On Trend: Max Out Function With Double-Use Seats and Sleepers
Have your seating with a side of storage or just maximize your options with these versatile chairs, beds and furniture systems
I'm starting to think about moving to a new house later this year, and I'm already feeling both invigorated and overwhelmed by all the possible design choices and furniture upgrades — the decisions feel endless! Slowly I'm realizing that doubling up here and there could simplify things a bit.
These pieces of furniture all solve space-planning problems by doubling up on function. Whether you're looking to save space in the bedroom, find extra storage options or streamline your living room components, these designs can help.
Contact Mobilia, 608 Design, Flying Beds, Bruehl, Valcucine, Resource Furniture, and Bean2Bed via their websites for distribution and dealer information. Order directly from French-based Singulier's website.
These pieces of furniture all solve space-planning problems by doubling up on function. Whether you're looking to save space in the bedroom, find extra storage options or streamline your living room components, these designs can help.
Contact Mobilia, 608 Design, Flying Beds, Bruehl, Valcucine, Resource Furniture, and Bean2Bed via their websites for distribution and dealer information. Order directly from French-based Singulier's website.
Ludus Sofa and Shelf
Combine two things into one with this sofa's built-in bookcases. It solves the dilemma of showing the boring back of your sofa.
Tru Chair
What a great place for some extra storage — the only problem is, you'd have to get someone out of the comfy chair to access it.
Vertical Bunk Bed
Upgrade your Murphy bed with this new approach — these beds will make any city apartment doubly kid friendly.
Moule Sofa
Bend it, fold it, rearrange it. This seating option will never, ever bore you, thanks to all the possibilities.
Canapé Eastpak Club Sofa 01
Have a small living area and want something funky but useful? This sofa gives you lots of storage options for those things you use every day.
Valcucine Living System
These larger systems by Valcucine offer a cohesive one-stop solution to open-plan spaces. With storage units, wall panels, display units, bookshelves and benches, they're designed to create a versatile combination that's customized for your space.
Bookseat
Though it's not an overly plush option, this chair still offers you double the function: Pick out your books while you're already sitting, with the same piece of furniture.
Beanbag Beds
Perfect for families, these beanbags unzip to feature a twin-, full- or queen-size mattress. Now there's a perfect way to use that spare bedroom!
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