5 CLEVER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF A SMALL SPACE
Whether you live in a studio apartment, a Victorian townhome, a modern loft, or a cozy bungalow, space is at a premium in San Francisco. But don’t let small rooms or a lack of a dedicated bedroom cramp your style. With creative use of color, accessories, and furniture, you can maximize your square footage and give your home a fresh new look. Transforming furniture, such as wall beds, multipurpose sofas, and dual-purpose tables and seating delivers high style while saving valuable square feet. Check out Resource Furniture for inspiration. Here are a few ways you can transform a small space into a showplace.
1. GO VERTICAL
Make the most of wall space and high ceilings to free up floor space. Use wall hooks instead of a coat rack. Use modular shelving you can configure to any length or height. Use it to store books, electronics, remotes, photos, and more. Hanging your storage or shelves on the wall and leaving the floor space open creates an illusion of a larger space - the eye is drawn to the furthest part of the space. Empty Nesters often downsize to a home without a formal dining room. With a Smart Living media system, you can transform your living room into a spacious dining area. Behind the television, you’ll find storage for six stacking chairs. Underneath, a dining table stays hidden until you’re ready to use it. Invite the family over for dinner without making them huddle around the breakfast bar.
2. MAKE IT COUNT
Choose furnishings that offer the most benefit for the least amount of space. Instead of one large coffee table, use two ottomans with storage. Or use a transforming coffee table which can be raised and lowered to almost any height – from coffee table to dining-tableheight. As a bonus, some models, such as the Cristallo from Resource Furniture can fold up to become more compact or can expand to accommodate more people. A dining table takes up an entire room, but a console with expanding leaves like the Goliath table can seat two people in the kitchen or twelve people in your den. Throw an elegant dinner party and reclaim your space the next day.
3. HIDE YOUR BED
Looking to provide extra sleeping space without sacrificing precious living space? Resource Furniture wall beds are transforming systems that make your spare bedroom serve as a home office as well as a guest room
and a media room – without feeling overcrowded. Want to make your studio apartment feel and function like a home instead of merely a bedroom.? A sofa wall bed could be the answer you are looking for. Add function, comfort, style, and space, whether you live in a studio apartment, a multi-bedroom home, or an artsy live/ work space. Resource Furniture sofa wall bed systems feature integrated sofas that are real sofas and beds that are real beds – there is no sacrifice in comfort. Is your family growing? Invest in bunk beds like the Kali Duo Board that fold away when not in use, giving your kids a playroom and a bedroom in one with a built-in 7-foot desk for work or study at the same time. (Hint: They’re great for guest rooms and lofts, too.)
4. CREATE ZONES
If you have a home with an open floor plan, create zones within the main living area to make it feel like multiple rooms. Use rugs, furniture placement, and open bookshelves to define areas for lounging, dining, and working.
5. DOUBLE-DUTY SOFA
Sofa beds can turn your living room or den into another guest room. If you’ve recently downsized from a suburban home to a city apartment and your grown kids can’t seem to stay away, they can all have comfortable places to crash. Have grandchildren visiting? The Palazzo sofa bed converts from a comfortable sofa into a bunk bed for triple-duty function. For a luxurious night’s sleep, consider a transforming queen wall bed system from Resource Furniture such as the Tango, featuring an exceptionally comfortable sofa with reclining seats, or the contemporary styling and flexibility of the Oslo (shown above.) Ready to start maximizing your own space? Visit Resource Furniture’s San Francisco location today at 16th Street and Kansas. It’s best to make an appointment by calling 415-872-9350 or visit them online at resourcefurniture.com.