Must-have items for your small space

These products will help you make the most of your shoebox-size apartment.
(Photograph: Katrina Domin)
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Photograph: Katrina DominNORDEN Gateleg table, $179 at IKEA (two area locations) Both of this table�s leaves drop down, and the drawers could hold silverware, napkins�anything! Plus, birch is easy to paint over.
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Photograph: Courtesy of stacksandstacks.comRolling pantry, $100 at stacksandstacks.com Make up for a lack of kitchen cabinets with this rolling pantry that features six roomy shelves that can hold all your dry and packaged goods.
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Photograph: Courtesy of CB2Flex orange sleeper sofa, $999 at CB2 (800 W North Ave, 312-787-8329)If your studio apartment doesn�t offer enough room for a bed and a sofa, get this convertible couch. It�s chic and, more important, actually comfortable.
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Photograph: Courtesy of CB2White file file, $25 at CB2 (800 W North Ave, 312-787-8329)Take the clutter off your coffee table and store magazines in these hanging file holders. They�re great for holding mail, too.
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Photograph: Courtesy of MateriousCubby, $22, available soon at materious.comLocal design company materious successfully turned to Kickstarter to get these coat hook/storage units made.
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Photograph: Courtesy of CB2Peekaboo clear nesting tables, $199 for a set of three at CB2 (800 W North Ave, 312-787-8329)Here�s a decorating tip: Clear pieces give the illusion of taking up less space.
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Photograph: Courtesy of Urban OutfittersOver-the-door vanity station, $89 at urbanoutfitters.comYou don�t need a big area to primp for the day. Hang this station over the bedroom or bathroom door and it�ll instantly become part of your beauty routine.
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Photograph: Courtesy of Allmodern.comVitra Uten.Silo II small wall organizer, $385 at allmodern.comNo storage in the bathroom? No problem. High-end Swiss manufacturer Vitra turns your toiletries into a sleek art collage with this hanging organizer. It could also work for office supplies or kitchen utensils.
(Photograph: Magnus Olsson)
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Photograph: Magnus OlssonALVE laptop table, $70 at IKEA (two area locations)This small table features a storage space for your laptop that can be unfolded for a little extra work room.
(Photograph: Courtesy of the Container Store)
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Photograph: Courtesy of the Container StoreDriftwood and platinum elfa office in a closet, $232 DIY, $412 with installation (sale prices $174, $354 through October 14) at Container Store (908 W North Ave, 312-654-8450)Transform a closet into a cool little work station complete with ample writing surface and storage.
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Photograph: Courtesy of the Container StoreShoe space saver, $6 at Container Store (908 W North Ave, 312-654-8450)Sold in a package of two, these shoe storage items holds a pair of kicks in the same space that holds a single shoe.
By Kevin Aeh |
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