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As we move into the holiday season, it is helpful to start brainstorming about several items: guests, gifts, seating, and environment. Who will be visiting? What are they bringing? Do we have enough storage and seating? These questions are common to hosts and hostesses the world over from November to February.
With globalization and a move toward technology rich environments, storage and overall functionality are real concerns for 21st-century designers and home curators. Reversible and convertible furnishings are incredibly helpful this time of year; they also make great gifts!
Hooker Birch Reversible Poker Dining Table
Reversible Pieces –
A piece of furniture or décor is considered reversible if it is usable inside out or flipped around. Pillows and throws are often reversible solids or prints—and any combination in between. Reversible furniture is also ideal for city dwellers that constantly need more space or practicality.
Antiqued Mahogany/Tooled Leather Folding Step Stool Coffee Table
Convertible Furnishings –
Another practical type is convertible furniture. Akin to reversible furnishings, convertible furniture and décor can be transformed for another use or to achieve an entirely new aesthetic. The most common examples of convertible furniture we know are the sleeper sofa and recliner. More and more woodworkers and artisans are producing innovative furnishings that blend style and functionality.
Teak Indoor/Outdoor Convertible Folding 6-foot Patio Bar
Brown 2-piece Modern European Sleeper Storage Sectional Sofa
Modern cabinetmakers and woodworkers create pieces that serve multiple purposes while retaining originality and character. For example, stand-alone accent pieces that provide functionality (storage or flexibility) are extremely popular, and many designers are trading dressers for beds with storage. Consider reversible and convertible pieces as you curate your own home collections.