Real Homes' apartment storage guide recommends combining functions through furniture with concealed compartments. A storage ottoman or coffee table can hold spare blankets and pillows, while an old trunk may provide both a surface and a place to keep belongings.

Look for Storage Inside Furniture You Already Need

In the bedroom, a bed with built-in drawers can supplement limited dresser capacity. Choose the compartment around the items being stored and check the opening clearance. The goal is to make an essential piece work harder, rather than add storage furniture that consumes the floor area it was meant to free.