The first people to hop on the bandwagon for multifunctional furniture were urban dwellers in micro apartments, where square footage is unbelievably valuable. Now there is a growing trend toward downsizing among rural dwellers too. People are building tiny houses, often from recycled materials. Less house, less furnishings, less stuff equals a smaller carbon footprint. […]

A coffee table is one of those pieces of furniture that you don’t think much about but that actually serves a really important function in your living room and has a huge impact on your overall design aesthetic. The right coffee table can bring the room together and create the atmosphere you want for the […]

A coffee table is pretty standard for your living room. Not only does it provide a practical place for you and guests to rest a drink or snack tray, but it also serves the design purpose of tying the room together. But if you have a small space, a coffee table may seem like a […]

Living in a tiny apartment can make you feel like you have limited options. You aren’t likely to volunteer as host for holiday dinners with family, nor are you likely to throw many dinner parties. You probably feel like you just don’t have the space to accommodate everyone comfortably, let alone to give them a […]

Finding ways to manage your kids’ growing toy collection is a never-ending battle. Just when you thinkyou have the clutter under control, you see the toys start to spread throughout your home, landing onshelves here and there or hiding out under a throw rug. You can help keep the mess under control by periodically sorting […]

Having a king-sized bed is a true luxury. You can stretch out and enjoy a great night’s sleep, even if you are sharing the bed. You don’t have to worry about being shoved to the side and cramped into a tight little space. However, a king-sized bed also takes up a lot of floor space […]