Welcome to New York! We are known for our art scene, culture, and amazing sky scrapers. We are also known for obnoxiously small living conditions. So whether you are a student, dreamer or minimalist these tips can turn any small space into a functional pad. Save money on that storage unit – your rent or mortgage is high enough.

Here are 5 must do's if you are moving into a small apartment.

1. Murphy Beds Are Back!

So Murphy beds can run you a pretty penny. If you're someone who loves a DIY project this might be a perfect way to maximize your space. Some Murphy beds feature extra storage and its always a nice conversational piece.

2. Space Saving Furniture is All the Craze!

Who wouldn't love a seat that can make a space look homie and also store extra things. There are amazing companies out there that not only craft beautiful furniture but also make space saving solutions that really help people save space.

3. Wall mounting and Shelves Are Your Friends.

So when it comes to small apartments utilizing wall space can be the difference between being on the cover of Homes and Gardens or being on the show Hoarders buried alive.

Closets should be utilized to full capacity.

4. Let Go! Craigslist, Poshmark or E-Bay the Excess Away.

Ladies and Gentleman there is something called the 80/20 rule. You wear 20% of your closet 80% of the time. So, it might be time to get rid of that summer dress or shirt you wore to that party once 3 years ago.

I get it! The shirt or blouse was $60. So why not make some of that money back? Create a little online shop or donate to people who might wear the piece you've neglected for years. Create an account at the following online bidding sites. Happy selling!

5. Scan All Your Documents.

Nothing takes up more space than clutter and loose papers. In this age of technology it has never been easier to keep all your forms and documents on a cloud or external hard drive.

Here are some recommendations for some technologies that are cheap or free to help you declutter that desk.

RECOMMINDATIONS:

Tiny Scanner: DOWNLOAD APP

Neat Scanner: BUY NOW

External Hard Drives: BUY NOW

Drop Box: GET A FREE ACCOUNT

So there you have it! Those are five ways to maximize your small place. You do not have to sacrifice your quality of life just because your apartment is 500 Square Feet. For more tips on organizing and maximizing please follow Home Organizing by Alejandra.tv. She has many amazing tips that can help you stay organized and fully utilize the space you have.

What are some tricks you use to organize a small space? Let us know in the comments.

Happy Organizing!