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When it comes to functionality, small spaces can be especially challenging. As real estate prices continue to soar and folks in urban areas are increasingly embracing smaller living spaces, there's an ever-growing need for cleverly designed space-saving furniture to help do more with less space. Check out these 14 genius examples that bring big functionality into small space. By Brent Furdyk
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14 Genius Furniture Designs for Small Spaces
October 11, 2016
When it comes to functionality, small spaces can be especially challenging. As real estate prices continue to soar and folks in urban areas are increasingly embracing smaller living spaces, there's an ever-growing need for cleverly designed space-saving furniture to help do more with less space. Check out these 14 genius examples that bring big functionality into small space. By Brent Furdyk
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Nuovoliola Hideaway Bed/Sofa
1/14Nuovoliola Hideaway Bed/Sofa
1/14Photo Credit: Resourcefurniture.com
This queen-sized <a href="http://resourcefurniture.com/product/nuovoliola-10/" target="_blank">Nuovoliola 10 Murphy bed</a> from Resource Furniture turns itself into a three-seat sofa with little effort, boasting the perfect design for any bachelor pad or studio apartment. Hideaway beds like these can leave the room lacking when they're closed up, but not this one; once it's shut, the footboard turns into an attractive multi-use shelf.Decorating14 Genius Furniture Designs for Small SpacesNuovoliola Hideaway Bed/Sofa
PHOTO 1 of 14READ LESS -This queen-sized <a href="http://resourcefurniture.com/product/nuovoliola-10/" target="_blank">Nuovoliola 10 Murphy bed</a> from Resource Furniture turns itself into a three-seat sofa with little effort, boasting the perfect design for any bachelor pad or studio apartment. Hideaway beds like these can leave the room lacking when they're closed up, but not this one; once it's shut, the footboard turns into an attractive multi-use shelf.Photo Credit: Resourcefurniture.com
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3D Coffee Table
2/143D Coffee Table
2/14Photo Credit: Homedit.com
There's no better conversation-starter than this unique and oh-so-versatile <a href="http://www.homedit.com/3d-furniture-collection-by-martin-gallagher/" target="_blank">coffee table</a> (with pull-out stools) from Irish designer Martin Gallagher. The sophisticated design allows for the table to adjust in height and the stools can easily pull out to provide extra seating or, in a pinch, be used as side tables.Decorating14 Genius Furniture Designs for Small Spaces3D Coffee Table
PHOTO 2 of 14READ LESS -There's no better conversation-starter than this unique and oh-so-versatile <a href="http://www.homedit.com/3d-furniture-collection-by-martin-gallagher/" target="_blank">coffee table</a> (with pull-out stools) from Irish designer Martin Gallagher. The sophisticated design allows for the table to adjust in height and the stools can easily pull out to provide extra seating or, in a pinch, be used as side tables.Photo Credit: Homedit.com
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Ivy Design's Wall-Mounted Table
3/14Ivy Design's Wall-Mounted Table
3/14Photo Credit: ivydesign-furniture.com
Like beds, tables can take up an awful lot of space in a room, but we can't do without them. In a small space, this <a href="http://www.ivydesign-furniture.com/folding-tables/" target="_blank">drop-leaf table from Ivy Design</a> is a saving grace. Even better, when not in use it its hangs on the wall, features a plexiglass frame that can house a poster, artwork, mirror or chalkboard.Decorating14 Genius Furniture Designs for Small SpacesIvy Design's Wall-Mounted Table
PHOTO 3 of 14READ LESS -Like beds, tables can take up an awful lot of space in a room, but we can't do without them. In a small space, this <a href="http://www.ivydesign-furniture.com/folding-tables/" target="_blank">drop-leaf table from Ivy Design</a> is a saving grace. Even better, when not in use it its hangs on the wall, features a plexiglass frame that can house a poster, artwork, mirror or chalkboard.Photo Credit: ivydesign-furniture.com
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AyA Desk Bed
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4/14Canadian design firm AyA also offers this genius Murphy bed-style sleeping system that's ideal for a tiny bedroom, folding down to a spacious bed for sleepy time and folding up to create a cool-looking work station.Decorating14 Genius Furniture Designs for Small SpacesAyA Desk Bed
PHOTO 4 of 14READ LESS -Canadian design firm AyA also offers this genius Murphy bed-style sleeping system that's ideal for a tiny bedroom, folding down to a spacious bed for sleepy time and folding up to create a cool-looking work station. -
AyA Expandable Kitchen Island
5/14AyA Expandable Kitchen Island
5/14Photo Credit: ayakitchens.com
This multifunctional kitchen island from <a href="http://www.ayakitchens.com/" target="_blank">AyA</a> expands to create additional seating space — perfect for entertaining in a smaller area!Decorating14 Genius Furniture Designs for Small SpacesAyA Expandable Kitchen Island
