Optimizing your space is one of the biggest challenges with living in New York City or any city where apartments tend to be on the smaller side. Many of my clients often ask me to help them optimize their space and recommend storage solutions for their homes. Usually, the biggest challenge is overloading things that will not comfortably fit in the allotted closets and cabinet space. Therefore, the first rule before you do anything is to declutter if you haven’t yet. Step 1