How to Find Double Duty Furniture
When you live in a small home, the good news is you don't have to clean and maintain much. The bad news is you have less room for storage and house guests. The solution: Find furniture that can serve two functions without taking up extra space. Does this Spark an idea?
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How to Find Double Duty Furniture
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If you don't have room for a sofa bed, try a chair and a half. It seats two people and opens into a comfortable twin bed. This comes in handy in a spare room or office because you still have a work space, plus a place for a guest to sleep.
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Take a fresh look at an old standby: the futon couch. As always, it serves as a sofa and a double bed, but you'll be amazed at today's selection of fabrics and frames. You also have your choice of filling and actually can buy a futon that's comfortable for sitting and sleeping.
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Find a desk that can serve as a dining table. It may or may not have fold-down sides, but it must have plenty of surface space. This desk often has shallow working drawers to store silverware and/or office supplies.
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An ottoman can be your most versatile piece of furniture. Sit on it, put your feet up or place a tray on top and use it as a serving table. Look for an ottoman with storage space inside. You'll have extra room for throws and pillows or books and magazines.
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