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1. An over-the-door organizer so versatile you'll be able to use it as sneaky storage in bathrooms, kitchens, *and* closets instead of the usual strategy of relegating everything to that one Disaster Drawer.
Promising review: "The reason why this is better than the other over-the-door organizer is because the metal prongs that go above the door are so thin/flat (very sturdy and heavy though in a good way) that I can still 100% close the door. A lot of brands make them so thick that I can’t close the door (this is in an old 1920s studio apartment). This will be great for my bathroom to store my makeup.' —Lili
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in six colors).
2. A slim cutlery drawer organizer for anyone who is looking to make the most of their drawer space *and* make it that much easier to put their cutlery away.
Promising review: "I live in a very small vintage studio apartment which naturally comes with some quirks. My drawer space is very limited and oddly sized. I was not able to find a silverware organizer that was small enough to fit in my drawers. I ran across this product and I am so happy with my purchase. It keeps everything organized with minimal space. The only thing I would change is to add another compartment. I have two different sized spoons and wish I could keep them separate, otherwise, it is perfect for my needs." —L Math
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
3. A lazy Susan turntable for your pantry or fridge that will make storing and perusing your condiment stash so much more painless in small spaces, since you can access the Sriracha without ketchup, mustard, and a half-eaten tub of frosting landing on your unsuspecting toe.
4. A handy dish squeegee for anyone who is constantly at the mercy of their dirty dishes because they don't have a dishwasher or a garbage disposal — this cuts through crusted on food with ease so you can slide it into the trash before hand-washing (and is also super tiny, so it won't take up much room!).
Bonus: one side of it is curved so it'll work on bowls as well as plates.
Promising review: "This product is AMAZING. We live in a studio apartment with a small kitchenette. Our sink likes to spray everywhere, and we don't have a garbage disposal. This product is not only is fantastic at scraping food off of our plates (so it doesn't go down the drain), but it helps to squeegee the countertop when water has sprayed everywhere!!" —Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
5. A floating hidden bookshelf that'll more than earn its keep — not only is this a chic, space-saving way to show off and organize your favorite books, but a lot of reviewers used them for clever displays for shoes and memorabilia.
Also, the weight capacity on these is NO JOKE. Even the smaller ones hold up to 15 pounds, to the point where reviewers were balancing textbooks on them.
Promising review: "Been needing more book storage and I wanted a shelf that wouldn’t take up horizontal space in our tiny studio apartment. The wall where I wanted, was too narrow for any normal size shelves. So this fit the bill and I think it looks pretty slick! My husband installed them; it was fast and easy. They seem sturdy enough, we tested their weight capacity with my hefty Outlander books and they hold up well. I would recommend ordering the small size for most books, as the back cover of the bottom book slips into a little ledge that secures the book in place and you want the width of the book the right size so the shelf doesn’t press into the book’s binding. I think the large might be better suited for coffee table or art books that are typically a lot bigger. Anyway, hope this helps!" —Annie Bagdasarov
Get it from Amazon for $17.98+ (available in two sizes individually or as a set of three and in silver and white).
6. A roll-out over-the-sink dish drying rack that might just become the MVP of any kitchen low on space and without a dishwasher — reviewers praise this not just for washing dishes, but as extra counter space in a pinch.
Promising review: "I have a very, very small kitchen in my studio. Used not only for dish drainer, but washing fruits and veggies, and as a platform when putting groceries away." —Champagne Alley
Get it from Amazon for $15.97.
7. A baker's rack for anyone whose "kitchen" is actually just a sink next to a toddler-sized stove. This compact storage rack will not only hold all the kitchen wares and snacks you don't have storage space for, but comes complete with a cutting board as supplementary counter space so you don't end up sacrificing half your meal prep to the floor.
Bonus: the hanging bar is ADJUSTABLE so you don't have to get on your tippy toes if you're too short to reach, and it comes with four chrome "S" hooks to hang utensils and mitts.
Promising review: "This thing is perfect, OK? I've got a studio apartment and don't really have a lot of room to work with. I had absolutely NO counter space, so this baking rack saved my life. I've got more room for groceries and plenty of prep space for getting food ready. You can fit a coffee pot, some containers of spices, and still have the vast majority of the space left over for prep space. The storage underneath is adjustable, so you can make the space between the lower and highest level larger or smaller. You easily could put a microwave on the bottom shelves and store other larger kitchen appliances." —Homeboy Gotcha
Get it from Amazon for $117.99 (available in four styles).
8. Or a sturdy kitchen island with a more home-y aesthetic to create extra space in the kitchen *or* the living area of your studio, depending on where you need it most.
