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Top 10 Multifunctional Furniture Options

10. Coffee Table

When it comes to functional furniture pieces a coffee table with storage area is a perfect place to start. Choose a table that has compartments and drawers to de-clutter  in the living room. The coffee table in this case serves its purpose of a place to put your beverage and snacks while watching your favorite TV shows while still keeping magazines, latest newspapers and remote controls within reach yet neatly stacked away.

Nesting Table
Nesting Table

9. Nesting Tables

While still dwelling on tables for the living room, nesting tables are becoming more and more popular. This is because they save on space and offer a stylish design to your space. Nesting tables comes as a set that can be stacked together when not in use. They are practical in the living room, lounge and bedroom area as they can be used as stools and night stands.

8. Storage Poufs

Poufs are popular decorative pieces that can kill two birds with one stone especially when you’re limited in space. Poufs are stylish and can be used as a coffee table to place beverages and snacks. A pouf can also be used as a seating area to accommodate extra people when you’re hosting people over. Think of having it designed with storage for de-cluttering to add on functionality.

7. Dining Set cum Sturdy Table

In the era of working from home and limited on space go with a dining table that acts as a sturdy table. This is a practical and functional design for small apartments and homes. The dining set can be customized to the design of choice so as to work as a sturdy table for home- office space during working hours. During meal times it can still remain stylish and transformed to a dining set.

6. Bunk Beds in Kids Bedroom

Trundles and bunk Beds serve as a perfect solution for maximizing on space in the kids room. These types of beds maximize on floor space with an extra bed on top for one more sleeping area. It can also be customized to fit in a sturdy desk while still serving the role of a sleeping area for the kids. Trundles are perfect as they make use of the staircase and the sides of the bed with extra storage. This is achieved by customizing it with hidden drawers for de-cluttering.

5. Collapsible Outdoor Furniture

Modular and collapsible furniture are not just popular in the living room with functional furniture like a modular sofa. A collapsible outdoor furniture is designed to easily assemble and disassemble when need arises. This type of furniture is built for versatility and flexibility especially in a small apartment with a small balcony. You can have it disassemble and tuck it in the car’s trunk for an outdoor event say a road trip and camping.

A shoe rack that fits in a number of pairs of shoes de-clutters the floor space.
An iron shelf doubling as a shoe rack

4. If The Shoes Fits

Keeping your shoes organized goes without saying. A shoe rack that fits in a number of pairs of shoes de-clutters the floor space. What’s best is a shoe rack that doubles as an entryway console. You can also have your shoe rack by the laundry area where it is customized as an iron shelf for ironing clothes on the top surface. The shoe rack can be bigger or smaller depending on the space and pairs of shoes you’re trying to fit in.

Sofa Bed That Used As a 4by6 Bed With Storage Underneath
Sofa Bed With Storage of Fleece Blankets and Pillows
Make Use of a Multipurpose Furniture To Save on Space

3. Comfort of a Sofa Bed

By now based on previous articles I have touched on the functionality of a sofa bed. A furniture that is on high demand here at Impala Furniture for various reasons. When you’re working with a small space say a small apartment or house or you love hosting people for sleep overs this is your go to furniture.

A sofa bed accommodates more people in the seating area and provides an extra sleeping area for those sleep overs by unfolding the sofa. Customize a sofa that is comfortable with great choice of fabric and cushioning. This way it is comfortable for people to sit on and sleep on. It can also be designed with storage underneath for de-cluttering and folding blankets and sheets.

2. Elevate With a Kitchen Island

Whether your place is small or not you deserve the finer things in life like a kitchen island. The beauty of owning a kitchen island is that it goes all the way in terms of functionality. A kitchen island can be used for dining and at the same time a sturdy table for office work or the kids doing homework.

  1. More Than a Dresser!

Turn your dresser to be more than a glam section.  A dresser just like a dining set can turn into a sturdy table. Adding a chair of the same height as the table and you’ve got two in one effortlessly. With the surface on top, one can turn it into a work station by placing a laptop, cup of tea and stationery.Â

By November 5, 2024 0
Blog, Kitchen Room

Top 10 Kitchen Trends Of 2024

Marble countertops
Marble countertops
  1. Marble countertops

Marble countertops have been a favorite for most people for the past few years. This style is still here to stay offering a beautiful kitchen design. The statement style is not only beautiful but functional. You can use the surface to chop groceries then clean it up.

