Updated : June 6, 2025
Published : May 26, 2025
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At Furl, we design for the way people live now. We understand that not everybody lives in sprawling homes, but increasingly, in spaces that ask more of every room and demand more usefulness from every surface.

But what we truly believe is that all homes - no matter how compact - can be stylish, functional, and beautifully put-together.

And that’s what we’ve built our reputation on: multifunctional furniture that expands and adapts without compromising on design, made with the highest quality materials right here in the UK.

Here’s why multifunctional furniture matters, and how our pieces can elevate any home, big or small.

Reclaim Space Without Feeling Sparse

When every square metre counts, every piece of furniture has to earn its place to be there. This is especially the case for bedrooms, where you have to contend with making room for clothes, bedside tables, or actual wardrobes. Or in kitchens, where appliances might take up 70% of the available floor space.

Whether it’s a bed that stores, a table that extends, or a sofa that doubles as a proper bed, these multifunctional pieces allow your home to feel open without being empty, and give your rooms breathing space.

Take our expanding tables, for instance – compact when you need them to be, generous when you don’t. You no longer need to choose between a breakfast bar and, say, a table worthy of an inter-generational dinner party. With Furl, you can have both.

Furniture That Adapts As Your Life Does

A room today is rarely just one thing, especially as remote work is increasingly more commonplace. (I’m writing this blog from my own home right now!)

In 2025, what used to be simply a dining room now doubles as a home office; a guest room becomes a nursery. A living space these days hosts everything from Zoom calls to birthday parties, and your furniture should be able to keep up.

Multifunctional pieces are inherently futureproof. When designed properly: with quality materials, solid mechanics, and an understanding of real life, they adjust as your needs shift.

Elevate Small Spaces Without Gimmicks

At Furl, our approach to multifunctionality is tactile, mechanical, architectural. We design pieces that solve spatial problems without looking like problem-solvers. Everything feels deliberate – from the stitch lines to the storage mechanisms.

This is where British craftsmanship meets modern necessity. If you live in a flat, a studio, or a narrow Victorian terrace – we’re designing with you in mind.

Make Your Home Feel Bigger Than It Is

When your home makes use of multifunctional furniture the right way, you’re first going to notice it spatially, not visually. When you move through the room, there’s nothing to sidestep. No chair jutting out awkwardly, no cupboard door that can’t open all the way. Just space, where space didn’t seem to exist before.

Good multifunctional design gives you that. Not just a place for things, but the freedom to live around them without tripping over your chairs or knocking over your fresh morning coffee. A bed that lifts to reveal storage means fewer drawers elsewhere, and a console table that extends into a dining table means no need for both.

Sustainable Living

Less furniture means less waste. When one piece can serve several purposes – bed, storage, seating – we consume less, ship less, and discard less.

Multifunctional design encourages thoughtful consumption. And at Furl, we go further by building every piece to last – repairable, not replaceable. Durable, not disposable.

Good for your space, and better for the planet - what’s not to love?

Value That Lasts

Finally - a good multifunctional piece isn’t going to be cheap. Nor should it be.

But what it does do, is save you money in the long run. One well-built table with hidden storage or an extending mechanism can take the place of two or three lesser pieces. The result = less buying, less replacing, and a space that’s easier for everyone to navigate.

And as we mentioned above, our pieces are built and made to last, with every single one handmade in our Nottingham workshop. We design every mechanism ourselves, test it, refine it, and assemble it in your home.

At Furl, we’re not here to sell you more things. Just better ones.

For more insight, take a look at our essential read before buying living room furniture.