Hi Julie,

Today there are a number of custom made multipurpose furniture pieces that are available in the market on the one hand whereas on the other certain regular pieces if used innovatively don't hurt your pocket yet solve the purpose. .Here are a few ideas to choose from -

1] Sofa cum bed

Either go in for the ready made and built in sofa cum bed as shown below -

2] Trunk cum coffee table

An old trunk serves as an excellent coffee table and also doubles up as a storage for your extra cushions, magazines etc.

3] Bench cum dining seat

Go for a basic bench or an upholstered one, its still a cheap buy. You may use it by the dining table for seating or move it to the living or even the bedroom.

4] Settee cum storage

A small ledge with drawers or a free standing box storage, all it needs is a cushioning on top and it serves as a reading nook with place to store you books or as a place to sit and wear you footwear that's stored inside.

5] Nest tables

These are a blessing in disguise. They can be easily moved around and can be used as end tables for living room or side tables for bedroom or can remain stacked in a corner when not needed. Go for simple designs or ornate ones depending on you budget.

6] Cabinet cum TV Console

An old cabinet can be put to use by mounting a TV on top of it while the cabinet can be used to store media accessories.

Tip: Do visit Chor Bazaar in Mumbai and Lajpat Nagar in Delhi where you can find old reclaimed furniture or cheap replicas. These are open for bargain and are a good buy as far as the pricing and aesthetic is concerned. You can also find furniture online these days. Just be wary of what you are buying and from where.

Hope this helps. All the best!

Regards,

RnD Atelier

Nagpur