When I recently moved into a small apartment, I looked online for articles suggesting furniture or decorations. I looked at lists for apartments and dorms, and while some of the ideas were cool, most would not work. In my apartment building, hanging and mounting anything to the walls is not allowed, so I assumed that the dorm articles would present me some very cool ideas. I was wrong. Many of the articles suggested hanging things from walls and ceilings, large one-use furniture, or unnecessary products.

Like this massive and oddly shaped lamp...

And adding this onto your kitchen cabinets...

Or adding doors...

So I decided to make a list of the furniture and decor that I have found is very useful for a tiny apartment.

Actually Useful Ideas

Hanging Shoe Holder

You *could* put your shoes in this, or you could organize your bathroom items, makeup, or other small items in order to free table/dresser/sink space. The clear pockets make it easy to see everything you've stored in it. This can be purchased at locations like Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Target, or online at Amazon.

3-piece Dining Room Table

I am in love with my table. It folds up into a tiny space and when opened up, will fit 4+ people. It only comes with two stools, but it has wheels, so you can push it up against any other seating in your apartment, if needed. I bought mine on Amazon.

Folding Love Seat

I don't actually own this *yet,* but I love the idea. It is a loveseat, so it doesn't take up as much space as an actual couch, and it folds out into a full size bed, without the heavy metal pullout bed that is common. I found it on Wayfair.com

Tall Bed Frame

Add storage underneath your bed with this tall bedframe. Available for all sizes of beds. Found on amazon.com

Good Hangups

TBH I saw this on Shark Tank. It used magnets to hang your wall decor, rather than command strips, which may or may not rip off the top layer of paint. Go to their website to learn more.

Pocket Shower Curtain

You can face this inside your shower and store your hair and body cleaning supplies, or you can face it out and store your after-shower supplies. The clear one is great, because you can still have a cute decorative curtain underneath and it will still show through. I would probably get it on Amazon.

Storage Ottomans

It's a chair, a foot stool, coffee table, side table, AND storage. It seems like everywhere has these these days.