Small living areas require some big brains to sometimes organize. When going from a large place with a lot of items to a smaller one, it can be super overwhelming, especially with the lack of storage space. Knowing where and how to store items efficiently can make a big difference to your quality of life in a smaller living area such as a studio apartment.
The focus of this article is to consolidate all of the necessary supplies/furniture pieces that are both space-efficient and multi-functional to improve your quality of life in a small home.
The key to living in a small home is to find creative ways to store and organize your stuff in a way that’s simple to store and easy to move. The second part of it is to find items and products that have multiple functions within your home.
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Recommended Space-Saving Apartment Supplies
This page will continue to be updated and curated by me over time. Be sure to check back from time to time to see if there are any changes!
Monitor Stands
Great for keeping things out of the way and organized – not to mention reducing dust that goes onto computer components (just put your keyboard and mouse under the stand when you’re not using them!). Great for also raising the monitor height for a more relaxed and ergonomic head position!
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$25.99
Raise monitors 5.5 inches so that eyes are at eye level. Promotes good posture during work and keeps the desk organized and neat. Allows for extra storage and rubber skids prevent the stand from sliding around.
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$29.99
Contains multi-functional slots for cellphones, tablets, or to manage loose items on the desk such as pens and clips. It's easy to assemble and freely adjustable to fit your desk space!
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Aesthetically pleasing and practical. Finished by an eco-friendly bamboo board - it can support weight up to 80lbs. Can be used for monitors, laptops, printers, small TVs, and more! Also has various holding slots for phones, loose items, and other office supplies.
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Cable Management
Cable management plays an important part in apartment living because with cords and power tabs out in the open, it is exposed to dust, water, and other elements that could cause fires and wreak havoc on your equipment. It also helps in minimizing clutter but in places with pets (such as myself), it is crucial in preventing destructive behaviors towards cables and cords.
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3 sets of cable management boxes for your cable needs. Protect your equipment and keep your kids/pets safe from dangerous power cords! High-quality plastic enclosure to ensure durability against impacts and hits. Also includes cable ties!
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Computers and desks have cables - there's no avoiding it. Keep your desk neat, clean, and safe with this easy-to-install cable management box that mounts directly onto the desk without drilling or screwing! Prevents dust accumulation and therefore, minimizes the risk of fire!
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Space-Saving Tables
Tables. Tables usually come with chairs and chairs are something that we just have to sacrifice in a small living space (with the only exception being the computer chair).
Having tables to eat, drink coffee, and work from the ground, floor or bed is one of the best uses of space. Then, when you’re finished with them – fold them away and recover your floor space back.
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Do your work anywhere. Can be used as a laptop desk, food tray, or bed desk. Handmade and can be folded up to be stored or moved around easily.
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Modern, contemporary, and foldable. Made from natural walnut and rubberwood material and has been maintaining a 5-star review. Great in front of the couch and has enough room for guests to eat together!
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Space-Saving Storage
One of the main complaints about a small home is the lack of storage space, usually in the kitchen, living room, or other cramped parts of the room. The key is to stack items on top of each other using racks or shelving. Racks are flexible pieces of furniture that can fit anywhere. Also, most racks have wheels so you can move them around easily based on your individual needs!
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A sturdy rack is what everybody needs in a small apartment. Cat things, computer equipment, this rack can probably handle anything.
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Steel constructed rack for more heavy-duty items. 1500 lbs capacity with each shelf holding up to 300 lbs. The shelves are also height-adjustable, requiring no tools to assemble. Smaller versions are also available!
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Almost-Pet Proof Lights and Decorations
Having pets doesn’t mean you can’t be aesthetic and design your space to be both functional and pleasing to the eye. Here are some of the items that I use in my home to decorate and make my space a little bit better for the eyes.
Long-lasting battery and built-in USB charger. It's an amazing gift and decorative for any occasion. It provides a soft glow that isn't harsh and has a remote to adjust to whatever brightness or color that you need.
Privacy Items
Great for having some privacy in front of the door entrance and or to hide a cluttered area. It also muffles sounds to a degree!
Other Space-Saving Items
When push comes to shove – sometimes we have to find some new ways to organize the items that we have. Other places in the home that might need organization are the bathroom, closet, and other parts of the home. These are the items that I am using currently in my home and they help keep things in one spot so I can easily find them later on.
These items are flexible and can be used anywhere. So they’re often handy to have around just in case. For example – in my apartment I do a lot of VR (Virtual reality) activities, so the sticky hooks were useful to have to hang up the wires and any other equipment that I need within reach.
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Almost every door in my apartment has one of these. Simply hang it over the door (no hardware or assembly required) and organize your loose clothes, bags, or even cat furniture!
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Strong self-adhesive with aluminum alloy material that can hold up to 11lbs/5kgs per hook. Very easy to install with no drilling needed! Stick it onto a smooth, hard surface and remove it easily with a hairdryer to melt the glue, Organize the office area, kitchen, or even the bathroom (since it's waterproof)!
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This cart can be used in tight spaces such as the bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room. The white blends in with any type of room aesthetics and safely stores small items. I have at least 2 of these in my bathroom!
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Each storage bag has a capacity of up to 90L and is spacious enough to store comforters, blankets, pillows, jackets, or other clothes. In smaller homes, closet space might not be enough - these storage bags are perfect for protecting clothes/fabric and storing them in a neat, and tidy manner.
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