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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“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.”
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