Top 10: Multifunction furniture for the condo dweller

By Lydia McNutt
May 08, 2015

Small space aficionados know that making the most of every square inch means thinking outside the box – read: multifunction furniture! Here are 10 dual- and triple- and even quadruple-purpose essentials that we think condo dwellers will love. Some are ultra functional, and we’ll admit, some are totally out there, and all are awesome!1. Bibliochaise For the book worm, the aptly named Bibliochaise packs five metres of bookshelves into a smart and stylish seat. Via nobody&comultifunction furniture bibliochaise 2. Rustic storage coffee table If you tend to bring your work home with you – and you do it in front of the TV! – this multi function coffee table transforms into a work station in a pinch, with a storage compartment tucked under the tabletop. Available at West Elm.multifunction furniture rustic storage coffee table west elm3. The whole she-bang Swedish company Matroshka combines the living room, dining room, bedroom and study, all into one smart piece of furniture measuring just 15m2. Talk about efficient! Available at Matroshka Furniture.multifunction furniture by Matroshka4. Kube Three cushions, one structure, oodles of uses. The Kube converts from an ottoman to an armchair to a lounger to a low-rider coffee table. Available at Ego Paris.multifunction furniture Kube Ego Paris5. Sosia This curious-looking contraption is essentially all you need to get comfortable. The enclosure unzips to reveal two armchairs, a sofa, a bed – an all-around flop zone. Created by Italian designer Emanuele Magini. Via Campeggimultifunction furniture Sosia Campeggi6. Convertible sofa Forget the measly picnic basket! Ukrainian designer Julia Kononenko created this too-cool convertible sofa that unfolds into a full-out dining area. For more information visit Kononenko.multifunction furniture convertible sofa by kokonenko7. Murphy bed modern makeover For sweet dreams is small spaces, the Nuovoliola 10 bed is a must. Available at ResourceFurniture.multifunction furniture Nuovoliola 10 ResourceFurniture murphy bed8. Wash and wear (and iron) This dressing area essential lets you iron your garments, dress, and catch a last look before you run out the door – all in one convenient place. Via aissalogerot.commultifunction furniture madame est servie9. Console to dining conversion Aptly dubbed Goliath, this awesome little table is a giant help in any small space, converting from a slim console table to a dining table on demand. Available at ResourceFurniture.multifunction furniture by Goliath ResourceFurniture10. Don't forget your furry friends... If your roommate is of the fur-ball variety, then you have probably wondered where to stash the litterbox. Here’s a smart and stylish solution by Merry Products that will tuck into your bathroom (or anywhere in your condo) without being an eye-sore. Available at Petco.multifunction furniture Petco cat litter box

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