The Best Space-Saving Furniture Items For Your Small Apartment

Shark IW3511 Detect Pro Lightweight Cordless Vacuum Cleaner ($385, originally $450)

If you live with pets like I do (and even if you don't), a cordless vacuum is necessary for small space living where the dust build-up is real. Not only does this Shark come with a 60-minute run time, it's also available with an auto-empty system, so when you bring it back to its charging port, it empties automatically. This means way fewer trips to the garbage pail. If you need your vacuum for a quick floor or counter clean-up, there's a handheld attachment as well.