There's nothing like a versatile storage solution to help wrangle clutter and tidy your living space. We found a $35 small-space-friendly shelf that'll organize your items in a snap.

Nikol Slatinska

Apr 23, 2024

These Sleek $30 Floating Shelves Turned My Favorite Albums Into Artwork (and Get Me So Many Compliments)Decorating

They transformed my space!

Sarah M. Vazquez

Mar 6, 2024

The 11 Best Sources for Wall-Mounted Shelving

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Part decor, part storage solution, all style.

Nancy Mitchell

Feb 17, 2024

The $28 Rental Hack That Instantly Added More Storage Space in My Tiny Studio Apartment Organizing

They install in minutes — no tools required.

Tamara Kraus

Jan 23, 2024

This Collapsible $65 Storage Rack Set Will Help You Get Everything Organized in 2024 Organizing

This deal won't last long!

Morgan Pryor

Dec 28, 2023

This Narrow Shelving Unit Adds So Much Extra Storage to Even the Smallest Spaces — And It’s Only $42 Right Now Organizing

It's on sale!

Morgan Pryor

Nov 9, 2023

Corner Shelves: A Smart Small Space Solution All Over the House Decorating

The corners of our homes often go overlooked and underutilized, but, especially if you’re short on space, stake a claim on this space with some corner shelves. It’s an idea you can truly use anywhere in your home to gain storage or to put some of your collections or art on display. Here are a trove of inspiration photos from different rooms around the home showing off how serviceable and attractive corner shelves can be.

Carrie McBride

Oct 3, 2023

The Ingenious Foldaway Shelf with Wheels That Adds Instant Storage Anywhere (It’s on Sale!)Organizing

This collapsible four-tier unit can be used as a kitchen cart, bar cart, bookcase, plant stand, and so much more.

Morgan Pryor

Aug 4, 2023

The Floating Shelf That Took Me 5 Minutes (& No Tools) to Install Life

We kept hearing about these shelves that practically install themselves, so we put one to the test.

Arlyn Hernandez

Jun 8, 2023

The No-Drill Shelves That Will Instantly Organize All Your Spices (They’re Essential for Renters!)Organizing

You'll also love them in your laundry room.

Nic Dobija-Nootens

Apr 7, 2023

This IKEA Picture Ledge Is Almost Unrecognizable, Thanks to This $50 DIY

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Just look at that trendy scalloped trim!

Chelsea Angelos

Apr 4, 2023

This Small-Space-Friendly Find Transforms Unused Corner Space Into Extra Storage (It’s Only $22!)

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It basically creates storage out of thin air.

Nic Dobija-Nootens

Feb 6, 2023

Before & After: $45 DIY Shelves Give a Rental Kitchen a Bespoke, Built-in Look Home Projects

This simple project is pretty and practical.

Sarah Lyon

Jan 19, 2023

This Space-Saving Floor Lamp Gives Me So Much Extra Storage That I Bought Two of Them (Bonus: It’s on Sale!)

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It's the perfect lamp-storage combo.

Nic Dobija-Nootens

Jan 17, 2023

The $32 Drill-Free Amazon Kitchen Find That Creates Pantry Space Out of Thin Air Organizing

Maximize storage in any room.

Britt Franklin

Jan 10, 2023

This Is the New, Retro-Inspired Way to Do Open Shelving Decorating

Open shelving remains a hot kitchen trend, but this slightly polarizing style is getting a chic upgrade.

Blair Donovan

Dec 20, 2022

The Game-Changing Surge Protector That Doubles As a Shelf (It’s on Sale!)

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Apartment dwellers will totally love these.

Alyssa Longobucco

Nov 2, 2022

These Ridiculously Stylish Shelves Give Me Extra Storage Without Taking Up Valuable Floor Space (They’re on Sale!)Organizing

A sturdy and stylish organization solution.

Britt Franklin

Oct 18, 2022

These Sleek Shelves from Etsy Instantly Create Extra Storage Space Just About Anywhere (They’re Drill-Free!)Organizing

You can put them in your closet, kitchen, home office... there are so many possibilities!

Kendall Cornish

Oct 17, 2022

The Renter-Friendly Floating Shelves That Will Instantly Create More Space In Tiny Apartments

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Get organized in style.

Britt Franklin

Oct 13, 2022

This Customizable (and Stylish!) Bathroom Organizer Features an Ingenious Jar System That’ll Double Your Storage Space Organizing

It's the ultimate Etsy find.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Oct 6, 2022

This Ingenious Gadget Instantly Turns Any Outlet Into a Shelf to Save You Floor and Counter Space Life

There's nothing better than a clutter-free tech space.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Oct 5, 2022

3 Designer-Approved Tricks for Decorating with Knickknacks

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There’s an art to arranging trinkets, and these designers have the secret.

