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When it comes to corners in your home, you can deal with them in one of two ways: Put them to use or cover them up. If every corner can contribute to your space, whether as a storage spot, a display area for plants or decor, or a cozy place to add lighting, that’s great! However, that’s not always possible. Maybe you just don’t have the right furniture pieces to fit there, or maybe your partner bought a bike that folds in half, and although they’ve used it once in four years, they won’t sell it. So it occupies a corner of your living room under a blanket, because covering it up makes it look better, right?
The best way to avoid having unused or underutilized corners is to set them up with storage or shelving units that work for your space. This versatile Amazon find fits in any sized living room, bedroom, or home office, and it’s an especially smart solution for small spaces. Plus, it looks way more chic than its $70-price point would let on.
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This corner table has three tiers that meet all kinds of storage needs: two open tabletops on the top and bottom and one small nook with a metal wire gate to keep it covered. Depending on where you place the table, it can act as a nightstand in the bedroom, an end table in the living room, or a place to hold odds and ends so they’re out of the way but still organized. One Amazon shopper confirmed the metal frame is sturdy and that the whole thing is easy to assemble. “I was in desperate need of a corner shelf for my guest bathroom,” they wrote. “I was able to [build] it all by myself within 30 minutes.”
You can choose different finishes to achieve a simple wooden look, a rustic farmhouse vibe, or even modern glam with faux white marble tiling. Some options also include minor design changes, such as replacing the single flap door on the middle shelf with two larger double doors, but the table is functionally consistent across almost every style. The only one that’s significantly different is the Modern Brown color, which replaces the covered middle shelf with an open shelf and would be a great fit in bathrooms and laundry rooms.
If you’re looking for something that offers a wide variety of storage choices, the original layout with the covered middle shelf is an ideal pick. The bottom shelf stores books, plants, decor, and anything you don’t use on a regular basis, while the top shelf can be a place to rest beverages, hold lamps, and display framed photos. The middle shelf is your go-to spot for safely keeping things that have a way of getting lost around the home; that means: memento boxes, extra drink coasters, remote controls that don’t get used every day, and anything else that could easily get knocked off a table.
For the same $70 price, you can opt for a model with large double doors covering two levels of shelves. This is a nice choice for showing off knick knacks and an even better choice for turning your corner into a minibar. The two lower shelves are tall enough to hold wine, beer, and short cocktail glasses, while the open top shelf is where your liquor bottles sit proudly on display. Grab one of these multifunctional tables and help your corners work harder for you. You’d be surprised how much they can do!
Blair is Apartment Therapy’s Style Shopping Editor, where she covers the latest brand launches, need-to-buys, and anything related to her two unofficial beats — cane and rattan. Whenever she’s not perusing for the latest home finds (a rarity), you’ll probably find her reading, watching a horror film, or on the hunt for the best tacos in New York (recs are encouraged).
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If you’re striving to be more eco-friendly in your everyday life, a natural place to start is in the home. Aside from more obvious changes like using eco-friendly cleaning supplies and being more mindful of waste, another step is to buy organic bedding. Since we spend so much time in our beds, it makes sense to seek out products that are free of chemicals and potentially harmful substances — but it’s not enough to just buy sheets (or any fabric) simply labeled “organic.” While the FDA regulates organic labeling on food, there are currently only voluntary certifications when it comes to textiles. There is, however, a global certification you can look for. GOTS, or Global Organic Textile Standard, not only certifies manufacturers are using eco-friendly, sustainable techniques but also fair labor practices. Another is the Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX, which grades textiles on their exposure to harmful chemicals. While this also means that organic bedding tends to be more expensive, we know you’ll find the trade-off is certainly worth it. Below, we rounded up 15 of the best bedding organic sources that feel just as good as their positive impact.
Do you have an organic bedding source you love that we missed? Let us know in the comments below!
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Note: All prices listed are for Queen size.
This Northern California company focuses solely on organic cotton bedding. Coyuchi follows standards set by USDA Organic, GOTS, Textile Exchange, Fair Trade USA, and the International Labour Organization to ensure that every part of their process, including shipping and packaging, is sustainable. They also use low-impact dyes. Reliable favorites include their Organic Crinkled Percale Sheets and Organic Relaxed Linen Sheets.
