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Compact and space-saving products that might just make your space seem *bigger*.
1. Nesting food storage containers in a rainbow of colors to make matching the lid easier than ever (each container has a dot with the same color as the lid right on the bottom!) — and of course, these take up, like, *no* room in your cabinets.
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You know that thing when you’re prepping ingredients or packing away leftovers and you just CAN’T find the lid that fits?! No more. You can freeze, ’em, microwave ’em, and pop ’em in the top rack of your dishwasher, too!
Promising review: “We absolutely love this set of food storage containers! The fact that all the pieces stack together and all the lids snap together is genius — really great for small kitchens like mine. I also love how the container and lid are color-coordinated. It makes finding the right lid for the right size container a breeze. They’re also just a cheerful color scheme that’s fun to look at. A++ buy!” —Abbey Thompson
Get the set of five containers and lids from Amazon for $22.94 (also available in blue).
2. A laundry folding board that’ll, in a few quick moves, transform your wrinkled piles of clothes into *neat*, *easy-to-sort-through* stacks o’ crispness, which take up MUCH less space in your closet…and even your suitcase.
Promising review: “Let me start off with this: I hate folding laundry. I absolutely hate it. I’ve seen this thing all over social media. I decided to try it out, and OH. MY. GOSH. I freaking love it! It’s super easy to use, and my clothes are perfectly folded every time. As weird as it sounds, I actually look forward to folding my laundry now. I wish I had purchased this sooner! I like the design it has, and I love how compact it is. After I’m finished folding my laundry, I just fold up the folding board and tuck it away! It’s lightweight and seems durable. I recommend this to everyone, even those who hate folding clothes. I was skeptical at first, but after trying it out, I am 100% satisfied with my purchase and this product! It’s worth every penny!” —Kayli
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in five colors).
3. The newest 2022 version (it has a built-in light, dark mode, and TWICE the storage!!) of the original basic Kindle so you can save storage space (and money) on all the books you love — you can even check ebooks out from your local library to your Kindle *for free*.
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It’s glare-free, and has an adjustable front light so you can read in ANY lighting condition — including outside and in the dark! The battery life is also now extended so you can read for up to SIX WEEKS on a single charge.
Promising review: “I guess technically it’s a downgrade since I am trading in a 2015 Paperwhite and going with the basic Kindle. I love it so far. Dark mode is the best thing ever! It remembers my dark mode setting so once I hit dark mode, it adjusts back to that setting automatically. (On regular mode, I have it at 17, on dark mode I have it at 7.) It’s SUPER light and feels like you’re holding nothing. The cover I got doesn’t add much weight so it’s very comfortable to hold for long periods of time. I’ve had it a week and use it at least 45 minutes every day and the battery is at 63%. At this rate it’ll last me about a month between charges which is really awesome. I hesitated to get this model because it is, technically, a downgrade, as I mentioned but I feel like I upgraded because the features that enticed me to get the Paperwhite all those years ago are present in this model. It was worth trading in my old model for. I’m very happy with this one.” —Great upgrade
Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (available with or without lockscreen ads, and also available in blue). You can also get it bundled with three months of Kindle Unlimited!
4. A narrow three-tier rolling cart that nests neatly between your washer and dryer (or in other small spaces that are currently going unused) to store pantry essentials you can reach for easily whenever you need ’em.
Promising review: “This little cabinet was so easy to assemble. It’s small, it’s sturdy, and it’s easy to maneuver. I found this purchase extremely valuable because it fit in the spot that I planned for it… right next to the washer and dryer.” —Amanda Christel
Get it from Amazon for $17.58+ (available in three colors)
5. A durable honeycomb drawer insert to corral your socks, scarves, ties, undies, etc. in style, because a more organized drawer = a drawer that can hold more. Now you can actually see which is which when getting dressed in the morning.
The pieces just *snap* together for easy assembly, and the design expands to fit whatever size drawer you have.
Promising review: “Okay, admittedly, I am a bit of an organization freak. I purchased two of these organizers (yes, you do need two PER drawer) to organize my underwear drawer. I agree that $20 seems like a lot to pay for a few pieces of plastic to organize a drawer no one else really sees, but…It’s totally worth it. The gratification I got from being able to see exactly what I had, neatly organized, easy to find…Wow. I definitely recommend this product. And the actual dividers are well made and super easy to assemble. As a previous reviewer said, the number of times you will look at your drawer and be totally satisfied makes the price well worth it.” —Brigette
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (drawer dividers also available in the same listing).
