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The Ultimate Small Space Guide: Amazon Finds

by Hailey
July 12, 2020

Image of small apartment for article THE ULTIMATE SMALL SPACE GUIDE: AMAZON FINDS

When I moved into my first NYC apartment, my space with TEENY TINY, and my bedroom could have been easily mistaken for a closet. So Tiny. The worst. Hated it.

However, I made it work and I found a lot of genius ways to utilize the space I had. The main space that I took advantage of was my wall space and the room under my bed.  For example, I didn’t have a lot of room for a nightstand so I found some cute shelves to hang on the walls next to my bed where I could put water, my phone, and my deepest darkest secrets when I was sleeping. 

I don’t know one person in the city who hasn’t struggled with the space in their apartment. Unless you’re a millionaire and have 14 closets, then you will have to figure out ways to make it work.

If I have one piece of advice for you, it’s to GET CREATIVE! Look at the room and find empty space that you can take advantage of. Build up and down. Build under and over. You got this, I promise! And there are a bunch of products to help you take advantage of space without feeling too cramped. I’ve listed the best of them for your bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen below.

The best part of these items is that you can find them all of them directly on Amazon. Because, let’s be honest, we are all a little slutty for Amazon.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting my site and read more about my disclosure policies here.

Bedroom

Floating Shelves W/ Drawers

If you need to save space and want some cute rustic looking decor, these floating shelves are perfect for you. They even have drawers! How freaking cute.

Under Bed Rolling Cart

Make sure you utilize your under bed storage with this rolling cart. Come on, it even has wheels so you don’t scratch up your floor! 

Folding Storage Ottoman

This folding ottoman is an awesome way to take advantage of storage space and add a stylish piece of furniture to your bedroom. I recommend putting it at the end of your bed, or even underneath your bed for a little extra organization for your messy self.

Dresser W/ Storage Bins

How cute is this dresser? It’s lightweight and will add a modern feel to your space. 

Jewelry Organizer W/ Mirror

You can hang this jewelry organizer on your door or your wall. Also, it locks! You know, just in case someone steals your $5 Forever 21 earrings.

T-Shirt Organizer

If you’re a graphic tee hoarder like me, you need this t-shirt organizer. Also, check out some awesome underrated sites to grab some cool graphic tees here!

Storage Wall Mount

Use this wall mount for decor and storage space for your bag, extra books, or to hang up the existential dread you come home with every day after work!

Indoor Plant Stand Tension Pole

Use this plant stand so you can put you half-dead plants in an area with more light so they can live their best lives!

Clothing Rack

If you don’t have a ton of closet space, use this clothing rack to hang up a few items. Even use it as a piece of decoration by placing items on it that compliment your room.

Outlet Shelf

You can put tiny things on this outlet shelf such as your Alexa (seen above obvi) or even a cute small plant.

Space Saving Clothing Hangers

I’ve used these clothing hangers in my closet for years. They’re great for lightweight items like shirts and dresses. 10/10 would recommend.

Bathroom

Floating Shelves

I obviously love floating shelves. But for real, they’re a great way to take advantage of wall space and these floating shelves are no exception  (also shoutout to the photoshop in this picture *chefs kiss*)

Corner Storage Unit

This corner storage unit is tiny enough to fit in a tight space if you lack a closet in your bathroom (so basically any NYC apartment ever).

Shower Caddy

No, this shower caddy is not like the one you had in college (ew, I’m cringing just thinking about that). This caddy will stick to your wall and can hold a bunch of ish you have, including the 14 sugar scrubs you never use because you’re too lazy. 

Towel Rack Holder

If you don’t have a ton of linen closet space, use this awesome rack to for your towels. But good luck folding your towels as nice as in this picture though.

Two Tier Storage Organizer

If you want to use some extra counter space, this two-tier storage organizer is perfect for you! You can use double the counter space than you normally could. Three cheers for organizing smarter, not harder.

Toothbrush Holder

I’ve seen this toothbrush holder everywhere and think it’s genius, especially if you don’t have a cabinet behind your mirror in your bathroom which is very common, especially in NYC. 

Adhesive Wall Organizer

This adhesive wall organizer speaks to me primarily because of the phone holder. Now you can Real Housewives in the shower! An absolute dream come true. 

Over The Toilet Storage

You can do a lot with this over the toilet storage unit, including making it a home for some plants! By now you can obviously tell I love plants.

Cloth Organizing Storage Unit

Simplistic but roomy, this cloth organizing storage unit is a great way to add a modern storage option to your bathroom. 

Under The Sink Expandable Storage Shelf

This expandable storage shelf is perfect for under your bathroom sink. This means you can stop chucking all your cleaning supplies, toilet paper, and extra shampoo below your sink because you’re too lazy to organize it (just me? ok). 

Slim Bathroom Storage Cabinet

This is my favorite recommendation so far. This slim bathroom storage cabinet is small enough to fit in tight spaces and has a ton of space that you can work with. You can also put a plant on the top there (you knew that was coming). 

Kitchen

Multi-Purpose Wall Rack

This wall rack is perfect to put your paper towel, dish towels, and any extra shenanigans you may have floating around your kitchen. 

Foldable Dish Drying Rack

This foldable rack is great to use for drying dishes or even simply extra counter room if you run out of space while cooking!

Grocery Bag Dispenser

simplehuman Wall Mount Grocery Bag Dispenser, Brushed Stainless Steel
If you have a bunch of plastic bags (or Wegman’s bags, as the peeps from my hometown, call them) thrown under your sink, this grocery bag dispenser a better way to easily store them.