Promising review: "I live in a studio apartment with little storage space and an extra tiny kitchen that doesn't leave much room for essentials. I searched all over Amazon to find the perfect island to hold my microwave, Keurig, toaster, and other items. This fit the bill so I took a chance based on the reviews. I was not disappointed! It's beautiful, sturdy enough for my needs, and can hold all of my things. It's important to note that the drawer does not hold heavy items, so I use it to store extra K-Cups and instant oatmeal packets. It's gotten a lot of use so far and many compliments. Would recommend!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in three colors).
9. A small lightweight Bissell vacuum that can handle the nooks and crannies of your studio apartment easily *without* being so annoyingly large that you have to rearrange your whole closet to make it fit.
Promising review: "Purchased this vacuum to use in a small studio apartment where a pricey vacuum would have been overkill. I am very happy with the quality for the price. There is a small filtering cup that is included. It fills very fasts. It is not a filter needed for heavy duty vacuum jobs, but it is perfect for my small studio (carpets and hardwood floors). And I am happy with the ability to break the stick down into smaller pieces for a variety of chores. It's perfect. An excellent price for a whole lot of cleaning power. Also the perfect size for storing in limited space." —Denny Cormier
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors).
10. A set of nestable measuring cups and spoons (plus an extra funnel!) with imperial *and* metric measurements on either side, so not only will you save space, but you'll be able to measure recipes from all over the world with ease.
Each set includes ten pieces: a 1-liter measuring cup, a scraper, a funnel, a hook, and six measuring cups and spoons.
Promising review: "I live in a basement efficiency studio, so my cooking space is limited. The nestling feature was the main selling point, plus up to four cups liquid. It's a sturdy set. It got knocked off a shelf and fell (okay flew) over five feet and not a crack (my floor is linoleum covered cement). The level measuring marks on the liquid cup are off at the top. The metric side should be slightly higher than the imperial side. However, the pouring marks on the other side are accurate Overall, I really like this set." —Amy Lynn
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
11. Or a *delightfully* colorful nesting cookware set that includes kitchen bowls, a colander, and a drainer — just because your space is tiny doesn't mean there isn't room for a full 🌈🌈🌈 vibe.
Each set includes two mixer bowls, a colander with a handle, a mesh strainer sifter, four measuring cups, and five measuring spoons.
Promising review: "For starters, upon opening, I loved the super cute and amusing packaging! I'm a sucker for things that nest, don't ask me why, so this is perfect. I've moved into a studio and maximizing space was key for me. I love how it not only has U.S. Imperial measurements but metric as well. A huge bonus for me is that the numbers are engraved on the bottom rather than simply painted/printed on. I can't tell you how many times I've had to guess and go on a hope and a prayer that I was using the right size on my old ones. They seem quite durable (I don't know why there would be a need to be rough on them in the first place) and I see myself using them for a while." —Rysa Lee
Get it from Amazon for $24.47.
12. A small but mighty air purifier with a true HEPA filter that's the *perfect* size for a small studio, which in particular comes in handy if your studio is in tight quarters with neighboring apartments or if it's old and prone to dust.
Promising review: "This air purifier has really helped with the air quality in my studio apartment (about 250 square feet). I have a neighbor who occasionally smokes inside, bringing secondhand smoke inside my apartment. This product makes that far less noticeable when it happens, and after a bit of working totally eliminates the smell altogether. I have also noticed far less dust settling in my apartment. When I move into a larger space, I hope to buy one of these for every room." —Allison Porter
Get it from Amazon for $45.99.
13. A five-shelf hanging closet organizer so you can make the most out of every! single! inch!! of vertical space you can get your hands on.
14. A hanging window desk so you can easily turn your window into your home office and — more importantly — *remove* that home office at the end of the day so it doesn't take over the vibe of the one (1) room where you live. You tried it, desks with legs!!
Monkey Business Desk is a Florida-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in hanging window desks.
Promising review: "This was exactly what I needed — a desk solution for my studio apartment so I can teach remotely without feeling like work will take over the whole place. It's sleek, well made, attaches/detaches like a breeze, and shipped quickly. Communication was a breeze. So, so happy I found this!" —Diana
Get it from Monkey Business Desk on Etsy for $93 (available in three finishes).
Psst — this items ✨ships for free! ✨
15. Or if you're still living that #DeskLife, a foldable desk that will stay sturdy for all your work during the day, but easily collapse and lean against the wall if you need room to stretch at night.
16. A hanging tiered fruit and veggie basket for anyone whose studio kitchen looked back at them and said, "Counter space? Never met her."
Promising review: "I bought these baskets when I moved into my new space. I'm in a small studio and needed a way to store fruits and veggies without taking up my very limited countertop space. These baskets have worked out great. They are well constructed and look really nice." —Toni L. Fader
Get it from Amazon for $13.47.
