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15 Pieces of Furniture for a Small Home or Apartment
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items I've moved around a lot in my life, sometimes into VERY SMALL places. Here are some things I've used that I think fit great in a small place.
Sections
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Living Room
Bedroom
Kitchen
Living Room
When your living room doesn't have a lot of space, it's important to maximize it for comoft and convenience. These products help me do that.
In a small space, a couch should also double as a bed for guests.
Convertible sofa beds & futons - IKEA
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Raises your TV off the ground without a bulky stand.
PERLESMITH Rolling TV Cart for 32-82 Inch
It's a coffee table, but it's also a desk and a place to eat.
TRULSTORP Coffee table, white, 45 1/4x27 1/2" - IKEA
Heated massage chairs can be used for sitting comfort or of course for massages and warmth.
Heated Massage Chairs - The Home Depot
I use blackout curtains for several reasons: privacy, light blocking, and heat regulation. They work well for all three!
NICETOWN 100% Blackout Window Curtain Panels
Bedroom
I know how to put a lot of stuff into a small bedroom. Here's how to store things using vertical space, under storage, and moveable items.
It's an easy to install bed frame that gives you lots of storage space underneath.
Amazon Basics Foldable Metal Platform Bed Frame
In a small bedroom, it's all about versatility. These electric desks can be used as a standing or sitting desk.
ErGear Electric Standing Desk, 48 x 24 Inches
In my daughter's room, this dresser holds are her clothes, some of her stuffed animals, lots of her art, and who knows what else. She also decorates the top with pink and white things.
WLIVE 9-Drawer Fabric Storage Tower for Bedroom
I had an apartment that didn't have a closet, this worked perfectly as a replacement.
SONGMICS Portable Closet Wardrobe for Bedroom
It's not for everyone, but if you can embrace the idea of having less in a small place, much like the Japanese, then you can enjoy a floor mattress like this. It's easy to put away in the morning to transform your room for more space during the day.
MAXYOYO Japanese Floor Futon Mattress, 4" Thick
Kitchen
When my kitchen needed to be compact, I resorted to items that reduced the amount of space they used. From shelving to dining to ice production, here's how I keep things tight.
I've taken the bench from this kitchen set, put it in the living room and use it as a place to store yoga equipment below with plants on top. The two chairs stay with the table and face out the window.
Gizoon Kitchen Table, 2 Chairs & Bench, 4 Piece
I like to chew on this ice, my daughter likes to put it in a bowl of water and dunk her face in it for a couple seconds. She calls this ‘self care’ and says it shrinks her pores.
ICE MAKER - Ecozy
I love these because the pots and pans come with two removable handles. This makes them very easy to store with little cabinet space.
15 Pcs Non Stick Pots and Pans Kitchen Set
My sister gave me the idea to get a kitchen table that can fold. Perfect for serving food, extra table space, and for quick breakfasts in front of the window!
Winsome Wood Suzanne Kitchen, Square, Teak
The extra space for drying dishes in a small place is super useful, especially when they need to sit out and dry and you still need your counter space.
Stainless Steel 2-Tier Dish Rack for Kitchen