Living area. Living urban. By Ali Morris, WGSN-homebuildlife, 23 May 2012

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Living area By Ali Morris, WGSN-homebuildlife, 23 May 2012 When space is at a

Many get creative with loft and murphy beds that fold into the wall.

Sofas are extremely important in defining living space.

areas and even becomes a room itself, as it welcomes specific work and

Living urban Urbanites with small living areas value efficient storage and

This is why large, unobstructed windows are possibly the most important

1 Living area By Ali Morris, WGSN-homebuildlife, 23 May 2012 When space is at a premium, city-dwellers combine their living and sleeping quarters. Many get creative with loft and murphy beds that fold into the wall. As a result, a living area forms where one lounges, sleeps and socialises. Sofas are extremely important in defining living space. With more open-space and multifunctional rooms, a sofa can delineate activity areas and even becomes a room itself, as it welcomes specific work and entertainment functions. The more versatile, the better. Living urban Urbanites with small living areas value efficient storage and good light above all else. This is why large, unobstructed windows are possibly the most important feature of any urban space. Adrian Jones, Brooklyn, New York Jeff Sherman, Brooklyn, New York Rosa and Robert Garneau, New York Mandi Rafaty, Los Angeles Jimmy Schonning, Stockholm Lynda and Peter Benoit, San Francisco

Sleeping urban When they can't acheive the

city-dwellers find creative ways to relax,

Jackson, Chicago New York Chelsea and Arthur

York New York Multifunctional Flipping down a

a classic way to expand on the function of

2 Sleeping urban When they can't acheive the true respite a bedroom should afford, city-dwellers find creative ways to relax, while also creating space. Jeff Wardell and Claudia Sagan, San Francisco, California Chelsea and Arthur Jackson, Chicago New York Chelsea and Arthur Jackson, Chicago Rosa and Robert Garneau, New York New York Multifunctional Flipping down a chair or sofa to create a bed or mattress is a classic way to expand on the function of seating, while Italian design brand Casamania turns a chair into an ottoman with attached blanket.

3 MDF at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Transformable chair by Casamania Collerette by Casamania Borbonese Casa by Matteograssi at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Dynamic Life by Matali Crasset for Campeggi Modern MUS Sofa by Francesc Rifé for KOO International Chimera sectional sofa by Matteo Nunziati for Mariani Tailor Made modular sofa by Studio Segers for Indera

systems turn the sofa into an office and

Read our full report on the new sofa scape

sofa by Natuzzi Surround sofa by Natuzzi

4 Disfatto sofa bed by Denis Guidone for D3CO Sweet Talk and Dream by Matali Crasset for Campeggi Built-in shelves, storage, desk spaces and even sound systems turn the sofa into an office and entertainment centre. Read our full report on the new sofa scape here. Surround sofa by Natuzzi Surround sofa by Natuzzi Surround sofa by Natuzzi Bontempi Casa at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Brunner at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Suita by Antonio Citterio for Vitra Versatile Modular features such as moveable seat backs and convertable sofa/ottomans create more seating space and options for small spaces.

5 Richard Lampert at IMM Cologne Reflex modular sofa by Artifort I-con Desk by Arco Reflex modular sofa by Artifort Blitz sofa bed for Biesse Blitz sofa bed for Biesse The living room is becoming increasingly casual as occasional seating designs such as floor cushions and pouffes encourage us to lounge and relax closer to the floor. Oversized throws and scatter cushions enable the user to change and adapt the space to suit the occasion.

6 Multifunctional sofa bed by Ivano Redaelli Multifunctional sofa bed by Ivano Redaelli Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Roche Bobois Aeonium collection by Rosita Missoni for Missoni Home Kuutio multifunctional futon by Susan Elo Kuutio multifunctional futon by Susan Elo Kuutio multifunctional futon by Susan Elo

7 Disfatto armchair by Denis Guidone for D3CO Soca at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Roberto Cavalli Home by JC Passion at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Parri at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Parri at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Compact Compact design can go a long way when it is designed to be moved easily or is self storing. Stack by Nathan Yong for Living Daviani is both mobile and compact. Elite at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Banquina Chair by CB2 Studio Dunn

8 Stack Table by Nathan Yong for Divani Fjord Smoke Ottoman by CB2

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