6. A folding two-level desk so you can get your WFH on in style without sacrificing permanent space. You can store this right under your bed or couch when not in use!
Promising review: “I live in a studio apartment and work at home sometimes; I needed a desk that could fold up behind the couch. It was bigger than expected but still fit perfectly. It is easy to move, is very nice, and adds a classy, smart feel to a room. Would recommend for someone with small space who needs to fold up for room.” —Faith Miletello
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in two sizes and four finishes).
7. A fruit and veggie hammock (seriously, how cute is this tho), to free up your precious counter space for prep work *and* keep your bananas and apples at eye height so you might actually, well, eat one.
Knapps Knots / Etsy
Promising review: “I’m so glad I bought one of these for my fruit. It’s super cute and keeps it off my countertop. Loved it so much I bought another one for my veggies!” —Jessica Bordoni
Get it from Knapps Knots on Etsy for $28.90+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors)
Knapps Knots is a San Diego–based macrame and wood craft shop run by Anastasia Knapp, who is originally from Ukraine.
8. A wireless charger *frame* so when you’re not powering up your device, you get a nice little extra bit of home decor. Why clutter up your bedside table with chargers when you can just pop this right ontop of your TBR list?
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Promising review: “I’ve had this charger for over a year and still love it! Great quality and beautiful! Being an interior decorator I wanted something pretty that had to be used daily. This is that solution! It holds my iPhone 8 Plus perfectly and even my husband’s iPhone X. It’s nice being able to put any photo in that I’d like. I’ve never had an issue with the charge or the stand staying in place. Hopefully, more colors are made in the future!” —Larissa Whitt
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in three colors).
9. A set of Shoe Slotz for any Carrie Bradshaw with way too many pairs of pumps to fit into an NYC-sized closet. Just put one shoe on the shelf, top it with a ~Shoe Slot~, and stack the other shoe on top. You just DOUBLED your storage space.
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It works with men’s, women’s, and kid’s size shoes — heels and flats!
Promising review: “I will spare you the horrific ‘before’ picture of the complete nightmare that was my closet floor. Just imagine a dusty mess with shoes thrown all over each other in a sad attempt at giving some appearance of order, and you will have a good idea of why buying this shoe organizer was one of the best ideas I’ve had this year. The floor now looks so neat and tidy I can’t believe my eyes every time I open my closet doors.” —Veronica, just an average reader, you know?
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in larger packs).
10. Or a ~secret~ slim profile shoe rack, because that space-taking pile of shoes in your closet or mudroom is a mess, makes it harder to pick which shoes to wear, and might end up leaving scuffs on your favorite kicks. Plus, it’s actually such a chic piece of furniture!
Btw, the image is of two of the cabinets next to each other!
Promising review: “Love the shoe storage. Mostly bought for the look, not practicality. These fit sandals/anything flat like Birks, running shoes, and Air Forces fine, but anything taller won’t fit. Six shoes total for one cabinet fit. Would buy again. Does as advertised and easy on the eyes.” —mmaj
Get it from Amazon for $49.89+ (available in four colors)
11. A lamp with such a smart design — it hooks right over the back of your headboard so you can have just the right amount of low-level light for reading before bed. It’s especially great if you don’t have enough space for a bedside table with a lamp!
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This is designed to slide over headboards up to 1.5 inches thick, but reviewers say it will stretch for larger headboards.
Promising review: “Great little headboard lamps. Make reading before going to sleep a joy. No more trying to find the right light angle. Love them, so I decided to get a couple for my husband.” —Gurpreet
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
12. An over-the-cabinet storage system that’ll finally neaten up your three curling irons, plus your straightener and blow dryer in an otherwise unused space. Bonus? No more tripping over random cords on your way to pee.
Promising review: “I have a small sink, and it fits perfectly hanging on the door. I was impressed by the stability, it’s a very solid product, not flimsy like others. Would definitely recommend!” —MX4Hottie
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in three colors, plus a wall-mounted version that comes with adhesive, so you don’t need to use a hammer or drill). If you do use the adhesive, reviewers agree it holds on well, even through steamy showers!
13. A truly genius picture frame designed to display and store all of your kids’ masterpieces so they’re not in storage bins or drawers. Each frame opens up to reveal an interior space with elastic straps to hang onto up to 50(!!) pieces you’re not (currently) displaying so you can rotate their art!
Check it out on TikTok!
It displays 8.5 by 11 with the (included) mat and 10 by 12.5 without!