PHOTO 5 of 14READ LESS -This multifunctional kitchen island from <a href="http://www.ayakitchens.com/" target="_blank">AyA</a> expands to create additional seating space — perfect for entertaining in a smaller area!Photo Credit: ayakitchens.com
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Philippe Malouin's Hanger Chairs
6/14Philippe Malouin's Hanger Chairs
6/14Photo Credit: philippemalouin.com
Extra seating is always an issue in a smaller living space. With storage space at a premium, there's not a whole lot of room for big, bulky seating. Enter Canadian furniture designer Philippe Malouin, who came up with <a href="http://philippemalouin.com/hanger/" target="_blank">the Hanger Chair</a>, which features an ingenious design that allows the chairs to fold flat and then easily stored like a clothes hanger.Decorating14 Genius Furniture Designs for Small SpacesPhilippe Malouin's Hanger Chairs
PHOTO 6 of 14READ LESS -Extra seating is always an issue in a smaller living space. With storage space at a premium, there's not a whole lot of room for big, bulky seating. Enter Canadian furniture designer Philippe Malouin, who came up with <a href="http://philippemalouin.com/hanger/" target="_blank">the Hanger Chair</a>, which features an ingenious design that allows the chairs to fold flat and then easily stored like a clothes hanger.Photo Credit: philippemalouin.com
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Circle Kitchen
7/14Circle Kitchen
7/14Photo Credit: circle-kitchen.de
Covering only 20 square feet, the <a href="http://www.circle-kitchen.de" target="_blank">Original Circle Kitchen</a>, created by German designer Alfred Averbeck, is a space-saver's dream. It's basically an entire kitchen enclosed in a rotating cylinder that features a sink, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and an ample amount of cupboard space. One of the coolest features is that it can easily be relocated anywhere in an apartment when the dweller wants to change its location.Decorating14 Genius Furniture Designs for Small SpacesCircle Kitchen
PHOTO 7 of 14READ LESS -Covering only 20 square feet, the <a href="http://www.circle-kitchen.de" target="_blank">Original Circle Kitchen</a>, created by German designer Alfred Averbeck, is a space-saver's dream. It's basically an entire kitchen enclosed in a rotating cylinder that features a sink, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and an ample amount of cupboard space. One of the coolest features is that it can easily be relocated anywhere in an apartment when the dweller wants to change its location.Photo Credit: circle-kitchen.de
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3Moods Multifunctional Sofa
8/143Moods Multifunctional Sofa
8/14Photo Credit: Indiegogo.com
The latest in space-saving furniture, this set by UNAMO design studio (which is currently seeking funding <a href="http://sofa + bed + chaise longue + armchair + desk + dining table + 4 benches to 8 people." target="_blank">via Indiegogo</a>) appears to be just a sofa, but its clever design allows it to fold out to become a bed, armchair, chaise lounge, dining table, desk and four benches. Dubbed 3Moods by the Spanish design firm, it's multi-functional and the ultimate in versatility, and can actually seat eight people at one time.Decorating14 Genius Furniture Designs for Small Spaces3Moods Multifunctional Sofa
PHOTO 8 of 14READ LESS -The latest in space-saving furniture, this set by UNAMO design studio (which is currently seeking funding <a href="http://sofa + bed + chaise longue + armchair + desk + dining table + 4 benches to 8 people." target="_blank">via Indiegogo</a>) appears to be just a sofa, but its clever design allows it to fold out to become a bed, armchair, chaise lounge, dining table, desk and four benches. Dubbed 3Moods by the Spanish design firm, it's multi-functional and the ultimate in versatility, and can actually seat eight people at one time.Photo Credit: Indiegogo.com
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David Gaynor's Stackable Stools
9/14David Gaynor's Stackable Stools
9/14Photo Credit: davidgaynordesign.com
This unique and space-saver is fun and attractive, with designer <a href="http://www.davidgaynordesign.com/ida-white.html" target="_blank">David Gaynor's creative piece</a> serving as a high stool that can be unstacked to become three smaller stools – or a stool and an ottoman. Flexible or what?Decorating14 Genius Furniture Designs for Small SpacesDavid Gaynor's Stackable Stools
PHOTO 9 of 14READ LESS -This unique and space-saver is fun and attractive, with designer <a href="http://www.davidgaynordesign.com/ida-white.html" target="_blank">David Gaynor's creative piece</a> serving as a high stool that can be unstacked to become three smaller stools – or a stool and an ottoman. Flexible or what?Photo Credit: davidgaynordesign.com
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Compact Bedroom
10/14Compact Bedroom
10/14Photo Credit: Design Wagen
German design firm Design Wagen is thinking big about small spaces, resulting in this <a href="http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2011/12/26/ultra-compact-interior-designs-14-small-space-solutions/" target="_blank">brilliantly put-together set</a> that's ideal for a studio apartment, managing to fit a loft bed, drawer stairs and a comfy sofa with additional storage below the seating.Decorating14 Genius Furniture Designs for Small SpacesCompact Bedroom
