As I write this from my 700-square-foot, one-bedroom apartment, at the desk that I chose in lieu of a dining table, I can confirm that living in a small space means being extra choosy about the things that go inside it. Especially if, like me, a minimalist lifestyle doesn’t come naturally to you (just ask my absurd collection of tapered candles), small spaces can go from modern and stylish to mildly suffocating in no time at all. To counter this, I need my furniture and home decor to be master multitaskers and work double duty in my space. Multifunctional designs are a god-send for small space dwellers, allowing you to save on space and cash in on convenience for easy, clutter-free living. Read on for the modern and multifunctional home objects that’ll help make the most of smaller spaces. For more space-saving design, visit the Design Milk Shop.
16″ Merkled Shook Shelf by Merkled Studio
A trusty wall hook is a smart way to work around minimal floor space and help small spaces feel more open. Merkled Studio’s best-selling Shook is an elevation on conventional wall hooks, combining the utility of a hook with the functionality of a wall shelf. Use a Shook in your kitchen to hang dish towels and store spices and other cooking essentials, in your bathroom to store products and hang towels, or at your entryway for keys, mail, and other essentials.
Shelf Risers (Set of 2) by Open Spaces
Short on cabinets? These Shelf Risers by Open Spaces will double your storage space. Made with crisp, white-washed wood and modern steel legs, the risers feature an adjustable level that allows them to fit right into most spaces. And they do more than beautify your cabinets too, use one on your desktop as a laptop riser, on your bathroom vanity, or kitchen countertop to double dip on storage (and modern design!).
Nest Wall Hook by Northern
A catch-all dish, wall hook, and decor accessory in one modern Nordic package, this Nest Wall Hook is a winner for small spaces. Perfectly sized to hold your car keys, wallet, and other before-you-leave-the-house accessories, the Nest’s catch-all dish keeps small items from cluttering surfaces while the hook keeps coats, dog leashes, and umbrellas off the floor for a seamless and open entryway, big or small.
Smart Vase Light by Gingko
Far from your prototypical glass vase, Gingko’s Smart Vase Light doubles as a modern decorative light source. We love the soft, Japandi-esque look of the paper lantern design, and the warm ambient glow it projects throughout a room. The heat-safe and waterproof tube at the lamp’s center can safely accommodate a few of your favorite floral stems for a minimal pop of color and freshness, and even better – the light has a rechargeable battery, which means no cords and no clutter!
Platform Planters Minimalist Set by Tortuga
Tortuga’s modern home accessories are flexibly designed to work with you and your space, and their Platform Planters are no exception. Ingeniously designed to connect with each other to form a modern serpentine shape – the Platform Planters allow users to organize their houseplant collection and save space in the process. This Minimalist Set includes 3 natural stone planters, each with their own recessed drainage area and speckled blue and gray detailing that’s sure to enhance any space in the house.
Source: https://design-milk.com/multifunctional-must-haves-for-small-spaces/
