Multi-Purpose Furniture & Home Décor Items To Help Save Space At Home — Including A $29.90 Piece From Ikea
If there’s one thing homes in Singapore need more of, that’s space. If there’s one thing that we can do more of in this economic climate, that’s saving money (psst, don't forget your Climate Vouchers). And if you need to declutter and tighten the purse strings, here's a hack for you.
Multi-purpose home furnishings and accessories help you save space at home and you get more bang for your buck. For these reasons, we’ve always been fans of two-in-one home products, from cushion poufs that double up as storage to board games disguised as decorative pieces.
Multi-purpose home furnishing and accessories to buy in Singapore
Very sleek, slightly sculptural but very versatile, this multi-purpose side table can be used two ways. Lay it low and use it as a holder for records, magazines and other knick knacks or a coffee table. Prop it up tall and use it as a side table that slides conveniently to most sofa seats and arm chairs for loungey days. Buy here
This foldable cardboard bench could very well pass off as an art piece. It stretches out, accordian style, to form a bench. The sturdy honeycomb structure of the paper allows this nifty bench to seat three to five pax, and comes with seat pads too. Or, curl it up into a circle and use it as an eye-catching coffee table or ottoman that’ll surely be a talking point among guests. Not using it temporarily? Flatten it and it stores into any compact corner of your home. Buy here
Add cosy vibes to your bedroom with this piece from Castlery, which works doubly hard for you as it has hidden storage, keeping your home clutter-free and cosy at the same time. How’s that for a win-win situation? Buy here
Pouffe from Ikea, $350
The Ikea Stockholm 2025 collection has reached our shores and if there’s one thing that people love about the Swedish furniture retailer’s flagship collections, it’s that Stockholm collection pieces often look more expensive than they are. The design-led pieces often remain in the Swedish furniture retailer’s stable for years and years.
Among the 96 pieces in this collection is the pouffe, only one of the most versatile pieces that you could add to your living space. Use it as a side table and to add a cozy vibe to the space. Or if you get it with with the entire modular sofa set from the same collection, it doubles up as a sofa extension for days you just want to laze around on the couch. Comes with removable covers for easy maintenance, and four colourways. Available here
Changing up the tiny touches in your home makes a whole lot of difference. And this nifty two-in-one holder comes in handy with its dual function as both a tea light and candlestick holder. Available here
TV console, shelving unit or bench – or all of the above? The possibilities are endless with this sturdy, sleek minimal piece that will come in handy for those times when you refresh and change things up at home. Breathe new life into your space without buying new furniture? This one’s a keeper. Available here
Parents know the challenges of keeping the home a clutter-free space all too well, especially if you’ve got young toddlers. Enter this multi-functional stool that pulls, not just double-, but triple-duty: a stool, a low table top for the little ones, or a secure toddler seat. It’s aesthetically pleasing soft curves, paired with an oak finish, isn’t just aesthetically pleasing — it keeps the kids safe from sharp edges too. Available here
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