"you want to try to include an eating
area, an office/work area, a place to
hang out and of course, somewhere to
sleep, but at the same time you don't
want to sacrifice any functions with
the wrong piece of furniture."
One of the easiest ways to accommodate all
those functions is multi-use furniture.
"a couch that can pull out into a bed, a dining
table that could also be used as a desk, even
a coffee table that extends up into a table can
all make your space more livable," says Ben-
nett.
"easy storage solutions like using ottomans
as coffee tables and tall wardrobes that maxi-
mize the height of a room will help reduce
clutter and keep your space looking clean
and open, too.
"and you will end up with these really unique
pieces that nobody else has."
Filling up a room with stuff — whether it's
too big or too much — is a common error.
Bennett says your space is valuable and you
need the right proportions.
"Oversized furniture in a smaller space shrinks
and overpowers your living space and makes
it look overstuffed," she says.
items like glass tables and sofas with clean
lines can work very well. Multi-use pieces like
beds with roll-out storage and TV stands that
double as fireplaces maximize those precious
square feet.
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