By Kate Bidinger
We often have to make sacrifices when it comes to city living: bodega over Whole Foods madness, flats over fabulous heels (or rather, a larger purse to fit the heels), coffee cart over Starbucks line. Yes, life is tough, but when it comes to your home it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a round-up of awesome space saving and multiple use furniture pieces where you don’t have to choose form or function…all conveniently available in local stores.
Sit and Read
Brooklyn
sitread.com
Apartment sized expandable dining table 2.5’ x 2.5’ (when collapsed) x 5’ (when expanded). Shown with custom tie dyed top by Eric Timothy Carlson. $1500
Blu Dot
SoHo
bludot.com
Indoor or outdoor stacking chairs available in multiple colors. Easy to move around… make a sculptural stack if you entertain often and don’t bother hiding them in a closet. $119
BoConcept
Chelsea, Soho, UES, Dumbo
boconcept.com
A sofabed for the modern minimalist! Clean lines, light presence and a nofuss transition from day to night. $1159
BoConcept
Chelsea, Soho, UES, Dumbo
boconcept.com
Sleek storage coffee table to hide the magazine pile and remotes…but wait, that’s not all! The top lifts to a comfortable position for working (errr, snacking) from the sofa. $999
Modani
Flatiron
modani.com
Mod adjustable height stools for use along kitchen bar but doubles as dining or desk chair. $240
Modani
Flatiron
modani.com
Super storage bookcase or use as a room divider. This perfectly sized shelving unit features multiple sized bays for you to fit those oversized books and unique objects purchased on travel adventures. $1190
Dune
Kips Bay/NYDC
duneny.com
Super clever cabinet/desk. Use as a media unit or storage piece that turns into a desk or dining table. So many options and there is even a file drawer within.