Living the small space lifestyle is an ongoing battle while trying to do more with less. Sometimes, after an exhaustive search, we strike the furniture jackpot with a piece that epitomises our spacial, stylistic and budgetary trifecta. But just because these home buys feel like a rarity, that doesn't mean that there aren't options out there. It's a matter of finding the time to hunt them down.
If turning small space furniture hunting into a full-time job isn't on the cards right now, don't sweat it — because we've got you and your tiny apartment's back. We're hula-hooping our way through the best buys in budget, size and statement-making — from chic nesting tables to decorative room dividers, sleek shelving, comfy ottomans with secret storage, and even a loveseat. Scroll on for the under £150 furniture finds that will maximise tight spaces while keeping minimalism and style top of mind — so you can easily shop, decorate and relax without ever leaving your tiny abode (or quitting your day job).
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The Shelves That Don't Compromise On Floor Space
Not only do these shelves give added floor space (which really helps with the illusion of space), the metal sides give extra hanging possibilities.
String Pocket Shelves, $126, available at John Lewis & Partners
The Bed That's Hiding Another Bed
For those of you with a much-lusted after guest room, these stackable beds provide sleeping space for not one but two extra people – creating one large double or two singles.
Ikea UTÅKER Stackable Bed, $150, available at Ikea
The Bathroom Shelves That Don't Take Up The Whole Bathroom
When your bathroom is already tiny, you don't need extra floor space taken up with storage. This caddy can either hang from a shower rod (make sure it's sturdy), sit on a windowsill or take up only a teeny-tiny amount of space on the floor.
Urban Outfitters Minimal Rose Gold Standing Bathroom Storage Rack, $35, available at Urban Outfitters
The Mattress That Doesn't Take Up The Space Of A Mattress
If you don't have a guest room, don't worry about it – this foldable Muji mattress will slip under a bed or in a cupboard easily and is much easier to manoeuvre than that air bed your mum insists on blowing up every Christmas.
Muji Foldaway Guest Mattress, $95, available at Muji
The Extra Seating With The Secret Storage
Perfect to use in a living room where only one couch will fit, this ottoman provides some much-needed extra seating if any guests come round. However, it also lifts up to store whatever else you would rather not have on show.
Safina Ottoman Storage Bench in Pink Velvet, $139.97, available at Furniture 123
The Storage Boxes That Are Easy On The Eye
Ideally, you'd like everything that isn't meant to be on show tucked away until it's ready to be used, but with no storage space, that's not always an option. Luckily, these storage boxes can be stacked in a corner and look like they're meant to be there without causing too much of a fuss.
Made.com Daven Set of 2 Metal Storage Box Trunks, $79, available at Made.com
The Work-From-Home Desk That Doesn't Dominate The Room
With fewer of us working in offices, small desks are much in need. My top pick is still the leaning desk, which is best for providing stability, taking up minimal floor space and providing shelving storage too.
Made.com Kleur Leaning Desk, Pine and Grey, $149, available at Made.com
The Shelves That Won't Annoy Your Landlord
Wall mounted shelving is not the friend of renters – landlords don't tend to take kindly to giant holes left from attaching things to their walls. These leaning shelves, in the same way as the desk, are the next best option as they take up so little floor space.
Habitat Jessie Oak Narrow Leaning Bookcase, $85.5, available at Habitat
The Extra Seating That Isn't Ugly
These stacking stools will sit happily in your living room, functioning as a table for a trailing plant, stacking books or another purpose, until you need them for actual sitting on.
Ikea FROSTA Stackable Stool, $9.5, available at Ikea
The Bedside Table That Doesn't Swamp The Room
Again, no legs means no wasted floor space thus leaving room underneath this floating bedside table to create the feel of a bigger room – or use it to stack books.
La Redoute Valga Wall-Mounted Bedside Table, $69, available at La Redoute
The Shelves That Use Dead Space
Corners are notoriously difficult to fill, and it's a shame when you're living with small spaces. This corner shelving unit makes use of all angles – its height gives more storage too.
Wayfair Piano Corner Bookcase, $109.99, available at Wayfair
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