Promising review: “I cannot say enough great things about this. I got it, hung it, put in art, and IMMEDIATELY turned around and ordered a second one. Two are a must, so you can hang one vertically and one horizontally. What an ideal solution to displaying art. If it’s left out, it inevitably gets torn or ruined. This keeps it safe and displays it perfectly on the wall. IN LOVE!” —Sara Lazaro
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in eight finishes)
Americanflat is a NYC-based small biz making cool home decor products.
14. Command spray bottle mounts to corral your cleaning supplies and free up extra storage space in your under-sink cabinet or linen closet because every square inch counts! Each one can hold up to 2.5 pounds, and (like with any Command product) you don’t need any tools or hardware to install, and it won’t leave any damage behind.
Promising review: “I followed the directions exactly, and these adhered just like they were supposed to. I am using them for spray cleaner bottles inside my kitchen cabinet. They are so helpful! Before, the bottles would often fall over and make a mess. These hangers make it easy to grab and spray a countertop to get it clean quickly. I’m buying another set now.” —truffles01
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.77.
15. A fire extinguishing spray that’s compact to fit where you need to keep it handy in the kitchen and is housed in a convenient and easy-to-use aerosol-style can, so you don’t need to spend precious time figuring out how to even *work* a fire extinguisher when every moment counts.
This is designed for small kitchen fires, is great for grease fires (an evergreen reminder to NEVER throw water on a grease fire), and provides 32 seconds of discharge (4x longer than regular fire extinguishers). And btw, the spray is actually biodegradable!
Promising review: “I bought one for beside the grill, one for beside the stove, one for the laundry room, and one for the car. I think the intuitive, easy-to-use design is fantastic. We already have the muscle memory for using a spray can. In an emergency, it’s so much easier to grab this and use it, and turn a small fire into a non-fire. I don’t have time to remember a three step method of fire control when my bacon has gotten out of control on the stove. I’m not a firefighter! I’d really like to have one in every room. Think about it. Isn’t it better to immediately contain a small fire than deal with a big one? This could save your life and your house.” —K. Zander
Get it from Amazon for $12.49.
16. A beanbag cover you can ~stuff~ with all of the plush animals you have cluttering your kid’s room (or…your entire home). Just stuff and zip, and you’ve got a whole beanbag! Storage + comfy seating = a more peaceful playroom.
Promising review: “Perfect for decluttering the dozens of stuffed animals that my kids have collected! I didn’t want to throw them out, so this was the perfect solution for saving space!” —allthingsrayrayk
Promising review: “My kids (6 and 8) have beds overrun with stuffed animals. I’ve tried to downsize but they weren’t having it. No room for hammocks or shelves just for plushies. This solution is genius!! It arrived today, and it fit almost all of their plushies (I bought them each their own). The handle is great for them to drag it around to sit on. So happy with this purchase.”—Barlow Girl
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three sizes and 11 colors).
17. A spice *drawer* organizer so you can turn the messiest part of the kitchen into a clear, easy-to-read assortment of jars and labels. You’ll save cabinet space AND never again accidentally add cumin where you meant to add coriander.
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Spice racks only *wish* they could. These drawer liners are made of a soft foam to keep your jars in the right position (label up!) so you can quickly grab what you need. And you can trim ’em to fit your drawers!
Promising review: “This is one of my favorite things I’ve ever purchased from Amazon! I think this will be my go-to gift for all of my friends who love cooking as much as I do! Freeing up cabinet space and having something that can so easily be rinsed off in the sink makes this a for-sure buy!” —momonono
Get a 10-foot roll from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in beige).
18. A 50-pack of super-slim velvet hangers to streamline your closet, allowing you to hang way more tops, blazers, and dresses (oh so many dresses) — especially when compared to those bulky plastic or wooden hangers.
Because of the velvet coating, spaghetti straps and slippery fabrics won’t keep falling off. And unlike similar options, reviewers promise the flocking does *not* come off of these and all over your clothes.
Promising review: “These hangers do all the work for me. I was finally inspired to rid myself of flimsy, tacky dry cleaner hangers and bulky plastic ones — I’d have to size up my clothes in order to determine which ones wouldn’t slide off the plastic. With these hangers, everything works, and the velvet is like an easy-to-use magnet for my clothes. Nothing slips. The space-saving design makes a surprising difference. I share a small master closet, and thanks to these hangers, my side is roomy and organized now.” —E. Marshall
Get a set of 50 from Amazon for $26.34 (available in eight colors).
19. Or a set of ~as-seen-on-TV~ Wonder Hangers that’ll help prevent those pesky snags and wrinkles caused by overcrowded closets (and actually see what’s in there!). Time for a shopping spree, because you suddenly have more room.
