Consoles with a midcentury feel from Blu Dot.

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Pieces that can pull double duty are always welcome in small homes. These 10 ottomans and benches (plus a trunk thrown in the mix) open up to offer storage for books, blankets, shoes — you name it.

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I've been working on my closet for some time now, trying to figure out how to maximize space and make it feel less utilitarian and more glamorous. Now that I've made some progress — or at least have a solid plan — I can focus on the little details. Pretty frocks deserve pretty hangers, don't you think?

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Mixing wood grain with crisp white is a great way to introduce modern pieces into a more traditional room. Get the look with one of these pieces or get creative and DIY an existing piece of furniture.

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Storage chests and trunks are the perfect furniture for small spaces. They provide extra storage space, can act as a coffee or side table and, in a pinch, can even stand in as extra seating. Check out this roundup of storage chests in a variety of styles and price points.

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For years I've lived in fear of losing every document, photo, and video I've ever created, caused by an imagined hard drive failure or an errant spilled glass of water. I've been vigilant about backing up onto external hard drives, but somehow the precautionary step never seemed like quite enough protection. I've since realized losing my stored digital memories was my worst tech nightmare. More

Poppin West 18th File Cabinet
• $190.00
• Poppin 

On a scale of 1 to 10, shopping for a filing cabinet for the home office falls somewhere in the realm of "2" and "Zzzzz". But Poppin's West 18th File Cabinet is different, thanks to its friendly rounded corners and bright and colorful fronts, adding a splash of vibrant personality to a normally mundane piece of office furniture. Yes, there are also two utility drawers, locks, sliding floor glides, and a larger hanging file drawer, but it's really all about the design here...file it under "fun"! More

When the press release for the LLSTOL hit my inbox, I immediately recognized it as a perfect piece for small spaces. The clever piece can be configured for use as a chair, table, bench or even shelves. 

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Sometimes I think toy cars are like LEGO; they just keep multiplying forever until they take over your space. And, like LEGO, they can cause some serious damage if you step on one. So it's important to have a good storage system. We've rounded up some options before, but here are a few more to inspire you to get organized.

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Open Book Bin

• $179
• Land of Nod

I'm a big proponent of making kids' books as accessible as possible. This walnut bin is low to the ground and easy to take books in and out of. It's also one of the most handsome takes on a book bin I've come across.

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