“Papercraft in general can be pretty spectacular,” says Kordos, speaking of the product’s origami inspiration. “It was inspiring that you could take something cheap and ubiquitous and fold it into something amazing." The chair comes in walnut veneer and three bright-color laminates.

Glass folding doors from Panoramic Doors reach nine-and-a-half feet high to open the kitchen to the courtyard. “It's such a unique feature, especially in Brooklyn,” says Slocum. “You rarely ever see that type of thing.”

Hidden Storage The Murphy bed in the guest bedroom sits behind Montague’s desk, allowing the compact room to function comfortably for working and sleeping at different times. It’s made with customized millwork, Häfele bed hardware, and an Ikea mattress. When it’s open, it reveals hidden shelving. hafele.com ikea.com

A closet is built into the bed frame in this London guesthouse. With hangers so close by, there's no excuse for not hanging up your clothes before bed. Photo by Ben Anders.

An attentive sensitivity to site played into nearly every aspect of both the exterior andinterior spaces of the home. Architect Peter Rose collaborated with landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh, who worked to craft and maintain the wild, organic feel of the environs. Will Parry, a local builder, custom-fabricated all of the sustainably harvested Spanish cedar-and-glass windows and skylights throughout. Here, a vertical-swinging window at the end of the entry hallway opens directly to a lush expanse of vegetation.

Stainless steel with a mirror polish covers the “moving wall” in the dressing room, which opens to one of the bedrooms.

Ample glazing blurs the distinction between indoors and out.

Since they aren’t including more complicated processes such as upholstery of bended plywood, the pieces are relatively easy to produce, and the ability to fold and ship dramatically reduces shipping costs.

"We wanted to keep the exterior walls uncluttered, so you can focus on the views, the light, and the air," says Rosa Garneau, the owner of a 650-square-foot co-op in New York's Chelsea neighborhood. To achieve a clean look, everything gets tucked away, including the mattress and bedding. When looking for the best Murphy bed, look for one that can accommodate basic bedding without having to remove and store it daily.

The folding glass door extending the living space with a wood-lined deck is from Marvin.

The dining room features 1970s leather-and-brass dining chairs and a table concocted from a brass-and-silver base and a custom lacquered top. The cheerful blue paint enlivening the doorway is from Emery & Cie.

This giant bi-fold door opens up to a covered boardwalk-style walkway and the backyard.

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First designed in 1955 by Mogens Lassen for the Copenhagen Cabinetmaker’s Guild Competition, the Saxe Lounge Chair is a timeless chair that blends the convenience of a folding chair and the comfort of a lounge chair. The 1955 model of the chair was made by A.J. Iversen—a master joiner in midcentury Denmark. The Saxe has been reproduced to mark the 60th anniversary of its design, capturing the original appeal of the chair.

The Kryss Chair was designed for the Swedish Embassy in 1975 and features a foldable teak frame and a fabric seat and back. The inspiration for the chair is from the discovery of folding chairs in King Tut’s ancient tomb. It can be used in both indoor and outdoor settings.

The Hanger Folding Chair from Umbra Shift is an innovative chair that calls to one of the most classic storage systems—a simple clothes hanger. Able to fold and hang for storage, this chair is available in several cheerful colors.

Hanger Folding Chair, $200 If small spaces have your favorite entertainer in a party pickle, the Hanger Folding Chair from Umbra Shift is a thoughtful gift that will offer extra seating that won’t take up space when the party’s over. The chair folds and can be hung from a closet or hook—and it’s available in a range of fun colors.

The clients selected a Coral pendant light by David Trubridge Design for the center of the room. Their souvenir from Norway, a reindeer pelt, is spread out in front of Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chairs with metal bases from Herman Miller. The wood-burning stove is a Monet from HWAM.

New accordion doors create a fluid connection to the backyard.

The rear exterior was also transformed—it now has a designated outdoor kitchen, dining terrace, and lounge area. Folding doors connect the breakfast room to the new exterior spaces for easy flow between.

Hang the folded chair in a closet until it's ready to be used.

The Tilt chair by Folditure.

The Hanger Folding Chair from Umbra Shift is an innovative chair that calls to one of the most classic storage systems—a simple clothes hanger. Designed by Philippe Malouin, the folding chair can be used as additional seating for guests, and the playful range of colors makes the Hanger Chair a cheerful addition to a dining room, living room, or office interior. When the chair is not in use, it folds into a slim profile that can be hung and stowed in a closet or on a peg.

Unpacking the deck and awning reveals a glass wall that opens the trailer to its environment, wherever that may be. The ATLAS can be hitched to a truck to travel easily from campsite to campsite.

A hinged door can conceal the kitchen to create a more formal dining space.

This open-concept Amsterdam loft features soaring 15-foot ceilings, an Eames lounge chair and ottoman, and a Jielde light. Throughout the home, Standard Studio architects Wouter Slot and Jurjen van Hulzen favored raw materials, including concrete, oiled oak, and hot-rolled steel, all of which complemented the original space's industrial feel. Tucked smartly underneath the loft, a compact home office features functional built-in shelving and an Eames DSR chair.

Tilt by German designer Tina Schmid is a morphing object, moving from a flat graphic on the wall to a three-dimensional object. With a simple movement, the image of the cube can be folded downward into a table, the cuboid as a valet on which garments can be hung. Both objects boast an ingenious system of rods with jointed nodes that can be rotated as needed.

Get meta with the Trophy hanger, a bike rack made of bike parts. Part art, part utility, this creation from Etsy seller Furniply lets you rest your bicycle atop some soft grip bike handlebars. The material ensures your frame won't get scratched. And a bike seat with attached stainless steel hooks give you room to hang up your coats and riding goods. Photo by: Furniply

Clockwise from top left: Blanc de Blanc 11-4800, Canal Blue 14-4810, Indian Teal 19-4227, Butterfly 12-0322, Sunshine 12-0727, Tea 16-0213, Keepsake Lilac 15-2705, Tangerine Tango 17-1463 (color of the year for 2012), and Anthracite 19-4007.

Renton Hill Residence's dining room opens up to an expansive outdoor area via a massive metal door. Citizen Design Collaborative strategically integrated original and modern details to create a unique home designed to bring people together and age beautifully as the house is passed down through generations.

First designed in 1955 by Mogens Lassen for the Copenhagen Cabinetmaker’s Guild Competition, the Saxe Lounge Chair is a timeless chair that blends the convenience of a folding chair and the comfort of a lounge chair. The 1955 model of the chair was made by A.J. Iversen—a master joiner in midcentury Denmark. The Saxe has been reproduced to mark the 60th anniversary of its design, capturing the original appeal of the chair in oak and vegetable-tanned leather. With its slim silhouette and welcoming seat, the Saxe Lounge Chair can be used in a variety of interiors including cozy dens, home offices, and living rooms. The chair can be folded and stored when not in use.

Homeowner Susanna prefers a motley set of dining chairs over a coordinated set; that way, guests can pick their favorite when they sit. Photo by: Petra Bindel

Fold by Nendo for Conde House $7,500 Oki Sato’s geometric white oak screen sports interlocking sections to improve visual privacy from any angle.