Small Space Organization Tips

Maximize Closet Space

"Dorm rooms and small apartments require innovative space solutions, and it starts with your closet," Clea admitted. The solution? "Use fabric cubes, crates ($35), and storage boxes to keep small items and knick-knacks like scarves organized and off the floor." When it comes to hanging space she says, "If your closet doesn’t have adequate hanging space, use a garment rack ($25) to create more room for your clothing. The bottom shelf also gives you extra space for shoes ($13) and decorative bins.”

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Use the Wall

“The wall is literally a blank slate, so use it to your advantage!" Joanna told us. "Add decorative shelves ($19) to set up a coffee station, a makeup vanity ($19), or even as a spot for school supplies. We especially love hanging wall decor ($18) that can hold cards from family, notes from friends, and photos from home!”

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Carry a Caddy

When you're sharing a bathroom with a bunch of roomies, you want an easy way to store and carry your bath products down the hall. Joanna explained, "the 2-in-1 caddy ($9) allows you to hold all your essentials in the large compartment and remove the small caddy for the shower. Plus, it's waterproof, easy to clean, and easy to label!”

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Organize the Bathroom

Don't want to drag a caddy down the hall every time you visit the loo? Joanna suggested a freestanding cart ($25). She explained it, "can create a landing space for your personal belongings. Use it to store folded towels, toilet paper, and daily beauty items. If you purchase a cart with wheels, you can easily move it if you need to store or repurpose it somewhere else.”

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Put Your Desk to Work

Clea told us desk accessories are the best way to keep your desktop tidy and functional. “Using proper desk accessories helps keep your papers and supplies organized, and your room free of clutter. Stacking trays ($10) are a perfect option for notebooks or papers that need sorting, and the desktop storage unit ($15) can hold everything from pens to planners ($15). Maximizing your work space makes a huge difference in efficiency and keeps your dorm room neat and manageable."

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Sit, Store, and Write

Whether you're in a studio apartment or a dorm room, tiny spaces require smart storage solutions, and Clea said a storage ottoman ($27) is the perfect multipurpose answer. "Not only does it hold bulky items like towels and bedding, but it creates additional seating, and the tray turns into a lap desk! Any item that serves three functions gets an organizational gold star.”

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