It’s usually the smallest things that make the biggest impact on our lives. This is especially true when it comes to interior design. While many might see multifunctional features as unnecessary, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Furnishings that can fulfil more than one task or purpose are an absolute must in today’s day and age. Big city dwellers are used to making the most out of their tiny apartments and with smaller homes becoming increasingly popular due to rising housing costs, it seems knowing how to maximise our spaces is something worth looking into. Thankfully, there’s a multifunctional item suitable for every room, home, and apartment available at EZ Living Furniture - and we've listed them here.
Sofa Beds
Not everyone has a bedroom these days. Sometimes a living space needs to act as a bedroom too! When this is the case, the best item of furniture you could invest in is a sofa bed. This sofa-come-bed is known by many names including chair bed, futon, bed settee, and sleeper sofa. But regardless of what you call it, it provides comfortable seating for relaxing in its original state and once unfolded (or dropped down depending on the design you choose) it transforms into a bed. If you are looking for a relatively permanent alternative to a bed and mattress for your living space, then a fold-out option with an accompanying mattress like the Murano pictured above is probably the best and most comfortable option for you.
Footstools
Did you know that a footstool is not just a footstool? Did you also know that a footstool is referred to as a pouffe? That’s right, not only is this item known by various names, but it can also accomplish many things. Its traditional use is as a resting place for your legs, but more often than not, you will see it being used as a makeshift coffee table or as a seat for little ones. Of course, these items are great on their own but when they include a hidden storage compartment, they become even more functional. They can be used in the living room to hide magazines, soft furnishings, games, or anything you wouldn’t want on display when guests are over. Placing a pouffe with storage in the hallway creates a unique spot for storing shoes and in a bedroom, it can work as an improvised “chairdrobe”.
Ottoman Beds
Ottoman beds or “storage beds” as they are also known, feature a hidden storage capacity underneath them. This can be accessed in a number of ways depending on the design. Some have drawers, others have the entire base that can be used using a lift mechanism. Either way, this multifunctional item is probably one of the most useful things you could invest in for your primary bedroom.
Desks
Remote working requires us to have an adequate workstation with office furniture at home. Often, your company or organisation will provide ergonomic office chairs and desks to you for this exact purpose. Sometimes, you’ll have to source your own and might need to invest in something that features several different functions especially if you are tight on space and need to make every square metre of your home count. Thankfully, a desk is relatively simple in its design which means that it can pretty much act as anything you want. Without any alterations, a desk would make the perfect dressing table, sideboard, or console table.
Bookshelves
Even if you aren’t an avid reader, bookshelves can still be very useful in the home. They can be used as display cabinets to showcase decorative accessories or as a storage space for the “fancy glassware” that only gets used on special occasions. Whether displayed in your kitchen, dining space, or living room, these cabinets can suit a wide range of tasks and decor styles.
Dining Benches
Remove the word “dining” from dining benches and essentially you just have a bench that can be used for various tasks. For instance, this seating type would make a great hall bench for when you need to take off and put on your shoes. It could also be used for the same function when placed at the end of the bed. Some designs will even come with hidden or open storage allowing you to keep belongings in a designated place and would make the ideal blanket box.
Now that you know all of the different types of multifunctional furniture, it’s time to look at the bigger picture. If you’re looking to move somewhere smaller or perhaps downsize your current home to increase the functionality of your space, you’ll likely need some expert advice, which we have linked below for your convenience.
Read: Downsizing? Here’s What To Expect.
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