How to buy Space-saving furniture

If you live in Calcutta and you have a middle-income job or small business owner, chances are that you have a small to medium size apartment. Considering we live in one of the most densely populated cities in the world, it’s no surprise that most builders use the little space they’ve got to build as many homes as possible.

Furthermore, if you’re living in an Indian metropolitan or even New York City for that matter, living on top of each other is normal, to say the least.

So making the most of what you’ve got is the only way out. On the other hand, you’ve got a taste, you’ve got style and you’ve got be functional.  Not to mention strength and longevity.

Read more for our 5 tips to make sure you choose the right furniture which suits your space.

  • Dining sets – Rectangle dining tables with no center legs are your best bet. This way whenever you are not using them, the chairs can be pushed inside with ease. Some people walk into Avikar showroom with a living room literally the size of a cabin and go like “8 seaters with the fanciest stand”. After a little back and forth we end up convincing them that the best idea is to go for a simple four-legged table design and you can save your popout designs for the chairs of quirky upholstery.

    So now you’ve got a table that takes up minimum space. Hey, minimalism is the new buzzword now days isn’t it?

  • Corner Space Dining tables – Don’t be afraid to think outside the box of a corner dining set like below. Available on order at Avikar. 

  • Beds with Storage – This one is a no-brainer, of course. Beds with Storage gives you options to keep those bedsheets, rugs, and comforters when not in use. Hydraulics or drawers both work well to save space. This is a staple of space-saving furniture!

  • Embrace Awkward Spaces – At Avikar we visit your site to take measurements and make sure your spaces are used to the fullest. Don’t hate it, embrace it.