12 unusual multi-functional furnishings for small spaces
With many homes becoming smaller the need for multi-functional furniture and furnishings has never been needed more. Designers continue to produce some amazing and unusual multi-functional items to help make the most of the limited space available. 
Trend Hunter
This amazing lamp chair provides comfort and plenty of light in one piece of furniture.
News House Design
A natty bookshelf also includes little hanging pockets for bottles or more books.
Flavorwire
Shelving unit cum laundry station; the funky front wheel means you can move it around without too much hassle.
Lush Home
This bookshelf can easily be turned into a small table.
Inhabitat
'Spoolstool' by Joe Levy is a great place to keep extension leads tidy and a place to sit.
Azure Magazine
A small table incorporating storage drawers.
Designers Raum
Multi-functional day sofa and bed for one, complete with its own sleeping bag.
The Interior Design Shrink
A hidden bed pulls down over the sofa when needed - great for studio apartments.
Cool Things
Turn this table on its side and you have your own home fitness bars.
3 Rings
A modern twist on the futon provides comfortable seating and sleeping.
