4. A Fold-Flat Step Stool

One of the least sexy but most-used items I own. It hides beside the washing machine and comes out every time I need to reach high cabinets, hang art, or water plants. It’s the thing you never think to buy until you do—and then wonder how you lived without it.

5. Collapsible Bins in Every Closet

Storage boxes that fold flat when not in use = storage that adapts to your life, not the other way around. I use them for seasonal clothes, guest bedding, tech accessories, and the random cords I refuse to throw out. They make chaos look intentional.

6. A Rechargeable Clip-On Light for Shelves and Cabinets

No wires, no drilling, no weird shadows. These little rechargeable LED lights live inside cabinets and bookshelves. One tap and they glow like you installed custom lighting—without the budget or the commitment.