One of the most common design challenges is working with a
small space. Regardless of square footage, everyone wants to
live somewhere that feels spacious and appealing. If you are
feeling cramped, turn to double-duty furniture for the latest
trend in design, essential for those who want to maximize both
their style and space.
KIM BARTLEY
MURPHY’S LAW A classic for a good
reason, a Murphy bed is the best solution for
expanding your bedroom. A bed that folds
out from a cabinet-like wall unit means that it
can be put away when not in use. While it’s
sometimes necessary to have one of these
custom built to fit your exact space, there are
also many options that are prebuilt and can
be easily installed if the dimensions work.
There are even models that include a built-in
desk that remains level as the bed opens, so
nothing is rearranged during the transition.
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OTTOMAN EMPIRE There’s a reason that these small benches are taking over living
rooms everywhere. An ottoman is that rare item that manages to fulfill three different
tasks at once. They can provide additional seating options when couch space is rare.
They often come with a lid that opens to hide any number of clutter fails. Finally, if you
select an ottoman with a great deal of panache, perhaps in a gorgeous leather or fluffy
faux fur, it can also become a design feature in its own right.
Structube, www.structube.com
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TROJAN HORSE One
of the most effective
ways of creating more
room out of thin air is an
expandable dining table
that can be adjusted
based on the number
of guests that you plan to feed. Appropriately
named, the Trojan Expanding Console Table can
be collapsed and placed in a den, entryway or
alcove when not in use. When needed, it can
expand to comfortably accommodate six people.
A true example of appearance defying reality,
there are four stylish Nano chairs tucked away in a
hidden cache at its core.