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Top Ten Ways To Integrate Storage With Multifunctional Furniture

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The latest trend in furniture design revolves around multifunctional furniture integrated with clever storage solutions. Choosing furniture with built-in storage offers numerous advantages, making it a smart choice for individuals and households alike. Here are some emerging trends in furniture design that are gaining popularity.

Designer: Vank

1. Embrace Flexibility

Modular multifunctional furniture pieces showcase creativity by adjusting to available space according to specific needs, whether it’s altering height, built-in storage configuration, or layout. This adaptability empowers homeowners to tailor their living spaces to fit their needs, rather than the other way around.

The Vank Cube is a modular furniture system by the Polish brand Vank. Crafted from flax and hemp fibers, these versatile “building blocks” can transform into storage units, space dividers, tables, and desks. Designed for adaptability, they seamlessly blend minimalist aesthetics with functionality, perfect for various interiors from homes to offices. With reversible connectors, modifications are quick and easy, while optional add-ons like upholstered cushions and biomaterial side panels offer further customization. Sustainable, sleek, and adaptable—the Vank Cube is the modern solution for versatile furniture needs.

2. Focus on Minimalism

Numerous minimalist furniture pieces prioritize sleek design aesthetics. These pieces feature smooth curves and seamlessly integrate storage options too.

Designer: Julian Topor

The KURVE furniture collection is a blend of minimalist design and functional innovation. Crafted from simple curved layers of plywood, each piece seamlessly integrates storage solutions into its sleek aesthetic. From the throne-like KURVE chair with a backless storage box to the KURVE Couch featuring a central console and ample storage space, every element maximizes utility without compromising style. The table and nightstand complete the collection, offering practicality with their trapezoidal designs and clever storage solutions.

3. Go for the Compact Home Office

In the post-COVID era, remote work became the new standard with the rise of WFH (work from home), and now, hybrid work models are becoming permanent fixtures. Consequently, our homes must now serve the dual purpose of living and office spaces. This shift is particularly challenging for urban dwellers residing in compact homes, leading to an increased demand for compact home office setups.

Designer: Gökçe Nafak

The Portable Compartment Desk Looha is a transformative piece designed for the contemporary workspace. Crafted with portable wire compartments, it redefines organization while seamlessly integrating practicality and aesthetics. Foldable legs ensure mobility and flexibility, allowing easy transitions between spaces. With adaptable trays for storage and pinboard functionality, this desk promotes efficiency and personalization. Made from durable, eco-friendly materials, Looha combines functionality with timeless design, elevating any workspace into a haven of productivity and style.

4. Prioritize Organization

Structured environments guarantee clutter-free spaces, achieved through multifunctional furniture equipped with storage solutions down to the smallest details. Take, for example, this gaming console.

Designer: Bauhutte

Bauhutte, renowned for its gaming comfort has introduced a sleek, organized solution which is a specially designed cabinet for storing game consoles and accessories. Featuring open shelves and a dark color scheme, it ensures optimal ventilation and maximizes storage space. Equipped with a hidden cable box and compatibility for multiple consoles, Bauhutte’s cabinet combines functionality and style for the ultimate gaming setup.

5. Say Yes to Quirky Furniture

Not all furniture needs to be serious; it can also infuse a playful touch into home decor while integrating storage and serving multifunctional purposes in any living space.

Designer: Priyam Doshi

The Moose Cabinet is a whimsical yet functional statement piece that is designed to infuse joy into your living space. Crafted by Priyam Doshi and winner of the A’ Design Award, this handmade cabinet features a playful silhouette inspired by the majestic moose. Made from Oakwood with a water-based matte finish, it integrates four storage areas, including open compartments in the legs and concealed storage in the body and face. The tabletop surface comes equipped with trays for organizing small items, while the moose’s tail features a built-in mirror. With horns that serve as convenient hangers, this cabinet adds both charm and practicality to any room.

6. Consider Rotating Furniture

Compact spaces inspire creativity and drive innovative product design. Consider a single piece of furniture that effortlessly functions as both a bedroom and an office, boasting a sleek and minimalist design without appearing bulky.

Designer: Expand Furniture

The Compatto Rotating Office Murphy Bed with Desk is the ultimate space-saving solution for small living spaces. This innovative furniture piece seamlessly transitions from a comfortable bed to a functional workspace and multimedia area with just a few rotations. Its wide desk offers ample space for dual monitors, TV screens, or all-in-one iMacs, while also providing storage for files, books, and decorations. Thoughtfully designed with provisions for power cords and wires, this compact yet versatile unit is perfect for those seeking a stylish bed and workstation combination.

