I moved into a new studio apartment just last week and spent the month leading up to the transition planning for how to best optimize the space. I was excited for a little extra elbow room but knew that 500-square feet still wasn’t exactly a mansion either.
I scoured Wayfair to find storage-friendly furniture that would serve multiple uses and still fit in my compact apartment. And while I poured through the reviews and felt confident in my picks, I was even more impressed once they were built and in my new home. Ahead, you’ll find the pieces I officially can’t live without, plus even more that I’m eying from the online retailer.
Editor-Loved Space-Saving Furniture and Decor at Wayfair
Joss & Main Helene Storage Ottoman
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I snagged this Joss & Main storage ottoman in the green velvet fabric. And while I was already excited about the addition based on reviews and photos alone, it exceeded my expectations. It feels luxe, looks expensive, and the overall design is similar to versions at Pottery Barn and West Elm. It’s also multi-functional: I can use it for extra seating, storage, or even as a side table with a hard-surface tray on top.
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Latitude Run Pedestal Dining Table
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Everything about this pedestal dining table is a game changer. Not only does it offer ample space for hosting and dinner parties—I was able to comfortably fit four chairs around it—but it’s still compact enough to fit in a studio apartment. There’s an entire hidden cupboard in the base to store extra plates, bowls, and glassware. It’s spacious yet completely inconspicuous, so you would never know they’re there in the first place.
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Bay Aisle Home Rattan Dresser Set
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For the first time in my six years of New York City living, I’m able to fit a dresser in my space. It is already making such a difference in my ability to organize. This dresser set actually comes as two separate pieces that can be used as side tables or as one six-drawer design. It’s spacious enough to provide tons of extra storage without feeling so clunky in my living area, and it doubles as an excellent base for my TV.
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Rebrilliant Naina Farmhouse Tall Corner Bathroom Cabinet
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While my new apartment is an upgrade in almost every way, it has a lot less bathroom storage than my last place. I found a simple solution in the Rebrilliant corner cabinet. It fits so well in the nook of my bathroom, it’s as if it was specifically designed for my space. It’s slim enough to work in so many places, too, but still offers ample room for toiletries and accessories thanks to its shelves, drawer, and cabinets.
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Ahead, you’ll find even more Wayfair furniture on my wish list, including on-sale finds up to 64 percent off.
Kelly Clarkson Home Sonia Upholstered Storage Bench
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mDesign Seagrass Woven Cube Bin Basket Organizer
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Kelly Clarkson Home Aarya Hand-Braided Jute Basket
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Umbra Bellwood Over-the-Toilet Storage Organizer
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