Multipurpose furniture to maximize small spaces
A disappearing bed, invisible storage and more pieces that seem to defy the laws of physics
Now You See It...
La Place’s aptly named Toronto Bed would fit even in the city’s smallest studio apartments. When raised, it disguises itself as a sleek oak shelving unit. Pull the levers, and the Murphy bed transforms into sleep mode. La Place, $2,880–$3,039, la-place.ca
Sit Tight
The Neptune Sofa is like Lego for adults—modular blocks (from one to 12) that have under-cushion storage and can be configured in a multitude of shapes. The two- and three-seaters are a cheat code for studio apartments. Cozey, starting at $2,225 (two-seater), cozey.ca
Shelf Contained
The design firm Minimal Toronto excels at cabinetry for small spaces that’s both stylish and practical. Their bathroom Wall System will transform a cluttered powder room into a secret storage wonder. Minimal Toronto, $1,615 (per unit, four shown), minimal-toronto.com
Periodic Table
This hardwood dining set is conceived for small-space minimalists who occasionally want to play host. It’s ingeniously engineered to stretch from table-for-two to 12-seater, with clever pockets to stash extra panels. And it comes with four stackable chairs and a bench. Transformer Table, $4,880 (including chairs), transformertable.com
Alex Cyr is a writer based in Liberty Village. He writes about health, fitness, people and culture. He also contributes to the Globe and Mail and Maclean’s and leads a YouTube channel for runners called Marathon Handbook.