7. Invest in Space Saving Furniture

To maximize storage capacity, make sure to use the walls effectively, transforming them into functional furniture when needed. This innovative approach revolutionizes design, optimizing space utilization in multifunctional ways.

Designer: Friday Furniture

This Space-Saving Marvel by Friday Furniture is closed with a sleek 6.6-inch fixture against the wall. Once opened it reveals a spacious workstation with a built-in webcam and warm LED lighting. Crafted from sturdy birch plywood, it seamlessly combines style and function, offering room for the monitor, accessories, and storage, along with smart features like cork pinboards and USB ports for organization. With dimmable LED lighting and a foldable design, it’s the perfect space-saving solution for any urban setting.

8. Experiment with Interlocking Storage

Leveraging 3D printing technology opens up boundless creative possibilities. Through 3D printing, multifunctional furniture pieces emerge, featuring interlocked storage options and fluid curves that craft captivating compositions while offering dedicated storage compartments.

Designer: Deniz Aktay for recozy

The Drop Side Table is a sleek and versatile piece of furniture designed by Deniz Aktay. Crafted with minimalist elegance, it’s 3D-printed using recycled materials for sustainability. Its unique asymmetrical twisting point allows for flexible usage from every angle, doubling as stylish storage for books, magazines, or decor. With a space-saving design and geometric aesthetic, the Drop Side Table effortlessly enhances any room with its functional charm and modern appeal.

9. Integrate Technology

As Generation Z enters the workforce, they are heavily influenced by technology and the digital era. Their preference leans towards furniture that is technologically advanced and can enhance storage capabilities.

Designer: KOREA DESIGN MEMBERSHIP PLUS (Chaewon Lee, Chan woo Park, Jungwon Lee, Da-yeon Choi)

PRISOOM is the ultimate party companion designed collaboratively by LG and KDM for the MZ generation. This sleek mobile serving table doubles as storage and features integrated lighting for captivating photos and a powerful speaker for the perfect party vibe. With customizable hues and user-friendly controls, PRISOOM enhances interaction and ambiance. Its stable design ensures items stay secure, while convenient cable management keeps things tidy. As the go-to solution for house parties, PRISOOM offers compact functionality tailored to modern socializing.

10. Add Interest in 3D Furniture

Three-dimensional furniture injects a dynamic vibe into interiors, doubling as an artful accent piece in any space, with the added functionality of accommodating storage.

Designer: Deniz Aktay

The ‘Overlap’ Table is a sleek and versatile furniture piece designed by the renowned Deniz Aktay. This innovative table combines functionality with minimalist elegance, serving as both a coffee table and a compact storage solution. Crafted from interlocking wooden boxes, it maximizes storage while maintaining a small footprint, perfect for modern living spaces. Whether as a centerpiece or tucked into a corner, the ‘Overlap’ Table offers both style and practicality for today’s homeowners.

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Wall-mounted drawers offer storage that leaves your floor clear and free

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Storage containers are inescapable facts of life, especially in this day and age where we collect so many material possessions. These vessels can range from plastic boxes to wooden furniture like shelves and cabinets, all of which trade floor space for that storage capacity. Unfortunately, floor space is also becoming a luxury these days, and we can’t simply expand the area in proportion to our growing storage needs. We need to be smarter about the way we use storage and what we use for storage, and no, stacking them up to the ceiling isn’t a viable solution nor a safe one. These drawers, in contrast, do offer a better alternative by taking advantage of the free space that we have found on our walls.

Designers: Camille Paillard and Romain Voulet

Storage boxes are a common sight in many households. They’re simple, convenient, and often stackable. They also take up precious floor space, and stacking them so high can become a safety hazard if left unchecked. Ideally, we’d “Marie Kondo” our excess possessions, but we’ll always still end up with stuff we can’t simply throw out. We obviously need more storage, but we also don’t have more floor space to use. What we do have, however, is plenty of free wall space that isn’t even taken up by decorations.

The KGT Wall Units evolved from metal storage boxes that could be individually stacked just like any conventional storage box. As the name implies, these boxes are mounted on a wall rather than lying on the floor. In this manner, they actually behave more like drawers rather than boxes, but the function and purpose are the same: to hide your possessions from view.

Of course, these can’t be stacked like normal boxes because they have to be screwed to a wall for stability. In fact, each unit has a fixed number of drawers, either one, three, or six in a vertical arrangement. There is one other variant where the drawers line up side-by-side, creating a long horizontal row instead. Of course, there’s no limitation on how you combine those units and how many you use. You could even have a whole stack of three six-unit drawers for a total of 18, or 18 individual drawers, presuming you have enough vertical clearance.

