Small homes do not have to feel restrictive. They can be just the space you need to live comfortably, especially if your trade-off on space was being closer to the city or a hub you love.
Of course, there’s only so much that you can do. A couch will take up space no matter what, but if you can make that couch do more, you suddenly have a multi-functional space that, very importantly, offers more value per square footage.
That’s the goal of modular furniture pieces. Giving you more value per inch. With that in mind, these are the best modular and adaptive furniture pieces to maximize the space in your small home:
Sitting and Sofas
Sitting spaces take up most of any living or dining space. To make them do more, choose these designs:
1. Sofa Beds
If you don’t have the space for a full-scale guest bedroom, then choose a sofa bed. Sofa beds can be just as comfortable (for you and the guest) and don’t take up any extra space than a traditional sofa. In return, you have a place for guests to comfortably stay, without adding a second bedroom to the place.
2. Storage Sofas
If you don’t have guests over often enough, then you may want to save that space for something else – anything else, actually. The good news is that many sofas today come with storage spaces under their seats. This way you can store seasonal and other less-used items out of sight.
3. Modular Sofas
If you want to keep your small space looking and feeling fresh, then choose a modular sofa. These can be taken apart and put back together in different ways. Now, you won’t usually be able to do a whole lot of movement in a small living room, but just being able to put one corner of your sofa somewhere else gives you more freedom in your design.
Tables and Desks
Tables and desks are a challenge for a small home. They are essential, but they also take up a lot of space without using the floor or even vertical space in your home. That’s why a great alternative if you live in a small space is a fold-away table, desks that can fold down into a dining space, or even a table that can fold up into a shelf. There are many new designs out there and yes, they can be pricey, but if you consider the space value, they are so worth your time.
Storage Beds
Your bed is another great opportunity for storage. You can choose a Murphy bed if you live in a truly small space or invest in under-bed storage options. A storage baseboard, for example, will come with built-in drawers. Otherwise you can hack your existing bed by buying storage containers that can easily be slid underneath your bed when not in use. Some beds even have a spring, so you can lift your bed to get to the storage space underneath. However, if you need a lot of storage, choose a higher bed model. You may need to use a few stairs to get into your bed, but the space you have underneath will be massive.