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Just hang five hangers along the bottom, then release one of the hooks hanging from your closet rod. Look how compact it gets!
Promising review: “I’ve been struggling for years for find the best way to maximize my closet space, until now! I have been pleasantly surprised and impressed! I find these hangers easy to use (they come pre-assembled. No fighting to get piece to fit just right, etc). It’s easy to see exactly what items are on the hanger too which is a big plus! I’ve already placed an order for two additional sets. I’d definitely recommend this product to someone who fights to utilize every inch of closet space they’ve got in their home or apartment!” —Emily
Get a pack of 24 from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors and in packs of 6 through packs of 50).
20. A mini KitchenAid stand mixer (it’s 3.5 quarts!) that’ll be perfectly sized for your counter space. Now you can whip up batch after batch of cookies *and* have enough space for a cooling rack.
Promising review: “This was a gift for our 93-year-old mother to replace a vintage KitchenAid mixer that had come to the end of its life. We needed this smaller size to fit in a cupboard built specifically for the departed mixer, so it could not be over 13” tall, plus it could not be excessively heavy if mom was to lift and move it around. The mini was perfect and the handle on the mixing bowl also helps as we deal with some limitations caused by arthritis. 3.5 quarts is perfect for the type of baking she loves doing — totally sufficient for a large batch of cookies, a normal size cake, plenty of dough for rolls to serve at a family gathering (she’s obviously not running a bakery), and there really is nothing mini about the mixer! After using the beaters and dough hook that are standard — mom is ecstatic! She’s back to baking and loves the upgrades that have occurred over the last 40-plus years.” —peaceful1
Get it from Amazon for $379.95 (available in nine colors, plus bundles with attachments).
21. And a KitchenAid attachment organizer that hangs right from — you guessed it — the bottom of your cabinets to free up precious drawers and keep your dough hook, paddle, and whisk attachments ready whenever the urge to bake strikes (aka every day).
3D Home Solution / Etsy
Choose from either Command strips or wood screws to attach to your cabinetry (shoutout to renters who want their security deposits back).
Promising review: “Ahhh! Life saver and space saver. These doodads take up so much room in drawers or look hodgepodge in the mixing bowl when not in use. This makes storage purposeful and out of the way. You need this if you have multiple attachments for the mixer. I may need to invest in more hangers as I accumulate an attachment for every purpose.” —jlavoie2
Get it from 3D Home Solution on Etsy for $11 (available in three colors).
3D Home Solution is based in Texas and makes all kinds of home organization solutions that’ll make you think “Huh, why didn’t I think of that?”
22. A zero-installation-required magnetic stove shelf for keeping your most-used seasonings at arm’s reach (and out of your already-packed cabinets). Who *doesn’t* need additional storage space in what is truly the best room in your home?
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Promising review: “This is amazing, and I have no idea I didn’t buy one of these years ago!!! My new stove wouldn’t get close enough to the wall to allow me to rest anything on top without it falling behind. This was absolutely PERFECT. I am very happy that the magnets provided were able to be moved. This allowed me to place them perfectly for maximum hold because my top was slightly curved.” —JStill
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three colors and three sizes from 24″ to 30″.)
Stove Shelf is a small biz, and all shelves are manufactured in the U.S.
23. An under-cabinet jar opener so you can keep a very *handy* tool out of sight, out of mind (until you need it for those pesky pickles), and most importantly, out of your drawers.
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Promising review: “A simple but very useful product. We have purchased six of them for our own use, plus to give as gifts. The bottom line is this product works, and does what it claims it will do, which is to remove jar lids. It is easy to mount underneath a cabinet in the kitchen. So far my wife nor I have found a lid we can’t remove using this device. With it permanently mounted, it is always in the same place and not lost in some drawer. We have one in the kitchen of our house and our motorhome. It is well-built and should last for many years. Everything needed to install is included.” —Joe B.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
24. A minimalist silverware tray that’ll help you save drawer space, make emptying the dishwasher easier and keep the cutlery for becoming ~clutter-ly~. No forking room left in your kitchen?? No problem.
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It also comes in a version just for knives.
Promising review: “I thought this would be handy and help with space management in a small apartment. It turned out to be absolutely perfect. It keeps the silverware clean and stores a lot in a very small space. I love it. I got two, because I inherited my grandmother’s silverware, so there are two types of forks and two types of spoons, and I wanted things separate and organized. Two organizers fit side-by-side in a standard apartment drawer. After getting these, I picked up the knife organizer, and it’s just as handy and useful.” —Jerimi
Get it from Amazon for $11.98.