More than just their practical utility, however, these wall-mounted drawers add aesthetic value to a space, something ordinary stacked boxes don’t often provide. The gaps between each drawer bring some negative space that visually balances the unit, and the top of each unit becomes yet another space to utilize for things you want people to see. With a powder-coated finish, these seemingly floating drawers provide more than just smart storage but also visual interest to your space, all without cluttering your floor even further.

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Meet the wall-mounted modular organizing system that’s even more flexible than IKEA’s pegboards

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There was a Seinfeld episode from back in the day where Jerry’s date (a wardrobe designer) proposed a radical idea for Jerry’s closet. Instead of shelves and rods, what if the entire closet was just hooks? Hundreds of hooks everywhere for you to hang all your clothes on – a radical concept when it comes to fashion, but practically speaking, just a wardrobe version of the popular pegboard. Pegboards gained popularity in the DIY community for people who wanted to mount their workshop tools on one vertical surface, having them accessible just when you needed them. The clever idea soon was converted into something more home-friendly by IKEA with their own version, named SKÅDIS. However, IKEA’s pegboard still had limitations – you could only use products from the IKEA ecosystem with the SKÅDIS, but moreover, the SKÅDIS wasn’t designed for every possible use-case. That’s where Wallwerx comes in. Wallwerks presents a pegboard-based system that can be used for pretty much everything, from holding workshop tools to jars of M&Ms. It’s modular, flexible, easy to use, and the best part, you don’t even need a pegboard – the Wallwerx attachments can even mount right into any wall. Use it in your kitchen, garage, living room, study, or even in the bathroom – if you need vertical storage, Wallwerx pretty much has you covered.

Designer: Mark Zalme

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Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast, a crafting maven, a culinary whiz, or a gaming aficionado, Wallwerx seamlessly integrates into your space. It was created by Mark Zalme, a DIY aficionado who found himself getting increasingly frustrated with not having his tools accessible while working in his garage. Realizing that pegboards were great but had their limitations, Zalme designed Wallwerx, a series of pegboard-compatible attachments designed to hold pretty much every object under the sun. What’s more? Unlike traditional pegboard attachments, the Wallwerx system is strong and secure, ensuring items stay put, yet can be easily relocated if desired. The best part, they worked with standard pegboards, but even if you didn’t have one, you could simply attach Wallwerx to any regular wall or drywall. Wallwerx brought a certain Seinfeld-level radical thinking to all types of storage, allowing you to turn practically any vertical surface into a storage area.

From the pantry + kitchen…

To the workspace!

Use it in your gameroom.

And your creative space.

Wallwerx can be split into its two crucial parts – a baseplate that plugs onto pegboards or attaches onto walls, and a series of attachments that mount onto the baseplate, giving you hooks/hangers/clips to store practically anything you need. Installing Wallwerx is a breeze, requiring just two simple steps. Attach the baseplate to your desired surface, twist on your preferred attachments, and voilà – your personalized organization system is ready to go. The Wallwerx baseplate is a cleverly designed little gizmo that plugs into standard pegboards, but even has the option of being drilled into concrete walls or drywalls. Once the baseplate’s been installed, simply twist on or off the attachment of your choice.

*Pegboard not required for assembly. Baseplates can be drilled into any wall or door. Just twist and remove the attachment, then relocate it to any baseplate.

The attachments are where Wallwerx’s flexibility gets put on display. Most traditional pegboards only let you hook stuff onto the pegboard’s perforations. Wallwerx comes with a series of storage attachments that make it perfect for the garage, workshop, closet, or even the kitchen. Hooks let you hang or rest objects, while looped holders give you the ability to secure other items. Wallwerx also offers a set of clips that let you plug in 4oz, 8oz, and 16oz jars, allowing you to store food like dry pasta/candy/spices, stationery like pencils/pens or tiny bits and bobs like screws/dowels/bolts. This flexibility makes Wallwerx perfect for pretty much any kind of room… and the fact that you can simply unplug an attachment means endless upgradability, modularity, and flexibility.

Wallwerx is designed and manufactured in the US using high-strength plastic that’s durable enough to hold all sorts of equipment. Given that pegboards are most commonly found in garages and workshops, the plastic baseplate and attachments are designed to be sturdy, secure, and failproof. They’re also easy to clean, making them perfect for greasy garages or even kitchens where things can get a tad messy sometimes. Designed for a variety of uses, Wallwerx is conveniently bundled in different kits, and can be customized with à la carte attachments. The Home Kit, featuring 168 different elements, is perfect for organizing a workbench or craft table. The Werxshop kit, with 256 pieces, is ideal for bringing order to your garage or entire craft room. You can even grab yourself a metal pegboard, just in case IKEA’s plastic pegboards aren’t your style.

