Top Furniture Fundamentals for Small Spaces

Living in a home that’s short on space, doesn’t have to limit your style. Choosing the right furniture for small spaces is important. You don’t want a room to feel unsubstantial, but furniture that carries too much heft can overcome your space. For the living room, choose for armless side chairs paired with open end tables, like nesting tables. The smaller nesting table can be placed anywhere when needed, like in front of the sofa or next to a chair, but keep away when not in use. While choosing sofas for small spaces, look for one with tight upholstery that set off the ground on pointed legs. That small amount of space between the sofa and the floor will add an unexpected feeling of openness to your floor plan.

In the bedroom, start with the bed. If a king-sized bed is non-negotiable, make sure you have enough room around the perimeter of the frame to allow access on all three sides. Pair with small nightstands that can double as storage for essentials. If there isn’t room for a traditional nightstand, consider small accent tables in their place.

In a compact space, choosing the right furniture products can make all the difference between your homes feeling comfortable.

These are some furniture fundamentals that can be helpful for any small spaces.

Pick a table with base

A round dining table with a slim base suits into smaller spaces with ease. The round edge means there’ll be no more bumping into sharp corners, and the leg-free base makes it easier to squeeze one more friend around the table.

Choose flexible shelves

Instead of selecting the largest possible shelving unit to fit your space, consider having a few flexible compartment shelves that will either stand upright or lie horizontally. A pair can sit side by side against a wall, be used in different rooms or flank a sofa, as shown here.

Use and set stack of nested tables

Just because you don’t have space for huge armchairs and a giant sofa doesn’t mean you won’t have a need for sufficient seating. One solution is to set a stack of stools in a corner – when extra guests visit, you’ll have a spot for everyone.

Reflect the room with a large mirror

If you’re going to buy just a few items to make the most of your small space, a large mirror should definitely top your list. Hanging an oversized design instantly makes a small room feel bigger and brighter. Position it opposite a window for maximum light-boosting power.

Use of standing chairs

Large armchairs may be great for curling up in, but they also take up lots of floor space. In a small living room, choose standing chairs. And if you move into a larger space in the future, a pair will create stylish extra seating around a coffee table, make great bedroom chairs or can be used to border a console table in a hall.

Choose small decent sofas

A comfortable loveseat or sofa makes for cozy seating and gives you a place to stretch out when you are on your own, without the size of a full-size design. In a larger space, a small sofa can also sit nicely in your hall, pulled up to a dining table or at the foot of a bed.

When full-size furniture would just overcome your small room, try above alternatives instead, and your home will feel always feel spacious enough for what you have. And looks nice than really it is.