17. A slim trash can designed to fit into narrow spaces with a lock lid that will prevent inevitable spillage when you're trying to maneuver yourself through a tight kitchen or under a sink with little room for error.
Promising review: "We live in a tiny studio apartment with a cat who likes to go through the garbage, usually when we're sleeping. I was shopping for a bigger garbage, with a step-on handle that opens and relatively low profile. This covered all those, with the extra of a lockable lid. Really happy with my purchase since I was skeptical because of the price. Fit perfectly where our old garbage was, the liner for the bags is tight and snug, which makes putting in and taking out the garbage bag a breeze. Looks very durable and you get a five-year warranty. Would definitely recommend." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $18+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
18. A set of pot and pan protector pads for anyone who is dealing with small spaces by stacking everything — these will prevent pots and pans from scratching and sliding when you stack them up like Mount Cookware.
Each set includes three eight-inch, three 12-inch, and three 15-inch protectors.
Promising review: "I live in a 1950s studio with a small kitchen with few cabinets. The cabinets I do have are too small to fit any pots and pans so I store them in my oven. To protect my pots and pans I purchased these protectors. There is a variety of sizes which fit my pans and pots nicely. I also used these to separate some glass and ceramic mixing bowls I have nested in each other." —MMA
Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four styles).
19. A small but mighty air fryer that can cook and bake so many different fruit and veggie dishes using the power of rapid air technology that it'll spoil you for other methods of cooking forever.
Hello and welcome to my TED Talk, "Everyone in a studio apartment deserves to own this air fryer." My studio's kitchen space was so small that the cart I was using to support my microwave and create counter space blocked my (ancient, usually nonfunctional) oven, so cooking out of it was a hassle. But even if it weren't, this gizmo!!! Is so much more fun and efficient to use. It doesn't take up much space and because it's so small, you don't have to wait for it to preheat. I stick veggies in here before lunch and dinner for ten minutes, walk away, and come back to PERFECTLY crisped Brussels sprouts or browned mushrooms or roasted tomatoes. I can't remember how I lived without it, TBH.
Promising review: "This is perfect for my small studio apartment, I use it almost every day and I'm so glad I bought it. It’s very simple, just adjust temp then turn on the timer, it’s good for small portions." —Evelina
Get it from Amazon for $48.39 (available in four colors).
20. A bedside caddy that pretty much makes your bulky nightstand look like a CLOWN for taking up a bunch of much-needed floor space. This will do the trick by holding all your essentials like electronics, pills, and glasses so they're always at the tips of your fingers.
Promising review: "I purchased this because I was always losing my remotes. Don't ask me how since I live in a tiny studio, but it happened more times than I can count. I finally decided I wanted a remote caddy and glad I purchased this one. It really can't be beaten for the price. My couch sits right next to my bed, so I am able to reach it from both spots. Super convenient whether I am in bed or in on the couch. I do have a bed with an adjustable base (controlled by another remote I was constantly losing), so I was concerned that it would not work when the bed was adjusted. Luckily it fights pretty tightly between the mattress and the platform. Every so often I do have to slide it back to its original position, but that is not very often. There is a slight odor when you take it out of the plastic, but it dissipated quickly. Overall, quite happy with my purchase!" —L Math
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
21. A fully customizable dog feeding station that comes with ~sneaky storage~ — perfect for fitting all of your favorite four-legged friends' treats and toys so they aren't scattered all over your sliver of floor space.
ABH Designs Shop is a Texas-based, family-owned Etsy shop established in 2017 that specializes in handcrafted, custom wood decor and furniture.
To customize it, on the product page you can select the color of the wooden top, the color of the drawer base, and the type of handle. Production currently takes about eight weeks.
Promising review: "I just moved to a studio apartment, and was looking for some space saving furniture, as well as an elevated feeder for my senior pup. Not only are these absolutely gorgeous and functional, but Alanna and Bryan helped me with custom dimensions to perfectly work for my pup! I loved that I got to choose the color of the paint, choose the hardware, and choose the wood. This is a really nice, custom product!" —Emily Greitzer
Get it from ABH Designs Shop on Etsy for $150+ (available in three stain colors for the top, eight base colors including custom options, and two types of handles).
22. A set of adjustable risers so you can take advantage of the space under your bed or couch to store things you need but don't necessarily need right *now*, like all 10 Star Wars-themed Halloween costumes you've amassed over the years.
Each set comes with eight pieces you can combine and adjust to either create a height difference of three Inches, five inches, or eight inches.