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Minimalist wooden furniture uses curved shapes to add storage spaces

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Furniture takes up space, there’s really no getting around that. Of course, you need that space to actually use the furniture, but the furniture themselves aren’t always in use. You might not sit on those chairs or couches all day, and tables might be empty at certain points in time. During those moments, they might just be wasting space, so it sometimes pays to have them perform some other purpose, even if it means just looking pretty. That’s not to say you have to stop at looks, especially if such aesthetic furniture can also function as storage spaces, like what this collection of design concepts tries to achieve using nothing but simple curved layers of plywood.

Designer: Julian Topor

Partly thanks to the popularity of flat-packed products from the likes of IKEA, minimalist wooden furniture has become a popular choice in households. Their simple designs save space not only in packaging but sometimes also on the floor. Furniture, however, can also become a space to place some of your things, from books to accessories to even shoes. The KURVE furniture collection accomplishes this without having to resort to complicated construction or mechanisms, using only curves that wrap around an empty space to create a hollow nook for your stuff.

The throne-like KURVE chair, for example, has no legs but instead has a curved backless box for its bottom half. What makes its design particularly interesting is that the seat, backrest, and arms are all made from the same single sheet of layered plywood, just bent on the back and sides to create those support structures.

The KURVE Couch stretches out this concept, quite literally, to provide sitting for two. A central console splits the couch in half and provides a small area to place cups and phones, as well as a compartment below for things like the TV remote. The bottom of the couch is an even wider space for more things, whether or not they have business being there.

The table is admittedly the simplest of them all, nothing more than a wooden trapezoid to hold things above and below it. Its lengthy shape makes it more suited to be placed against walls rather than being a center table, perhaps somewhere near the front door so your shoes and keys can easily find a home for easy access next time you step out.

Last but not least, the KURVE Night Stand is also a trapezoid, just taller and narrower. Like other nightstands, it has a drawer, but this compartment is oddly located a little below the top. This creates yet another space for your things, maybe for a phone that you don’t want to tempt you while you’re resting.

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How to Maximize Vertical Storage to Minimize Clutter

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In a world where space is at a premium, the focus lies in enhancing the storage with vertical storage offering a plethora of possibilities. Let’s delve into some fantastic vertical storage concepts that can be effortlessly integrated into your space. These ideas not only facilitate efficient storage but also allow you to do so with a touch of style, ensuring you never have to make compromises. Here are tips to get you going.

Designer: Gabriel Contreira

1. Floating Shelves

Floating shelves enhance storage efficiency, accommodate various items, and free up precious kitchen and bathroom counter space. The living room can transform into a gallery wall, showcasing beloved photos, travel souvenirs, and more.

2. Introduce Tall Bookshelves

Image courtesy of Decozilla

Tall bookshelves are a clever storage solution that provides essential storage and maximizes vertical space. In contrast to wider bookshelves that encroach on room space, tall bookshelves ascend vertically, efficiently using the room’s height. This is especially valuable in small apartments or homes with limited square footage. Opting for height over width optimizes storage without compromising floor space.

3. Optimize Door Storage

Designer: GLAM

Over-the-door storage is a great way to enhance the storage advantage and setting up these hooks or racks provides quick storage and no significant installation. This versatile storage can be used for storing shoes, various household items, and bags so doors maintain their shape. Hooks can also be used for hanging hats, scarves, belts, and jewelry.

4. Ceiling Hanging Storage

Designer: LCYCN

For homes with high ceilings, adding hanging storage can optimize space and elevate your interiors with style. Use the ceiling in the kitchen for displaying pots and cookware in the kitchen, and hang succulents from the ceiling.

Designers: Jorge Álvarez x NOS Design

Wholeder’s storage system employs suction to optimize storage space in every room, and it comes with a clever-sounding name too. The suctioned lid enables easy application on any wall or flat surface, making it functional not only in the kitchen but virtually any room. Wholeder is suitable for stowing away various items for later use, and its compact storage bins are also travel-friendly, available in different sizes to accommodate your specific needs.

5. Vertical Cabinets

Extending cabinetry vertically to the ceiling is a popular trend for maximizing unused spaces and achieving a modern look in kitchens and bathrooms. This approach optimizes storage and enhances aesthetics by eliminating wasted gaps between cabinets and ceilings. In bathrooms, tall cabinets efficiently store essentials without occupying floor space, contributing to a sleek and functional design.

6. Create a Vertical Garden

Designer: Mingzhu Nerval

Instead of purchasing numerous potted plants and placing them in the corners or on windowsills, you can consider vertical gardening. Go for a wall-mounted vertical garden or a hydroponic setup. This will provide a green wall for herbs and small vegetables.

