I use IKEA Alex drawers in my craft room. The drawers are shallow so you get more drawers than a regular desk. Its perfect for art supplies.

I use labeled ice trays as drawer organizers for spools/thread, needles, buttons, sewing feet & other sewing stuff, etc.

You can also create boxes/drawer dividers with stiff paper or foam board.

I also use Ikea's grocery/plastic bag holder (its rigid but has cutouts) to stash rolls of vinyl, gift wrap, etc.

I use a couple of medium or small 3m command hooks to hang cutting mats etc to keep surfaces cleared.

For papers, I use a hanging file on wheels and each folder contains a color... Then the folders are arranged in roygbiv order. I wheel the entire thing under a desk when I'm done for the day.

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Kallax shelves from ikea FTW

Cubical shelves, a big toolbox (two pieces, upper and lower cabinets), a little flat filling cabinet for all my embroidery floss, a bookshelf for books, beads, perler beads, frames, and canvases.

Clear shoe boxes are amazing fir storage.

I got a jewelry cabinet from a thrift store and it has sooo many drawers and little sections it's been great for storing craft supplies!

Something like this:

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If you aren’t looking to dust constantly I’d recommend opting for closed storage with glass/clear doors. There must be some floating shelves that are enclosed for this specific purpose.

Figurines and knickknacks get so dusty so fast and it can be really annoying to constantly have to move them all to clean.

What about getting some shadow boxes to mount on the wall for the small collectibles?

I bought this bookshelf for my office, and it's worked very well for both books and my little stuff.

Because it's so open, it doesn't fill up the room by itself.

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For me, if something can be easily found at a yard sale or be bought online for <$10, and I have no immediate need for it for a period of at least 3 months, then it's donated/thrown away.

Most often this includes seasonal decorations, Tupperware (my s/o loves to save to go containers but we already have more than we know what to do with), spur of the moment purchasing decisions (ie little finds at stores that serve singular purposes and aren't useful in the long term), blankets and throw pillows, and plenty of other crap.

Sure, we probably end up losing $100 or so a year by tossing it out or giving it away, but the peace of mind in having a clean, organized house that is presentable for guests is well worth it.

I got a 14 inch tall bed frame. Bam tons of extra storage under the bed. Also every piece of furniture has to have storage ability. Have a built in dresser in the wall also. I also hate clutter. I sell or give away a lot.

Organizing the entryway! What are some shoe storage solutions when your entrance is small? Coat storage? Where to put purses and bags etc?

Vertical space is your friend! If you’re lucky enough to have kitchen cabinets that aren’t flush against the ceiling, that could be storage space for your materials & any machines like Cricut you might have. IKEA has several options for desks & tables that fold up against the wall like a Murphy bed, and in many apartment closets there’s room at the top for an extra shelf. My hall closet has room at the top AND bottom, I opted to zip tie extra shelves to the lowest built-in shelf and use the top space for bulk paper towel & toilet paper storage (and hiding snacks I don’t want to share with my kids). Once you find an area for your crafting/art station, you can figure out a way to install a shelving or pegboard system for your stuff.

Multipurpose furniture. I currently live in a 350sq ft apartment and buying furniture that has more than one use makes a huge difference.

I got one of those IKEA cube storage shelves to create a little wall but I got the cube inserts as well which is where I’ll put stuff but it looks more presentable. Their inserts can be drawers or doors. Each fit into the cubes which I think looks a lot nicer than the fabric baskets you normally see. This sits right next to my bed and I also use it as a night stand. I have a small couch on the other side and you could easily do something similar to give yourselves the feeling of space without having to leave.

Getting a bed frame that you can put stuff under. I put anything I don’t need all the time. The short rectangular boxes are perfect. You can put extra blankets, bags, shoes, off season clothing.

I also gave a ton of stuff away. For the first few months each month I would get rid of a little more. I just needed less clutter and certain stuff just had to go because there was no place to put it.

