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    Crushing On: Space Saving Furniture

    By Stacy 4 Comments

    Space saving, multifunctional, or transforming. Whatever you choose to call these pieces of furniture that hide secrets, save space, or are used for more than one thing, I am a huge fan. I live in a cute little house with 5 other people and a dog. We need all the help we can get to make the most of our small space. These are some of my favorite space saving furniture ideas!

     

    I realized as I was putting this post together that I have never shared with you the photos of the secrets my fireplace holds. When I built it years ago, I had intended to post a tutorial on how I built it but never got around to it. The sides slide out and hold DVDs while the front panel opens to reveal the DVR and Blu-Ray player.

     

    faux fireplace with hidden storage

     

    You have seen it many times before without the doors open :)

     

    faux fireplace

     

     

    This is one thing I wish we had. When I found my sofa, I loved the look and how comfy it was. The only that would have made it better was if it were a sofa bed. When you don't have a designated guest room, a sofa bed is a great alternative!

     

    blue velvet couch with sleeper sofa

    Image Source: Hugo Furniture

     

    Our beds take up so much space in our rooms. It makes sense to have it do double duty. I love this hidden slide out drawer that could hold extra bedding and pillows.

     

    bed with hidden storage

    Image Source: Room & Board

     

    This bed has drawers along the side you could use as extra dresser space.

     

    bed with drawers built in

    Image Source: Room & Board

     

    Headboard storage is great if you don't have room for a side table or just need extra space.

     

    headboard with storage on the side

    Image Source: Unknown

     

     

    What if you could utilize the entire underside of your bed? I think I would store out of season clothes.

     

    bed with storage underneath

    Image Source: IKEA

     

    Do your kids share a small room? This bed makes the most of a small footprint. Even the stairs are storage! Talk about space saving furniture!

     

    bunk beds with storage

    Image Source: Wayfair

     

    Speaking of stairs...  While not furniture, this certainly makes good use of wasted space!

     

    stairs with drawers

    Image Source: Houzz

     

    This is not hidden, but is a beautiful use of the space under the stairs.

     

    drawers under the stairs

    Image Source: Midwest Living

     

    Coffee table? Or bed? How about both! Such a clever idea for when you have a guest decide to stay the night.

     

    Coffee table that turns into a bed

    Image Source: Rockler

     

     

    This space saving furniture made me think of hosting Thanksgiving. Forget the card table and chairs for the kids, this stylish coffee table/dining table would be perfect!

     

    Coffee table that turns into dining table

    Image Source: Fotor

     

     

    I have nontraditional filing cabinets in my office, so I loved the idea of concealing one in an ottoman!

     

    Ottoman filing cabinet

    Image Source: Ballard Design

     

     

    Our bench in the family room holds board games.

     

    bench with storage

    Image Source: Stacy Risenmay

     

    What would you store in this chair? Blankets? Books?

     

    Chair with storage in the seat

    Image Source: Hayneedle

     

    I love the idea of having a little workspace that you can fold up when not used. This one is a chalkboard memo board when all hung up!

     

    Cabinet that turns into table

    Image Source: Wayfair

     

    Here's another fun example that would be cute in a child's room.

     

    cabinet that turns into desk

    Image Source: Vurni

     

    This version takes it to a whole new level by creating a work and eating space in a tiny kitchen. I love all the storage!

     

    cabinet that transforms into table

    Image Source: The Design Shepherd 

     

     

    In my office, I made the reclaimed shelves have a drawer inside. I store my children's artwork and other papers in there.

     

    Shelf with drawer

    Image Source: Stacy Risenmay

     

     

    This idea is pure genius! No one likes looking at their ironing board. But what if it doubled as mirror?

     

    ironing board that turns into a mirror

    Image Source: Fresh Home

     

    Do you have any double duty furniture pieces in your home? I'd love to hear how you save space in your home!

     

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    1. cmt

      March 07, 2019 at 6:37 am

      Love all these ideas. Thanks for pulling them altogether.

      Reply
    2. Danita

      March 07, 2019 at 7:44 pm

      You had me at ironing board AND mirror! LOL
      Love the stair idea too! But I already have the space under my stairs as a coat closet!
      Thanks for sharing this fun list!

      Reply
    3. Scarlet

      March 09, 2019 at 11:50 am

      Wow. That blew my mind about the hidden shelving next to the fireplace. How handy is that?!

      Reply
    4. tia

      June 06, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      Hi there,

      I know this is a year late - but would you be willing to share how you did the Fireplace or maybe you already have a post on it? It is amazing!!

      thank you!

      Reply

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