In tiny houses and small apartments, beds consume significant floor space that could otherwise serve multiple functions. Multipurpose beds solve this problem by combining sleeping surfaces with other furniture—or by making the bed itself mobile and concealable. Hidden Bed and Desk Combo One of the most practical multipurpose bed designs combines a workspace with sleeping [...]
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Small Space Furniture #19 with Murphy Beds & Desks
Small space furniture helps you create more storage with the same square footage thanks to smart design. That’s why I went to visit my local Murphy Bed Center. Also known as the More Space Place. Surprisingly I hardly ever see many people utilizing Murphy beds in small spaces. Maybe it’s because of the price, I [...]
Ikea’s 2012 Catalog All About Small Space Furniture
Ikea, the Swedish king of small space furniture and home decor, has unveiled their 2012 catalog. It’s 374 pages fat and this time there’s an iPhone-app version of it. Later this month you’ll be able to find an iPad one as well, if you use one of those. To me, this year’s catalog and Ikea’s [...]
All-in-One Bunk Bed with Desk, Closet, and Drawers: Space-Saving Furniture for Tiny Houses
This all-in-one bunk bed design combines two sleeping surfaces, a desk workspace, storage chest, closet, and multiple drawers into a single space-saving unit. DIY plans with step-by-step instructions make this an accessible project for tiny house builders, small home dwellers, and anyone seeking to maximize bedroom functionality in limited square footage. Features Included Beds: Two [...]
Multifunctional Room Systems: Loft Beds with Spiral Stairs, Hidden Closets, and Offices
Italian furniture manufacturer Tumidei creates multifunctional room systems that combine sleeping, working, and storage into integrated units. These designs feature loft beds above enclosed closets, spiral staircases leading to office platforms with bookshelves, and configurations that allow two people to share a room while maintaining separate spaces. System Components Loft Beds: Elevated sleeping platforms above [...]
Remote-Control Hideaway Bed: Motorized Murphy Bed Hidden in Bookcase Unit
This motorized hideaway bed transforms from a bookcase wall unit into a complete sleeping area in 35 seconds via remote control. Unlike traditional murphy beds that require manual folding, this system uses electric motors to slide the bed out from behind the shelving unit. The mechanism keeps the bed horizontal throughout deployment. System Features Operation: [...]
Loft Bed with Storage and Desk: Multifunctional Small Space Furniture
This loft bed design combines sleeping, working, and storage into a single furniture piece ideal for tiny houses, studios, and small bedrooms. The elevated bed frees floor space for a pull-out desk below, while drawers and shelves throughout provide hidden and open storage. A built-in ladder provides loft access. Furniture Features Type: Loft bed with [...]