For the kitchen cut back on how many dishes you have. Less pots and pans. Only keep what you absolutely need. I cook a lot so my kitchen is more cluttered than I’d like.

I got magnetic spice racks that sit on my fridge, they are super sturdy too and fit a lot. I got a paper towel rack that hooks under my cabinet. Anything that takes crap off the counter and saves drawer space will help.

In the bathroom get those hanging racks you stick onto the shower wall. Get multiple if you need to.

I have a nice sized closet where I can store a lot of my stuff too. I don’t like to shove tho so I have nice baskets.

My smaller apartment made me a lot more minimalist. I just keep less of everything I have. I personally love this apartment. It’s a good price for my crazy city too. I don’t plan on leaving if I don’t have to.

I watched a ton of TikTok videos on studio apartments and apartment hacks. Which is where I found a ton of inspiration. @smallspacebiglife is a good one. They live with their partner too so their advice might be more helpful and relatable for you.

When we first got married, my husband and I lived in a 250-sqft studio with no kitchen, and we ended up staying there for five and a half years. I remain amazed that we didn't kill and eat each other that entire time, but then again, it IS rather difficult to fit an adult corpse in a mini fridge.

The biggest thing to remember when living in a very small space is communication. You and your partner need to be really clear about your needs and if one of you is getting on the other's nerves, you gotta talk it out right away.

Try to compartmentalize the studio as much as possible with clearly defined spaces, using furniture or room dividers. It'll make the place feel larger and give each of you a little spot to call your own or hide when you can't stand the sight of each other.

Wall mounted cabinets and shelves were a godsend in our old place. If you don't have a lot of floor space, get some shelves and run them all the way up to the ceiling. If you don't want to or can't drill holes in the walls, there are shelves that mount with floor to ceiling tension rods kinda like the corner ones they make for shower caddies.

Im currently renting out a single bedroom (~200sqft) with my partner, and we’ve been here a year. The biggest thing Ive learned, is to remember to make time for yourselves outside of the house. Hang out with friends, go places, do things. Time apart, time spent dedicated to yourself is amazing.

Another thing, is to not let it get crowded. Keep things simple. The more stuff, the tighter it feels. We made the dual mistakes of not completely unpacking/downsizing, and starting to collect things for the new apartment too early (like boxes of kitchenware and such). Our tiny living space is very, very, very crowded, and leaves the room feeling constantly overwhelming.

Also, utilize under-bed storage. Can use totes, can use drawers, whatever works for you. It gives easier access to things that you dont want out and taking up room, but want to grab on a whim (art supplies!).

This is more a lesson on what NOT to do lol, as we fudged it from the beginning. Hopefully its smooth sailing for yall.

multipurpose furniture and a wholeeeee lotta communication!!!

Do you have A/C? How does air circulate in the space? Have you tried an air purifier?
You can use plastic bins with lids to store things in the garage or sheds. You could raise your bed by putting a base with storage, which are made in a variety of styles.
You could put one of the wardrobes in the garage or shed for out-of-season clothes, shoes & jackets. Use those Damp-Rid containers that remove moisture from the air. (hanging style or cup style)

It sounds like you’ve already done a lot of decluttering and that’s great! Based on the space though, you might need to do a little more. It can be a process, I’ve done this myself. One thing you might consider is getting a different nightstand and/or a cabinet for your shoes. Anytime you have open shelving—unless you have very few items on it—it’s automatically going to look cluttered. Think about doing another round of decluttering though. I have personally found that one time isn’t enough. It usually takes 3-4 maybe even more passes to get to a good place and even then, you still have to periodically declutter again. Hope this helps!

Pics make it look lol you live in a closet. Why is there a table and a screen in a mini closet? What is going on here? Wider shots could help?

Overall feels like you need to get rid of about half of the stuff in your place. Super cramped and super cluttered.

