10 Brilliant Home Items for Space-Challenged Apartments

Since you actually need to sit on “that chair,” toss your coats, purses, hats and other miscellanea on this vintage-looking swivel rack.

Behold this magic wand from our fairy godmothers at Muji. The Japanese home goods store knows a thing or two about organizing, and this collapsible cleaning rod is one of our favorite tools. Simply buy the interchangeable broom, mop and duster attachments and you’re good to go.

MUJI ($10 for three items)

Having a desk in a small space can make it feel like you’re living in an office—not exactly the most relaxing vibe—so opt for one that you can keep out of sight when you’re not using it.

Maybe you’re lucky enough to have a tub…but not a single drawer to store your essential oils. This adjustable bamboo caddy lets you display your prettiest toiletries while taking advantage of usually unused space.

Urban Outfitters ($49)

Kitchen storage is the bane of city-dwelling home chefs everywhere. Store twice as much with these adjustable shelves.

We love walls filled with art, and we also love having a few bottles of our favorite Malbec on hand. This gorgeous hanging wine rack kills two birds with one stone.

Just because you live in a studio doesn’t mean you have to give up the dream of having cocktails within reach of the couch. This sleek cart measures just 19 inches in diameter, and you can wheel it wherever you want it.

CB2 ($199)

When counter space is at a premium—or nonexistent—stash your toiletries in these handy magnetic pods that stick to your medicine cabinet.

Container Store ($10)

Sorry, bogeyman—we need that under-the-bed space for shoe storage.

Urban Outfitters ($39)