Boll & Branch’s bedding is not only 100 percent certified organic, but their goods, made in India, are certified by Fair Trade to ensure the makers are paid and treated well. Additionally, a portion of every purchase is used to fight human trafficking. AT editors have used Boll & Branch products in the past, and can confirm they’re great quality and feel amazing. Interested in trying yourself? Top sellers include their Classic Hemmed Sheet Set and Flannel Sheet Set.
SOL, which stands for Sustained Organic Living, donates $7.50 to one of four charities with every bedsheet purchased. Their bedding is certified by GOTS and OEKO-TEX, and they only work with Fair Trade partners. Not only are their sheets free from harmful chemicals and dyes, but even the cotton used to make their sheets is grown without using any pesticides or fertilizers. Even better? Their prices are lower than the average for organic bedding. Current offerings include Percale Organic Sheets and Classic Sateen Organic Sheets.
Originally launched because the founder couldn’t find soft, sustainable, and affordable bedding, Ettitude sells sheets and comforters made of CleanBamboo, a new kind of bedding fabric that uses resource-efficient bamboo to create breathable sheets. All of the bamboo is sourced from FSC-certified forests, and products are shipped in reusable packaging to help eliminate waste. Plus, for every purchase, Ettitude donates 1 percent of revenue to environmental organizations. Some of our favorite sheets include the classic Bamboo Lyocell Sheet Set and the slightly heavier Bamboo Twill Sheet Set.
Some, but not all, of West Elm’s cotton sheets, duvet covers, and blankets are organic, with most in that category labeled as GOTS-certified and Fair Trade Certified. Certain bedding items are also non-dyed or made with environmentally-safe dyes that contain no harmful metals. Some of our favorites from West Elm include their Organic Washed Cotton sheet set and Organic Sateen sheet set.
Buffy’s one goal is to make your life more comfortable without making the planet uncomfortable. They do that in all sorts of ways, like using eucalyptus instead of cotton, recycling plastic bottles into polyester sheets, or using only plant-based dyes on their materials. (Every product description tells you how many plastic bottles, geese, or gallons of water you’re saving.) Those different methods and materials don’t equal less comfort, though. Try out the hypoallergenic 100-percent eucalyptus sheets, but also give the Cloud Comforter — what Buffy’s best known for — a go.
With a range of inexpensive bedding and bath textiles (plus rugs!), Under the Canopy is a great place to stock up on organic basics. Their products have a range of certifications — aside from GOTS, OEKO-TEX, and Fair Trade, they’re also cruelty-free and certified by the FSC and Weltrack. Bestsellers include the Organic Sateen Sheet Set and the Down Alternative Comforter.
Plover’s colorful textiles are made from GOTS-certified organic cotton and dyeing methods that conform to the OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and the company is audited by the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI). Plover is a small company committed to making limited-run and distinctively different products — right now our favorites include this Teal Zigzag Sheet Set and this Gray Lattice Quilt.
Anna Sova is dedicated to making “the finest organic linens in the world” for all parts of your home. All textiles are made of 100 percent GOTS-certified organic cotton, silk, or linen, and the bedding is made in carefully selected Italian mills. Their bedding section is on the pricey end, but if you’re going to invest, might as well go for the oh-so-soft Organic Cotton Velvet Collection or the Luxury Champagne Collection.
For a totally different type of organic bedding, check out Cariloha, whose specialty is bamboo. The company makes bamboo bedding, plus clothing and even mattresses. Breathable, moisture-wicking, and naturally sustainable, bamboo sheets are one route to living a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Plus, their products are also available on Amazon: Check out their Classic Bamboo Sheet Set and enjoy that Prime shipping.
Laura Fenton is the author of The Little Book of Living Small. She writes about home design and sustainability, and is a regular contributor to Apartment Therapy. Her work has been published in Better Homes & Gardens, Eater, New York Magazine, and Real Simple.
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Aesthetics are important in a home, but first, you need to outfit yours with everything it needs to function efficiently on a daily basis. There’s nothing like wanting to make a smoothie and realizing you still need to buy a blender, or not being able to get a good night’s sleep because of low-quality bedding. If there’s a one-stop-shop that has all your home-related needs covered, it’s Macy’s. Not only do they carry products in every category from top brands like Ralph Lauren and KitchenAid, but right now, many of these items are marked down extensively. Some are even final act, so there’s no telling if you’ll ever see them again once they’re gone. There’s a lot to sift through, so before you start your holiday weekend sale shopping, take stock of what’s missing from you’re abode. We’ve chosen some must-haves in an effort to simplify your search, so take a look, and get your cart ready!
