Multifunctional furniture can be a great way to get the most out of small spaces. Wondering what sort of versatile pieces will work best in your apartment? Check out our guide to multifunctional furniture!
When you live in a small apartment, you can’t afford to waste any space. You need to think carefully about each piece of furniture you buy. If you get something that doesn’t fit your needs and doesn’t serve much purpose, it’ll just be a waste of precious space. That’s why you should consider investing in some pieces of multifunctional furniture. Since they have many uses, you’re able to save a lot of space. In addition, multifunctional pieces of furniture have a modern, stylish look to them that’ll make your apartment snazzier. Wondering what sort of multifunctional furniture you should get? Here’s our advice on what kind of pieces you should buy.
Shelf Floor Lamp
Floor lamps take up more space than overhead lamps or small desk lamps. However, a floor lamp can be a great use of space if you get one that can be used as storage. Shelf floor lamps are floor lamps that have shelves on the bottom and a source of light on top.
Unlike regular lamps, you can get use out of them during the day! Although shelf floor lamps are a bit pricey, they’re a worthwhile investment. You can get storage, a lamp, and a classy looking piece of furniture all in one.
Stacking Tables
Stacking tables are extremely versatile sets of tables. They can be stacked together to make shelves or pulled apart into a set of small tables. It’s a great idea to keep entertaining supplies, such as wine glasses and liquor bottles on the shelves. When guests come over, you can take your party supplies out and disassemble the shelves into small tables for your guests to use.
Sofa Bed
If you live in a super tiny apartment, extra futons or an air mattress can take up too much of your precious storage space. It’s better if you can get daily use out of your guest bedding. When buying a sofa, consider getting a sofa bed. You’ll be able to use it as a couch everyday, and when guests come over, you can unfold it to make their bed.
Storage Ottoman
When it comes to small living rooms, it’s debatable whether you should get an ottoman at all. They can take up a good chunk of space that you might want to use for home workouts or playing video games. But if you really want an ottoman to rest your feet on, consider getting a storage ottoman. Unlike a regular ottoman, you can take the top off of a storage ottoman, revealing a hollow inside where you can store things. This is an awesome form of hidden storage – you can store things away right under your guests’ noses. Since it’s not very convenient to constantly be opening up your storage ottoman, we recommend using it to store things that you don’t use on a daily basis.
Bed with Drawers
While you can store things under any bed that has some space between the bed frame and floor, beds with drawers are more convenient. Instead of having to buy organizers or boxes, you can just use the drawers that are built into the bed. If you want to maximize the organizational potential of your bed with drawers, you can get some drawer dividers for it.
Modular Stool
Modular stools are similar to shelf floor lamps in that they provide storage while serving another purpose. Some modular stools are simply stools with built-in shelves. Others can be folded into various shapes, such as small shelves and coffee tables. Many modular stools have a cool, sleek look to them and are a good addition to minimalist and modern interiors. If you want a handy piece of furniture that’ll elevate the look of your place, consider getting a modular stool.
Shelves with Pull-Out Table
If you sometimes find yourself needing an extra workspace, consider getting a set of shelves that has a pull-out table. You can use the shelves as a permanent form of storage, and use the table as needed. Shelves with pull-out tables are ideal for people who like to do crafts or could otherwise benefit from having an additional table on a regular basis.