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Making the most of our small, shared space.
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items Late 2025, we sold our house and moved in with family. We share 1 bedroom when my son is home and these are the things that helped me make it work for the both of us to live comfortably with separate, but shared space.
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Versatility - They get around
Home office & gaming setups
Seating, storage, & sleep!
Storage options
Versatility - They get around
LOVE this buy! Was skeptical on appearance at first, but having the pole tucked away and hidden by the second dresser worked out great. Also love that it’s mobile and handles the 65” tv easily. Super secure!
AX WABER Mobile TV Cart Stand 23-60" TVs
Snagged this one for easy doc storage and the water/fire proof features are huge in hurricane central. On wheels, so it’s not a back-breaker and easy to grab in a hurry.
DocSafe Fireproof Document Box with Lock
Floor lamp with storage and charging station. It has 2 outlets and 2 USB charging ports built in with a guardrail for phones or tablets.
The storage drawer is great for tv remotes or smaller items.
SUNMORY Floor Lamp with Shelves, Drawer & USB
If you’re looking for a lot of added lighting and mobility, this is a great resource for us. Love that we can take it on the go without the hassle too.
ShineTech LED Desk Lamp, 3-Head, Clamp, 4 Modes
Home office & gaming setups
We’ve used this as a single unit and recently separate it into separate, single desks to better accommodate the space and our equipment.
Tribesigns 78.7" Two Person Desk w/ Shelf
My go-to laptop docking station for multiple displays and even more functionality
j5create USB-C Docking Station 100W PD
Upgraded to this one so I could turn 1 monitor to portrait and have the other landscape. I really like this one. It’s smooth and stays in place once set. 5 stars.
ARES WING Dual Monitor Mount for 27-40 Inch
They’ve been a great addition for the desk area and they’re the best travel accessories! Can be used with a base or standalone.
Travel Essentials Dual Type-C 4-in-2 Charger
MUST HAVE! If you work from home or spend a lot of time in front of the screens, do yourself this favor. It’s helped me so much with the weird positions I sit in sometimes.
Sweetcrispy Executive Ergonomic Office Chair
Trevor is on his second one of this specific model (broke the first one in a move). He loves being able to adjust the height and the graphics are amazing.
LG 27" UltraGear FHD, 180Hz, AMD FreeSync, HDR10, Gaming Monitor
Everything you wish your current lamp offered. It’s the perfect desk lamp that also doubles as a phone charger.
LED Desk Lamp w/ Wireless Charger & Clock
Seating, storage, & sleep!
Yes, we own it & use it daily! When my son is home from school, he extends and sleeps on the full sized bed. The back rest is also adjustable for lounging or sleepers that was the slight incline.
Yafylly 3-in-1 Sleeper Sofa Bed with USB
Storage options
In use as a dresser and mini entertainment stand. The area we have is super small, but we were able to add multipurpose storage with this one.
Furnulem 5 Drawer Rustic Brown Dresser with 2 Tier Shelf
This one is in the closet and helps with clothes storage. Slender, so it doesn’t take over the closet floor or hanging space.
Sweetcrispy 8 Drawer Dresser with Fabric Bins