Apartment Therapy Tagged: transform

Nest of Drawers by BatchDesign

Better than nesting tables, this Nest of Drawers from British design studio and furniture workshop BatchDesign functions as nesting tables (or even a stool, table and desk!) with storage when apart,...

Space-Saving Collapsible Furniture
New York Magazine 7.20.08

Remember the video of the slinky-like chair that took the internet by storm early last year? Well, we're excited to find out through New York Magazine that it's available for purchase in New York! The...

Best of Three: Space-Saving Desks from Crate & Barrel

The newest Crate & Barrel Best Buys catalog features an almost alarming number of desks and work stations to help carve out a workspace at home. We decided to focus this Best of Three on desks that ...

Lima Extending Dining Table from INCH Furniture

This oiled teak dining table is from INCH Furniture, a Swiss company based in Basel. We're fond of the untraditional shape, the extendability, and the use of teak. Designed in Switzerland, the Lima ...

Sports Furniture Collection by Florian Hauswirth and Thomas Walde

We've had a few posts covering design-conscious exercise equipment (Antonio Citterio's Kinesis Personal and Ionic Column Dumbbells). While these examples were either extravagant or silly, the Sports F...

HAGALUND Small-Scale Sofa Bed with Storage from IKEA

Following the popularity of the newish MANSTAD Sofa Bed with storage, IKEA is now offering a smaller, loveseat-size option, the HAGALUND... ...

ICFF 2008: Mibo Tile Tattoos

These Tile Tattoos are a great solution for renters who need a quick, easy and inexpensive change in their bathroom or kitchen. Though not reusable, these patterned vinyl stickers can temporarily tr...

BKLYN Designs: Transforming Table by Big Prototype

We remember spotting this table during the fair, but we had no idea it transformed until we spotted it on swissmiss. Transforming tables are very popular here at AT (see our post: Best Adjustable C...

Octopus Chandeliers from Autoban by De La Espada

Autoban's Octopus Chandeliers from 2005 have become part of the Autoban by De La Espada collection. The modern and utilitarian appeal of Autobahn's Octopus Chandeliers is immediately apparent. Balan...

Hot or Not? Twisted Dresser by Johnny Egg

This unique storage design from Johnny Egg adds a new twist to a classic dresser (literally): Twisted's drawers rotate... ...

Hot or Not? Nappak Inflatable Mattress

This is what we needed this morning when our hosting company's inactivity forced us to take a break from blogging. Nappak is a German inflatable (and portable) mattress that offers cubicle-like pseu...

Hidden Commode: BenchToilet from Julien

This is an interesting — yet odd — idea. The Julien bathroom suite by Troy Adams Design features a toilet that is hidden within a bench. The bench design includes one or two storage drawers (per...

Hot or Not? Pumped Up Furniture by Olivier Gregoire

We used to have an IKEA inflatable sofa in college. And while it wasn't the most comfortable and had to be refilled often, it was easy to pack up and move. Olivier Gregoire's design for Eclosion tak...

Sleeper Sofas & Convertible Beds
NYT House & Home Roundup 4.3.08

Sleeper Sofas, Murphy Beds and convertible furniture always make popular posts. Multi-functional furniture is key in a small space. Our Best Sleeper Sofas & Sofa Beds 2008 is followed closely in pop...

Rotating Bed
NYT House & Home Roundup 3.27.08

Having issues placing your bedroom furniture? The New York Times shows us that Broadway director Jack O'Brien couldn't decide if he wanted "to awaken to trees and to fat little birdies in spring" or...

Chaise & Tabouret: Chair & Stool by Marina Bautier

This solid oak chair from designer Marina Bautier hides an additional stool in its form. Designed to solve the problem of "the frustration of having to share a desk chair in front of a computer", th...

MANSTAD Sofa Bed with Storage from IKEA

We're always on the lookout for sofa beds and beds with storage. This new option from IKEA has both......

Hanger Chair by Philippe Malouin

These hanger chairs would be a great addition to my apartment, if only I had closet space to store them! Designer Phillipe Malouin created these hybrid chairs to serve two functions, maximizing use....

Casulo: Modular Room in a Box

Designed by Marcel Krings and Sebastian Muhlhauser, Casulo is an entire room of furnishings in a single 31" by 47" box. Without using any tools, the contents of the box transform to create a wardrob...

Expandable Dining Table from Poggenpohl

While we're lost on the choice to use palm fronds when styling these photos, the premise behind Poggenpohl's expandable dining table is a good one: multi-functional furniture has tremendous value. We'...

Sit Bag Suitcase Chair and Ottoman from MayBeDesign

We've posted things that look like other things before, and this suitcase chair and ottoman are a great addition to the collection of ideas. The retro appeal of this design and the chosen upholstery...

Wentworth Desk from Crate & Barrel

Last week, SarahC in Chicago posted 5 Pieces That Double as a Desk and 5 Alternative Uses for a Desk. In her roundup she included a great selection of workspace surfaces that work well when incorporat...

Robot 619 Chest by Mario Botta

In a small space, it's important that furniture has multiple uses. The Robot 619 Chest, designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta functions as sleek tower of drawers and a small writing desk. In addit...

Warhol Modular Sofa from Simone Brewster

British designer Simone Brewster created the Warhol Sofa to provide the owner with the basic furniture to comfortably inhabit a single room. In addition to the sofa component, the timber, tyvek and...

Luciano Bertoncini's Round Coffee Table

Mobile & Multi-functional. Check out Luciano Bertoncini's new coffee table, Round. Manufactured by Bellato, this unique table has a fixed top with three hollow surfaces that rotate 360�......

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