BoConcept: Small Space, Maximum Beauty

Don’t let your style be defined by the size of your home. Small spaces can pack a punch with maximum beauty. All you need is some creativity… and these top trend tips for small spaces from BoConcept.

It’s true, small can be beautiful. Small spaces, especially in high-density cities, are a fact of life but with some creative planning, they can also be big on style. The design process presents itself as a kind of puzzle to solve. You want to fit as much in as possible, but the room mustn’t feel cramped. You want personality, but it can’t look chaotic and cluttered.

This is also what makes it fun: coming up with clever solutions makes it all the more rewarding in the end. Whether you live in a studio apartment or want to get more out of a tiny room in a small house, these small space design ideas will make it feel so much larger while maximising style.

1. Do double-duty

Pieces that can serve multiple purposes are key: a table that can function as a desk and dining table, a sofa that can double as a guest bed, or even a footstool that transforms into a single bed. Yes, really.

Start by thinking about the function of a room – how hard can it work for you? A living space can double up as a comfortable guest room, while a home office could be used as a playroom. At BoConcept, our multi-functional furniture for small spaces can help you get the very best out of your rooms.

Designed by Anders Nørgaard, the Rubi adjustable coffee table is perfect for small spaces. In one guise, it works as a low coffee table, then it can quickly transform into a dining table that can seat up to eight. This is made possible due to a clever height and width-adjustable mechanism that locks effortlessly into place.

Opting for a sofa bed not only transforms your living room into a spare bedroom in one easy move, it can also act as a space saviour. The elegant Taylor sofa sleeper, from designer Henrik Pedersen, is flexible enough to be used as the main bed in small apartments. Alternatively, add it as an extra bed for a guestroom.

Really squeezed for space?

Then look to the Xtra footstool with sleeping function. Designed by Anders Nørgaard, this clever piece embodies the trend for convertible furniture for small spaces. Not that you could tell but this contemporary footstool is actually a single-guest bed in disguise.

2. Make every piece count

Where space is at a premium, every piece of furniture counts. With that in mind, consider pieces that offer maximum functionality in minimal square footage.

Modular and space saving in equal parts, the Indivi sofa offers countless possibilities for rooms of all shapes and sizes. Timeless and elegant to its core, the Indivi comes in various resting modules and corners that are available in both classic straight lines or organic, rounded shapes.

3. Maximise storage and cut back the clutter

Taming clutter can often be more necessity than preference when it comes to storage hacks for small spaces but the result is aesthetically pleasing, too. A media unit or sideboard from our Fermo range can be perfect for stowing away everyday items behind its sleekly minimalist exterior.

Similarly, the Chiva coffee table offers the perfect balance between form and functionality. Its clever integrated storage means the remote control, magazines and chargers can be where they should be: out of sight.

Bespoke built-ins, storage nooks, and clever shelving tailored to your exact needs can utilise every available sliver of space. When they’re part of the walls, you don’t lose nearly as much valuable square footage. And extra storage under a bench helps, too.

4. See the light

Considered lighting can make all the difference in a small space – and it can either make or break a room. For more compact bedroom spaces, statement wall lights such as our Henrik Pedersen-designed Demand wall lamp should be your go-to over table lamps as they don’t take up any surface space.

Another way to boost light levels and make a space feel bigger and brighter is to layer lighting across a room. Get it right and a small space can appear larger than it actually is.

The Dawn table lamp bears all the hallmarks of classic Danish design and will be perfect for bouncing light across a room.

One way to provide an illusion of space is to draw the eyes upwards with a statement ceiling fixture. With its rounded shapes in layered formation, the Pine cone pendant is designed by Charlotte Høncke and Olaf Recht to do just that.

5. Call in the experts

Finally, if you need a little help bringing existing ideas together or would love someone to help you start from scratch, BoConcept’s Interior Design Service is at hand with inspiration and ideas. With each personalised consultation, an expert stylist can offer step-by-step guidance on planning and furniture ideas, so you can create your perfect small space.

For further details, contact BoConcept.