Having limited space in your home can feel restrictive when it comes to furnishing your living areas. However, there are plenty of furniture rental options on the market specially designed for small apartments, studios, and compact homes. Renting furniture is a smart choice for small spaces as it allows you flexibility to change up your look without a major financial investment. In this article, we will explore some top rental furniture categories and brands well-suited for tight quarters.
Sectionals and Sofas
A common challenge in small spaces is finding a comfortable sofa that doesn't overwhelm the room. Sectional sofas are a great rental option as they come in modular pieces that can be arranged in various configurations. This allows you to customize the size and layout to best suit your needs. Modular sectionals are also flexible - if you need more seating one day or decide you want a different look, you can rearrange the pieces.
Many rental companies now offer sectional systems specifically made for small spaces. For example, Lovesac offers The Sactional, a modular sectional that zips together individual seat, side, and corner pieces. The pieces are lightweight and compact for easy rearranging. Similarly, Birch Lane Rentals has the Brooker sectional made of slender seats that can be configured vertically or horizontally.
For a traditional sofa, look for slimmer profiles and versatile designs. CB2's Niles Sofa is a nice slim-backed choice that comes in fun fabric options. It has a low profile so it won't overwhelm a small area. Article offers the Sven Loveseat - a compact two-seater with button-tufted details that adds character to a tight spot. Both CB2 and Article are furniture rental companies with delivery and haul-away services.
Daybeds and Sleeper Sofas
If space is limited but you need extra sleeping accommodation occasionally, daybeds and sleeper sofas are handy rental options. Daybeds have a minimalist design that doesn't take up much floor space yet provides an extra bed. Look for options with trundle beds that roll out from underneath to instantly double the sleeping area.
Sleeper sofas serve the dual purpose of a couch by day and pull-out bed by night. Opt for a slimline profile like the CB2 Hopedale Sleeper Sofa - only 57 inches wide, it seamlessly transforms a living area without dominating the room. Other good rental choices are Article's Devere Daybed with Pop-Up Trundle and the Nest Sleeper Sofa from Cort - both are affordable, practical solutions for guest sleeping.
Benches and Ottomans
Benches, footstools, and ottomans add extra seating and surfaces without using up much square footage. They work well in small foyers, living rooms, or other multipurpose areas. Rent furniture to swap between furniture types as your needs change.
For example, consider an upholstered storage bench as a multifunctional piece. It provides extra cushioned seating, doubles as a decorative side table, and has hidden storage. Article's Calder Bench has a narrow profile, two hidden storage ottomans, and comes in leather or fabric. Similarly, the Cormier Upholstered Bench from Cort Furniture Rentals offers storage beneath twin seat cushions.
Simple upholstered ottomans are also excellent space savers. They make handy footrests, extra seating, and coffee tables. Article's petite Dawson Round Ottoman comes in different colors and fabrics. Lovesac's Dot Ottoman is a slim cushion that easily tucks away when not in use.
Dinette Sets
If your home combines dining and living space, a compact dinette set is essential. Look for sets made of slender, stackable chairs and a small drop-leaf or square table. These collapsible styles take up minimal floor space yet provide ample surface area when extended.
Anthropic offers the Paris Bistro Set - European-inspired stylish chairs nestle neatly under a round drop-leaf table. Likewise, the Fresno Set from Cort Furniture Rentals features slim-lined stackable chairs and a square table with expandable sides. For even more portability and flexibility, opt for chair rentals separate from the table. Article rents individual folding Pesce chairs that neatly zip away after meals.
Murphy Beds and Wall Beds
In tiny studios and one-bedrooms, a Murphy or wall bed provides a innovative way to hide a full bed out of sight during the day. These space-saving beds fold elegantly up against the wall to clear the floor for other functions.
Cort Furniture Rentals offers quality wall beds like the smooth-operating Brooklyn wall bed. CB2's Soto Murphy bed features a simple frame and full mattress concealed neatly behind sliding doors. Lovesac's Posado wall bed system zips away panels to fully conceal the bed until needed. Any of these options make great short-term rental solutions in micro studios and efficiency units needing extra sleeping quarters.
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Compact Dressers and Bedside Tables
Even small bedrooms require basic furniture for clothing storage and nightstand essentials. Rent compact wood or metal dressers and tables specifically designed for tighter quarters.
A good rental choice is Article's petite Sidney 3-Drawer Dresser crafted of durable engineered wood. CB2's narrow Altura Bedside Table has a slim profile and two roomy drawers. For ultra-compact spaces, try the Cort Furniture Rental's small-yet-mighty Duet Stack Dresser nesting two units together or Apart stacking nightstand. Birch Lane also offers the versatile Hudson 3-Drawer Chest fitting neatly against a wall.
Home Office Furniture
If working from home, a dedicated desk setup is crucial even in small apartments. Compact, multi-functional, and collapsible furniture options allow you to achieve a productive office environment within limited square footage.
Cort Furniture Rentals carries a range of space-saving desks like the height-adjustable standing desk VertDesk that cleverly hides away against the wall. Lovesac's large GridWorks Desk System includes modular tabletop surfaces, shelves, and bins to organize desktop clutter. Article rents two-person Lap Desks that easily flip down for remote work on the couch or floor.
Final Thoughts
With careful consideration of scale, versatility and layout solutions, small spaces can absolutely be comfortably and stylishly furnished through rental services. Sectional systems, ottomans, compact tables, wall beds, and multi-functional furniture help maximize practical use of limited floor space. Choosing quality, modular pieces allows for easy rearrangement to refresh the look over time. Rental also offers the flexibility to evolve furnishings as living needs change. With the options above, small spaces need not feel constrained in terms of furniture options.
