There are a lot of amazing space-saving furniture designs out there, but some of them are absolutely mind-boggling. Some of the most incredible designs are expandable pieces that can be shaped into a variety of different sizes perfect for homes of all shapes and sizes.
Each of these 6 designs magically expands from something tiny into something much bigger, and are way more amazing than a typical expandable dining room table. The differences in size before and after each transformation will blow your mind!
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1. A coffee table that expands like an accordion
If you want a coffee table and dining table rolled into one, this amazing piece by New York designer Ian Stell might be just the ticket. It can expand and contract like an accordion thanks to its intricate lattice-like structure. It's a beautiful process to watch!
2. An extraordinary chair that expands to seat 16 people
It can be a little embarrassing when you don't have enough seating for your guests, but with the FlexibleLove chair, that will never be a problem. Made almost entirely from recycled cardboard, the chair can be shaped into a number of different designs and can expand to seat up to 16 people. Not bad for a piece of furniture you can fold up and stick in the closet!
Check out the FlexibleLove chair in action in the video below:
3. A beautiful star-shaped clothes drying rack
Inspired by a traditional Amish design, this clothes drying rack is as beautiful as it is functional. It folds up for easy storage, and expands to 4.5 feet tall and wide! Learn to make it at A Piece of Rainbow.
4. A table with four extra tops
The fun, colorful Hexa table has four extra tops that can be pulled out or tucked away whenever needed. It's perfect if you want a clean, streamlined living area but still need extra table space when guests come around!
5. A bed in a box
If you ever find yourself in need of an extra bed that's sturdier than a sofa bed but doesn't take up too much space, you need this. It can simply be folded up and tucked away in between uses! You can learn how to make it on Instructables.
6. A dining table that unfolds like a flower
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This stunning table designed by Sigrid Strömgren and Sanna Lindström is made of 22 separate pieces, and it easily transforms from a tiny side table into the central piece of the room. The process is so smooth that it almost seems like magic!