7. Headboard Storage

Designer: Buffets and Cabinets

The headboard presents an opportunity to transform into a fantastic storage space that not only serves a practical purpose but also enhances the overall aesthetic. By incorporating storage with a display in the headboard, you can optimize vertical storage, making it an ideal solution for both small and large spaces.

8. Go for a Murphy Bed

Designer: WWBeds Custom Furniture

Guest rooms are frequently impractical for small spaces; however, a Murphy bed stands out as a brilliant illustration of maximizing vertical space. What may serve as your lounge or study on most days can effortlessly transform into a fully-equipped guest room when needed, all thanks to a bed seamlessly integrated into the wall.

9. Room Divider Storage

Designer: Samana

Many modern designs feature open-plan layouts, seamlessly combining dining and living spaces. Introducing a room divider with storage not only allows you to establish distinct areas but also provides additional functionality for storage and display. Additionally, you can elevate its versatility by incorporating wheels underneath, enabling easy mobility. This way, you can effortlessly shift the divider to either create separation within the space or open it up by positioning it against a wall as needed.

Designer: Jean Couvreur for Kabata

The Fréquence shelf stands out as a minimal and refined shelving design that serves as a versatile piece of modular furniture. With its clean aesthetics in a striking white color, what distinguishes Fréquence is its ability to function as a bookcase, base unit, or room divider. Comprising a set of geometrically shaped modules, it allows for combinations and mix-and-match possibilities, enabling the creation of various designs tailored to your personal taste and your home’s specific requirements.

10. Decorative Shelving

Designer: Maryam Pousti for Studio Pousti

The Cheft Bookshelf is a geometric shelving unit created from interlocking sheets of wood, offering assembly without the need for nails, screws, or glue. In addition to serving as a functional bookshelf, it can double as a room divider or provide shelving for various items in your home. Drawing inspiration from the geometric patterns of traditional Persian architecture, the warm wooden aesthetics of the bookshelf seamlessly blend with the interiors of any modern contemporary home.

Designer: Guille Cameron Mac Lean

Listón is an innovative furniture system that employs cable ties and wooden slats to construct modular storage units. The cable tie system enables users to fashion an array of configurations, varying in sizes and shapes, resulting in essentialist shelving units suitable for any room. This system eliminates the need for traditional hardware and tools, as the cable ties securely fasten each module that comes with Listón.

11. Wardrobes as Bedroom Walls

A smart technique for optimizing vertical storage is to install cabinets that extend continuously from one end to the other, spanning from floor to ceiling.

12. Add Wall-Mounted Shelves

Designer: Tomás Alonso

Crafted by Tomás Alonso, this wooden wall system draws inspiration from the ‘Kamoi,’ a wooden rail commonly found around the perimeters of rooms in Japanese homes. This minimal and gentle storage system is versatile enough to accommodate a range of items, from personal belongings to kitchen utensils, depending on its placement. The storage solution’s Japanese aesthetics bring a warm and clean element to any room where it is positioned.

13. Innovative Furniture

Designer: Michael Hilgers for OTTO

The COBBO bed features a minimalist Nordic-inspired design, incorporating solid oak legs and white storage cabinets positioned above the sleeping area. The bed’s subtly tapered design serves a dual purpose, providing both visual and physical lightness to the furniture. The cabinet above the bed is notably slimmer than the bed itself, allowing for the use of slim wooden pillars instead of metal ones to avoid excessive weight. The slender cabinet/shelf is equipped with four doors (two on each side), opening to reveal a neatly slim space for storing items such as books, quilts, throws, and cushions.

14. Multifunctional Furniture

Designer: Alessio Romano

Orte combines a full shelf and a mirror into a single, space-saving unit. With a limestone base supporting a rotating wooden frame, it features a mirror on one side and six hidden shelves on the other. The addition of a vibrant red hue brings a lively touch to the corner, and its elongated shape ensures easy fitting in any space. Orte serves multiple functions, functioning as a dresser, bookshelf, or discreet storage unit for quick-access items without always being on display.

15. Corner Storage

Designer: NOOOK

The Noook Becky Corner Shelf consists of stackable shelves designed to transform otherwise unused corners into practical storage areas. Specifically crafted for bathrooms, this innovative shelving solution maximizes space efficiency.

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This Compact Customizable Locker System Is The Storage Solution Every Modern Corporate Office Needs

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We often underestimate the importance of great office furniture! When in reality we really shouldn’t. We spend the majority of our day sitting on our office chairs or typing away on our desks whether we’re working in our home office or a corporate one. Hence, these pieces of furniture need to be not only comfortable but ergonomic, and aesthetic as well. And, a great furniture design for modern corporate offices would be the Choice Lockers by Narbutas.

