hang the "Do Not Disturb" sign on: Make your own doorway by hanging this artfully beaded bamboo panel up for a little extra stylish privacy.
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Urban Outfitters Rainbow Bamboo Beaded Curtain, $, available at Urban Outfitters
West Elm Eldred Shower Caddy
When your dream bathroom beauty #shelfie is just a dream: This over-the-shower-head solution is ready for its Instagram closeup, displaying everything from your enviable skin and hair-care routines to your favorite tiny succulents — or simply its own enchanting brass hue.
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West Elm Eldred Shower Caddy, $, available at West Elm
Elyona Floor Lamp With End Table
When your tiny apartment is also a dark tiny apartment: Allow this stylish lamp to light up your dark apartment while also playing the double-duty as of living room storage unit and side table.
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Elyona Modern Floor Lamp With End Table, $, available at Amazon
Alec Laptop Table With Shelf
When you don't actually have a living room: Tuck this small-space version of a side table and desktop beside a compact love seat to create your own studio apartment-style "living room."
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Cost Plus World Market Alec Laptop Table With Shelf, $, available at Cost Plus World Market
PEVA 8-Pocket Purse File
When you can't sacrifice space in your closet: Pick up a slim unit with major storage potential — like this hanging rack with pockets that can neatly store all of those handbags and tote bags that have been collecting in a pile on your floor.
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The Container Store Peva 8-Pocket Purse File, $, available at The Container Store
Zenstyle Rolling Wood Kitchen Island Storage Trolley Utility Cart Rack
When you don't have a "real" kitchen: Tiny apartments usually don't come complete with separate kitchen spaces — or any kitchen space at all — which is where a multi-storage-capable unit comes in handy.
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Zenstyle Rolling Wood Kitchen Island Storage Trolley, $, available at Walmart
World Market 3-Tier Gold Wire Basket Rolling Cart
When your office is your bedroom/dining room: This elegant rolling cart looks just as smart in your bedroom as it would in an office setting. It can hold anything from hardware to pantry goods — or both.
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World Market Gold Wire Basket 3 Tier Antonia Rolling Cart, $, available at World Market
Urban Outfitters Molly Boho 3-Tier Hanging Basket
When your kitchen countertop space is limited: Take advantage of empty wall space and hang these chic boho-style woven baskets to house your fruits and veg.
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Urban Outfitters Molly Boho 3-Tier Hanging Basket, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Homemaxs Side Table With Storage Basket
When you don't actually have a living room: Tuck this small-space version of a side table and bookshelf combo beside a compact love seat to create your own studio apartment-style, "living room."
Homemaxs Side Table With Metal Storage Basket, $, available at Amazon
A&D Home Tustin Convertible Chair, Charcoal
When you don't have sun OR room to fit a dreamy daybed: Make your own small-space lounging retreat by investing in an oversized chair that converts into a compact bed for luxuriating.
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A&D Home Tustin Convertible Chair, Charcoal, $, available at Walmart
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