25. A stylish Command key rail/organizer to make the most of your doors or closet wall space. Reviewers use it for everything from bags to masks to necklaces to measuring cups! And since it’s Command, you can feel confident you’re keeping the paintwork intact.
It comes with four hooks attached and can hold up to two pounds.
Promising review: “I installed this key rail beside my front door and hang both my keys and my facemarks on it when enter my home. I haven’t lost track of my keys since I put it up, and I don’t walk out the door without a mask on. Installation was easy and fast, and so far, the key rail has stayed on the wall where I put it.” —P.B. Reader
Get it from Amazon for $13.03.
26. A clip-on silicone strainer, because why waste drawer space on a full-size colander or struggle with losing half of your noodles down the drain?? This bb is smaller AND easier to use.
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I finally listened to my own advice and bought one of these. It clips easily on my pots, even though the walls are thick and slightly curved at the top. I can dump out pasta water without having to dirty a whole-ass colander (or even store one in my New York City kitchen) and set the pasta aside to dry in the pot until I’m ready to mix with sauce or serve. And I just toss it right in the dishwasher for the next use!
Promising review: “I cannot say enough good about this strainer. It fits all my pots from small to huge, even frying pans! I have strainers, colanders, every kind of lid converter………..This strainer is the best ever. When the pot is too heavy for me to hold to drain off the water, with this, I can still hold on with both hands, and then when it is mostly drained, I set the pot in the sink to continue to drain. Washes up like a dream or toss in the dishwasher. I do not know how I lived without this strainer. Now I can get rid of probably 20 items out of my kitchen!” —SGA
Get it from Amazon for $12.49+ (available in four colors).
27. A shower curtain with built-in mesh pockets so you finally have room for all four conditioners you rotate through, your loofah, and a shampoo brush — without getting anything moldy or mildewy. These’ll keep everything aired out and dry. Aaaaand off your already-crowded tub ledge.
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That means you’ll stop dropping your shampoo bottle on your foot. OW! Just hang this from your shower curtain rod, and voila!
Promising review: “We are apartment living, so storage is always an issue, and the bathroom is no exception. 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, and 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, and it doesn’t affect light that way either. Either way, I am super pleased, and I am keeping this link handy in case another one is EVER needed.” —goodnight graci
Get it from Amazon for $20.14 (also available in grey).
28. The super viral Wavytalk curling iron/brush set, which comes with five attachments, including the much buzzed-about heated curling brush with bristles that’ll leave you with a salon-worthy look in just minutes — without having to buy or store *six* separate tools. This one-time investment will save you big bucks at the salon over time (and space under your bathroom sink) and help your hair be its bounciest between blowouts!
While this is often compared to the Revlon one-step, note that that is a hair dryer (and blows air) — this is a curling iron, so it just heats up for styling hair rather than drying it! It also comes with two styling clips and a protective glove, btw!
Promising review: “I love this hair tool, especially for its affordability! I bought it mostly for the round brush, but love that it comes with four other attachments as well. The thermal round brush works very well and makes achieving a blowout look so simple/quick! I have a blow dryer round brush as well, but I hate how loud it is, how long it takes, and how I am sweating by the end of it. This is a nice alternative and also easy to pack when traveling abroad!” —Kelsie M
Get it from Amazon for $42.49 (available in three barrel-size sets).
29. A set of Space Saver vacuum bags to squeeeeeze your out-of-season clothes and blankets into their most compact version. Closets can’t close?? We got you. You can use them with a vacuum or the included pump, btw!
And if the photos above aren’t enough, check out these photos to see two massive stacks of tees sealed into a Space Saver the width of a SODA CAN!
Promising review: “This was my first time ever using any type of space-saving bag. I went w/ the jumbo size based on other reviews. My closet was overflowing with extra blankets (bulky comforters), sheets, and pillows, so I needed to do something & this was definitely the something! This was EASY and incredibly space-saving. I would 100% buy these again, and in other sizes, too. I didn’t use the hand pump, I just used our vacuum (cordless Dyson) and had no issues at all.” —Jamie Emerson
Get a set of six jumbo bags from Amazon for $34.99 (available in six sizes).
I have these, and they ARE SO GREAT!!! I store my off-season clothing in them (and have also used them to help me move before). All my sweaters got *so* compact. Check out my space-saving vacuum bag review for more.
