Use Versatile Pieces

Posted by DSH on Sunday, July 23, 2006

Some furniture has to pull double-duty in small houses:
  • Chairs match the decor and provide comfortable seating for an abundance of guests.

  • Stacked tables separate as needed to collect glasses in multiple conversation groups.

  • An ottoman serves as footrest, coffee table, or extra seating.

  • A TV-room sofa might stretch out to provide a bed for a houseguest.

  • Freestanding bookcases can be open-air room dividers, vintage buffets can become bedroom chests.

  • Wooden trunks can become coffee tables, side tables, or even a bench by adding a cushion on top.