Marlen Komar

Sep 22, 2022

Before & After: Cookbook Display Goes Front-Facing Organizing

My kitchen is spacious by city apartment standards, but really lacks in storage. While an inexpensive tower shelf stored my cookbooks just fine, I found that I wasn’t particularly inspired to use them, and the positioning partially blocked doorway. So I decided to break out my favorites and display them with some reverence… by facing them forward. You may have already spied these cookbook shelves in my January Cure party post.

Tara Bellucci

Sep 20, 2022

This May Be the Smart Kitchen Storage Solution You've Been Searching for Decorating

Storage problems? Floating shelves in this unexpected spot – hidden in plain sight — may be the answer.

Savannah West

Jun 21, 2022

Want More Decor for Your Money? Buy a Mirror With a Built-In Shelf Decorating

If you know, you know.

Sarah Lyon

Mar 31, 2022

These Floating Shelves Saved Me So Much Space and Turned My Book Collection Into a Work of Art Life

Who doesn't want to display their favorite reads?

Allison Arnold

Feb 28, 2022

9 Ladder Shelves Perfect For Small Spaces Organizing

Chic and practical? Just say yes!

Tierra Harris

Jan 18, 2022

These Stylish Floating Shelves Add Storage Without Taking Up a Ton of Space Home Projects

Not only do floating shelves free up precious floor space (especially when several are hung together), but they serve as a pretty focal point in a room, too.

Alyssa Longobucco

Sep 23, 2021

The Property Brothers Hate Open Shelving In Kitchens — Here’s Why Home Projects

Jonathan and Drew Scott say pump the brakes before you jump on this hot kitchen trend.

Alexandra Frost

Aug 5, 2021

This Multi-Use Costco Shelf Is Perfect For Small Spaces Decorating

All small space dilemmas may just have been solved by one super affordable item.

Emma Kershaw

Jul 31, 2021

6 Different Ways to Build Floating Shelves Home Projects

From "I feel comfortable using thumbtacks" to "Let me get my power tools," we've got a little something for everyone.

Caylin Harris

Jun 22, 2021

This Trendy Shelf is All Over European Homes Decorating

And it’s one of the best ways to store books!

Dominique Gebru

Nov 10, 2020

A Small Portland Apartment Has Seriously Good Open Shelving Inspiration Tours

Rachelle added more shelving for storage AND plants!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 5, 2020

9 Places to Buy Inexpensive and Stylish Wall Shelving Organizing

Say hello to a new home for your favorite books, plants, photos, and more.

Kelsie Schrader

Aug 26, 2020

5 Ways To Use A Coat Rack (Other Than The Obvious)Organizing

Yesterday we talked about 12 different ways to use a bookcase in your home. Did you miss it? Check it out for sure as they’re one of the most versatile furniture pieces you can own. Today we’re back with a few more suggestions, but this time for the entryway staple: the coat rack.1. In The Bedroom: The harder we work to keep our closet items paired down the easier it can be to put a coat rack to use as a closet (especially if you use a small bookcase for folded items).

Sarah Rae Smith

Jul 17, 2020

Before & After: Goodbye Closet, Hello Library Home Projects

Dealing with this closet and salmon painted floor was high on the priority list of things to do to begin turning this basement into the modern family room it was destined to be. It had been on my mind since the moment we got the keys to the house. It took a few months to get around to it but we finally did. Follow me after the jump to see the result…We didn’t have much use for the closet but we did have hundreds of books that needed to find a home.

Alysha Findley

Jul 16, 2020

This $69 Shelf Might be IKEA’s Most Functional Piece Yet Decorating

Have you met IVAR?

Marlen Komar

Jun 12, 2020

Best Storage Beds of 2009 Decorating

The Matera BedI am generally against storing things under your bed because I feel it creates bad bedroom energy, BUT I do find it necessary – at least a little bit – in NYC, so I’ve created and update this list each year. Following are the best storage beds that I know about, at a wide range of prices. If you are going to store, keep it organized, clean and as uncluttered as possible. And if you don’t need to, good for you!

Maxwell Ryan

Apr 19, 2020

Accidentally On-Trend: My Rose Gold Pantry Shelves Home Projects

I am giddy over my new pretty, pretty pantry shelves. Just days ago, they were a hodgepodge of mismatched boards and faux-wood stickers. It’s amazing what a little paint and the old switcharoo will do! When we started working on our new house, I was pleased to find a set of shelves in the pantry. They were nothing to write home about, but they would hold things and they were free and they were fine.

Tess Wilson

Mar 12, 2020