30. A closet rod you can hang from your existing one so you can make the very most out of your vertical space (and help your little’un reach their favorite outfits without your help).
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Gotta maximize that vertical space, friends.
Promising review: “Sturdy and lightweight, this closet rod doubled my available space in seconds. There is plenty of space on the top rod for longer shirts and tops, and shorter ones fit perfectly on the lower rod, without gracing the floor. Hangers stay in place and don’t slide to one end or the other based on how heavy items are, and so far, the rod hasn’t sagged or bowed at all. And I have all my sweatshirts and heavy fleece jackets on the bottom rod. Space will obviously depend on the height of the closet rod you hang this from, but I would highly recommend this for anyone with need of more closet space!!” —CCBunE
Get it from Amazon for $21.03.
31. A macrame plant hanger if you’ve simply run out of surfaces on which to place your little green friends. You can start hanging them from the ceiling now — plus, it provides some real lush ~ambiance~.
Olivet Co. / Etsy
They can hold planters anywhere from 4″ to 10″ in size and can hand from nails or hooks in the wall or ceiling..
Promising review: “Second time I’ve bought these, I love them! The colors are gorgeous and true to the pictures, they are sturdy and the perfect length. Will buy again!” —Zoe
Get it from Olivet Co. on Etsy for $10 (available in 27 colors).
Olivet Co. is a woman-owned Etsy shop based in L.A. making macrame garlands and wall hangings.
32. A bed frame with built-in storage space that’ll corral and reduce the extra stuff in your closet (hello, out-of-season clothes and bedding!) so swimsuits can be out of sight, out of mind until the warm weather comes back — or you take that resort vacay this winter.
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This stylish upholstered one has a ~hydraulic mechanism~ that lifts the mattress up *for you* so you can access the generous storage space beneath.
Promising review: “This bed is an excellent value. I’m pretty handy, so I would say it was fairly easy to put together but took around two hours total assembly (I think unpacking every individual piece took up a lot of time, too). The hydraulic function works perfectly, and the bed feels solid. Storage space is great, and we fit a ton of stuff underneath.” —Tim Nguyen
Get a queen-size from Amazon for $645+ (available in sizes twin–queen and five colors and fabrics).
33. An over-the-door plastic bag organizer to restrain your collecting habits, corral your bags, and make it easy to grab one to use without disturbing the whole assortment. Just reach in the hole!
34. A five-in-one wine stopper that’ll also aerate (so your three-buck ~opens up~ to let the nuances and flavors shine), filter out cork particles, pour neatly, and re-cork the bottle. That’s a lot of tasks for such a tiny device. Those giant aerating decanters? No longer needed.
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Promising review: “I don’t know what the ‘flavor’ category means with respect to these wine bottle stoppers, but the stoppers work as advertised. A local vineyard was using them in their sample room, so I assumed that since a vineyard was using them, they would work as advertised, and they do. You can lay a wine bottle flat, and it won’t leak. Nice that it filters out cork crumbs.” —Lawrol
Get it from Amazon for $12.16 (also available in several multi-packs).
35. A Scrub Daddy sponge holder to keep your very favorite cleaning tool suctioned to the side of your sink, ready to tackle any grimy task you want to throw his way. He’ll drip dry between uses without leaving a mess *and* you’ll free up a few square inches of precious counter space, too!
Promising review: “Finally, a nice place to keep my Scrub Daddy. Holds great on the side of the sink. The suction power is strong for its size, and it rotates with ease. This is a good holder for the price.” —Luis peralez
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Storage Theory is a small business that specializes in unique storage solutions for every room in your home.
Psst — you can get a Scrub Daddy sponge here on Amazon! If you don’t know what makes a Scrub Daddy different from other sponges, let me tell ya: it’s firm in cold water (for tougher messes) but soft in warm water (for lighter cleaning). The scratch-free material is safe on tons of surfaces: glass, stainless steel, cast iron, nonstick, chrome, copper, etc. And if you thought the face was just a gimmick, think twice — the eye and smile holes are great for quickly cleaning large and small utensils!
36. A handy dandy over-the-door mirror with a secret — inside is a (lockable!) compartment with space for alllllll your jewelry, plus LED lights so you can see your fave pieces ~sparkle~.
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If you don’t have a free door, you can also mount it on any wall.
Promising review: “I put this on the back of my closet door, and it has totally changed my jewelry game! Being so organized and being able to see what I have all in one place and clearly has made it like shopping from my own closet. And the fact that it’s a mirror AND a jewelry holder in one is even more awesome. Everything in one place, looking so organized, beautiful, and super functional, has made me feel like I am winning at adulting, haha. Get it, you won’t be disappointed! Just make sure you air it out.” —Dhanashree108
Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in nine colors and finishes).
