13 ideas on how to optimize space by using a handy, fold-away bed

There never seems to be enough space in a house for all of our needs, no matter how big it is. We buy stuff, hoard things and accumulate items as our tastes change. So, adding a new piece of furniture to our existing "collection" can be challenging.

In this regard, finding a solution that combines beauty and practicality is the best choice: we present here some ingenious ideas that can save you a large amount of space. And this article focuses on a big space-user: the bed.

1. Sofa bed and also a small bookcase: when closed, it has useful shelves on the sides and acts as a sofa; when "opened", it becomes a bed!

2. Foldable bed in the living room: an ideal solution for not using up space in an already furniture-crowded environment

3. Foldaway bed or fold-away bookcase? The choice is yours, but the effect is truly amazing!

4. Fold-away bed in the living room for small, but cosy environments

5. A swivel bed! An incredible bookcase that can rotate 360 degrees, perfectly alternating between acting as two indispensable pieces of furniture

6. Ideas to save space: a bed "hidden" in a piece of furniture with a beautiful design

The advice is simple: don't give up on having something even if you don't have enough space. Imagine a small room of modest dimensions, a small study rather than a bedroom: do you need it for pleasure or to sleep in? You would need a bed or sofa at the very least. But if the furniture present was already as "spartan" and basic as possible, you might find this a problem.

But trying out one of these solutions could be the answer you are looking for!

7. A bed if necessary, this piece of furniture acts as a desk for the rest of the time!

8. From being a large wardrobe with a matching sofa to a huge, pull-out bed in the same style!

9. Just fold the bed into the bookcase and it will be impossible to distinguish it from a "conventional" piece of furniture

10. Wardrobe with sliding doors: an incredible structure capable of storing a huge double bed inside it!

11. Here's how to sleep surrounded by your treasures: a bookcase wall that encloses an impressive bed

12. A perfect example of a bedroom that can offer a good night's sleep

13. An idea on how to transform a study into a bedroom

More and more people are opting for solutions like this: the costs of the houses these days makes it clear that it is better to focus on functional solutions rather than on using bulky furniture. It's all about making the best use of every square inch of space at your disposal.

Anything is possible if you have patience, a dose of creativity and a mind capable of thinking outside the box. Let yourself be inspired by these ingenious ideas and furnish your home beautifully!