The Best Furniture for a Small Space
Maximize every inch by choosing functional furniture with style.
Whether you’re in your first apartment, you’ve downsized to a smaller home, or you just prefer a cozier space, making the most of limited square footage means carefully considering the furniture you choose. Start with these six small-space-staples that are sure to make your little home feel—and function—like a much larger space.
Lucite Furniture
Transparent pieces carry no visual weight, offering stylish functionality that doesn’t make a room feel cramped or cluttered.
Storage Ottomans + Benches
These pieces are the epitome of versatility. Store out-of-season clothes in a bench at the foot of your bed, tuck extra throws and pillows in a living room ottoman, and provide extra seating in a pinch.
Nesting Tables
These on-trend sets are perfect for smaller spaces. Spread out, they provide ample surface area for lamps, drinks, and magazines; tucked away, they have a compact footprint.
Shelving
Make use of valuable vertical space by investing in a tall bookcase to house everything from books to extra serveware. To keep shelves from looking cluttered, pick up a few decorative boxes or baskets and place smaller items inside.
Rolling Carts
Usually used in kitchens, rolling carts provide easy-to-access—and easy-on-the-eyes—storage and counter space. Use one as a makeshift island that can be easily tucked away when guests come over.
Corner Furniture
Corners are often treated as dead space, but every square inch of a small home counts. Make the most of yours by using functional pieces like a desk, end table, or media center designed especially for tight corners.
