Top 10 Multifunctional Furniture Options

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Top 10 Sofa Ideas In 2025

In 2024 it is exciting to take a look at the sofa trends that keeps evolving. Designers and homes owners are bringing up the wow factor when it comes to designs. From the traditional sofa design like the antique to different shapes, sculptural designs to the modern sectional sofa. Designers are looking into customizing to one’s personality. We’ve seen an embrace of vibrant colors and patterns, different shapes and textures. Here are the top 10 sofa designs making into 2025.

10. Curved Sculptural Sofas

Over the years curved and circular sofas have been the trend and still on demand in 2024. The beauty of the sculptural looks it that it creates the aspect of relaxation and calmness. Interior designers have seen homeowners transform sectional sofas to be curved instead of the traditional rectangular design.

A sofa acts as the focal point in the living room. This is the place where you can play around with your personality as long as you balance it right. Bold colors and patterns is the way to go if you want to make your sofa a statement piece. Pick a color of choice and contrast it with another to create a sense of elegance and playfulness in the living room. Don’t be afraid to let your personality shine. If you get stuck in creating a harmonious look by choice of colors, talk to experts by contacting us on 0725 531 269

One of the most important things we concentrate on for most of us when shopping for a new sofa is prioritizing on comfort. We want a seat that can withstand the test of time and enable you to sink in and add on relaxation after a busy day at work. This year homeowners are designing sofas with extra plump cushions. The good thing with large sofas is that it accommodates more seating space for people.

The blend of classic designs and contemporary in the living room is here to stay. The vintage design of the 80s is making a comeback. It is defined by beautiful patterns of vintage floral. The fabric used in upholstery is a beautiful way of attracting the eye by making the sofa stand out.

6. Mix Sofa with Different Materials

2024 sofa designs have seen a blend of different materials, colors and patterns to bring a visual interest in the living room. This has been accomplished by furniture designers using natural elements such as exposed wood and metal. This trend showcases the craftsmanship in the making of the furniture while creating interest by capturing the eye.

There is an increasing demand of colors of the nature when it comes to sofa colors for consumers. Homeowners are developing a great interest in deep blues, green, earthy brown color and yellow. These colors are perfect in the living room as they bring a sense of calmness and relaxation which strikes the goal after a tiresome day of working. If you’re scared to go bold in the environmental colors then good news is the likes of jungle green and olives are a massive hit this season.

Apart from curved and rounded sofa designs, the modular sofa designs is still a massive hit in 2024 heading to 2025. From the Sarit Centre Expo that Impala Furniture featured in. We picked up that consumers are interested in modular designs that align with one needs. At the expo we had a sofa that serves as a 4 by 6 bed. From that a lot of clients craved for a similar design. This design is versatile in terms of changing spaces and requirements. If you like hosting people over to your place, this sofa solves the need of an extra bed to sleep in.

Over the years, Chesterfields have been the star of the show. The trend is not going anywhere in 2025, only that there is a bit of twist to it. Instead of the traditional arms of the Chesterfield, the current trend is of the curved design in the blend of Chesterfield.

2. Minimalist Couch Design

In small spaces like a studio apartment or a bedsitter opt for a 2-seater couch that won’t take up much of your space. The couch serves as a small relaxing area near the bed or a reading nook

Lastly, the channel-tufted sofa is distinguished by the vertical lines of the design of the sofa. It is stitched in order to add texture and curves to the couch.  The design is known for its uniqueness making it a focal point in the living room. This makes the Channel-Tufted sofa a statement furniture that creates a visual appeal and adds to sophistication in the room.

Top 10 Livingroom Ideas For 2024

When it comes to designing the living room we often like to play it safe with the neutrals. We get it but it is 2024, it is big or go home! Allow your personality to shine by adding a pop of color with your couch. This acts as statement furniture in your space.

2. Mirror, Mirror on The Wall

Adding a mirror to your space will always be a great idea here’s why. Mirrors make your space appear bigger than it is. It’s also a great decor that adds the touch of elegance to your living room. You can mount it to the wall to brighten the room by capturing light.

Here’s another 2024 living room idea that is in style. You can custom make your own bookshelf and add books plus decorative items to it.

Especially if you’re limited when it comes to space, multipurpose furniture will come as a life saver. Think of getting a sofa bed with comfortable and bouncy cushions. A sofa bed acts as a three-seater couch during the day and can be stretched to a 4 by 6 bed at night. You can get yourself a sofa bed with extra storage beneath it to store your fleece blankets, extra bed sheets and throw pillows.

5. Get Curvy With a Rounded Sectional Sofa

Traditional L Sofa are still in style and cute for your living room area but how about switching the style? I’m talking about a different style like a rounded sectional sofa that is not only cozy but a great conversation starter. The living room being a space that people spend most of their time in, in a quest to get cozy and converse after a long day. A round sectional sofa enables people to face each other and relax.

In 2024 experts are going all in when it comes to fabrics. When choosing fabrics for your living room furniture allow your personality to shine. This could mean you picking the traditional cultural fabrics like the Maasai pattern, polka dots or a touch of luxury with fabrics like silk and leather.

Choose high quality fabrics for high traffic areas like the couch and delicate materials for décor. You can blend different fabrics such as velvets, linens and cotton for the aesthetics. In textile, it’s not just about the beauty but how it feels to you. Picture a baby soft couch with soft cushions and throw pillows. These are the things that we look forward to after a long day at work.

7. Create a Sitting Nook

Picture this, two accent chairs opposite of each other by the window with a stool or a small table sipping freshly blended juice. Cozy right? This sophisticated nook will never run out of style. It creates a perfect environment to enjoy reading or just having that quiet space all to yourself.

Mixing white on wood like in this coffee table is like a match made in heaven aesthetically.  The brown of the mango wood as pictured makes the white color pop bringing the richness and warmth of the texture of the wood. Past the aesthetic part, it is not only durable but also a timeless blend that will never go out of style. It is important to get it right when going for this classic and elegant design by creating contrast and balance between the wood element and the color white. Warm color of wood such as mango wood, mahogany and teak pair with warm white color. While cool wood shade like Meru Oak and Cypress pair with cool and crisp whites.

9. Embrace The Minimalist Design

The current trend in interior design is leaning towards less is more style. For this style you can choose to go in with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, white walls and wall art. This brings in the sense of coziness and comfort.

10. Experiment On The Moody Tones

The current trend in interior design has shifted with homeowners embracing a dramatic feel by adding darker shades of color in their Livingroom.  Some expert designers swear that the gray and white era is phasing out. A black TV stand as shown above paired with a black coffee table creates contrast and a visual interest in the room. Another trick to get it right with moody tones is to work with dark wood tones paired with upholstered furniture and curtains. You can also opt for darker shades of blue instead of black. This can work by painting one side of the wall or adding drama using the throw pillows.

Elevating Your Living Room

On this week’s edition we dive into a topic that is close to our heart based on our most recent client’s pick on TV cabinets. With Impala Furniture designing a sleek TV cabinet doors for our clients we decided, why not dive into that and get your views on what would make the perfect pick for you when designing a TV unit.

Tailoring Your Interiors

Custom made gives you the power to totally be in control. The craftsmen builds the furniture in accordance to the client’s exact specifications from measurements to fabrics to wood and color, every single thing is about you when it comes to customized furniture

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