Our homes are our sanctuary – a place to relax and unwind, with all our comforts around us. As we spend so much time in our homes, it makes sense to think carefully about the furniture we put in it, to ensure it meets our needs and works for our space.
And that’s where smart furniture with multiple functions can be a wise choice in creating an efficient, considered space.
What is multifunctional furniture?
Multifunctional furniture is anything that can adapt to suit its environment. Also known as transformable furniture or smart furniture, it often performs two jobs at once – like a lamp that doubles up as storage, for example.
Les Ingenieux is the new range of multifunctional furniture at La Redoute which has been developed to meet the needs of modern lives. We’re busier than ever and spend more time at home than before, so we need furniture that works harder without taking up more space. We want efficiency in our lives but we also want to enjoy spending time in our homes, so aesthetics are important too. Multifunctional furniture ticks all the boxes!
What are the benefits of multifunctional furniture?
Whether you need storage solutions, you want to save space or you have rooms with different uses depending on the time of day, multifunctional furniture will help you create a home that works for you.
So rather than squeezing your office space alongside the spare bed that’s rarely slept in, you can fold the bed away when its not in use – giving you the whole room for your office, and the bed only when you need it.
With transformable furniture, you can adapt big pieces like beds and bookcases to suit your needs in the moment, rather than being stuck with oversized items that perform only one role.
What are some examples of multifunctional furniture?
As well as our foldaway bed, we have smart furniture pieces for the whole house. Like this storage dining table – the drawers under the top are perfect for storing work papers, homework sheets or craft supplies so they can be pulled out (and put away!) at a moment’s notice. Dining tables often double up as desks and artists’ stations, so this piece meets those needs without compromising on the dining table function.
Another key piece in the Les Ingenieux range is the Volga extendable bookcase – it can be set as a single unit for smaller spaces or extended out to double the width when you have more space to play with. Plus, it bends at the centre so can even fit in tricky corner spots! This is the perfect piece for those who rent or plan to move house in the future, as it adapts to different spaces – a really sustainable option.
A few of our key pieces of multifunctional furniture have been shown and linked below as an example.
What’s the difference between multifunctional furniture and modular furniture?
When deciding whether multifunctional furniture or more traditional furniture will work better for your home, think about space, efficiency and longevity. Modular furniture often serves only one purpose – like the lamp that’s just a lamp, while multifunctional furniture can meet more than one need – like a lamp with shelving built in. If you’re short on space, this can be essential.
Modular furniture is often chosen for a specific space in your home too – if you’ve ever tried to manoeuvre a sofa through a tight hallway, you’ll know how restrictive that type of furniture can be. Once it’s in, it’s not going anywhere! But with multifunctional furniture, it can be adapted to fit different spaces around your home – like this convertible sofa that comes in separate parts that slot together, making it easy to move around and change the configuration to suit a new space.
Take a look at the full multifunctional furniture range for more smart options for your home.
