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Living in a shoebox doesn't have to be awful — after all, it's what's inside that matters.

Promising review: "The perfect little table for a small space. I needed something for our tiny office/living room/guest room. This made the space so much more versatile without taking up valuable square footage. Easily folds when not in use, simple to put together." —M. Lincoln

Get it from Amazon for $54.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Took about 1.5 hours to put together alone, but I was also multitasking — this is a really great and functional table BUT also doesn’t break the bank!! I got this to serve as both a desk and coffee table for my small studio apartment and couldn’t be happier. If you’re even considering it, buy it. It’s worth it and has some solid storage space too." —Jo

Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in two sizes and five colors; plus two other styles).

Promising review: "This mid-century modern coffee table has a wonderful design and offers a hiding spot for your cat! My cat took to it right away and loves sleeping on the soft mattress hidden inside the coffee table. The wood is quite heavy and sturdy. The assembly was fairly easy, with the step by step instructions it took about 20 minutes. I highly recommend this coffee table for cat lovers : ))" —Julie

Get it from Wayfair for $91.99+ (originally $101.99+; available in three styles).

Promising reviews: "This has been a game-changer for my laundry room organization. Its sleek design fits perfectly in tight spaces, maximizing storage without taking up much room. The four tiers provide ample space for all my supplies, keeping everything neatly organized and easily accessible. The mobility of this cart is a huge plus, allowing me to move it as needed effortlessly. Highly recommend for anyone looking to tidy up their laundry room or bathroom!" —jayden

Get it from Amazon for $33.24+ (available in four colors).

Ewart Woods is a small business based in Latvia that creates handmade organization and storage solutions that blend into your home decor.

Promising review: "The sofa arm table is gorgeous; the color is great and fits perfectly on my sofa! The make of it is also great and seems like it would last. Definitely recommend." —Aubrey

Get it from Ewart Woods on Etsy for $55.03 (originally $61.15; available in 10 colors and three styles).

Promising reviews: "It's a great side table with ample storage. Great for organizing bedside stuff. Was easy to assemble as well. Good buy!" —SM

"This only took me 25–30 minutes to assemble (I had the help of a 4-year-old and a cat, so it could’ve taken a lot less time). Everything was labeled to make it easy and quick to put together. It’s a super cute table and has two charging ports and two power outlets. No more need for power strips and cords everywhere! Awesome buy!!" —Home Builder Mom

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in five colors).

This comes with an E26 light bulb so it's ready to use outta the box!

Promising review: "This fits perfectly next to my couch where we needed a table, but couldn’t quite fit an actual living room one. I also hate our overhead light, so this one is nice. It comes with a light bulb and is super bright. It took maybe 15 minutes to set up, and you barely needed the directions, it’s very straightforward. The quality is great, and it’s very sturdy. No wobbling around. Perfect for small spaces." —ALD

It includes the necessary mounting hardware.

Promising reviews: "My new floating nightstand may be small but it serves my bedroom in a big way, love it!!" —ToiToiToi

"My kid wanted a nightstand but we had zero space for one where her bed is currently located. So this meets all our expectations." —wilanca

Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors).

These are made with hidden mounting brackets and come with the necessary mounting hardware for easy installation.

Promising review: "These shelves were the right length for a small corner I wanted to use for book racks in a nursery, so I gave them a try. They came very well packaged, with no chips, dents, or anything — in perfect condition. Very smooth, true bright white finish. They were easy to install by myself, with the large drywall anchors and long screws included. They stay firmly on the wall without wiggling and are deep enough to fit plenty of books. I can see these becoming nice toy display shelves in the future as well." —Hope

Get a set of two from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in four sizes and five colors).

Promising review: "So happy with this table. It’s larger than I had anticipated, which is great. Takes some time to assemble but it's totally worth it. In an NYC apartment, everyone appreciates furniture that can fold up and be neatly tucked away in a corner. It also arrived two weeks early which was great!" —Amber Martin

Get it from Amazon for $80 (available in three finishes).

The acrylic shelves come pre-assembled, and you can secure them with a single fastener. 

Indoor Window Gardens is a family-owned small business based in South Carolina. 

Promising review: "Not only do these shelves look amazing and give me so much more room for my plants but the customer service is amazing! I forgot to order extensions with my order so I contacted the shop and they helped me by making a special listing for the extensions. They placed them in my original order so everything came together. If you’re looking for a window shelf, this is it!!" —Jamie Miner

Get it from Indoor Window Gardens on Etsy for $66.60+ (available in three styles and three mounting options). Free shipping is included.