37. A set of handy-dandy under-shelf baskets you can use in closets! pantries! cabinets! or even the fridge! to maximize all your space. Stacking things endlessly will *not* end well — these will help.
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Just sliiiiide it on your shelf — that’s how easy these are to “install.”
Promising review: “We recently moved to an apartment that doesn’t have to pull-out drawers or shelves as our last house did. We bought six of these shelves to go in the laundry, and they have truly increased the space and convenience of all my laundry products. They just slide onto the bottom of a shelf………couldn’t be easier to use.” —desertbluff
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $32.99 (also available in black).
38. Or a helper shelf so you can take advantage of vertical space — and stack plates, bowls, and mugs without having to *unstack* them everytime you want something from the bottom.
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Promising review: “Easily doubled my cabinet shelf’s storage! Smart organization solution. Happily recommend.” —Dylan
Get it from Wayfair for $10.99.
39. A wall-mounted wood note roll to keep a running to-do or grocery list *off* your counter and *in* your brain. Just add to your list whenever something pops in your brain, and tear off to take on-the-go (the band at the bottom helps with easy tearing!).
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You won’t let it get lost in the clutter of your shared space, and it just looks really cool.
Promising review: “So amazing!!!! Love, love, love! My family is constantly making various grocery lists and now it’s so nice to have one hanging on the wall in plain view! Thank you!!!!” —Shannonn
Get it from Infinite Abyss on Etsy for $48 (available with brown or white paper; add extra rolls to your order for $10).
Infinite Abyss is a Wyoming-based small biz making home goods from found materials, locally sourced wood, and barnwood.
40. A set of five-rung pants hangers to stow away alllllllllll your jeans and leggings — without hogging up your whole hanging rod. We’re preventing clothes from stacking up on The Chair, one slightly weird-looking hanger at a time.
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And because the hangers are open-ended, you can just slide pants on sideways rather than feeding them through like traditional hangers. Easy!
Promising review: “Lightweight, space-saving, and very helpful! Since I don’t have a big closet, I used to fold my pants in the drawer, but now I can use the hanger to hold the pants in the closet without any wrinkles. Yeah!!!” —vivianocean
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $15.65 (available in three colors).
41. A Cuisinart five-in-one sandwich press, griddle, and grill for a kitchen tool that’s the opposite of a unitasker. It works as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, and half grill/half griddle.
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Tl;dr: dinner is all set!
Promising review: “I really like the Cuisinart Grill. It is just the right size and cooks both sides of the food item evenly and at the same time. The grill plates have two sides, one for grilling steaks or panini sandwiches, and the other side for grilling pancakes, eggs, bacon, etc.. It is easy to set the the temperature to handle different items. The grill plates are non-stick and are easily removed for easy cleaning. The grill has a removable try that collects grease and runoff from whatever you are grilling. Very easy to remove and clean. Also, the grill has a floating top grill that automatically adjusts for the thickness of your food item. I am very happy with my purchase, I use this grill several times week.” —JW
Get it from Amazon for $99.95 (also available in deluxe and panini models). You can also get removable ~Belgian waffle~ plates for $39.95.
42. A hanging glassware rack that’ll add precious storage space under your cabinet *and* add a cool bar-like vibe to your kitchen. Aaaaand make it even easier to pour yourself a quick glass of the good stuff after a long day.
Reviewers also attach the racks to old furniture to make cool DIY bars!
Promising review: “Had some counter space that was a bit small and no outlet. Wanted to make it into a wine/bar area and this rack did the trick! So easy to install and I love the gold finish. Definitely recommend it.” —Raquel M.
Promising review: “I didn’t do anything fancy with this, but I needed to free up some shelf space in a cramped kitchen. It came as described, the dimensions were as described, and the hardware was there, so it took a matter of minutes to install. Seems nice and sturdy so far, and I like that you have to lift the glasses to take them out, so there’s less risk of accidentally bumping them and causing them to fall. I do think about wine more now that I see the glasses every time I walk into the kitchen!” —Tollpatschig Aubs
Get it from Amazon for $19.93 (available in four colors and finishes, including brass for a more ~bar cart~ vibe and four sizes/configurations).
43. A 30-section hanging organizer to free up your floor space — all your sneakers, ballet, flats, and loafers need a forever home where they won’t get dusty (or make you trip).
