One of the challenges in designing a small-space apartment is making full use of the floor area, while keeping the home stylish and functional.
From the entrance foyer, the living and dining room to the study and bedroom, here’s a shortlist of furnishing ideas from IMM that offer flexibility in your home layout and space for everything you need. With more than 40 home furnishing stores, this one-stop mall also provides plenty of inspiration and ideas to make your home feel spacious and inviting.
(Photo: Fullhouse Home Furnishings at IMM)
A tidy home ensures a peaceful, serene ambience. Most importantly, keep the entrance foyer free of clutter so you won’t feel overwhelmed by the mess; this prevents you from feeling frustrated and stressed when you reach home every day. For owners with a considerable shoe collection, a simple, trusty shoe cabinet, like Mondi Lifestyle Gallery & JotterGoods’ (#03-25) Tiffany Shoe Cabinet, in walnut veneer complemented with walnut-stained rubber wood legs, will do the work. Store your footwear neatly so you can easily retrieve them whenever you need, while keeping clutter behind closed doors.
In the living room, ensure there is sufficient tabletop space where you can rest your cuppa while you relax and watch TV. Sleek pieces will do the job, while taking up as little floor space as possible. The two-tier tables from Red Apple (#03-19) come in solid walnut or oak, with a tempered glass top that’s easy to clean and fuss-free to maintain. You can choose to position it right in front of your sofa, or give yourself more legroom by placing it at the side.
If you often entertain and have guests over, have sufficient countertop space to cater to the party! The Agilis extendable coffee table from Zen Tradition (#03-21) may appear small, but slide out additional work tops on both sides and there’ll be enough space for all. Available in ash veneer in rose walnut stain, its elegant wood finish matches perfectly with any contemporary home.
Of course, be sure that everyone can fit around the dinner table too! For a small, intimate party, the 1.6m Linear dining table from Commune Outlet (#02-06) fits just right! If you're expecting a larger crowd, fret not, because this piece gives you the flexibility to extend the tabletop, which reaches up to 2.4m long. With its modern, minimalist design, dark walnut texture and black powder-coated steel legs, it exudes sophistication and style.
You’ll also want to keep your study especially neat so you begin with a clear mind each time you work, or simply when you indulge in your favourite read. With Star Living’s (#03-20) Vox L-shaped study table, the white-and-wood look makes it easy to pair with other modern, contemporary furniture in the home. Because it swivels, you can use it in more ways than one – as a long table, at a 90-degree angle, or with a shorter length. Move it around to whichever configuration you like!
Don’t forget to maximise space in the bedroom too! Ideally, you should stow away your bed when not in use. With the Aaron wall bed — available in super single and queen sizes — from Fullhouse Home Furnishings (#03-52), you can do so easily thanks to its soft closing mechanism and secure lock. This way, it makes cleaning simpler too! The brand’s range of beds come with Advanced Hydraulic Technology, covered with lifetime warranty.
Another way you can use the space efficiently in the bedroom is by incorporating lots of hidden storage. With SLEEPNIGHT’s (#03-53) S16 storage bed, you can hide things like your ironing board, luggage, bed sheets and extra pillows under the bed. It’s fitted with German-made gas spring, so you can be assured that the system is durable and easy to use. Complete the look stylishly with material options like leather or fabric.
With everything you need at IMM, a holistic furniture shopping experience awaits!
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