Multifunctional furniture items have been making waves in living spaces not only because they cut down on what’s not necessary, but they’re often the foundational elements of a smartly and efficiently designed home. Though these multitasking pieces are useful in smaller places that need to preserve space, any apartment or house can really benefit from the way they work. These items don’t have to be wildly elaborate—some of them are surprisingly simple—but they still provide uses that basic furniture can’t. Below, shop several different furniture items that have more than one function and will make storage, entertaining, relaxing, and organization so much easier.
