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Products That Will Transform Your Small Space

Jettison your bulky furniture and swap in pieces that are collapsible, multifunctional, and modest in size. From an energy-efficient lamp that occupies a pinch of floor space to an essential stepladder that folds flat, this latest fleet will help create grand effects in tiny areas.

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Elixir Minibar by CB2 Corral home bar trappings in this acacia-wood cabinet. The sides fold down to offer a ledge for glassware. When closed, it discreetly hides its contents—a boon for keeping bottles dust-free.
Elixir Minibar by CB2 Corral home bar trappings in this acacia-wood cabinet. The sides fold down to offer a ledge for glassware. When closed, it discreetly hides its contents—a boon for keeping bottles dust-free.
Royal System Shelving Unit A with desk shelf by Poul Cadovius for dk3 Designed in 1948, the solid walnut or oak wall-mounted piece doesn’t skimp on utility: Use it for storage or a work station while saving precious floor space.
Royal System Shelving Unit A with desk shelf by Poul Cadovius for dk3 Designed in 1948, the solid walnut or oak wall-mounted piece doesn’t skimp on utility: Use it for storage or a work station while saving precious floor space.
Levels tables by Lucie Koldova and Dan Yeffet for Per/Use The oak-and-glass tables jigsaw together to form a tightly packed trio and can be separated when the mood strikes.
Levels tables by Lucie Koldova and Dan Yeffet for Per/Use The oak-and-glass tables jigsaw together to form a tightly packed trio and can be separated when the mood strikes.
Hackney Sofa by Wrong for Hay The real magic of this wood-frame, foam-stuffed sofa comes to the fore when you’re moving: It breaks down and packs flat to make navigating narrow doorways and stairwells a cinch.
Hackney Sofa by Wrong for Hay The real magic of this wood-frame, foam-stuffed sofa comes to the fore when you’re moving: It breaks down and packs flat to make navigating narrow doorways and stairwells a cinch.
Acciaio lounge by Max Lipsey for Cappellini Instead of an overstuffed upholstered armchair, consider Eindhoven-based American designer Max Lipsey’s riff on a racing bicycle frame: a seat in perforated leather and metal.
Acciaio lounge by Max Lipsey for Cappellini Instead of an overstuffed upholstered armchair, consider Eindhoven-based American designer Max Lipsey’s riff on a racing bicycle frame: a seat in perforated leather and metal.
Fju desk by Kaschkasch German designers Sebastian Schneider and Florian Kallus created a wall-mounted wood desk that folds up to reveal storage pockets.
Fju desk by Kaschkasch German designers Sebastian Schneider and Florian Kallus created a wall-mounted wood desk that folds up to reveal storage pockets.
Fold table by Philippe Nigro for Ligne Roset Instead of run-of-the-mill nesting tables, consider a set of pivoting pieces that tuck together neatly when in stealth mode.
Fold table by Philippe Nigro for Ligne Roset Instead of run-of-the-mill nesting tables, consider a set of pivoting pieces that tuck together neatly when in stealth mode.
Round Square mirror by Clara von Zweigbergk for Domestic There’s no denying a mirror’s effectiveness in giving the illusion of more space. This acrylic piece features a silkscreened geometric pattern for added depth.
Round Square mirror by Clara von Zweigbergk for Domestic There’s no denying a mirror’s effectiveness in giving the illusion of more space. This acrylic piece features a silkscreened geometric pattern for added depth.
Family beds by Lorenzo Damiani for Campeggi For many, formal guest rooms are rare, but visitors aren’t. Luckily, this set of four beds folds neatly into a console. Rope handles act as drawer pulls.
Family beds by Lorenzo Damiani for Campeggi For many, formal guest rooms are rare, but visitors aren’t. Luckily, this set of four beds folds neatly into a console. Rope handles act as drawer pulls.
Moon table by Mist-o for Living Divani The compact charcoal-dyed cylindrical oak bedside table opens to reveal interior storage shelves.
Moon table by Mist-o for Living Divani The compact charcoal-dyed cylindrical oak bedside table opens to reveal interior storage shelves.
Alfred shelf by Roman Pin and Florent Bouhey-Fayolle for HartĂ´ Hooks, folded-metal shelves, and a mirror can be arranged in myriad configurations against the mesh backing.
Alfred shelf by Roman Pin and Florent Bouhey-Fayolle for HartĂ´ Hooks, folded-metal shelves, and a mirror can be arranged in myriad configurations against the mesh backing.
Indoor Stoop by Bridie Picot and Matt Smith for Thing Industries As multi-functional items go, this step stool, soft-close storage solution, display, and seating option proves its utility in spades.
Indoor Stoop by Bridie Picot and Matt Smith for Thing Industries As multi-functional items go, this step stool, soft-close storage solution, display, and seating option proves its utility in spades.
OK by Konstantin Grcic for Flos Inspired by Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù’s 1972 Parentesi lamp, Grcic created an updated LED version that swivels 360 degrees and can slide from floor to ceiling.
OK by Konstantin Grcic for Flos Inspired by Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù’s 1972 Parentesi lamp, Grcic created an updated LED version that swivels 360 degrees and can slide from floor to ceiling.
Step by Karl Malmvall for Design House Stockholm No home is complete without a stepladder, and this looker folds flat to take up a scant sliver of storage area. Sold with a hook for hanging.
Step by Karl Malmvall for Design House Stockholm No home is complete without a stepladder, and this looker folds flat to take up a scant sliver of storage area. Sold with a hook for hanging.
Long Chevron Waves tile by Marcos Cajina and Melanie Stephens for Granada Tile Small-format wall or floor tiles in colored cement offer a Moroccan-inspired flair.
Long Chevron Waves tile by Marcos Cajina and Melanie Stephens for Granada Tile Small-format wall or floor tiles in colored cement offer a Moroccan-inspired flair.
Folding Stool X by Åke Axelsson Strips of beech wood are steam-bent to create the stool’s frame, which folds flat when not in use. The canvas seat comes in blue, black, and off-white.
Folding Stool X by Åke Axelsson Strips of beech wood are steam-bent to create the stool’s frame, which folds flat when not in use. The canvas seat comes in blue, black, and off-white.
HS1 shelving by Henry Julier for Matter-Made Crafted from steel and maple, Matter-Made’s newly expanded HS1 system now boasts a writing desk with a perforated back panel for mounting organizational accessories.
HS1 shelving by Henry Julier for Matter-Made Crafted from steel and maple, Matter-Made’s newly expanded HS1 system now boasts a writing desk with a perforated back panel for mounting organizational accessories.
Kite table by Steuart Padwick for Resource Furniture The 51-inch-long table sports a durable laminate surface—ideal for working and food prep. When unfolded to 102 inches, it reveals a refined walnut-veneer top.
Kite table by Steuart Padwick for Resource Furniture The 51-inch-long table sports a durable laminate surface—ideal for working and food prep. When unfolded to 102 inches, it reveals a refined walnut-veneer top.
N=N05 Bridges for Islands by Luca Nichetto and Nendo for Casamania The modular system, which features an attached coffee table and removable upholstery, works as a stand-alone seat or can be combined to create a sofa.
N=N05 Bridges for Islands by Luca Nichetto and Nendo for Casamania The modular system, which features an attached coffee table and removable upholstery, works as a stand-alone seat or can be combined to create a sofa.

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