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cattano’s philosophy on small spaces is all about living better with less. For her, she made sure she had sufficient desk space, a sitting area, and a queen-size bed, and then working around that. We’ve also added some more strategist-approved products based on the wisdom our experts provided.

cattano says that even if you have a coat closet, most people do n’t have room in their closet for guest coats.’it’s great to have a spot to drop your coat and bag instead of tossing it on a chair,’ she said.

cattano recommends a stylish solid brass option that looks good whether something’s hanging from it or not. cattano says the stylish brass option looks good.

cattano also likes an affordable option from CB2, which comes in a similar brushed-brass finish. The affordable option is from CB2.

cattano loves using one of these narrow floating shelves (they’re 4.25 inches deep), which are’simple, clean, and do n’t take up floor space’. For example, a lower shelf for the mail and an upper for a basket with your keys. They start at $ 30 for a two-foot-long shelf but come in three-foot ($ 50) and four-foot ($ 60) lengths, too.

cattano and james-williams have added additional shelving in every room in their house to create more storage space. For $ 29, you can get a two-foot shelf, and for $ 10 more, you could get a three-foot one-foot one. In addition to the $ 34 corrugated wood style shown, it offers two different styles of metallic brackets for $ 39.

‘Urban Outfitters modern wall shelf’ comes with the brackets. Professional organizer Lisa zaslow also recommended’some kind of wall-mounted solution’.

cattano and shine recommend using boxes for paperwork, receipts, tax files, and paperwork. cattano says that in these boxes they feel a bit nicer.

The container store sells the baskets in multiple sizes. The smallest goes for $ 6, and it also sells the lids shown separately, for $ 7.

A floor mirror can create the illusion of extra space. This floor mirror received praise for how high-quality it looks for the price.

Rather than buying a small area rug, which looks’dwarfed’ by the furniture around it. Instead, Gilmore recommends buying the largest rug your space can fit.

Each basket is made of steel, meaning they are easy to clean if any food or liquid within accidentally spill. cattano recommends stashing the baskets above cabinets and the refrigerator.

james-williams recommends putting your trash can under your sink to save floor space and hide something that’s usually unsightly from view.

cattano recommends installing a roll-out drawer like this to tame any unruly stacks of pots and pans overtaking a small kitchen’s precious cabinet space.

A rolling unit from home Depot includes three trash bins and a steel rack. The unit comes preassembled and installs with only four screws. There’s no need to hire an installation guru.

cattano says clear caddies stick to the wall quickly with no installation required. She recommends them for the insides of kitchen cabinets.

cattano swears by acrylic risers for creating more room in the medicine cabinet. The four-by-two and six-by-three sizes fit in almost all cabinets.

cattano says she often add additional cabinets in bathrooms, usually over the toilet for extra toiletries, or to separate roommates so they do n’t need to share storage space. She says the high gloss means it’ll blend into the wall better than a mirrored cabinet.

You can put together lotions, makeup, dental stuff in different bags and have them stored on a shelf nearby. Menswear writer Tim Melideo praised this one for its’premium look’.

An overhead paper lantern will save floor and table space without breaking the bank. It also made our list of under $ 100 home improvements.

Casper glow light emits soft light that extinguishes and brightens slowly. The light also has a corresponding app that features a timer.

Wayfair Bianca white recommends rolling underbed storage drawers from Wayfair’s children’s line. cattano:’it’s like putting things in the basement, sometimes in small apartments you just do n’t have a choice’.

james-williams suggests the underbed storage bins from Ikea that come in two parts. She says the bins are used for her sweaters, out-of-season clothes, and workout clothes.

james-williams found the best-reviewed bookcases under $ 50. The bookcase can function as additional clothing and shoe storage.

The bedroom’clothes chair’ is a favorite of writer Laura perciasepe, who says it’s like having a whole extra closet.

cattano says she does not believe in storing things under the bed because people do n’t clean. The bed is particularly great for people who live in climates that require constantly changing wardrobes, or for kids.

cattano says too many small-apartment owners underutilize the inside of their closet doors.’adhesive hooks are game changers,’ she says.

fayleeko Ultrathin stainless steel metal hangers, 40-packed hangers. fayleeko Ultrathin steel hangers, 40-pack.

cattano suggests using some equally slim metal hangers. She says they make clothes harder to get on and off. cattano says the style has been in her closet for 20 years.

Hilary Reid swears by the AmazonBasics velvet suit hangers. She praised them for their durability and durability.

cattano suggests using these softer, zippered storage boxes from Muji. She says they also look a lot nicer than your average cardboard box.