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Small Home Living ? These Space-Saving Recommendations
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items Moved into a studio a while back and learned real fast that regular furniture just doesn't work when you've got maybe 300 usable square feet after the kitchen and bathroom eat their share.
Everything here does at least two jobs, because in a small space, furniture that only does one thing is basically wasting square footage.
Everything here does at least two jobs, because in a small space, furniture that only does one thing is basically wasting square footage.
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Furniture That Does Double Duty
Rolling & Mobile Storage
Fixed Storage for Dead Space
Furniture That Does Double Duty
This one's actually a microwave stand with a built-in power strip, 4 outlets so you're not fighting over the one wall socket.
The middle shelf adjusts up or down so it fits my microwave, air fryer, or blender depending on what I'm rotating through.
The middle shelf adjusts up or down so it fits my microwave, air fryer, or blender depending on what I'm rotating through.
VASAGLE Bakers Rack with Power Outlet
Ships vacuum packed and unrolls into a low profile couch, then unfolds flat into a full size floor bed when someone needs to crash over.
Machine washable cover which matters more than you'd think with a light colored one.
Machine washable cover which matters more than you'd think with a light colored one.
COMAX Boneless Futon Sofa Bed
Holds up to 660 lbs and the flipping lid means you don't have to remove the whole top just to grab a blanket.
Folds flat to slide under the bed when you want the floor space back.
Folds flat to slide under the bed when you want the floor space back.
SONGMICS 30-Inch Storage Ottoman
Solid pine, not particleboard, and it folds completely flat against the wall when you're done.
Rated for 200 lbs so it handles a laptop and monitor without any sag.
Rated for 200 lbs so it handles a laptop and monitor without any sag.
Dogsky Floating Wall Desk
Has locking wheels so you can roll it wherever, then lock it in place for dinner.
The space underneath fits up to four folding chairs so they're not leaning against a wall somewhere.
The space underneath fits up to four folding chairs so they're not leaning against a wall somewhere.
MUXIAOYU Drop Leaf Dining Table
The tabletop rotates so you can swing it right over your lap on the couch or bed.
Built in charging station with 2 outlets, a USB port, and a Type C port means your phone charger has a permanent home.
Built in charging station with 2 outlets, a USB port, and a Type C port means your phone charger has a permanent home.
Faesun Nightstand with Swivel Top
Rolling & Mobile Storage
Only 7.1 inches wide, made specifically to wedge into the gap next to a fridge or between appliances that would otherwise just be dead space.
Wood top adds a bit of style so it doesn't look purely utilitarian.
Wood top adds a bit of style so it doesn't look purely utilitarian.
Vivihomety 4-Tier Slim Rolling Cart
Height adjusts from 9.45 to 11.02 inches so it actually fits under different bed frame heights instead of you guessing.
Six wheels total with two that lock, and a clear zippered lid so you're not unzipping every bin to find one sweater.
Six wheels total with two that lock, and a clear zippered lid so you're not unzipping every bin to find one sweater.
Budding Joy 80L Under-Bed Storage (2-Pack)
Has a built-in power strip with 3 sockets and a 59 inch cord, so my coffee maker and toaster finally have a permanent spot without hogging the counter outlet.
The side spice rack and drawer mean it's basically extra counter and storage in one rolling piece.
The side spice rack and drawer mean it's basically extra counter and storage in one rolling piece.
HOOBRO Kitchen Island with Power Outlet
Fixed Storage for Dead Space
Only 7.1 inches wide, made specifically to wedge into the gap next to a fridge or between appliances that would otherwise just be dead space.
Wood top adds a bit of style so it doesn't look purely utilitarian.
Wood top adds a bit of style so it doesn't look purely utilitarian.
Spirich Corner Bathroom Cabinet
Open mesh design so you can actually see what's inside instead of digging blind.
Stack them to double your shelf space in a pantry or closet without buying more furniture.
Stack them to double your shelf space in a pantry or closet without buying more furniture.
Teecyhooo Metal Wire Mesh Baskets (Set of 4)
Stack these however you want, horizontally or vertically, to build out a custom shelf shape for your actual space.
The glass door version keeps dust off books while still letting you see what's inside.
The glass door version keeps dust off books while still letting you see what's inside.
FUSUNBAO Stackable Cube Storage
Mounts above the toilet or in any dead vertical space, and the rattan door adds some texture instead of another flat white surface.
Interior shelf adjusts up or down within about 2 inches depending on what you're storing.
Interior shelf adjusts up or down within about 2 inches depending on what you're storing.
HITNET Rattan Wall Cabinet
Holds up to 44 lbs without sagging, which was the main complaint I'd had with cheaper ones before.
Five deep pockets plus five mesh side pockets means it holds way more than it looks like from the front.
Five deep pockets plus five mesh side pockets means it holds way more than it looks like from the front.
JARLINK Over-the-Door Organizer
Ten inches deep, which is deeper than most floating shelves I looked at, so it actually holds real stuff instead of just tiny decor.
Invisible bracket design means no visible hardware messing up the clean look.
Invisible bracket design means no visible hardware messing up the clean look.
Fun Memories Floating Shelves (Set of 3)
Only 9.4 inches deep so it fits into a narrow entryway or hallway without blocking the path.
Built in charging station with two outlets and two USB ports right on top, which is genuinely useful by the front door.
Built in charging station with two outlets and two USB ports right on top, which is genuinely useful by the front door.
Snughome Entryway Console Table