Decorating & Design
9 Small-Space Essentials That Will Make Your Life Easier
Author: Kimberley Brown
Updated on November 28, 2023
From a three-in-one coffee table to a compact bathtub, these savvy small-space essentials make the most of minimal space.. Scroll down to shop (your future self will thank you)!
The Trim Tub
At 60 inches wide by 29 inches deep, the Amiata Freestanding soaking bathtub with Void by Victoria + Albert fits into smaller bathrooms but still offers the wow factor of a stand-alone design. Customize it with a bold colour to create a spa-like haven with character.
Source: Ramacieri Soligo
Products: Victoria + Albert Amiata Freestanding Tub in Traffic Orange. $8,329,
ramacierisoligo.com
The Three-In-One Coffee Table
Rounded corners ensure the new Cloud 9 Lift coffee table by Matthew Weatherly for BDI is on trend, but this is far more than a pretty table. Pressurized lifts let you easily raise the surface to 24 inches so it can be used as a dining table or workstation, plus hidden storage inside allows you to tuck everything away at the end of the day.
Source: Casalife
Products: Cloud 9 Lift Coffee Table, $2,199, through Casalife
The Screen Stars
Divide and conquer an open-concept layout with an eye-catching room screen. Use one to create privacy, conceal a messy work area or simply act as a stylish backdrop. A designer favorite, they’re worth splurging on.
Source: GR Shop by Gabriel Ross; Latitude Nord; Elte Mkt
Products: From Top, Clockwise: GAN Lan Space Indigo Screen by Lyndon Neri & Rossana Hu, $3,388,
grshop.com ; Plot Screen by GamFratesi for Poltrona Frau, from $9,000, through Latitude Nord; Walton Room Screen, $1,335,
eltemkt.com
The Slim Stack
The new Single Unit Front Load LG WashTower with Centre Control takes up half the space of most traditional full-capacity side-by-side units but is still big on features. Sleek-looking in black steel, the 5.2-cubic-foot washer and 7.4-cubic- foot electric dryer combo has sensors that detect fabric softness and load size to choose the right wash motions and cycle time, a TurboWash 360° option to save time on large loads, and more.
Source: The Home Depot Canada
Products: LG WashTower, $2,495,
homedepot.ca
The Magic Wands
Dyson’s V15 Detect Total Clean cordless vacuum is its most powerful model yet. It uses a precisely angled green laser to spotlight microscopic dust, helping you leave nothing behind.
Source: Dyson
Products: V15 Detect Total Clean Vacuum in Nickel, $950,
dysoncanada.ca
Miele’s Triflex HX1 cordless vacuum is both powerful and flexible. You can reconfigure the parts, moving the motor to the top or bottom of the wand to suit your preference. It also stands on its own so you can easily move furniture while cleaning.
Source: Miele
Products: Triflex HX1 in Lotus White, $799,
miele.ca
The Mini Gym
Turn a tight space into a robust home gym with the compact Technogym bench. About the size of an ottoman, it neatly holds five pairs of hexagon dumbbells, three pairs of weighted knuckles, three elastic workout bands and a training mat for a total-body workout.
Source: Livingspace
Products: Technogym Bench, $1,935,
shop.livingspace.com