If you can’t sacrifice the closet space, you can also hang this over a door if you add a rod, according to some reviewers!
Promising review: “This thing is very sturdy, more than others I have had. As a shoe addict, I have had my trials with other organizers. Most break after too much time, or the canvas just sags and collects dirt. Not this one! The top hanger is metal and very sturdy, and each shoe compartment has a strong bottom board = no sagging! There are 30 compartments, which means it holds about 30 pairs of shoes for women. I am able to fit three pairs of flat sandals in some compartments, but some wedges/heels require a slot for each shoe because of their height. So it probably averages to holding 30.” —Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in four colors)
44. Shelf dividers so you can stack *HIGH* without your teetering tower of sweaters toppling when you’re rushing in the morning. No one likes a jumper jumble.
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No installation — just sliiiiiide them right on your shelves (they fit any shelves up to an inch thick).
Promising review: “Cannot believe I lived without these. These are seriously amazing! I cannot believe I waited so long to buy these and get my closet in order. Great price and came with eight in the package! Slipped on my shelves easily without any damage. They hold my clothes in place and give me so much more room!” —Cherise Kachelmuss
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in a set of 4, 10, or 12, and in sets with hooks for extra storage).
45. A pretty acrylic makeup organizer for displaying your favorite palettes, nail polishes, and more right on your vanity, rather than hogging up bathroom drawers. Live your best beauty YouTuber life.
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Promising review: “I love this makeup organizer! I could not believe how inexpensive it was, because it is very well made! I wanted to wait a while before reviewing it to see how it held up. It’s been almost two months and I have not had one problem with it! And, this is the longest my makeup has stayed organized. I highly recommend. I purchased two! One with four small drawers and three large drawers. and one with two small drawers and four large drawers. Both have the same organizer on top. The color is awesome! Of course, I love pink —especially this soft pink. If you are looking for a makeup organizer this is the one!” —Shelly
Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in eight colors, and two configurations: three large drawers and four small drawers or four large drawers and two small drawers).
46. A jewel-tone wall-hanging file folder so you can organize all those pesky papers — OUT of your already-crowded desk — and add a touch of color to your drab office. Color-coding is a beautiful thing!
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You can easily take it off the wall and close it with the attached elastic cords for on-the-go use, too!
Promising review: “It’s very nice and organized; I love it. I needed to make room on my desk, and this helped a lot. I was gonna use hooks to hang it up, but after feeling the weight of it with all the papers in it, plus my cats eyeing it curiously, I decided to use nails instead. Holds up well so far, and I hang my ID badge from it to grab on my way out hehe. I like the size and that it doesn’t take up a lot of space. Very happy with it, was excitedly waiting for it.” —Elizabeth Lopez Corrales
Get it from Amazon for $13.54 (available in four colors).
47. A très chic storage ottoman that packs a punch of style AND substance — you can sneakily hide your stash of scented candles, little trinkets, or snacks and pretend you are, in fact, a minimalist. As if.
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Aaaaaand the lid doubles as a table!
Here’s what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say: “I got one of these for my new apartment to stash my candles and ~candle accessories~ in, and it’s pretty much become my favorite piece of furniture?? I use it to prop up my feet during work hours, and sometimes, if I want to eat on my couch, I’ll use it as a tray. It’s also sturdy enough to sit on, if I ever wanted to have guests over and needed an extra chair. It was RIDICULOUSLY easy to set up — I had it done in less than ten minutes, and probably didn’t even need the directions. It also just looks so darn cute (and comes in so many colors that I’m tempted to buy another!).”
Promising review: “I was using a small foldable step stool in my bedroom to reach the top shelves of my wardrobe. But you know, those things aren’t pretty. It wasn’t be bringing me joy, just begrudging utility. This ottoman brings me joy. It’s pretty, it’s lightweight, so I can move it easily to use it as a step stool, and the storage capacity is perfect for things like my nightly moisturizers, my Kindle and journals, and other little miscellaneous things.” —Monica N.
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in seven colors).
48. Or a tufted storage bench for a chicly secretive place to store extra blankets, books, or even shoes (idk about you, but I’m always looking for shoe storage), while blending in with your decor.
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Because after a hard day of organizing, you deserve to put your feet up!
Promising review: “Exactly as described and color accurate to picture. I absolutely love my storage bench! Already have gotten lots of compliments on it. Bench comes assembled, all you have to do is screw the legs into the bench. No tools required. Super easy, and SUPER satisfied with my order. LOVE this bench!!” —GabyG
Get it from Amazon for $115.99+ (available in two lengths and nine colors).
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