10 Essentials Every Small Home Should Have

Three tables for the space of one? That's the beauty of nesting tables. Fan them out when you need more surface area, move them around if you have guests, then tuck them in when you're done.

Bonus tip: choose an acrylic option, like the set Decor Fix blogger Heather Freeman has to take up less visual space!

If you're a pouf pessimist, you're underestimating their versatility. Set snacks out on your coffee table, and watch your friends flock to the poufs for prime seating. Position one in front of a chair, and you have an instant lounger. Place one next to your sofa, set a tray on top, and admire your new side table. Best of all, they can be stacked or stored under your coffee table when you aren't using them.

Floating shelves are ideal for adding more storage than your floor plan allows for. This cramped bedroom didn't have room for a nightstand, but Jenny Komenda from Little Green Notebook created a smart floating-shelf alternative.

If you can't knock down walls, add mirrors. They have the power to reflect light and visually expand a room, so it looks much larger than it actually is.

Pro tip: try styling a large mirror (like the one in Jillian Harris's home) by layering it behind another piece of furniture.

You may not have a walk-in closet, but even an unused nook or corner can serve as an impromptu closet if you hang a DIY copper-pipe rack.

Whether you choose larger lidded options to slide under a console table or line shelves with smaller versions, baskets are essential for organizing clutter.

There are a myriad of ways to utilize a rolling cart. It can be used as everything from a bar cart (or better yet, coffee station!) to a nightstand. Wheels make it easier to move to different spots . . . like the living room, if you're entertaining.

The key to making any bookshelf look immaculately streamlined is to load it with beautiful boxes. It's the perfect way to hoard anything from receipts to your washi tape collection without having your belongings look like a mess.

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Sure, you could hang coats or hats from these racks, but there's no need to stop there. Display a set of cabinet-hogging mugs in your kitchen, or organize necklaces in your bedroom. The possibilities are endless.

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