PHOTO 10 of 14READ LESS -German design firm Design Wagen is thinking big about small spaces, resulting in this <a href="http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2011/12/26/ultra-compact-interior-designs-14-small-space-solutions/" target="_blank">brilliantly put-together set</a> that's ideal for a studio apartment, managing to fit a loft bed, drawer stairs and a comfy sofa with additional storage below the seating.Photo Credit: Design Wagen
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Flux Foldout Bar
11/14Flux Foldout Bar
11/14Photo Credit: fluxfurniture.com
This unique bar starts off small but can grow as large as you like. When folded up, it's thin and easily transportable. When it opens up, however, the <a href="http://www.fluxfurniture.com/items/arc/" target="_blank">Flux ARC</a> can be linked to other units to form a spacious bar boasting loads of storage and enough space for serious entertaining.Decorating14 Genius Furniture Designs for Small SpacesFlux Foldout Bar
PHOTO 11 of 14READ LESS -This unique bar starts off small but can grow as large as you like. When folded up, it's thin and easily transportable. When it opens up, however, the <a href="http://www.fluxfurniture.com/items/arc/" target="_blank">Flux ARC</a> can be linked to other units to form a spacious bar boasting loads of storage and enough space for serious entertaining.Photo Credit: fluxfurniture.com
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Kitchoo
12/14Kitchoo
12/14Photo Credit: kitchoo.com
This ultra-clever design, by French firm <a href="http://This design, by French firm Kitchoo, is safe-saving personified. When closed the unit looks like an accent chest, but when the lid is flipped up a sink and two burners are revealed. Below the counter, there’s a drawer-style microwave, a small refrigerator/freezer and even a petite dishwasher." target="_blank">Kitchoo</a>, takes the tiny-house ethos and runs with it. When closed up, the unit looks like an accent chest, but when the lid is flipped up a sink and two stovetop burners are revealed. Below the counter, there’s a drawer-style microwave, a small refrigerator/freezer and even a petite dishwasher. It's like a kitchen in a box!Decorating14 Genius Furniture Designs for Small SpacesKitchoo
PHOTO 12 of 14READ LESS -This ultra-clever design, by French firm <a href="http://This design, by French firm Kitchoo, is safe-saving personified. When closed the unit looks like an accent chest, but when the lid is flipped up a sink and two burners are revealed. Below the counter, there’s a drawer-style microwave, a small refrigerator/freezer and even a petite dishwasher." target="_blank">Kitchoo</a>, takes the tiny-house ethos and runs with it. When closed up, the unit looks like an accent chest, but when the lid is flipped up a sink and two stovetop burners are revealed. Below the counter, there’s a drawer-style microwave, a small refrigerator/freezer and even a petite dishwasher. It's like a kitchen in a box!Photo Credit: kitchoo.com
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Space-Saving Spiral Stairs
13/14Space-Saving Spiral Stairs
13/14Photo Credit: eestairs.com
Need a set of stairs in your tiny house? Then <a href="http://www.eestairs.com/en/36_1m2_by_eestairs_(efficient_stairs).htm" target="_blank">EeEStairs</a> has got you covered with this amazingly functional (and quite groovy looking) spiral staircase that extends a full storey in height but only takes up one square meter of floor space.Decorating14 Genius Furniture Designs for Small SpacesSpace-Saving Spiral Stairs
PHOTO 13 of 14READ LESS -Need a set of stairs in your tiny house? Then <a href="http://www.eestairs.com/en/36_1m2_by_eestairs_(efficient_stairs).htm" target="_blank">EeEStairs</a> has got you covered with this amazingly functional (and quite groovy looking) spiral staircase that extends a full storey in height but only takes up one square meter of floor space.Photo Credit: eestairs.com
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Tetra Fold-Out Coffee Table
14/14Tetra Fold-Out Coffee Table
14/14Photo Credit: sculpturesjeux.com
Small-space functionality doesn't get cooler than this <a href="http://www.sculpturesjeux.com/en/products/catalogue/tetra.html" target="_blank">inventive little table from Sculptures Jeux</a>. When the extra leaves are pulled out, you instantly get five times the table surface. It's also ideal for a small family with kids, as the leaves are mounted at different heights, some of which are kid-friendly.Decorating14 Genius Furniture Designs for Small SpacesTetra Fold-Out Coffee Table
PHOTO 14 of 14READ LESS -Small-space functionality doesn't get cooler than this <a href="http://www.sculpturesjeux.com/en/products/catalogue/tetra.html" target="_blank">inventive little table from Sculptures Jeux</a>. When the extra leaves are pulled out, you instantly get five times the table surface. It's also ideal for a small family with kids, as the leaves are mounted at different heights, some of which are kid-friendly.Photo Credit: sculpturesjeux.com
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