8 Great Examples of Furniture Doing Double Duty

Want to get two for the price (and space) of one? We can help. These small homes all squeezed extra function out of some strategic pieces of furniture. Here’s what they did that you can do, too.

This great idea, spotted on Tages Anzeiger, shows that a console can do more than provide a surface, it can give you extra shelving too.

In a small space like Kay’s NYC studio, you have to combine all you can — like these small dressers standing in for bedside tables.

Erick smartly used open shelving as a room divider that lets light through at the same time.

Slide out shelves tuck neatly inside this headboard for extra space that goes away when you don’t need it.

The grey side table above has a secret: it’s really a kitty litter box!

An extra ottoman is always a good idea for extra seating, but tucking it next to the sofa as available surface space is even smarter.

You’ve seen this idea before for good reason: it’s the ultimate double-duty coffee table with storage inside.

This is my own apartment where my desk fits neatly into my bookshelf. It’s a great space saver in my tight living room.