The challenge of living in small spaces has captivated the minds of furniture designers. The key is to find ways to create items that transform into something else. If you are thinking about downsized living, or if you have a small space at home that could use some customization, take a look at eight transformable pieces that will make small living feel larger than life. Instead of pairing a bed with a sofa, the Majestic from Hiddenbed puts a queen-sized bed inside of a classic-looking, secretary-style writing desk. Once the desk folds down into a bed, the writing surface slips easily beneath, offering under-the-bed storage. Even more impressive, once you bring the bed down, you have a pair of useful shelves that sit over the bed for holding any nighttime necessities. This innovation gives you twice the room in half the space. Goci offers the best of all worlds: a fully functioning kitchen that conveniently folds up into a stylish looking box that sits quietly in the corner until you need it again. This convertible culinary station features a refrigerator, oven, cooktop, and even a dishwasher. The expanded kitchen can also be placed into several different configurations, all taking up various amounts of space, in addition to returning to its original, space-saving box form.
