Space-saving furniture is furniture that is designed to save space in your home. It can be ideal for use in small and awkwardly-shaped rooms. Below are 10 space-saving furniture options that could be worth considering.
Collapsible tables/desks
Collapsible tables and desks can be folded away and placed in a cupboard or against a wall when you don’t need them. This allows you to use the space that would usually be taken up by a table or desk for dual purposes. It’s a great option if you don’t have a designated dining room or home office.
Stackable/collapsible chairs
To go with your collapsible dining table, why not buy some collapsible fold-away chairs? Stackable chairs could be another option, allowing you to keep them compactly contained in a corner of the room when not in use.
Drop-leaf tables/desks
Drop-leaf tables and desks feature a section that can be folded-down when not in use. In narrow spaces, this can allow people to more easily manoeuvre around a desk or table.
Corner shelves
If you haven’t got any spare walls to add shelving but you have a free corner, you could consider opting for corner shelving. This could consist of multiple shelves from floor to ceiling, giving you lots of space to store and display possessions.
Fitted wardrobes
Fitted wardrobes are custom-built wardrobes that are designed to fit the exact dimensions of your room. If you have an awkwardly-shaped bedroom, you can pay to have a fitted wardrobe made to fit around every alcove and contour. This ensures that no space is wasted.
Mirrored cabinets/wardrobes
In a poky bathroom, there may not be enough room to add a wall mirror and a storage unit – so why not combine them by hanging up a mirrored medicine cabinet above the sink? The same can be done with wardrobes in a bedroom – you can buy mirrored wardrobes that prevent you having to buy a separate wardrobe and separate mirror.
Wallbeds
Wallbeds are beds that fold away into a wall. Adding a wallbed to your bedroom could give you lots of space for trying on clothes, exercising or even working from home (you could prop up a collapsible desk and turn it into a home office when you’re not sleeping). You can also add wallbeds to small kids’ bedrooms to provide extra space to play.
Cabin beds
Cabin beds are most commonly found in kids’ bedrooms. They are raised beds with wardrobes, desks and drawers underneath. In a small bedroom where there may not be space for a bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers, they can make a great space-saving solution.
Storage beds/storage sofas
It’s possible to buy beds with storage compartments underneath. These can provide extra storage space for clothes or other items. There are also sofas you can buy with storage compartments underneath the seats.
Custom corner sofas
Custom corner sofas can be designed to slot into any corner space or alcove, maximizing seating space without having to clutter the room with multiple sofas and armchairs. Consider looking into such furniture if you have an awkwardly-shaped living room.
