A 'convertible' apartment is basically a studio with a wall

I recently moved into a 625 square foot apartment in Lincoln Park, Chicago. I chose the unit based on how close it is to work, some nice amenities and it's (slightly) lower price tag compared to other similar properties. However, the unit is what's called a 'convertible' which is essentially one step above a studio in the city.

The space has only one closet, and no door to the bedroom area. This creates a sort of 'all in one room' feel. It also has caused me some serious headache when it comes to storage.

At one point in my life I considered myself a minimalist, but that time is long gone. I have accumulated quite the collection of clothes, shoes and accessories. With the ever-changing weather in Chicago, I also have a lot of coats. I mean, a LOT. And currently no coat closet.

Here's a few of my favorite products that helped get me organized in my small space.

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At this point I only have one of these bad boys but I plan to purchase several more. Unlike some of the basic fabric storage boxes, this one has the ability to be divided into 2 compartments. A very useful feature for someone like me who has a smorgasbord of random stuff.

Stay tuned as I will be updating this post with more of my top rated items.