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Uzone.id — With soaring rents and property prices in cities like New York, San Francisco, London, and Hong Kong, many people, even those with big decorating budgets, are now making the most of smaller spaces.
There are many perks to living in a smaller space, from easily finding coziness in your home to having less surface area to clean at the end of the day. Though living in a small space can feel challenging, the right furniture would make even the tiniest rooms feel spacious and stylish.
Luckily, interior designers have plenty of tricks up their sleeves for outfitting challenging spaces and have tried and tested several furniture designs within tight confines. Below, are 10 perfect pieces of furniture that perfectly fit in small apartments or homes.
Multipurpose Furniture
One of the easiest ways to make a small space work is to use furniture that serves more than one purpose, and it’s called Multipurpose Furniture.
A survey by the National Association of Home Builders found that 80 percent of people prioritize storage space and multi-functional furniture nails that do without cluttering up your room.
So, go for pieces that serve more than one function. Think of sofas or beds with storage underneath, coffee tables that can lift and double as workspaces, or ottomans that also serve as storage units.
Vertical Storage Solutions: Use Your Wall Space
When your floor space is limited, the best solution is to go vertical. Most people forget that their walls are great for storage and style. Interior design expert Joanna Gaines says, “Using vertical space is the secret to making small rooms feel bigger.”
Instead of taking up floor space, make the most of your walls. You can make tall bookshelves, hanging cabinets, or even hanging hooks for your bike to create more space.
Floating desks are one of the perfect furniture to have in a small space, it’s perfect for a home office in a small apartment. You can fold them up when you’re not working to free up space.
Foldable and Expandable Furniture
Every square foot matters when you’re living in a small space, and that’s where foldable and expandable furniture takes the role. These pieces are designed to be compact when you don’t need them and easily transformed when you do, making them perfect for apartments, studios, or any small living area.
You can use foldable chairs, tables, and desks. Wall-mounted desks or tables that can be folded when they’re not in use could save tons of your tiny space, and expandable tables can adjust to your needs, especially for guests.
This also works for outdoor furniture, if you have a small balcony or patio, foldable outdoor chairs and tables are ideal. You can set them up when you want to enjoy fresh air and sunshine and then fold them away when you need more space for moving around.
Sofa Beds and Futons
If you’re tight on space, a sofa bed can act as both seating during the day and a bed at night. Futons can also be a comfortable solution for tiny apartments.
Use Mirrors and Transparent Furniture
While you can’t make your space bigger, you can make it feel bigger by reflecting natural light and other parts of the room. Mirrors reflect light and create the illusion of more space. For example, placing a large mirror across from a window can bounce light around the room, brightening it up and adding depth.
Transparent furniture, like glass tables or acrylic chairs, won’t visually clutter a room, making it feel more open.
Customized Built-ins
If possible and you have the budget and opportunity, custom-built furniture is one of the best ways to make sure every bit of space in your home is being used efficiently.
Built-in furniture, like benches with storage underneath or cabinets that fit perfectly under stairs, are designed specifically for your space, making them super efficient.
If you’re ready to make a big change, consider custom-built furniture that fits perfectly into your space. Built-in benches with storage, cabinets under stairs, or shelves that wrap around corners can maximize every inch of a room.
Modular Furniture
Modular sofas, chairs, and tables can be rearranged to suit the size and layout of your room. They’re flexible, so you can always change things up when you need a fresh feel.
In small spaces, it’s all about finding the right balance between function and style. Choose pieces that fit your needs without overwhelming the room, and you’ll be surprised at how cozy and functional a compact living space can be!
(Vina)
