Multifunctional furniture means furniture that can fulfil more than one purpose at the same time (like a table that can also function as a desk or a daybed that can become a space to sleep). As space at home becomes a premium, multifunctional or dual-purpose furniture is getting more and more popular. Why spend money on a piece to fulfil one role, when it can easily do two?
What are the benefits of multi-functional furniture?
Whether you’re looking to save space, and money or build a sense of your own style, multi-functional furniture has a number of benefits:
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Space
The big one. Multi-functional furniture means you can maximise the space you have, and reduce clutter. If you’ve got a daybed that can function as a sofa or bed or a table that can be worked at, eaten on, or relaxed around, your room and your home is going to look and feel a lot bigger. It also allows you to go to town on your artwork and hanging decor, meaning you can make the most of ornaments and items that reflect your personal style without worrying about a room looking too busy.
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Reduced maintenance
Less furniture means less cleaning, and who can argue with the benefit of that? Having fewer pieces means you can spend the time you need caring for and maintaining them, particularly wooden furniture, which may require a specific type of cleaning.
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Minimalism
Living minimally can make you feel more relaxed, as you won’t be distracted by clutter or furniture that might need dusting, moving or packing away. In addition to making you feel more relaxed, investing in dual-purpose furniture items means that what you do have won’t compete with each other, allowing you to make bolder, larger choices if you like.
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Storage opportunities
If you ask homeowners what they’d like more of in their home, almost all of them say storage. You almost don’t realise how many things you have until you try and fit them all into one space. And while every home comes with its own storage opportunities, furniture that has built-in storage opportunities, like cupboards, shelving or drawers is a big benefit.
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Cost
Multifunctional furniture is a cost-effective way to decorate your home, as it allows you to focus on what you really need and what kinds of things can add more value. Having to buy fewer things allows you to allocate your budget where you really want it to be, while still having a versatile, stylish home.
What works well as a dual-purpose piece of furniture?
While many pieces of furniture can be given a dual purpose, some items are better suited for multifunctional furniture ideas than others.
Coffee table as a storage option
As the heart of any home entertaining, a coffee table already has a number of functions; it can be a home for books, magazines, drinks, snacks, TV remote, a place to put your feet up.
How about using it as a storage option? Coffee tables with built-in drawers are a fantastic way to store things when you need to spruce the place up, and can be used to keep photo albums, coffee table books or board games, among any number of other household items. If you prefer to have more things on display, coffee tables with shelves are a space and cost-saving way to create extra space for extraneous items.
Bookcase as a room divider
Bookcases make fantastic room divides and allow you to zone various sections of your room. You could place a bookcase near a corner to section off a study nook to function as a home office or place for teens to study. Alternatively, a bookshelf is a good way to carve out an entrance or hallway if your front door opens straight into your living area.
End table as a desk
A hall or end table has a great role to play as a piece of multifunctional furniture. It can also be a place to display ornaments, family photos, or art, and it can be transformed into a desk when required. The right end table could also be used as a dressing table or make-up area if it was moved from the living area to a bedroom. The joy of multifunctional furniture is that their roles can be simultaneous, or they can evolve, as your lifestyle and needs develop.
Chairs and sofas as daybeds
Selecting a daybed in place of a chair or sofa is a clever way to maximise space in your place, and give it a feeling of comfort and cosiness. Daybeds are an excellent place to relax, read a book, or entertain during the day. They are much like sofas, but they transform from day to night much more easily, creating the perfect space for a guest to spend the night.
Check out Prime Liquidations range of multifunctional furniture
Prime Liquidations has a huge variety of cost-effective multifunctional and dual-purpose furniture. Whether you’re looking to increase your minimalist credentials, up your storage capabilities or shop in a sustainable, cost-effective way, Prime Liquidations will have something to suit you. Contact us today if you would like to know more, or check out our range online or in-store.