2. Go Bold In Your Cabinetry

It’s 2024 and this year has been heavy when it comes to color. It’s all about the pop of color and experimenting with color in the living room, dining all the way to the kitchen. Homeowners are taking that bold step when it comes to choosing colors when designing their cabinetry. The trick here is if you opt to go bold with color, be it blues, shades of yellow and greens on your cabinets, and keep the overall kitchen look toned down. This ensures the kitchen remains elegant and modern without being too busy. You can use elements such as wood and marble to achieve this.

3. Tinted Glass

It’s not just all about wood and metal trends in the kitchen this year. Mirrored cabinetry is making its way into the current trends and this style will run all the way to 2025. Glass on the walls of the cabinets is rubbing away the shyness of hiding away views of what’s inside the cabinet. If you’re still holding onto concealing your cookware, opt for tinted glass. Tinted glass plays around with the best of both worlds, it’s like a game of now you see; now you don’t!

Introduce vintage furniture to your kitchen
Vintage Kitchen Cabinet

4. Old is Gold With Vintage Furniture

We are also seeing an introduction of vintage look to the kitchen. Now these types of antique designs have been embraced in the living room and dining area without a doubt. The unexpected shift to the kitchen is exciting which brings warmth to the kitchen. Do not be surprised next time you see a farmhouse kitchen table. That tradition look is what is popping and you’ll agree with me that traditional style is timeless.

5. More Touch of Wood in The Kitchen

Wood is gaining popularity among consumers and the appetite for more wood in the kitchen is set to go higher in 2025. Homeowners are seeking to incorporate the natural elements and warmth of wood in their kitchens. In high demand have been the lighter shades of wood. Light stains to mid-tones the likes of Meru oak and walnut have been a favorite for home owners. Experts say that we should expect the darker stains to have a comeback in the next coming years.

opt for open shelving
opt for an open kitchen shelf

6. Choose An Open Kitchen Shelving

This year we have witnessed the embrace of open shelving as opposed to the traditional closed cabinets. Unlike in the past years where homeowners were in favor of covered cabinets to tuck their kitchenware away. The current trend allows you to showcase your favorite cookware. Open shelves allow you to store more solving your storage needs in the kitchen with things like spices and glassware. With open shelves you can play around with colors and heights for a style taps into your personality and style.

Kitchen island as the center of attraction
Kitchen island as the center of attraction
Kitchen island table
Mango wood chairs of a kitchen island

7. Kitchen Islands Steals The Show This Year

Moving into 2025 kitchen islands continues to be big in the kitchen area. Kitchen islands are on high demand in interior design for their multifunctional purposes. It serves as a dining set and a working station at the same time. You simply place your laptop and make use of it as a sturdy table. A kitchen island also serves a bar and meal preparation area. This way you prepare your meal  as others can sit and chat with you while having a drink.

8. Add Dining Experience For Convenience

Eating your meal straight in the kitchen is becoming more popular. For most people it is convenient to dine where the meal is being prepared. This idea can be achieved with an extended dining area and stylish seating incorporated to your kitchen design. This way it creates a sense of togetherness with family enjoying conversations.

Closed kitchen shelves for storage
Closed kitchen shelf by Impala Furniture

9. Huge Demand For More Storage

There is nothing like too much storage in the kitchen. There is always room to de-clutter cooking pots, fine china and appliances. This year going to 2025 the trend on going big on storage is still in growing demand.  You can customize storage furniture for your kitchen, be it a kitchen shelf and pantries that would work for you. Homeowners are going big on organization for tucking away their cookware.

10. Curves As The Focal Point

Curves will always be aesthetically appealing. Literally! The popularity of curves and arches has been mostly in the doorways. This year we’ve seen more of curves in the kitchen with homeowners adding arched kitchen cabinets and shelves. Curved kitchen design helps break the monotony of straight lines. Add one or two arched furniture such as a curved mirror and kitchen shelf to make your kitchen pop. Curved furniture is statement furniture that attracts the eye.

By October 8, 2024 0
Blog, Kitchen Room

Top 10 Dining Area Ideas For 2024

Glass dining set with large stem
2-seater dining set
  1. The Stem Has It!

There is more to a dining table than just a place where people gather to share a meal. A dining table is a statement piece that speaks about you. I’m talking about a set that describes your personality and style. A look at this chic style of a dining table with an eye catching pedestal base. This extra large stem is a conversation starter for the aesthetics especially on the base.