Designer: Narbutas

Designed by workplace furniture brand Narbutas, the Choice Locker System is a modular and efficient locker system intended to organize office spaces and keep them tidy and neat. The locker system was designed with the goal of making corporate offices more aesthetically pleasing. The Choice Lockers are available in a diverse range of door, lock, and accessory options. This storage solution is aimed at enhancing and improving any office space, or even a reception area. It can be used in corridors as well since it has a slender and compact footprint.

“Even if employees have permanent workplaces, lockers are useful for keeping common spaces uncluttered,” said the brand. “This maintains order in the office and creates a pleasant, aesthetic environment for both employees and visitors.” The Choice Locker System can be customized, and you can pick doors of diverse heights or materials. You can also pick open cabinet spaces for hanging jackets or cushioned nooks for people to sit and rest in.

What makes the Choice lockers even more personalized is that they are available in lock options ranging from combination locks to discreet electronic locks that can be swiftly opened with a swipe card. You can also pick from a wide collection of colors and materials such as perforated metal, melamine, HPL (high-pressure laminate) panels, and wood veneer. The Choice lockers are also designed to be sustainable, hence they are 97% recyclable, and they can be accentuated with planters to add a touch of green to the space, and enhance the overall indoor air quality. The Choice Locker System is a functional, efficient, and sustainable storage system designed to meet the needs of modern offices and modern officegoers.

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Top 10 Genius Storage Solutions For Those Who Love A Neat & Organized Home

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One problem that never seems to leave us, especially if you’re living in a major city – is the lack of space! If you’re an independent millennial who recently moved out of their family home and into their own, then a major issue that you may be dealing with almost every day…is space constraints in your own home. Our modern millennial homes have many virtues, but one thing they lack is space! Space constraint is something most of us end up dealing with every day. Smart storage solutions can be lifesavers in such tricky and compact situations. And to make your lives easier, we’ve curated a whole collection of storage solutions that come in the form of furniture designs that, to be honest, are going to completely organize your home. Not only do these products comfortably store your belongings, but they’re also perfect for displaying those special items that you don’t feel like shutting away in a dusty cabinet. From a slithering sculptural table with smart storage surfaces to a modular Japanese-inspired shelving design – these innovative storage and display solutions are the additions your home needs.

1. The Cobra Table

Designed by Deniz Aktay, the Cobra Table is artistic, sculptural but also super functional. It is inspired by a cobra, doing complete justice to its name.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Cobra table could be a small center table or a more suitable side table. It doesn’t have much of a footprint, and it has a snake-inspired form that is accentuated by a somewhat meandering shape.

What we like

  • No component or surface space of the Cobra table is left useless or unused

What we dislike

  • The slightly curved surface of the middle section means the books may slide off

2. Altitude Shelf

The Altitude Shelf is a new line of shelving by Evan Clabots that is inspired by clean lines and the minimal form of traditional Japanese woodworking.

Why is it noteworthy?

Although inspired by Japanese furniture, we can see bits of traditional Danish furniture in the piece as well. The shelving design is marked by clean minimal lines and no back panels which ensures that the design is open, airy, and free-flowing.

What we like

  • Modular design inspired by Japanese and Danish furniture

What we dislike

  • Bulky space-consuming design

3. Linea Collection

Italian furniture brand Porro is developing the Linea collection that was designed by late postmodernist architect and designer Medini a couple of years ago. The collection includes quirky and colorful storage units!

Why is it noteworthy?

Mendini created the designs by defining them with stunning cellulose acetate surfaces that feature inlays in primary colors. The collection is made up of three pieces – two sideboard cupboard units, and a writing desk.

What we like

  • Characterized by bold and bright colors, with playful contrasts between light and dark colors

What we dislike

  • The aesthetics may be considered too quirky by some people, and not preferred by everyone

4. Hideaway Swing Desk

The Hideaway Swing Desk is no ordinary desk! Primarily because it’s not just simply a desk, it’s also a sleek and elegant sideboard.

Why is it noteworthy?

In its original state, the Hideaway Swing Desk functions as an excellent sideboard that is perfect for smaller homes. But when you move the furniture piece at a 90-degree angle, it transforms into a functional and sturdy workspace.

What we like

  • Designed to be a flexible storage solution that can solve a variety of problems in modern homes

What we dislike

  • Space-consuming + bulky design

5. Combus Shelving System

The Combus Shelving System is a super smart and functional furniture design that provides versatile storage and partition spaces in the office.

Why is it noteworthy?

Designed by office furniture brand Narbutas, the Combus Shelving System features a range of varied shelving types and heights, that can be customized in different finishes.

What we like

  • Can be integrated with accessories like planter boxes, metal bookends, and felt storage baskets

What we dislike

  • Not suitable for smaller office spaces with space constraints

6. Funky

Say hello to Funky! Funky isn’t just your ordinary everyday storage unit, it is designed to add an eclectic element to your home, that can spark conversation and lighten up your living space.

