Nail a couple hooks to your wall -- or, easier yet, buy a set of over-the-door towel hooks -- and hang a pretty basket on them. You get as much horizontal space as you would with a small shelf, and you don't even have to waste a half hour looking for your level and measuring tape.
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Paint One on (or Don't)
A simple wood ladder or stepladder = InstaShelves! Take 20 minutes to pretty it up with a couple coats of spray paint or leave it bare and watch "New Girl" instead. (No judgment.)
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Splurge on a Sexy Set of Wheels
Not all manufactured storage products resemble Tupperware containers for giants. See: this sleek, practical option from Duravit.
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Vanity to Go
Genius: A vanity on wheels with a magnifying mirror, plenty of storage and a slim profile that makes it easy to squeeze next to a desk or bathroom counter. Buy it from PB Teen without shame.
