Weekend project? Perhaps! ;)
A Step Up. Inspired by florists’ stands that were once found on Italian town squares, the Rampa is one of our favorite multifunctioning pieces in this roundup. The steps, which boast hidden storage, can be used for books or decorative items. On the other side it opens up, revealing a writing desk, two more compartments and six drawers. It’s on casters, and we think it would make a great bar cart. http://www.hgtv.com/shows/room-lab/space-saving-furniture-and-accessories-pictures
Lean On Me. The precarious-looking and space-saving Arco Pivot is a solid wood cabinet that was designed with the concept of storing all smaller everyday items in one place. What is unique about the design is that the drawers can hinge so that you can open both drawers at the same time. That way you can easily deposit keys, devices, sunglasses, day planners and mail and then actually know where it is later. http://www.hgtv.com/shows/room-lab/space-saving-furniture-and-accessories-pictures
Here’s the same Ikea chest given an entirely different look. The designer started by painting the cabinet white and the drawer fronts a sunny yellow, then added a white cutout overlay in a geometric pattern to the front of each drawer. New brass handles and a set of wood-and-brass legs take the look of the piece from budget to high-end.
The Swiss Army Knife of Desks. This adjustable desk was created by a group of students at SCAD with the goal of designing a desk for people in creative fields with limited space. With a focus on storage, mobility and flexibility, the team created the Axis Desk. It features adjustable lighting, built-in and height-adjustable power and USB outlets, a rotatable upper surface, optional adjustable display panel, two separate surfaces that are adjustable and interchangeable, movable storage and extendable legs. http://www.hgtv.com/shows/room-lab/space-saving-furniture-and-accessories-pictures
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