Room guide
Apartment living
Studio and small-apartment storage: entryways, walls, under-bed, and multi-use furniture.
How to add storage to a small apartment without renovating
In a studio or one-bedroom the storage has to earn its floor space twice: an ottoman that stores blankets, a bench that holds shoes, a bed frame with room underneath. Start with the entryway, because coats and shoes at the door are what makes a small place look messy, then use the walls with renter-friendly wall-mounted storage.
Buy bins in one size so they stack, measure the clearance under the bed before ordering under-bed storage, and choose furniture with a second job before adding anything that only stores. The rule for a small home: if it does not fit a zone you have already named, it does not come in.
All guides
1
Clear Stackable Storage Bins With LidsSee today's price on Amazon →2
Under-bed storage containersSee today's price on Amazon →3
Lift Top Storage OttomanSee today's price on Amazon →4
Removable-lid storage benchesSee today's price on Amazon →5
Kitsure Shoe RackSee today's price on Amazon →1Clear Stackable Storage Bins With LidsView on Amazon →2Under-bed storage containersView on Amazon →3Lift Top Storage OttomanView on Amazon →4Removable-lid storage benchesView on Amazon →5Kitsure Shoe RackView on Amazon →Top picks in this room
Clear Stackable Storage Bins With Lids
View on Amazon →
Lift Top Storage Ottoman
View on Amazon →
Kitsure Shoe Rack
View on Amazon →
Ofiray-home Over the Door Organizer 5 Tiers,Extra Large…
View on Amazon →
Small Space Sofa Bed
View on Amazon →
Monitor riser with drawer
View on Amazon →
Over-the-washer shelf
View on Amazon →
Under Bed Rolling Storage Bins With Lids
View on Amazon →All guides
Best Storage Bins and Bin Systems for Small Homes
A practical guide to choosing storage bins and bin systems for small homes, with advice on size, access, stacking, and flexibility.
Best Storage Ottomans for Studio Apartments
A practical guide to choosing storage ottomans for studio apartments, with advice on size, access, materials, comfort, and layout.
Entryway Organization Ideas for Small Spaces
Create a useful small entryway with a landing zone, vertical hooks, shoe control, mail sorting, and renter-friendly storage.
How to Create Storage in a Studio Apartment
Create storage in a studio apartment with zones, dual-purpose furniture, vertical space, and a routine that controls visual clutter.
Multi-Functional Furniture for Small Spaces (Roundup)
A practical guide to multi-functional furniture for small spaces, including what to look for and which formats suit different homes.
Home Office in a Small Apartment: How to Organize a Desk Corner
Turn a desk corner into a working home office: a monitor riser with a drawer, a cable box, wall-mounted file storage and a rolling cart that hides at night.
Small Laundry Room Organization: Storage That Fits Beside the Machine
Organize a small laundry room or laundry closet with a shelf over the washer, a slim cart in the gap, a sorter that stops the pile, and a drying rack that folds away.
Under-Bed Storage Solutions Buying Guide
Compare under-bed storage types and learn what to look for when choosing containers, drawers, bags, and organizers for a small space.
Wall-Mounted Storage Ideas for Renters (No-Drill Options)
Explore no-drill wall-mounted storage ideas for renters, plus practical tips for choosing secure, removable solutions.
Winter Coat and Boot Storage for a Small Entryway
Set up a small entryway for coats, boots and wet gear this winter with wall hooks, a boot tray and a few rules that keep the floor clear.