All-in-One Modular Fold Out Living Room Furniture Set

FROM: http://dornob.com/

Hoover: Smart furnitures are becoming commonplace. These are geared towards maximizing small spaces.



This incredible all-in-one furniture set from Matroshka is still looking for funding – so if you want to have one you might need to become an investor. Named after Russian nesting dolls, this remarkable furniture collection packs down to just 13 square feet but includes: bookshelves, a double bed, corner couch, dinner table, four stools, working space, drawers, a wardrobe and additional storage.



Whether or not these are ever mass-produced this great step-by-step furniture photo shoot should at least inspire do-it-yourselfers to think about how you can create your own highly portable and yet remarkably simple modular furniture sets to suit your own spatial needs:

Space-Saving Bachelor Pad Fits 4 Rooms in 1 Former Studio

from: http://dornob.com/

Hoover: Folding rooms, smart use of space, one great apartment for the bachelors and bachelorettes!



Pack it up, pack it in, then rearrange it again: an upper-story loft made out of 250 feet of usable square footage sounds like a recipe for cabin fever. That would make this the outstanding exception. Combining elements of Japanese architecture and boat cabins, a whole world unfolds from one tiny room in Barcelona.

What starts as a living room becomes bedroom or dining area on demand, utilizing fold-up and flip-down furniture, never-ending nooks, crannies, cupboards and chests to squeeze every last square inch for storage space.



To give just one example of the transformative thought that went into this refab: the roll-out bed slides out from under the exterior deck, doubles as a bench or couch, then serves as a staircase to the outdoors as well.



Shelves, sinks, dishwasher and pantry are also all tucked into the walls, out of the way unless needed. Toilet and bath are built to bare minimums, serving required functions without taking up too much room.



In fact, when everything is closed, it is surprisingly hidden from sight, making the place feel almost empty.

8 Small Space Shelving Solutions

From: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com

Hoover: The main drawback of small spaces is the lack of storage. Well, here are some tips on creating shelving units that will not clutter your small space.




We can part with our CDs, thin out our closets of clothing, stop coming home with curbside finds...but we must find more room for more books. Laure's Book in the Rafters idea and the wrap around ceiling shelving shown above are both efficient uses of overhead space. Corners, stairways, closets and even doorways can be converted into additional storage.



Contactbox Contact shelf is a solution for a slim wall space inbetween rooms, doorways, hallways or bathrooms.



This is a garage storage space project, but could easily be converted into a corner spinning bookshelf for all your paperbacks and knick knacks.



Just a concept design, but we love the sculptural quality of this corner shelf.

Here's the real world budget retail version of the idea above from Sears.

This solution is perfect for renters and students alike. These corner shelves install without nails/screws and hold up to 6lbs of weight using outward friction to stay in place.



We store our shoes up the stairs. Why not books?



Like a paper fan, these folding bookshelves can open and fold away vertically when not in use.



Got a doorway you hardly ever use? You can convert that under utilized space as a rotating/hidden bookshelf!

Lift Off! Floating Features for Small Spaces

Article by: Lily Gahagan, Assistant Editor, Houzz.com
From: http://www.houzz.com

It's a sad fact: There's only so much square footage in a home, and furniture is taking up a big chunk of it. But if you take into consideration all the available space that starts just past the floor and continues up to the ceiling, all of a sudden endless possibilities open up to you. Float some shelves, a desk or even a loft off the ground to start maximizing the spacial potential of your small home.




The dish rack has long been the bane of my kitchen counter, taking up space and looking none too pretty in the process. A slight lift and it's no longer a space suck. Huzzah!



For a small studio, every extra inch helps. A floating nightstand like this one holds essentials without making a footprint.




In the same studio, the designer used a shelving system to hold items and work as an office space. It's much more compact than a bureau, and leaves the floors wide open.



No garage? Keep bikes out of the way by hoisting them up above. Not the most convenient option for frequent cyclists, but it sure looks cool.



Rather than lightening up from the bottom up, try it from the top down. This drop houses recessed lights and a range hood, and delineates the kitchen from the rest of the open space without blocking it off into a completely separate room.




You can find tinier sinks, sure, but you won't find a tinier double vanity than a floating trough with two faucets. After all, even small space dwellers appreciate a little extra room when getting ready in the morning.



If you've got the ceiling height to accommodate one, a loft is the ultimate floating space saver.



The wide sill on this thin strip of window could hold books or other items to bring a bit of storage to the hallway without overwhelming the tight space.



Open risers keep this staircase light and airy.



Without legs to get in the way, this wisp of a cafe table can easily accommodate a few stools underneath.

Hoover: These are great tips to make your small spaces classy and functional!