It’s ALL here!

See how smart storage solutions and multi-use furniture can pack – and conceal – a ton of function in the smallest of spaces

never let it be said you can’t rise to the challenge that a small space provides to transform a granny flat or studio apartment into a multi-purpose living, entertaining and sleeping zone. Space-saving organisational strategies throughout make the most of the available floor area, resulting in a stylish but functional space that seamlessly transitions from party mode to bedtime. And, because a good idea is a good idea in anyone’s language, many of the awe-inspiring storage ideas seen here can be translated to suit more generously proportioned homes and rooms.

1 IN PLAIN SIGHT Cabinets with custom fronts seamlessly and attractively hide multi-purpose storage, making the space ultra-adaptable. Here, the stylish wall unit accommodates dining, cooking and sleeping with relative ease.

CONSIDER INEXPENSIVE, SMALL SPACE CARAVAN FRIDGE AND FREEZER DRAWERS.

3 TABLE DUTIES When it’s time to use the bed, lightweight dining tables easily slide apart to create desks on either side of the room. Chic o omans, meanwhile, serve triple duty as seating, footrests and end tables.

4 SMALL ’N’ MIGHTY Make best use of the available space in a compact bathroom with a custom vanity. For ease of navigation, opt for invisible or cut-out pulls that avoid protruding handles. Shelves over a toilet will also give extra storage.

5 SLEEP EASY A pull-out bed hides behind the custom cabinetry, providing a comfy sleep space by night and loads of dining and entertaining room by day. Wall beds come as kits a cabinetmaker or skilled handyman can assemble, but for all the bells and whistles, take the custom route.

7 LOFTY AMBITIONS Install skylights in a windowless attic to instantly make it feel larger and brighter. If the space is super tight, consider a low-profile RV (caravan) mattress to conserve precious centimetres. And, for warmth, try carpet tiles – so much easier to install in tight confines.

THE CLOSET OFFERS SPACE FOR HANGING AND FOLDED ITEMS.