Shaping Limited Residential Spaces with Multifunctional Furniture Design Language: Solutions and Ideas

Abstract

Multifunctional furniture is a creative solution for managing small spaces. This study aims to explore a set of solutions and ideas for designing limited residential spaces by using the language of flexible, multi-functional furniture. This study uses a descriptive analytical approach by reviewing the relevant literature and analyzing six cases of limited residential spaces based on the language of multi-functional furniture design. The results of the study reveals several ways to achieve design flexibility in limited residential spaces, including open plans, sliding or folding partitions, and utilizing the vertical dimension of the space to create multiple levels. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that multi-functional furniture offers unique solutions and ideas that can improve design flexibility and efficiency when utilizing limited living spaces. The study recommends developing programs in architecture and interior design colleges to enhance graduates' ability to deal with small spaces and develop innovative designs for multi-functional furniture.