Unless your home is nothing but a show home, there are some furnishings that may be serve a dual purpose. An ottoman in front of a sofa may also be a coffee table, just set a serving tray on it and serve away.
If your home is lived in by you and your family, this article will provide some hints on how to use tables, chairs, ottomans and cabinets as lovely and multi-functional pieces of furniture.
The obvious use for a game table is for the times family and friends gather to play a lively card or board game. But when the games are over and the meal begins, place a simple tablecloth over the table and use it for cozy seating with friends or as additional seating or kids table for a larger meal.
The pouf is a spoof on the ottoman. These cute “foot stools” are great for added seating and can be carried room to room as needed.
A matched pair of chairs can be brought out of storage at the appropriate time of need and will look like they were intended to be in the room.
A demilune is the beautiful table that is flat against the wall and rounded in a half circle. They are often ornate and solidly substantial in design. This beautiful table can be placed at the entrance of the home as a place to keep mail and keys, placed next to the bed as nightstand or in a hallway since they typically have a narrow profile.
A small campaign table is perfect almost any place, they look great next to a tub holding a towel or candle, or next to your favorite chair with the book you are currently reading.
A fine chest of drawers can be a very flexible piece of furniture. It can be used in a bedroom, as a vanity in the bathroom, for easy storage of hidden treasures in an entry way.
You aren’t limited by the furnishings in your home, your only limitation may be a lack of imagination. Enjoy the photos within the article and let your imagination run wild!
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