There nothing wrong there. Looks like you sleep in a attic of a small house! If you're concerned about dust accumulation, what you will need is an UV LIGHT. It's also filters the air, too, Kills molds,mildew,bed bugs and dust mites. Air is 90 percent dust so you will know you have dust. The UV-light are available online. But you can't be in the room or in the area during operation for at least 15 minutes til it reached it targeted areas. Same things,for pets too. UV lights are dangerous to be around while it's on in operation. It's been used to destroy covid in the air. Walmart and other stores carries them. But not in the stores. Their online stores are where you get them.

You have too much stuff. Plain and simple. I counted close to a dozen of those Hay foldable crates full of stuff. 

You could store out of season clothes and shoes inside your suitcases, and rotate your clothing based on the time of year. That would free up closet space. The suitcases can be stored in the garage instead on top of your wardrobe.

I am Exactly the same way and I’m also still living in my family house. i’d like to keep it been for the projects I haven’t put away properly yet that way they’re not just lying around on my desk. I find that clear bins are the best option for me because if I can’t see my stuff I forget about it and end up buying new things instead of using my old stuff. Most of my crafts include a lot of tiny pieces like beads and my favorite way to sort or organize them, is putting them in tiny Ziploc bags. You can buy them at the craft store they’re usually sold in Numbers between 40-120.

I have endeavored to foster a “put it in the bin when I’m done personality”- which is definitely not my norm. It started in the kitchen to cut down on the clean up after dinner- rinse or clean or load the dishwasher when nothing needs my full attention on the stove/in the oven.
So I get a working bin/basket/containment unit for whatever project going before I start the project. I have an old cookie jar filled with embroidery floss, hoop, and fabric ready to be parked at the couch when I’m ready to get stabby.

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Pencil boxes are good because they stack, easy to find with a clear bottom, and you can have a different color for each craft. Baskets, the containers stuff comes in, something I can throw the stuff in and then put the container away. If it's too organized I won't do it, but throw and toss I will do. My bobbins might be a mess, but it's contained. My hand needles might end up in the bottom of my mending kit but they are all there. My yarn might be half tangled but it's all in that travel bag under my kitchen table. Not in my family home, but have family in the home so similar I guess.

Bonus, if it gets a little out of hand it's a quick cleanup.

Touch of advice from someone who is messy messy? Clear your space when you're done with it. You're not done until there's enough space to do something else there, just like you're not done with dinner til the dishes are washed. This changed my life.

I have shelf risers to add to my usable cabinet space and prevent annoying stacking of pots and pans. Those top cabinets are very high, but a folding stepladder should let you use them for non-everyday items and excess supplies.

On a safety note, I'd strongly recommend removing that cloth hanging on the side of the fridge, it's a fire hazard.

What about one of the racks that hang from the ceiling and you hang your pots and pans from it?

That area is going to get pretty warm so you don't want spices or flammable items being stored there.

Ok. Relocate the fridge and center the range so you don't set the door on fire. That metal rack and the pans hanging from it are about the only things that can go less than 36 inches above the range. No wood there, no plastic, etc.

What is behind the blocked door?

For now, and until you move if you are renting, put the refrigerator somewhere else so you can move the range away from the door, which can catch fire. Do not hang towels over the stove. Do not put any unprotected flammable surfaces (such as wood or plastic cabinets or shelves) within 36 inches above the range.

What is on the other side of that door?

I’d like to think so because all of the other 4 units attached has the exact same set-up! I mentioned in another comment I tried to move the fridge to the only other corner in the kitchen but it blocked the back door. Not sure if my landlord would do anything about it unfortunately.

As small as it may be, it is CUTE AS A BUTTON! I’m in love with the sink and the whole vintage vibe ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Loft your bed

Not being able to afford furniture.

For each and every household product/furniture item you're going to get, just look up "space saving". Maximise that shit, every little bit counts

Stop buying shit

Under bed storage can be really helpful! Flat bins that slide under the bed especially.