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100 Clever Innovations for Small Space Living

From Convertible Pool Tables to Hanging Beds

— March 5, 2009 — Art & Design
Innovations in small space living have never been as in-demand as they are now. As people move closer to the city, they're being forced to move into apartments with tighter spaces as architecture in metropolitan cores grows upward instead of out.

This cluster highlights some of the most useful small space living innovations, from ceiling-mounted beds to wall decals that stand in for those fireplaces or pets you just don't have room for anymore.

Implications - Partly due to the lay out and administration of modern mega cities, space has become an increasingly rare commodity. Companies that offer services and resources that maximize the functionality of smaller living and working spaces will find that a huge social group exists who occupy cramped, uncomfortable places.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
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Vanity With Built-In Mirror
Vanity With Built-In Mirror
Secjo by Altamarea
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99
Compact Guitars
Compact Guitars
The Folding Electric Nomad
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98
Utensil Dart Boards
Utensil Dart Boards
Thout UtiliTile
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97
2 in 1 Furniture
2 in 1 Furniture
Chair With Built-in Hanger
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96
Stacked Wood Shelving
Stacked Wood Shelving
The REMLshelf by Tadej Podakar and Luka Fabjan is a Sleek Modern Decor Item
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95
Compact Functionality
Compact Functionality
Go Anywhere Bag
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94
Foldable 2D Lights
Foldable 2D Lights
Lamp Chop Light
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93
Nerd Luxury
Nerd Luxury
BathTub with Book Storage
<
92
$20K Space Saving Bathrooms
$20K Space Saving Bathrooms
Vertebrae Vertical Bathroom
<
91
Frames for Flowers
Frames for Flowers
Wall-Mounted Bouquets Add Space-Saving Beauty to Any Room
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90
Space Saving Office Gadgets
Space Saving Office Gadgets
Vertical Hanging Printer
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89
Convertible Stool Matress
Convertible Stool Matress
Nap at Work With The Teo Stool Matress
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88
Space-Saving Lighting
Space-Saving Lighting
The 'Flat Bulb'
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87
Table Top Fireplace
Table Top Fireplace
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86
Lighting for Small Spaces
Lighting for Small Spaces
The Corner Lamp
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85
Ceramic Wall Units Define Small Spaces
Ceramic Wall Units Define Small Spaces
Naxos Design
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84
Compact Suitcases
Compact Suitcases
Kompression Luggage
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83
Combination Microwave Toasters
Combination Microwave Toasters
LG's Vertical Toaster
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82
Wardrobe Chair Concept
Wardrobe Chair Concept
Chair with Built-in Hanger and Bag Space
<
81
Table Top Fireplaces
Table Top Fireplaces
'Apoll' Candle Alternative
<
80
Coffee Maker Boomboxes
Coffee Maker Boomboxes
The Delizio's Jukebox
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79
Sunrise Wall Mounted Toaster
Sunrise Wall Mounted Toaster
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78
Collapsible Extension Shelves
Collapsible Extension Shelves
The PLoP!
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77
Folding Greenhouses
Folding Greenhouses
Daniel Schipper's Urban Gardening Idea
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76
Fridges for Caffeine Addicts
Fridges for Caffeine Addicts
Zanussi's Fridge Has a Built-in Espresso Maker
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75
The Bench Toilet
The Bench Toilet
Troy Adams Luxury Loo
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74
Wall-Hung Toilets
Wall-Hung Toilets
The Square Space-Saving Roca ‘Element' Loo
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73
Collapsing Accordion Chair
Collapsing Accordion Chair
Flexiblelove Furniture Seats 16 People or Just 1
<
72
Cat Patios
Cat Patios
Window-Mounted Feline Luxury Deck
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71
Moving Kitchens
Moving Kitchens
Futuristic Small Space Function
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70
NYC & London Ditchin' Kitchens
NYC & London Ditchin' Kitchens
Small-Space Living
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69
Flat Pack Garden Pot
Flat Pack Garden Pot
Electricwig Design
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68
Foldable Crib
Foldable Crib
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67
Collapsible Table & Chairs
Collapsible Table & Chairs
The Easy Chair
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66
Flat Foldable Dinnerware by Orikaso
Flat Foldable Dinnerware by Orikaso
<
65
Wall-Mounted Stiletto Racks
Wall-Mounted Stiletto Racks
Mashallah Shoeshelf
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64
Skewered 2-in-1 Furniture
Skewered 2-in-1 Furniture
Skloib TV Drehturm Doubles As a Fireplace (On a Stick)
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63
Convertible Chair Shelves
Convertible Chair Shelves
Power Chair
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62
Seat Suitcase
Seat Suitcase
Attache with Chair
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61
Backpack Shelves
Backpack Shelves
TidyPack Expandable Wardrobe System
<
60
Furniture as Wall Art
Furniture as Wall Art
burJET Fold-Out Picture Seating
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59
Seating That Folds Flat
Seating That Folds Flat
The Kada Stool is Flat-Packed Fabulosity for Small Spaces
<
58
Sleek Portable BBQs
Sleek Portable BBQs
The 'Compact Firebowl' Lets You Port Your Grill
<
57
Wall-Mounted DVD Players for Small Space Living
Wall-Mounted DVD Players for Small Space Living
LG DVS450H
<
56
3-in-1 Furniture in a Box
3-in-1 Furniture in a Box
One To Three For Five (Seconds)
<
55
ISIS
ISIS
World's Thinnest Folding Chair
<
54
Transformer Seating
Transformer Seating