Why is it noteworthy?

The hallmark of Funky’s design is the perfect harmony between vibrant colors, and neutral, wherein each element complements the other, in turn uplifting the piece’s aesthetics and visual appeal.

What we like

  • Adds a touch of artistic charm to your living space
  • Versatile + adaptable design

What we dislike

  • It may not cater to everyone’s tastes and could be considered too eclectic for some

7. Nice Chair

This unique-looking chair is intended to be a disassembled chair and it is called the Nice Chair! The Nice Chair is designed to occupy minimum space and can be easily assembled and disassembled.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Nice Chair can function as an ordinary chair to sit on, or as a rocker that moves back and forth. The rounded bottom edges of the chair enable it to rock back and forth, creating a mesmerizing lull that can guide anyone to sleep. You can also slide a tabletop between the ridges on the arms of the chair, to convert it into a workspace, that can hold and store your work accessories.

What we like

  • Multifunctional furniture design that can switch between two different modes

What we dislike

  • There is no way to stop the chair from rocking while working

8. SUNRIU Design

The Grid Chair by SUNRIU Design is a simple and tastefully designed chair with thoughtful details that make it quite unique. The otherwise ordinary wooden chair incorporates a few flat elements.

Why is it noteworthy?

The idea behind the Grid Chair was to tackle the issue of accidentally knocking over your coffee, or a glass of water while sitting on a chair or couch. The Grid Chair is made up of four planks of wood arranged in an interesting grid-like manner. The various lines of the chair stagger together to create a neat grid that creates extended flat surfaces on either side of the chair.

What we like

  • The extended surfaces serve as storage spaces to hold your coffee, books, and other knick-knacks

What we dislike

  • Space-consuming and bulky design not suitable for smaller spaces
  • The wooden edges of the extended surfaces are rough and raw and could hurt young children and babies

9. Fréquence Shelf

Designed by Jean Couvreur for Kabata, the Fréquence shelf is a minimal and sophisticated shelving design that functions as a multifunctional piece of modular furniture.

Why is it noteworthy?

The shelf includes a bunch of geometrically shaped modules that can be combined, mixed, and matched to create a variety of designs, according to your personal taste and preference.

What we like

  • The elements can be configured to create a small bookcase or a larger room divider

What we dislike

  • Bulky + space-consuming design

10. The Overlap Table

The Overlap table is a versatile furniture design that is commanding and functional. It can serve as a coffee table and a side table!

Why is it noteworthy?

I truly appreciate how the simple design prioritizes storage – something that modern homeowners will appreciate as well, considering the space constraint issues we all face nowadays.

What we like

  • Functions as a coffee and side table
  • Minimal + clean aesthetics

What we dislike

  • The box holds books only up to a fixed size and doesn’t allow for bigger books to be kept

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Minimalist & Warm Column Kitchen Is A Refreshing Change From The Typical Industrial Kitchen Units

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Kitchen units today can be pretty industrial and stark, they tend to be quite unfeeling and aren’t a great option for those who like their homes to be warm and comforting. If you’re someone who is tired of the same old kitchen units and is looking for a breath of fresh air in your home, then you’ve reached the right spot. Meet the Column Kitchen by French designer Inga Sempé.  A minimal and good-looking kitchen unit, the Column Kitchen is designed to be “warm and different”. The Column Kitchen was designed by Sempé for the Danish brand Reform.

Designer: Inga Sempé for Reform

Designed for the Danish brand Reform, the Column Kitchen is a unique and subtle kitchen unit that features rounded-edged surfaces, sides, and handles. The various components of the unit come together to form a column that stretches harmoniously from the top to the bottom of each door. As you look closely at the kitchen unit, you’ll realize that the columns feature a mushroom-shaped profile when it is viewed from the top! This provides the unit with a form that is easily and efficiently gripp-able, while also adding a strong and defined visual identity.

“Industrial kitchens often look the same as home kitchens these days,” said Sempé. “Like a sum of cubes. We are obliged to live surrounded by these cubes, and I’m fed up with it. I just wanted to do something warm and different. Beautiful and rich, but not antipathetic.”

Reform has described the Column Kitchen as “elegant and eclectic”, “chunky yet refined” and “a break with the conventions of the kitchen”, making it an exceptional addition to modern homes. The Column Kitchen unit is available in natural oak, white ash, or four colors of spray-painted ash veneer – Fresh Cream, Pistachio, Concrete, or Dark Umbra. The door and handles of the Column Kitchen can be selected in a monochrome look or mix and matched version, helping you customize and create the kitchen unit that perfectly caters to your personal taste and preference while providing your mundane old kitchen with a new and exciting look!

