Harlem Furniture

In small studio spaces, accommodating the various demands of living is challenging. In addition to the small square footage, it is also difficult to make different areas of such a small space feel like distinctive areas with their own functions. In addition, transforming or stow-away furniture can be a hassle to use. The furniture in this space attempts to meet these challenges by being multifunctional and making as much of those functions available in their default form as possible.

The first piece of this furniture is a dining table that also transforms on one side to counter height for additional kitchen workspace. Pantry storage is incorporated into the table skirt and is accessible by lifting the top or by simply removing the decorative glass centerpiece.

The desk folds its top and contents down instead of closing up like a more standard secretarial desk. This allows the desk to also serve as a side table. In addition, it hosts storage for the computer and other electronics.

Finally, the storage bedframe is nearly 4 feet off the ground to make use of the additional ceiling height. This allows for cabinets on casters to be fitted under the bed, to serve as the dressers and other forms of storage. A general-purpose storage area also runs the length of the back of the bed for bulkier items. The height difference, combined with the integrated bookcase, also serves to divide the bed from the rest of the studio, both spatially and conceptually, to make it feel like a distinct and cozy space.