Decorating Your Apartment For Less? These Furniture Finds Are Under $250

Anyone who has a small kitchen knows how frustrating meal prepping can be. One false move, and you'll inevitably knock over a fancy glass or catapult your recipe onto the floor. Fortunately, the Sydney Apartment Kitchen Cart ($210) provides extra counter and cabinet space, making your time cooking a little easier in the process. Best of all, it can be rolled away once dinner is served. (It's like an on-demand kitchen island.)

Every stylish small space has a bunch of strategic storage solutions hiding in plain sight. Not only will Threshold's Tufted Round Ottoman ($95) allow you to kick back and relax, but it also has built-in storage. That way, you'll always have somewhere to stash your favorite throw blankets.

If you're working from home, why not invest in a new desk? The Saracina Home Sophia Open Concept Bookshelf Workstation ($230) has ample storage space, plus a small board to hang up important notes or mottos. All of this for under $250? I'm sold.

Of course, no home office is complete without a great chair. This Studio Designs Home Spire Chair ($232) can swivel just like your favorite office seat but is polished enough to place in your living room whenever guests stop by.

Why settle for one end table when you can enjoy a few? Saracina Home's Beatriz Glam Geometric Hexagon Accent Tables ($180) can nest underneath each other when idle, so you won't have to worry about them cluttering up your home.

Avid hosts will find a lot to love about the Room Essentials Futon Sofa ($120). At first glance, this pick looks like a couch that's ready for your next Netflix and chill session. But in reality? It can also be converted into a futon, offering a cozy place for visitors to crash.

Don't have enough square footage for a coffee and end table? Spring for the Project 62 Durant Rectangular Cocktail Ottoman With Waterfall Table ($180). Composed of an upholstered cushion and a plywood frame, this option offers the best of both worlds — all while looking like an abstract sculpture.

Finding a dining-room table to fit a small space is easier said than done. But clocking in at 32 inches, this OFM Mid-Century Modern Round Dining Table ($210) is a happy medium between form and function.

Speaking of your dining-room table, you'll need some chairs to match. This pair of Project 62 Copley Upholstered Dining Chairs ($115) is an affordable, chic choice that will get you compliments.

Just because you have a full house doesn't mean your guests will be packed like sardines. The Linon Bentwood Stools ($87) give everyone somewhere to sit, plus they can be stacked on top of each other at the end of the night.

Optimizing every nook and cranny is basically Apartment Decorating 101. This Threshold 4-Cube Corner Storage ($85) will turn an otherwise unoccupied corner into a major shelfie moment.

Spruce up your hallway with this Johar Furniture Soho V Console Table ($130). Decked out with two shelves, this console table has plenty of room for your keys, loose change, and a few pairs of shoes. Plus, the glass and fiberboard combo makes this pick look retro in all the right ways.

In a perfect world, you'd have a spare room that could double as your home office. But if you're literally working from your couch, you'll get a lot of mileage out of this Christopher Knight Home Lift Functional Coffee Table ($221). It's basically a coffee table, desk, and extra storage rolled into one.

Consider this Aiden Lane Maresal Bar Cart ($140) your secret weapon for your next great happy hour. The removable top tray give you somewhere to concoct (and serve) a delicious cocktail. And to make a sweet offer even better, there are also designated spaces to store your favorite glasses and bottles of wine. I'll toast to that!

If you want to make the most of this bedroom staple, consider picking up this Threshold Shelburne Nightstand ($160). The magic behind this pick lies in its discreet, pull-out shelf, which gives you somewhere to place your morning cup of coffee.