13 Cool Furniture Ideas that Can Help Optimize Your Tiny Living Homes

As the cost of living has risen in the world’s most desirable cities, the cost of every square foot of space has also increased considerably. Given the effects of this, many have had to move into smaller and smaller spaces. This means we need to adjust for it by including smaller and smarter furniture in our increasingly smaller living spaces. One such city is Vancouver, BC where condo spaces are limited and too small. Pricing limits the amount of space one can afford, especially for the new buyers – Millennials. Tiny living spaces need smart ideas to ensure you don’t end up with a cluttered space. Smart furniture is one great way to save up space in tiny living spaces. Here are a few furniture hacks that can help you optimize your small residential living space:

1. Fold Down Furniture for your home

Tiny living spaces are a bit tricky to maneuver around. You can try getting foldaway furniture so that you can store away when not in use. Fold away furniture like beds and tables are convenient as you gain enough space to move about and unfold them when you need them. Tables that can fold down are a great accessory as you can tuck it away when you are done with dinner or your work.

2. Loft Beds for small condo spaces

Loft beds are great space savers and very cute for your home. The beds are elevated by posts so that you are allowed to enjoy the space below with either a living space, work area/small office, or even another sleeping area! This is great for small studio apartments and lofts. If you have kids sharing a bedroom, each child can have their own tiny space for sleeping and the lower part as their creative or homework desk.

3. Convertible Sofas

With convertible sofas, you can enjoy both a social setting or a good night’s sleep! When you have a guest, you just need to convert it into a bed and ensure that your host is well received. Many tiny houses do not have guest bedrooms, so this is a real plus. Next time your friend needs to crash, you can simply pull out the bed from the sofa and voila! The sofas that double up as beds are a great compliment in a tiny home as you maximize the available sleeping space.

4. Furniture that Doubles Up As Storage

You may have limited storage spaces in your tiny home. Storage furniture can help soak up a lot of your storage needs right in your living area. Best of all, there are many elegant styles of storage furniture that really blend in well and do a seamless job at hiding your old books and candle holders! You can even get sofas with storage attached below. Also some storage furnitures come equipped with drawers that are great for storing clothes or beddings so that you can entertain that guest staying on your sofa bed!

5. Fold Up Table

When you finish dinner or work, fold away tables get out of your way and blend in with the wall or can be hidden away behind a sofa. All you need is to fold it up when you are done using it. Some tables are attached to the wall – so you just let them down when you want to use them. One simple application of fold up tables are in your kitchen area but they can also be placed in living rooms.

6. Fold Up Beds

Beds consume a lot of living space. With fold up beds, you can clear up some space once you are done with the bed and allow for more play. If it is a kid’s room, you can have space for a playroom during the day while they use the bed at night for sleeping. There are many reasons why you would want more space rather than your clunky bed around. One immediate application is if you want to use the space for a bit of dancing. Overall this is one of the biggest space savers on this list.

7. Wall Rods for Hanging Clothes

One way to declutter is to have walls rods installed so that you can hang your clothes in one corner of your bedroom. Coats and jackets are better off when hanged together to save space for your lighter clothing in smaller closets. They will also save up on the available drawer space. It is also a great way to display those nice winter jackets that you own. You can also hang hats and the jackets near the door to save time when you are running out the door.

8. Foldable Dining Chairs

There are great dining chairs that can be easily folded. In fact, most types allow you to simply slide into each other making it easy for you to stack them up.  These are great when you are using your kitchen space for dining and your kitchen happens to be tiny. The chairs can also be used for when you are working on your fold away table. Make sure you invest in good foldable chairs because they have many parts that can loosen up as you fold and unfold them multiple times

9. Drawers Under the Staircase

One way to make full use of the space under your stairs is to have drawers installed under your staircase. These are great as you do not need any more storage furniture. The drawers can be stuffed with clothes and towels and toiletries, or even shoes!

10. Bookcase Wall

Partitioning a tiny living area can be like playing a game of Tetris on expert mode. Bookcases are important if you are an avid reader. The other option is to buy a Kindle and say goodbye to your bookcase! However, if that is not an option, you can use a bookcase as a wall and storage for your large collection of books. It’s quite charming as you can display that amazing collection of books that you have been collecting over time or even showcase souvenirs in the bookcase.

11. Small Bathroom Storage

With a small bathroom, you are always pressed for space. You can create space to store the toiletries that cannot be stored outside the bathroom. The best thing you can do is use simple shelves on the upper side of your bathroom walls. These are easy to install. Another option is to install thin cabinets so that they do not protrude in the walkable areas of the bathroom. Ikea has a few items such as this.

12. Tables and Chairs that Fit Into Shelves

There are tables and chairs that you can simply put away into shelves. That way you have shelf space and more floor space to work with.

13. Ironing Table that Doubles Up as a Mirror

This is one of the more creative ideas and can be placed in just about anywhere. An ironing table can also doubles as a mirror. Once you are done ironing, you can check out how you look in the mirror by flipping the board. Also the use of mirrors makes tiny spaces appear a little larger.

Conclusion

The options are really unlimited! There are more than a million ideas on how you make functional furniture for your tiny living space. The furniture listed in this article are great as well as functional providing you with much-needed space and storage needs. They are also great additions to compliment your tiny living space with some style. Optimize your tiny living spaces today with these simple furniture ideas and enjoy your tiny living space!