Promising review: "These are supporting my bunk bed frame and I am adult sleeping on the bottom bunk. I feel secure, there's no wiggling, awesome product. It raised my bed enough to allow me to put Bankers Boxes underneath, which is important storage space in my little studio apartment." —andrea rodden
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $17.99 (available in three colors).
23. And a set of two under-bed storage containers so you can slide things under there so neatly that the monster hiding under your bed will be like, "Oh, wow. Flex."
Promising review: "I ordered four of these to replace two plastic storage containers under my raised-platform bed. I live in a studio apartment and am able to easily stack two of them under my bed, which has ultimately doubled my storage capacity. They easily slide in and out on my hardwood floors." —Cassidy V. Kruser
Get it from Amazon for $14.97+ (available in six colors).
24. Plus a chic pleated bed skirt in case you, like me, are constantly worried about space-saving measures at the expense of your ~aesthetic~.
25. A double-rod rolling closet, because no offense to the one tiny closet in your studio, but you just own far too much fashion for it to contain.
Promising review: "Sturdy, great price, good deal. I have studio apartment that doesn't have a closer so this was a godsend. I can also store blankets and towels on top. Would buy again." —andrea rodden
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
26. A hanging cocktail bar so you don't have to spare precious inches of your floor for a bar cart when you could go full 007 by revealing your ~secret pull out bar~ to guests instead.
Promising review: "We have a small studio apartment downtown and this was the perfect solution for a bar area that we always wanted despite not having the space. Everyone that comes over always comments on how cool and different it is – definitely a conversation piece. Well-made and looks impressive." —Cara
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $118.
27. A useful toilet paper stocker with a narrow profile so you can either slide it next to your toilet *or* use it to streamline and help declutter the one closet that's already threatening to burst at the seams.
Each is designed to hold 12 rolls of toilet paper.
Promising review: "I live in a studio apartment with a walk-in closet. This is narrow and didn’t take up a lot of space, yet hold 12 rolls of toilet tissue. Wish they made a similar product for jumbo paper towel tower/holder." —A. Ellis
Get it from Amazon for $47.99.
28. A flower garland you can use to brighten up a corner of your space without overwhelming it to the degree that it becomes The Whole Theme (always a risk with teensy spaces, alas).
Promising review: "Needed to warm up my tiny, dingy studio apartment. Bought these and wrapped led string lights around them to string around my living space. Love how it turned out. The flowers are very bright and vivid, with cute blushes of coloring around the edges of the petals of the lighter flowers. Can recommend." —Foxden
Get it from Amazon for $12.89 (available in six styles).
29. A tall six-shelf wall-mount bookcase with a slim profile, because when you don't have enough floor space to accommodate your life, you gotta make like a New York City skyscraper and start moving up, up, up to find it.
Promising review: "I simply love the bookcase. It is perfect for the room and allowed me (finally) to organize some of the books I have. I live in a studio apartment, space is limited, but this is a great solution, especially because it looks so light and minimal. It looks very solid and a good quality for the price. I really recommend this purchase. It is super easy to assemble." —Ylenia
Get it from Amazon for $145.99 (available in 16 colors and styles).
30. A small convertible futon with three adjustable positions so you can not only have a comfy couch that actually fits in your studio but you can (gasp?) have people stay the night without attempting to wrangle an air mattress (yet one more thing there is simply no room for!).
Promising review: "I LOVE the color of this little couch! I live in a studio, so this couch is WONDERFUL for the little space I have divided and 'carved out' to use as my office/living room space. My nine-year-old sleeps on it when he is here and it is just perfect for him. The material is very nice for the price. I love the cup holders. It looks sleek in my apartment. Assembly was SUPER simple!" —Jasmin
Get it from Amazon for $249.99.
31. A fancy lil' French press coffee maker because not only will it taste better than the stuff you could shove into a machine, but it'll take up a whoooole lot less room.
Promising review: "Perfect for home use. Purchased for use in studio kitchen. Easy to use, clean!" —Rebecca Eichner
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in four colors and three sizes).
32. A set of blackout curtains you can get in various sizes to accommodate smaller windows, so it won't completely overwhelm a smaller wall in your already limited space.
33. A three-section laundry sorter you can easily slide in and out of a small closet so your hampers aren't always fully on display like they tend to be in smaller spaces.
Promising review: "This is a great laundry cart. We live in a studio apartment with a very small closet and it fit in there perfectly. We were tired of those bulky plastic hampers taking up so much space and this completely solved our problem. It’s extremely durable as the frame is metal and the canvas bags are quite sturdy. My only complaint is that I wish the bag handles could actually be secured to the bag rather than just sliding right out when you set a bag on the ground or something." —Krystal
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in two colors).
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