Pots & Pans Organizer

As soon as I saw this, I knew I had to have it. This pots and pans organizer will help you keep your cupboards in check. 

Mug Organizers

If you’re a basic bitch like myself then you must love to collect mugs. They take of a ton of space, so these mug organizers are a great way to store them. 

Corner Shelf Organizer

As I mentioned, building up is an easy way to make more room for things, which is perfectly exhibited with this corner shelf organizer. 

Under Cabinet Storage Baskets

These bad boys (aka under cabinet storage baskets) can hang underneath your cabinet and become the new home of some extra kitchen utensils. Plus, they come in a 2 pack! 

Slim Storage Cart

Another perfect storage option for tight spaces, this storage cart has wheels so you can hide it in tiny areas that you typically wouldn’t use otherwise!

Cabinet Storage Hook

Another win for under cabinet storage! You can hang anything from mugs to kitchen utensils on these storage hooks.

Fridge Side Storage


And last but certainly not least, we have some side storage for your fridge. It’s such a smart idea to use space, especially if you’re lacking a pantry. Which, if you live in a place in NYC and you have a pantry, are you rich? And also, are you single?

Final Thoughts

No matter where you live, or the size of your space you can always make it work. I’m a first-hand example of that. My first apartment was a joke in terms of the lack of space I had. But if you work smarter (not harder) and you get a little creative with the above items, you’ll absolutely make it work.

Need some help with your space? Feel free to send me a message here and I can help you figure something out. 

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Comments

  1. July 13, 2020 at

    Absolutely love this post! So many great ideas!!

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    • July 14, 2020 at

      Thank you babe! xx

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  2. July 13, 2020 at

    Hi it’s Brenda from RubyHemMinistries.com You’ve found a lot of great things here but I think my favorite is the plant stand. I may have to look into something like that for my new apartment.

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    • July 14, 2020 at

      Same! I’m moving into a new apartment as well and can’t wait to put it to use. So happy you liked this article!

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  3. July 13, 2020 at

    Oh my goodness I love so many of these! They are so dual purpose and I love that! I absolutely love the floating drawers WITH SHELVES and the jewelry organizer! I need one of these so bad! Thanks for sharing!

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    • July 14, 2020 at

      Right? I’m such a sucker for floating shelves!! So happy you liked it!

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  4. July 14, 2020 at

    Amazon really does have the best hidden gems! Thank you for sharing all these finds x
    🌿 Marissa Belle × marsybun.com 🌿

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    • July 14, 2020 at

      So glad you enjoyed it! xoxo

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  5. July 14, 2020 at

    Just the post I needed to hear. My husband and I are in the process of immigrating and I know we probably going to go into a tiny apartment. So glad i came across this post.

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    • July 17, 2020 at

      That makes me so happy, I’m so glad you found it useful! Best of luck to you with your move!

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  6. July 15, 2020 at

    I’m obsessed with that jewelry holding mirror! So cool!

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    • July 17, 2020 at

      Right?! Same here!

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  7. July 15, 2020 at

    These are such great finds! I have some of these but I definitely want more!

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    • July 17, 2020 at

      So glad you enjoyed it! thank you!

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  8. July 15, 2020 at

    So many great ideas! I think we all could be better about utilizing the space we have – I know I can 🙂

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    • July 17, 2020 at

      Absolutely! So glad you liked it and thank you for checking it out!

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  9. July 15, 2020 at

    Wow some fab ideas that I will definitely be buying to organise my home.
    Great read.

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    • July 17, 2020 at

      Thank you so much, I appreciate you taking the time to read this!

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  10. July 15, 2020 at

    I loved the idea of under the bed rolling cart. My bedroom is quite small. I’ll consider buying 🙂

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    • July 17, 2020 at

      I found that under the bed storage was the best space to utilize in my bedroom! Definitely check it out!

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  11. July 15, 2020 at

    Great tips! I live in a studio (a pretty small one at that) with my husband and we have found some clever ways to maximize our space. Check it out https://digitaldaybook.com/tips-for-living-in-a-small-studio-apartment/

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    • July 17, 2020 at

      Thanks so much for sharing, I appreciate it!

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  12. July 16, 2020 at

    Amazing post! I need all of the under the sink and cabinet organizers for my kitchen! Love all these ideas.

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    • July 17, 2020 at

      Thanks so much! I totally agree, using under the sink is a great area for extra storage!

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  13. July 17, 2020 at

    So many great ideas here! Absolutely love Amazon, I might have to buy some of these for my home!

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    • July 17, 2020 at

      Isn’t it the best? They have everything you could possibly ever want!

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  14. July 17, 2020 at

    These ideas are all so cute! These would have been so helpful when I was in my small little apartment! Even with being in a bigger space now, I still might look into some of these!

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    • July 17, 2020 at

      Thanks so much, I’m so glad you liked it!

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  15. July 18, 2020 at

    These items are so great!! What a lovely post! Thank you so much sharing!! 🙂

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    • July 20, 2020 at

      Thank you for taking the time to read!!

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  16. July 25, 2020 at

    Love these ideas! I love organizing too! Great suggestions !

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    • August 1, 2020 at

      Thank you for taking the time to read!

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  17. July 25, 2020 at

    Good finds ! Will check on this as I might need some of this as we just moved house .

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    • August 1, 2020 at

      Thank you so much!

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  18. July 26, 2020 at

    Beautiful and practical ideas!

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    • August 1, 2020 at

      Thank you!

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  19. July 26, 2020 at

    Great findings, I see many that I need in my house! Those floating shelves will be perfect for my homeschool area!

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    • August 1, 2020 at

      Perfect! So happy to hear that

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