Featured item: Bedroom Furniture Back when you started thinking about moving out of your folks’ place and they warned you you’d probably have to start off living in a shoebox, you told yourself it would only be for a few years...you know, till you made your first million (or married a millionaire), and moved into your palatial mansion. Well, it’s a few years down the road. And instead of your original shoebox you have...a slightly bigger shoebox. With more people in it. Just because you’re living in a bite-size mansion for now doesn’t mean you can’t sweeten the deal with some smashing home décor. Furnishing a smaller space definitely calls for some smart and careful choices (like maybe don’t break out the 12-seater dining table just yet). Fortunately there are plenty of great furniture options that capitalise on multifunction and space-saving to squeeze the most out of your square footage, cut out the clutter and give you some room to swing the cat. Here are some of our favourites to help you max out on style and keep the shoebox effect at bay. 
Featured item: Bed BedsStorage beds are the perfect way to address the mess and provide the extra packing space you need for those winter linens and bulky duvets (or perhaps those three new pairs of boots you bought and can’t show your partner all at once). With various designs doubling up as bunk beds, headboards, shelving units and even desk space, you could probably get away with this being the only furniture item in your room – freeing up the rest of your space, and your budget. (And here’s why they’re a total win for kids’ bedrooms). 
Featured item: Bunk Bed Bunk & loft beds are a classic of the kiddie kingdom, and a pretty big save when you need to choose between home office or third bedroom. But don’t write them off to the ‘kids zone’ – you might just be surprised by the innovative designs and benefits to bunks and loft beds in a master bedroom or studio apartment. 
Featured item: Daybeds Sleeper couches have long taken the concept of crashing on the couch to a less backache-inducing level. Today, designs have become so sophisticated you’ll hardly be able to tell the difference from a regular couch looks-wise, or a regular bed sleep-wise. So when you need a comfy spot for your guests or prodigal youths to crash without giving up a bedroom, choose the best of both worlds! 
Featured item: Daybeds Daybeds provide a more laid back and, some would argue, more charming alternative to the sleeper couch. Choose a modern daybed that reflects your style to add charm to a guest bedroom, or maximise on space and functionality in a small living room. Seating
Featured item: Acrylic Chairs Acrylic chairs are the secret seating agents of dining rooms, bedrooms, and anywhere you need a place to rest your rump. They not only avoid drawing attention to their presence, but allow light to pass through to help bring more openness and depth to any space. 
Featured item: Benches Benches don’t need to be relegated to the garden or patio. A dining table bench is a charming and simple addition to expand your dinner party on a Friday night and keep neatly tucked away the rest of the week when you need the space for your private yoga workout. 
Featured item: Bar Stools Stackable stools are certainly not winning any prizes for new innovations, but they can definitely win you some space-saving and hospitality points when you need extra seating at a pinch. Stackable bar stools are particularly handy for their versatility – use them in the kitchen, round the braai, or even as an extra set of side tables or nightstands. Closets & Storage
Featured item: Chest of Drawers A chest of drawers may not be your first thought when it comes to saving space in the bedroom, but if you don’t have built-in cupboards, this is likely your next best option, with full marks for versatility. It can double as a nightstand or dressing table, or you could rig up a rod or wire above it to make the most of vertical space and create a full closet. 
Featured item: Ladder Shelf The ladder shelf is pure genius when you’re looking for style, originality and multifunction rolled into one. It brings a fresh and creative touch to any room in the house, and gives you a set of easy access portable shelves to use for just about anything, from toys to teapot collections! 
Featured item: Bed Storage End of bed storage in the form of a chest or bench is another win in the bedroom. Without taking up much extra space, it’s a great place to tuck away your winter throws, cushions and extra pillows, plus a handy spot to sit and try on all those new boots! Tables & Surfaces
Featured item: Bedside Cabinet Bedside cabinets come in all shapes and sizes, but when you’re working with a small space you definitely want to ensure your nightstand capitalizes on storage. A compact cabinet will give you just the right amount of surface for a bedside vignette that’ll make this your perfect happy place, while you can store all the necessary vanity and personal items out of sight. Pedestal tables are a clear go-to in lounges that need to double as dining areas, where it’s a good plan to forego awkward table legs so you can fit in more human legs. Go for an extendable version if you like to entertain on occasion but only have room for a breakfast table the rest of the time. 
Featured item: Ottomans and Poufs Ottomans & poufs allow you to add that little extra something to your living area – a stylish mini accent piece, the answer for tired feet after a long day, a comfy extra seat (especially for those puzzle building marathons), a handy pull-up table for couch dinners, or all of the above. For spaces big and small, Cielo’s got you covered with a huge range of quality furniture that will get you thinking out the box. Cielo - Inspiring Spaces | 
