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title: Choosing Functional Furniture for Any Space
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# Choosing Functional Furniture for Any Space
Posted by [Watson's](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/author/watsons) on Feb 4, 2022 2:00:00 PM
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Whether you’re limited on space or want to make the most out of your space, choosing multifunctional furniture will never go out of style.
From studio apartments to large homes, functional furniture can bring intrigue, aesthetics, and more purpose and use to any room.
And purpose is the key to finding the right functional furniture pieces to add or replace in your home. Follow these tips when choosing functional furniture.
**Space & Purpose**
The first, and most important task to do before deciding on furniture is determine the space you have available and the purpose you want to fulfill in that space.
Look around your space and ask yourself, “What am I looking for more of?”
Do you need more storage? More seating? More tabletop space? Do you want something more decorative or more simple?
Identifying the space and purpose will help you hone in one the pieces that will best suit your needs.
Let’s take a look next at these purposes and options for functional furniture pieces to fit them.
**Storage**
We don’t think you can ever have enough storage. If you’re looking for small storage in a small space, consider an ottoman with storage, like these [storage ottomans](https://www.watsons.com/nelson-storage-ottoman). With options in square, [circle](https://www.watsons.com/eero-storage-ottoman-eerostorageottoman), and [rectangle](https://www.watsons.com/hess-storage-ottoman-hessstorageottoman) shapes, you’re sure to find good use from a storage ottoman while saving space.
A bench can also serve many functions in a small space. While the most obvious being additional seating, [a bench](https://www.watsons.com/sherwood-5-bench-707821) can also transform into a bookshelf in a living room or bedroom, clothes and shoe storage in a bedroom or closet, and even a display shelf for treasures.
If you’re looking for more discreet storage while also adding more aesthetics to your room, a sideboard or media console may be what you’re looking for. Versatile for virtually any room, these two pieces are functional for storage and tabletop space while adding design aesthetics. [Media consoles](https://www.watsons.com/furniture/living-room/media-consoles?product_list_limit=all) come in a variety of sizes, colors, and designs to fit any space. Go for a minimal look with this [open console](https://www.watsons.com/nova-60-open-console-350107) or add some texture with this [Ellison media console](https://www.watsons.com/ellison-media-console-ellisonmediaconsole).
[Sideboards](https://www.watsons.com/furniture/dining-kitchen/buffet-side-boards) offer the same benefits as media consoles with their own unique design aesthetics.
**Versatility**
When it comes to functional furniture, it’s not only about storage, but also about versatility. Watson’s carries many furniture designs that are truly multi-purpose so you can get more use everyday out of them.
One example is this [ottoman with sliding coffee table](https://www.watsons.com/savona-cocktail-ottoman-with-slide-savonacocktailottomanwithslide). Instead of two separate pieces of furniture taking up space, this gives you both in a minimal design.
Another great piece of furniture for versatility is our [reversible game table](https://www.watsons.com/54-austin-reversible-top-game-table-octagon-311120). Enjoy games and puzzles and more on the game side and when not in use, turn it over for an everyday dining or kitchen table. Perfect for small spaces, rec rooms, and even dining and kitchen tables.
And when it comes to game tables, you can also find versatility in other rec tables, such as adding a [conversion top](https://www.watsons.com/brunswick-table-tennis-conversion-top-w-accessory-package-38961) for table tennis and pool tables, offering more entertainment without needing more space!
Functional furniture doesn’t always mean multi-purpose, but it can mean more purposeful. Our [home theatre seats](https://www.watsons.com/furniture/home-theater-seating/3-seat) are a great example of sleek design with amenities that add function, such as USB ports, cupholders, LED lighting, and even some with adjustable tables. No longer are the days where the home theatre seating had so be concealed to the man cave and rec rooms. Advancements in design have offered elegant designs alongside amenities to complement and enhance your decor.
**Break the Rules**
When it comes to functional furniture, you get to break the rules. You don’t have to use a dining room table only for dining. Smaller dining room tables can also be used in the office as a desk. Benches and ottomans can be used in virtually any room of the home, and bookshelves and media consoles as well.
Think outside the box of traditional placement of traditional furniture and have fun finding new ways (and places) to use furniture for your purpose!
When deciding on functional furniture, a great place to begin is speaking with a design expert. At Watson’s, our team of design experts are waiting to help answer your questions and find the best furniture for your space, your design, and your budget. [Contact Watson’s today](https://www.watsons.com/services/contact-us) to find the best functional furniture for your home.
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