4-Seater Dining Set With a Bench

2. Consider Adding A Bench

Whether you’re limited on space or are switching to this modern dining table style. A dining table with a bench whether upholstered or metal still offers elegance. Best part of using a bench is it allows you to accommodate more people in your dining area, works perfectly for a small space. You can simply push it underneath the table or move the bench to another room say the kitchen without the dining looking too cluttered.

3. Get Your Glass Tinted

A buffet cabinet is an essential piece of furniture that is used for serving food and displaying dining items such as dishes, bowls and serving platters. The latest trend in modern buffet cabinet focuses on mixing materials and designs. Minimalist designs such as the mid century look offer clean lines that adds a touch of elegance to a dining room. You can also mix materials such as wood and glass for that stylish look. Apart from design and materials pick a color that adds draws attention yet blends in with the room’s interiors such as black, whites or a rich brown.

4. Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

Mirrors play a huge role in transforming your interiors. It adds a touch of elegance and acts as a focal point to a room. You can use mirrors on an empty wall to charm your space. In the dining room, a mirror works perfectly highlighting the best features in the area. From the ceiling, it highlights things like the chandelier to the lighting. Putting a big mirror in a small dining room makes it appear more spacious. Mounting a statement mirror in your dining room leaves everyone with an unforgettable visual element. It all cuts down to choosing the right size and design that suits you.

5. Get An Adjustable Baby Feeding Chair

Babies grow so fast and trying to keep up with the growth rate and them outgrowing a furniture they have used for a short period sucks. When feeding your baby opt for an adjustable feeding chair that accommodates your baby’s growth. The feeding chair is suitable for babies as young as 6 months when they are fully stable to the age of a toddler and of different sizes. You can adjust the height to find a suitable feeding condition. If you’re worried about your baby’s comfort, this chair can be added a backrest and soft seat cushion to prioritize on their comfort.

Mango Wood Table Top
Close Up of Wood Grain

6. It’s The Grain That Matters!

When it comes to choosing the right table top for your dining it can be a daunting task. There are a lot of different shapes, designs and material to choose from. Even if you’re cutting it down to wood as your choice, the different types of wood are like the ocean, wide variety to choose from. Solid wood are the most popular choices, Meru oak for example gives you that light and beautiful grain. Teak on the other hand is hailed for durability and weather resistance. Meaning it can work well indoors and outdoors. Mango wood serves as a solid hard wood perfect for your dining room. It has a beautiful golden brown and yellow color but should be kept put of direct sunlight to prevent cracks.

7. Choose A Multi-functional Furniture

There is endless possibilities when it comes to furniture. For example using a pouf as a coffee table, a sofa as a bed and a dining table that serves as a study table. In an era where working from home has become a thing let’s add another function of a dining table aside from a place to share meal. Especially if you’re limited on space this is a game changer. Your dining table becomes a workplace during working hours and a place to dine during meal time. You can opt for extendable tables with variable dimensions. This would mean tables with stretching mechanisms. Sometimes you can be required to free up your space especially if you’re living in a small apartment. Tables and chairs that are foldable works perfectly.

Rattan on wood dining seats
Rattan on wood dining seats
Cushioned dining seats
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8. The chairs that makes all the difference

As we have seen a lot happens in the dining area from sharing meals to studying and even working. For this reason choosing the perfect seating comes as a must have. There is a wide variety to choose from in terms of materials and designs that align with you. Wooden chairs for example offer that classic and natural appeal. Upholstered chairs are not just elegant but offer comfort and cater for your posture i.e back support.

Patterned Wine Cabinet
Solid Wood Wine Cabinet

9. Add A Statement Wine Cabinet

Traditionally wine rack was purely to store or display wine bottles at home amd restaurant. In the modern world, a wine rack takes up a new role of aesthetics and adding style to the dining room. You can custom make a wine rack with a unique design such as a minimalist design, one with a geometric pattern that makes it a conversation starter and a focal point to your dining area. It only plays the traditional role of storing and showcasing your wine collection but adds as splash of elegance to your space.

10. Go Big or Go Home on Dining Tables!

If you are into hosting then a large dining table is a must have. A large dining table is a perfect way to entertain your guests as people gather to share meals. This is because a large table offers ample space to host more people. A grand table allows you to make people talking as you are able to display and serve people using your best dishes and silverware. More to that you’ll leave a lasting impression with a large dining table since you’re able to serve a variety of dishes all together accommodating people’s different taste.

By September 29, 2024 0
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