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Linea Is The Colorful, Quirky & Functional Storage Collection You’ve Been Searching For Your Home

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One problem that never seems to leave us, especially if you’re living in a major city – is the lack of space! If you’re an independent millennial who recently moved out of their family home and into their own, then a major issue that you may be dealing with almost every day…is space constraints in your own home. Our modern millennial homes have many virtues, but one thing they lack is space! Space constraint is something most of us end up dealing with every day. Smart storage solutions can be lifesavers in such tricky and compact situations. One such solution is the Linea storage collection!

Designer: Alessandro Mendini x Porro

The Linea collection includes a range of colorful and quirky storage units that were designed by late postmodernist architect and designer Mendini a couple of years ago. Italian furniture brand Porro is now developing them for the first time! Mendini created the designs by defining them with stunning cellulose acetate surfaces that feature inlays in primary colors. The collection is made up of three pieces – two sideboard cupboard units, and a writing desk.

“We identified in the Alessandro Mendini archive some drawings that had a very advanced level of design,” said Mendini’s daughters, Fulvia and Elisa Mendini. “These pieces of furniture are really very faithful to the original design, we are really happy for this collaboration.”

The pieces are currently only available in a limited series, and only 50 pieces of each design are being produced. One of the cupboards features an open-faced module and drawer, while the other one features two hinged doors. The writing desk is quite playful with a drop-leaf with an internal partition. It is elevated by two dark legs. The entire collection is characterized by bold and bright colors, with playful contrasts between light and dark colors. If you’re someone who enjoys quirky and eclectic designs with a bold personality while incorporating excellent functionality then the Linea collection is for you!

“With the chromatic exuberance typical of Alessandro Mendini’s design, Linea perfectly expresses all the ingredients of a Porro object: geometric purity, accurate workmanship, and technological details,” said Porro’s head of marketing and communication, Maria Porro.

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AI-enabled Furniture Design Process Results in Sleek, Pastel-hued Showstoppers for your Space

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In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is seamlessly permeating across all industries, the world of art and design is experiencing a dynamic shift. For artists and designers, the emergence of AI prompts a choice: to perceive it as a looming threat or an innovative boon. However, the view one adopts hinges on their individual artistic vision and perspective.

Designer: Amin Saadat

The synthesis of these cabinets into an animated amalgamation represents a profound intention—a showcase of the designer’s vision brought to life in a captivating manner. This dynamic animation not only celebrates the beauty of these cabinets but also encapsulates the essence of their design, unveiling a narrative that speaks volumes about the intention and creativity behind each piece.

From my standpoint, AI stands as a remarkable tool designed to amplify the skills of designers, relieving them of the tedium associated with certain tasks. This liberation enables designers to center their focus on the essence of their work—the ideation, creative process, and the immersive experience their final masterpiece evokes.

Nonetheless, AI, like any technological development, has both advantages and disadvantages. In some cases, AI may not accurately grasp a designer’s vision, thereby generating annoyance and redundancy. Nonetheless, if designers can learn to communicate their concepts in a way that AI can understand, the design process becomes not only streamlined but also surprisingly efficient.

A testament to the potential harmony between human creativity and AI’s computational capabilities is the captivating cabinet collection that radiates joy and vitality into any space. These exquisite cabinets seamlessly blend the playful nature of AI with the intricate nuances of product design, resulting in pieces that transcend utility to become awe-inspiring works of art themselves.

This versatile cabinet collection encompasses permutations suitable for diverse spaces, from vibrant living rooms to playful kid’s rooms, adapting flawlessly to various interior designs. Its fluted glass doors and elegant golden brown accents harmonize perfectly with mid-century aesthetics, while the clean, minimalist designs complement Scandinavian or contemporary styles seamlessly.

The marriage of AI and product design emerges as a playful synergy, elevating the aesthetic experience to new heights. This curated selection of cabinets embodies an animated vitality, each piece narrating a unique story while collectively resonating with a harmonious and vibrant identity. These cabinets stand as a testament to the fusion of cutting-edge technology and artistic ingenuity.

As we acknowledge AI as a tool within the broader design process, it becomes evident that the precision of design achieved through AI is consistently evolving and expanding. Leveraging the remarkable Midjourney inpainting feature, these cabinets have been meticulously redesigned down to the minutest detail, ensuring an impeccable outcome that exudes satisfaction and a unified, playful identity.

In conclusion, the integration of AI into the design landscape is an exciting journey of innovation and transformation. As designers and artists embrace the possibilities AI presents, we bear witness to the refinement and evolution of design precision. The delightful cabinet collection serves as a testament to this progress, reflecting the convergence of human ingenuity and technological prowess.

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