First home furniture ideas for every space

The very first own home is a thrill! For the first time in life you can indulge in being the only one who set the rules, so make this 100% yours. When friends come over, you want them to say “Oh, this is so you!” the moment they step inside. Or “This is so smart/funky/colourful/fun!” depending on who you are and what you aim for. Your choice of furniture plays a big part in expressing your personality and making your space truly yours.

Bedroom with big windows with sash painted purple, a white daybed, a trolley on wheels and green/white ÖNNESTAD armchair.

Maximise space for small homes in Singapore

At a certain time in life, an unlimited budget, matching furniture and spacious rooms are… not for you! Instead you have a bedroom which is also your living room, pentry, office, lounge, walk-in closet and last but not least; your guestroom with room for as many friends as happened to stop by. Together with your own creativity, versatile furniture is the solution to most problems. You might even want to add the names of these nifty pieces; VIHALS, NISSAFORS, DOMSTEN, PLATSA and OMAR, to your list of great friends!

Motion media showing a room with a table, chairs, a daybed and block-out roller blinds moving around from day to night.

Sleep over, or sleep under - multifunctional beds for small spaces

VIHALS trundle bed is a complete bed that fits under the regular day-bed, always ready to be pulled out for sleepovers. Or perhaps you use the trundle bed as your own and leave the day-bed for guests? As long as you have a place to hang out all day, can sleep tight all night – and always have room for a friend!

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VIHALS day-bed in white, with trundle bed below and the wall behind it painted purple. Bright blue and yellow bedding.

The trundle bed under VIHALS day-bed pulled out, extra duvet and pillow pulled out of DIMPA storage bag.

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Open storage for open minds

OMAR shelving unit with clothes rail is as simple as it looks – but also genius in all its simplicity. It’s easy to overlook, easy to use and easy to adapt with different accessories from the series, or combined with another storage unit. And yes, it helps keep your clothes and things airy and fresh, to reduce your laundry!

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A steel OMAR shelving unit with clothes rail standing at the foot end of a bed, with shoes, clothes and boxes neatly stored.

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Storage up, over and around

With the PLATSA wardrobe system, you can build a complete storage solution, without using more floorspace than for one single wardrobe. With a stool close by, all your things are still easy to reach even if they’re tucked away in the top compartments. The mirrors on the wall aren’t there only to let you shine – they also make the room look bigger!

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PLATSA storage system in white, with one wardrobe and a line of cabinets up along the ceiling, mirrors on the wall below.

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Storage in piles or drawers? Why choose?

VIHALS chest of drawers is as much decoration as it is maximised storage. Once everything is tucked into the big drawers, the top is free to display the things you actually want to see. If there’s still more stuff around that tend to end up in piles on the floor, just add DIMPA sorting bags or KNAGGLIG pine boxes! They offer perfect storage for everything from laundry to magazines or extra pillows.

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White VIHALS chest of drawers in front of a bright purple wall, with wooden boxes next to it and a round mirror on the wall.

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Welcome to the lounge

At fancy hotels they call it “the lounge” but all it really is, is a comfortable chair in a nice spot. So without much effort you can lounge around and relax at home, especially if you have a comfortable armchair and a few favourite decorations to rest your eyes on. Welcome to the lounge.

A green/white striped ÖNNESTAD armchair in the middle of a room with big windows and ÄLGANÄS hat and coat stand behind.

Close-up of window painted purple with bright yellow lamps and a blue IKEA PS 1995 clock standing on the windowsill.

Think cubic meters, not only square meters.

With limited floorspace, you can always look up and make the most of the walls. If you figure out the cubic meters of your home instead of just the square meters, it instantly feels a lot bigger! Shelves on the wall over the desk provide a lot of storage without ever being in the way. Add boxes or different organisers to keep everything in order on the shelves, and yes, that makes them easy to dust off as well.

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A bright green LÖPARBANA gaming chair by a desk with blue shelves on the wall behind it. Blue and orange details in back.

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Friends up the walls!

With a lot of visiting friends, there’s always a need for extra chairs. With limited floorspace, make sure they are stackable like DOMSTEN stools – or foldable and decorative as art on the wall, like VIHALS. A small refrigerator is always handy if you lack your own kitchen, and again: Make use of the wall above it!