XYZ Converts Sofa To Lounge Chair
<
53
Cozy Small-Space Seating
Cozy Small-Space Seating
The 'Huggy' Chair is a Transformational Experience
<
52
Convertible Furniture
Convertible Furniture
The Tona Chair / Low Table / High Table
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51
Collapsible Table Boxes
Collapsible Table Boxes
The Rox
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50
Wall-Mounted Kettles
Wall-Mounted Kettles
Diamantine
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49
Morphing Chairs
Morphing Chairs
The Mosaic Folding Chair Doubles as a Stylish Room Divider
<
48
Convertible Door + Ping Pong Table
Convertible Door + Ping Pong Table
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47
Wall-Mounted Washing Machines
Wall-Mounted Washing Machines
The Re-Cycle Laundry Center
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46
Recyclable Folding Cardboard Stool
Recyclable Folding Cardboard Stool
Flat mate
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45
Small Space Living Wall Decals
Small Space Living Wall Decals
Can't Have It, Stick It
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44
Storage Furniture for Small Spaces
Storage Furniture for Small Spaces
Storable Table Features Integrated Shelves
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43
Nano Design
Nano Design
Small Space Living
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42
Collapsible Rooms
Collapsible Rooms
Kenchikukagu Mobile Furniture
<
41
Dramatic Fireplaces
Dramatic Fireplaces
Wall-Mounted Flame and Butterfly Designs by Arkiane
<
40
Sleek Wall-Mounted Bars
Sleek Wall-Mounted Bars
The 'Lounge Bar' by De Dietrich is Futuristic Fabulosity
<
39
Paper Softseating
Paper Softseating
Foldable Paper Furniture
<
38
Utilizing Limited Spaces
Utilizing Limited Spaces
Staircase Library
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37
Small Space Concept Kitchen
Small Space Concept Kitchen
Silverline by Cupboard Doubles as Table
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36
Ingenious Flat Pack Furniture
Ingenious Flat Pack Furniture
Small Space Living Made Eco-Easy
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35
Adjustable & Collapsible Bed
Adjustable & Collapsible Bed
The Delta Bed
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34
Space Saving Furniture
Space Saving Furniture
Rotating Book Shelf
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33
Small Space Utilization
Small Space Utilization
Zeitraum Unveils New Guest Bed
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32
Wall Mounted Aquarium
Wall Mounted Aquarium
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31
Fancy Folding Furniture
Fancy Folding Furniture
Case Coffee Table
<
30
Insect-Inspired Transformer Bikes
Insect-Inspired Transformer Bikes
Grasshopper Bicycle
<
29
Transformer Desk Bed
Transformer Desk Bed
The Tale
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28
Transformer Armchairs
Transformer Armchairs
"Ooch" Lets You Customize Its Size and Shape
<
27
Incredible Space-Saving Kitchens
Incredible Space-Saving Kitchens
Futuristic 360° Column Solves the Culinary Conundrum
<
26
Camouflaged Folding Chairs
Camouflaged Folding Chairs
Biombo Combination Furniture
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25
Table in a Suitcase
Table in a Suitcase
Portable Cardboard Table
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24
Furniture For Small Space Living
Furniture For Small Space Living
The Pivot Table
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23
Convertible Storage Systems
Convertible Storage Systems
The Transformer Shelf
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22
Transformer Furniture
Transformer Furniture
Chair to Sofa
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21
Convertible Furniture
Convertible Furniture
The 'SwiTCH Table & Chair'
<
20
Imitation Windows
Imitation Windows
Brighten Up Your Dive Apartment
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19
Tiny 2 in 1 Washers and Dryers
Tiny 2 in 1 Washers and Dryers
The Clean Cube
<
18
Stair Steps
Stair Steps
DIY Storage Staircase
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17
Convertible & Compact Saves Space, Adds Design
Convertible & Compact Saves Space, Adds Design
The SmartSide Board
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16
Transformer Kids Furniture
Transformer Kids Furniture
Ooba Nest Collection
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15
Kitchens in Boxes
Kitchens in Boxes
MiniKitchen by Boffi
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14
Glittery Compact Kitchens
Glittery Compact Kitchens
The Isola S Swarovski Island
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13
Origami Furniture
Origami Furniture
F1 Folding Chairs and F2 Table by Nils Frederking
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12
Expanding Dining Tables
Expanding Dining Tables
Spherical Space-Saving 'Kure' Explodes to Accommodate 6 Diners
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11
Cardboard Mattresses
Cardboard Mattresses
The Foldable itbed
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10
Wall-Mounted Pet Beds
Wall-Mounted Pet Beds
‘Curve' Shelf Lets Cats Sleep in Midair
<
9
Hanging Beds
Hanging Beds
Space Saving Comfort
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8
Small-Space Cooking Solutions
Small-Space Cooking Solutions
Kitchen Works in a Drawer
<
7
Space Saving Capsule Seating
Space Saving Capsule Seating
Cool Compact Patio Table and Chairs Looks Like a Bullet
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6
Convertible Pool Tables
Convertible Pool Tables
Aramith 'Fusion' Tabletops Go From Billiards to Boardroom
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5
Deceptively Compact Dining Sets
Deceptively Compact Dining Sets
Gioia's Monolith Table For Small Space Slendor
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4
Beds on Ceilings
Beds on Ceilings
Bedup by Decadrages
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3
Transformer Couch
Transformer Couch
Sofa That Morphs Into Bunk Bed
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2
Space Saving Furniture
Space Saving Furniture
Dining Table in a Cube
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1
Folding Guest Rooms
Folding Guest Rooms
“Stay at My Home” Small-Space Sleepover Solutions
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