Space-Saving Furniture

When you live in a small apartment, it's easy to start running out of room to walk around amid all the pieces of furniture that you've packed into your living space. Whether you're having trouble navigating your dining room, living room, or bedroom, it might be time to take a step back and determine if there are any innovative furniture solutions that you can use to reclaim the space you need to breathe. To help you get started on your re-organizing quest, here are some simple space-saving furniture ideas that you can deploy in a variety of areas throughout your home.

Stacking Kitchen Chairs

While you may have thought that stacking chairs was just for restaurants and event centres, it's just as easy to use these seating solutions in your home. These types of seats work great in small dining areas, so if you only have one space for your kitchen and your dining room, picking up some stacking chairs might be the right choice for you.

While the types of stacking chairs you find in restaurants are usually relatively boring, the chairs you use in your dining area don't have to be. You have your choice between several different prints, and the seats on these chairs are usually cushier than those used in the restaurant industry.

Drop-Leaf Tables

The drop-leaf table is a classic space saver. When these types of tables are fully extended, they look just like other dining tables, but you can remove supports to let down one or both of the sides on a drop-leaf table.

This feature makes it easy to place your round table flush against a wall, and you can drop both leaves to push your table out of the way if the only place you have to eat is in your kitchen. Since these types of tables have been popular since the 18th century, it's easy to find a vintage drop-leaf table that will provide your dining area with an old-school allure.

Italian Lift Bed

These types of beds look just like any others until you lift them from under the mattress. Below an Italian lift bed, you'll find an expansive storage area that's perfect for stowing away bedding, towels, and other items.

The hinges on these beds are hydraulic, which means that your bed will stay up until you decide to put it down. When the entire space under your bed is taken up by stored items, you'll get to enjoy the extra added bonus of not having to worry about monsters.

Bunk Beds

If you have more than one kid, bunk beds are a must. If you have two kids of the same gender, they'll love being able to sleep in the same space at night without sharing a bed, and these solutions can also be helpful if you only have one room in your house or apartment where your kids can sleep.

Bunk beds come in all shapes and sizes, and it's even possible to find bunk beds that feature mattresses bigger than the usual twin size. If you want to get creative with your space-saving, you can drape curtains around the lower bed to make a fort.

Loft Beds

One variation of bunk beds that you might want to consider is the loft bed. These types of beds also feature mattresses that are elevated above the floor, but unlike bunk beds, they don't have a second bed down below. Instead, they have an open space that you can fill with a desk, loveseat, or anything else that seems like the right fit.

If you combine a loft bed with storage solutions for your kids' toys, you'll have created extra floor space for playing without getting in the way of your day-to-day activities. Plus, you can always unroll a sleeping bag under your loft bed if your kids decide to have a friend stay over for the night.

Storage Sofa

We've all heard of pull-out sofas, but you can also use that space under your couch for a more utilitarian purpose. Some types of sofas feature hinges that allow you to pull up the entire seating area; underneath, you'll find a large compartment with ample space to stow through pillows, blankets, or anything else that you want to get out of sight.

At first glance, storage sofas don't look much different from normal couches. What's more, they feature hydraulic lifts to help ensure that you won't pinch your fingers when you lay the seat back in its resting position.

Pull-Out Dog Food Bowls

Are you tired of always tripping over your dog's food and water as you navigate your cramped kitchen? Then you might want to invest in this type of floor-standing kitchen cabinet that has a little drawer for doggie bowls on the bottom.

When your pet isn't around, you can push this drawer in to make sure that it doesn't pose a tripping hazard. However, whenever your dog needs to feed, you can pull it back out again with hardly any effort.

Computer Desk Hutches

If you're running out of drawer space in your computer desk and you don't know what to do, you might want to add a hutch to your workspace. These storage solutions consist of vertical shelves that sit on top of your desk, and they usually have spaces carved out to admit your computer monitor.

Some hutches may also incorporate small drawers, but most of them have open shelves that you can use for stacking books, facial tissues, or miniature lamps. While hutches have always been the favourites of college students dealing with space-restricted dorm rooms, they can help any homeowner find the space they need for their stapler, tape dispenser, or paperclip holder.