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Furniture has come a long way from its beginnings, and not just in terms of style. Whereas a couch used to be just that and a side table nothing more than an accessory or little used decoration, transforming elements are giving various types of furniture the ability to multi task. From chairs that convert into beds and desks that also serve as storage cabinets, this furniture movement is the latest in sustainability, green design, and smart living.
Here are five of the leading transforming furniture companies.
HiddenBed
HiddenBed has a line of transforming pieces that includes office and living room furniture, but its most popular is the HiddenBed, after which the company was named. This genius piece of furniture goes from being a chair or sofa to a full bed in mere minutes. It’s available in sizes ranging from twin to queen, comes in a variety of different wood options, and the company also has a double-decker bunk bed. Not only can you buy a complete HiddenBed — which costs between $1,599 and over $2,000 — you can buy technical drawings from the company and use them to build your own for less than $5. If you want to lessen the costs of buying a HiddenBed, but don’t want to completely do so from scratch, mechanism kits are available for $199 to under $400.
Resource Furniture
Resource Furniture sells high quality transforming pieces that are made in Italy by Clei. They have an impressive collection of over 60 wall bed systems, tables, chairs, and other furnishings. Not only do these work well and truly squeeze every ounce of use in a space, but they look nice. If you’re into transitional or modern furniture, Resource Furniture’s designs will likely appeal to you and fit right into your pad’s decor style. One of the most popular multi-function pieces from Resource Furniture is the Kali Sofa, which transforms into a twin size bed. The Kali Ponte Sofa has the same style as the latter, but also contains a good amount of extra storage space.
Resource Furniture’s Poppi Theater, which is a twin size wall bed that holds a sliding TV, is another standout in their line. The Poppi Theater supports flat screen televisions up to 42 inches in size. Like all of the company’s pieces, everything is custom made, priced to order, and you can pick the fabric and finishes of your liking. Because of the quality craftsmanship, expect to spend a few thousand dollars per piece.
Expand Furniture
Expand Furniture creates products that are more than space savers — these gorgeous pieces are almost like works of art. The price tags can get a bit steep, but the quality is superb and you’ll be able to enjoy their furniture for many years. The Box Coffee to Dining Table, which retails for $1,895, looks like your ordinary sleek, stylish living room centerpiece. However, when you expand the hidden leaves it becomes a full dining table that can seat up to 10 people with a bit of room to spare. This piece is a favorite of those who live in small homes or apartments and like to entertain.
Expand Furniture’s Occam Coffee Table With Lift Top is another popular piece from their collection. This table opens up to turn into two work stations with lap level platforms. The Occam table is ideal for anyone who’s ever lamented not having room for an office, or those who want a coffee table that looks great and does double duty. The cost for this particular piece of transforming furniture is $895.
Milano Smart Living
Beds that turn into tables, sofas that turn into beds, tables that turn into entertainment consoles — Milano Smart Living seemingly has it all. This company’s products are all made in Italy and come with lifetime guarantees. One issue with some transforming furniture pieces is that they don’t always convert easily. With Milano Smart Living furniture, that’s not the case. Their wall beds and sofa beds use a one touch mechanism, and there’s no need to remove any of your bedding or cushions before folding it back up. If you prefer your furnishings to be high tech, the company makes electric versions of their pieces that makes using them even easier.
Milano Smart Living’s wall beds are one of its most sought after products, and they have sizes for adults and children. The base models are multi-functional, but those with additional features can rotate, fit over sofas and desks, or hold extra storage space. In addition to their wall beds, Milano Smart Living sells transforming sofas, chairs, tables, television stands, wardrobes, audio accessories and storage, and decor. Their AC Acres Book table is a mixed materials piece that can go from low coffee table to dining table or lap desk in just a few moves.
EverBlock
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Who doesn’t remember playing with Legos or building blocks and wondering how awesome it would be if you could actually change your house by moving a few bricks? Enter EverBlock, a company that makes modular building blocks that look very much like big Legos. However, these oversized plastic pieces can be used to create everything from wall dividers to tables, shelves, and ottomans. All you have to do is stack them how you’d like, and you’ll have functional furniture that can easily be taken apart, moved, or adjusted.
EverBlock’s system comes in individual blocks, priced $3.95 to $7.95 each, and bulk packages that cost $39.60 to $155.90. Each block is well-built, sturdy, and comes in a selection of 15 colors including metallic gold and silver. Those who have used the system have come up with some amazing ways to use the blocks, and it is very much like playing with a big toy. No tools are needed to put the modules together, and the end result is surprisingly sturdy. The four universal parts of the EverBlock system include a 12 inch block, half sized 6 inch block, 3 inch quarter block, and 12 inch finishing cap that interlocks with all the other pieces. The company also offers a stabilizing foot, desktop unit, shelving units, reinforcement pins, and doorway lintels to provide even more building options and increase the finished furniture’s resilience.
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