Do you live in a small space and have no idea how to furnish it? With more and more people moving to urban centers, designers are turning to space-efficiency solutions by creating furniture that transforms or has multiple purposes.
From a matryoshka-style chair to a vertical garden that doubles as an exercise machine, we present multifunctional furniture pieces, perfect for small spaces.
Schair Chair is a chair that can double up, providing seating for two people. This design was created by Charlotte Kreitmann, a student at Pratt, and is made from recycled wood. It's a great piece for those who have limited space and few chairs but plenty of friends.
Resource Furniture's Murphy bed is designed to fold away into a closet as if it doesn't exist, providing much-needed space; it's perfect for times when you have unexpected guests and need to quickly tidy up and make the bed.
Oven Chair is an armchair with a footrest that folds into a retro stove when not in use; a quirky practicality that's sure to attract attention.
Those who want to stay fit but don't have time to go to the gym and have limited space will appreciate this invention: French designers Yoann Legainoux, Simon Viau, and Thibaut Rouganne created an exercise machine disguised as a wall of greenery. The fact that you breathe oxygen from plants while exercising is definitely a plus.
Ecosystems' Bada table transforms from a table into an armchair, sofa, and bed, all in the same piece of furniture.
The Kai coffee table is everything you could want in terms of storage. With dozens of hidden compartments where you can put anything that comes to mind, this table is perfect for those who lack storage space.
Offi's Paket is an intelligent design for those with children, especially if the family tends to move frequently. This colorful set of table and chairs folds quickly into a cube where you can store things.
It's not exactly simple to transform your stairs into drawers, but it will certainly be an elegant solution that will help you save a lot of space.
Photo source: inhabitat.com
Ecosystems' Bada table transforming from a table into an armchair, depending on what you need.
