15 Smart Ways to Fit More Seating Into Your Small Home
Because sitting on the floor is not a comfortable compromise.
Just because your home isn't huge, doesn't mean you can't host a great party. These genius ideas result in extra seating that appears almost out of thin air (key word being almost).
Add a Few Poufs
These soft chairs are basically sophisticated bean bags. And since they're flexible, you can stuff them out of sight and in a closet when not in use.
Try a Bench Booth
The best thing about benches is when you're hosting a play date, way more kids can fit around the table than with standard chairs. Plus, this one offers bonus storage underneath.
Hide Stools
Nesting stools are a cozy solution way to add two bonus chairs to your already-full living room. Pull 'em out when you have guest and push them away when you don't.
Pull Up Your Table
Devoting the floor space required for a table is a huge commitment for a small space, which is why this homeowner opted for a sleek table that folds out only during mealtimes, paired with folding chairs.
Stack Extra Stools
These stools can be used as a side table by day or three different seats by happy hour-filled nights. This blogger painted each seat a different shade of mint to create an ombre effect when not in use.
Use Your Wall Space
Just because you don't have basement storage for folding chairs, doesn't mean you shouldn't invest in a few. These wooden versions hang on the wall and even add a rustic touch to the minimalistic room.
Don't Hate on Folding Chairs
When you give metal chairs an adorable revamp like this blogger did (hello, pink trim and gold polka dots), they're actually super chic. Even better: They're easy to pull out from under your bed when guests come over unexpectedly.
Use All of Your Corners
When you have limited space in your home, make the most of all of it — even awkward corners. This hanging seat turns an unused area into a reading nook.
Add Window Seats
Don't let that space under a window-filled wall go to waste: This clever blogger pushed a bench filled with fluffy pillows next to it to take it to the next level.
Make Stools Work Harder
The same stool you use to reach high-up storage in your kitchen can be used as a seat. Then, since they're short, you can tuck it under the table and out of the walkway when the party is over.
Disguise Your Tabletop
When this table is folded up, it looks like a cabinet with a chalkboard front for notes. But come happy hour time, you can fold it down for a place to gather with friends.
Keep Benches Nearby
Guess what: The extra seating for your party doesn't have to come from the same room you're hosting it in. Pull a bench out from your bedroom when guests arrive.
Don't Forget Windows
Just because this pane of glass takes up half of your wall, doesn't mean it's off limits. Here, a shelf is transformed into a coffee bar by day and an appetizer station by night.
Look in Your Closet
One person's storage space is another person's office, bar or extra seating nook. If you have a closet in your most-cramped room, don't be afraid to think outside of the box.
Test Out Some Wheels
The key to small spaces is investing in furniture that's multi-functional. This rolling cart offers counter space for eating when people are over, but can be pushed against the wall when it's just you.
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