Know the Interiors – Part 2

-By Swati Parvatiyar*

The trendy Convertible Furniture is here to stay!

The field of interior design has witnessed a range of trends over the years-right from Do It Yourselves to economical houseplants- it has seen it all.

One of the growing trends has been the cool convertible furniture which has gathered immense popularity of late.

From snug studio apartments to lavish living spaces, convertible furniture adds a bit of sophistication as well as functionality to every house and that too without burning a hole in your pocket. It is trending so much that people are now choosing them irrespective of space, unlike earlier times when people facing space crunch used to opt for them.

Some of the convertible furniture options that you can consider while doing the interiors of your home:

• Tables: One piece of furniture that you find in almost all the rooms is a table. Folding tables are available in different sizes and shapes to cater to your different needs. You can opt for smaller ones for your laptop while working on a bed/sofa or for using it as a bedside table for keeping things within easy reach; larger folding tables can be used as extended dining spaces when you have guests for dinner.

• Sofas: The best option for a smaller space is a convertible sofa which also happens to be the most popular convertible furniture. This seating space can be converted into a bed at night and back to sofa during the day. It not only saves space but also money.

• Beds: Also gaining immense popularity in the recent past are wall-mounted beds that can be tucked into the wall whenever the bed is not required. Many of these come with storage space as well which makes it convenient for you to use them as storage shelves while the bed is tucked back on the wall.

Also read: Know the Interiors – Part 1

• Nursery: Designing a nursery can be tricky as you need a lot of storage as well as a lot of free space for kids to play. An easy solution is to opt for convertible furniture that can save floor space and can be turned into other useful things. For instance, many parents are choosing cribs that can be converted into a bed or sofa, which proves beneficial when the child grows and no longer needs a crib.

People are now considering convertible furniture over traditional ones as there are many benefits, such as:

• Economical: You get two or more pieces of furniture at the cost of one, thus saving money as well as time and effort in looking for different pieces.
• Space Saver: Convertible furniture take lesser floor space, thus providing you the option to accessorise your house with artefacts or plants or anything that you like.
• Stylish: There is no doubt that convertible furniture is trendy and stylish.
• Convenient: Convertible furniture is mostly compact and easy to move which adds to your convenience in case you shift to a new home.

The growing trend of convertible furniture has gained more momentum in recent years and has, undoubtedly, become an integral part of interior design.