BuzzFeed Shopping senior writer Emma Lord says, "Another bonus? If you flip the lid over, it has a wooden base, so you can *also* use this as a teensy snack table. I recently got one of these for my new apartment to stash my candles and ~candle accessories~ in and it's pretty much become my favorite piece of furniture?? I use it to prop up my feet during work hours and sometimes if I want to eat on my couch I'll use it as a tray. It's also sturdy enough to sit on if I ever wanted to have guests over and needed an extra chair. It was RIDICULOUSLY easy to set up — I had it done in less than 10 minutes, and probably didn't even need the directions. It also just looks so darn cute (and comes in so many colors that I'm tempted to buy another!)."

Promising review: "I was using a small foldable step stool in my bedroom to reach the top shelves of my wardrobe. But you know, those things aren’t pretty. It wasn’t bringing me joy, just begrudging utility. This ottoman brings me joy. It’s pretty, it’s lightweight so I can move it easily to use it as a step stool, and the storage capacity is perfect for things like my nightly moisturizers, my Kindle and journals, and other little miscellaneous things." —Monica N.

I freaking LOVE this ottoman. It's beautiful, sturdy, and quite literally the most useful thing I own. It's quickly become my favorite piece in my tiny living room because of just how multifunctional it is. I keep a mountain of cat toys inside the ottoman, which keeps them out of sight and off my floor. I usually keep the walnut side up because it looks so chic, but when I host gatherings, I like to drag the ottoman (which is sturdy but light enough to move semi-easily) and use it as another chair. The best part? NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED! This beautiful thing is delivered to you in one piece. Just make sure you have another person to help you get it out of the box. 

Get it from Coddle for $499 (available in five colors). 

Get it from West Elm for $199 (available in walnut or dark mineral).

It comes with steel brackets that adjust in width and secure to both round *and* flat railings that range from 1inch–5.9 inches wide.

Pure Wood Design is a small business run by carpenter Ömer, who has over 40 years of woodworking experience.

Promising review: "Best idea for a balcony. Really well-made product, and I could not be happier. Heavier and stronger than what you're thinking." —Scotty Smith

Get it from Pure Wood Design on Etsy for $75.46+ (originally $107.80+; available in 11 sizes, 10 colors, and with or without a winter cover). Free shipping is included.

Promising review: "I love this shelf! I needed something tall to fill empty space and store books and plants. Each shelf is very heavy duty, so I can't imagine any bowing would occur in the future, unless it's got too much humidity. Before we put weight on the shelves, it had gaps between itself and the wall, but it balanced itself out after adding books. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this shelf. It's definitely going to last longer than anything you could buy at Ikea and it has VERY little wasted/unusable space. Just do it! I put it together myself, but I had to hold it steady/leveled while hubby secured it to the wall. It's not impossible to do alone, but get a second person to at least hold it still for you." —MrsK3nnyBoy

Get it from Amazon for $138+ (available in 7 colors/finishes, including sets).

It has a maximum weight capacity of 250 pounds.

Promising review: "This ottoman is so beautiful. It was very easy to put together. Just screw on the legs. It is very sturdy and well made. It also holds quite a bit of clothing items. I am able to sit on it comfortably and it has a nice height." —Marie-Rose

Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in 12 colors).

The larger stool's maximum weight capacity is 175 pounds and the smaller one is 150 pounds.

Promising review: "These cans are just what I was looking for. We're using the large can as a seat inside the front door. It's sturdy and looks like an old galvanized can. The wooden top is thick and made of planks. I plan to store birdseed in the large can and vacuum parts in the smaller one." —Lanie

Get a set of two from Amazon for $68.15+ (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "I live in a studio apartment and work at home sometimes, so I needed a desk that could fold up behind my couch. It was bigger than expected but still fit perfectly. It is easy to move and is very nice and adds a classy, smart feel to a room. Would recommend for someone with small space who needs to fold up for room." —Faith Miletello

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in two sizes and five colors).

It has a maximum weight capacity of 110 pounds.

Promising review: "My 2-year-old loves her new bookcase! It took me forever to find a bookcase that was short enough to fit under her window. The cute seat is an extra bonus. It took a little bit of time to assemble, but it's totally doable." —Sarah

Get it from Amazon for $75.99+ (available in espresso or modern white).

Promising review: "This little shelf is great for its price point and size. I had a small, awkward corner in my bathroom where I wanted to add a little storage. This shelf unit fits perfectly in the space, was very easy to assemble, and the price did not break the bank. I have had this for about a year, and it is sturdy and still in great shape." —L. Beach

Get it from Amazon for $24.48 (available in black or white).

Each stool has a maximum weight capacity of 250 pounds.

Promising review: "The design is very smart and pleasing to look at. I chose it both because of the finish and the space saving/organization that it offers–I was very excited when I saw that each of the seats can be used as storage bins. I love using this table so far." —Joseph F.

Get the five-piece set from Wayfair for $314.99+ (originally $525; available in three finishes).

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