Small Space & Apartment Furniture
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Furnishing an apartment, studio or compact home means every piece has to earn its footprint. Our small-space range gathers the designs that do the most in the least room — slim consoles, 40cm round side tables, space-saving storage pieces, and seating scaled for smaller living areas — without giving up the materials and finishes that make a room feel considered rather than cramped.
The edit spans natural ash and walnut, faux-stone tops, fluted glass and powder-coated steel across side tables, round coffee tables, slim hall consoles, two-seat sofas and ottomans, compact bedside tables and a 1.2m round dining table that seats four. Round and pedestal shapes feature heavily because they remove sharp corners from walkways and read as lighter in a small room, while pieces with a lower storage shelf add function without adding bulk.
Sizing is where small spaces are won or lost. In a compact living room, allow at least 30–45cm between a sofa and coffee table so people can pass, and choose a coffee table roughly two-thirds the length of the sofa. A 40cm round side table fits where a square one won't, a 1.2m round dining table seats four in far less floor area than a rectangular equivalent, and a slim console works as a hall table, entry drop-zone or behind-sofa shelf. For balconies and courtyards, benches slide away under a table when they're not in use.
Not sure where to start? Our guide to furnishing a small apartment in Australia walks through room-by-room picks, and you can browse related side tables and coffee tables for more options.
We ship Australia-wide, with most orders delivered in 2–7 business days. Sydney pick up is available from our Central Coast warehouse in Somersby. Book a time with us at the studio in person, or by video call, 6 days a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What furniture works best in a small apartment? +
The best small-apartment pieces have a compact footprint and pull double duty — a 40cm round side table, a slim console, a two-seat sofa, and coffee or side tables with a lower storage shelf. Round and pedestal shapes keep walkways clear and make a room feel more open than square, corner-heavy pieces.
How big should a coffee table be in a small living room? +
Aim for a coffee table about two-thirds the length of your sofa, and leave at least 30–45cm of clearance between them so people can pass comfortably. In tight rooms a round coffee table is ideal — no corners to catch on, and it reads as lighter in the space. Our 70–100cm rounds suit most small living rooms.
What's the smallest dining table that still seats four? +
A 1.2m round dining table seats four comfortably and uses far less floor area than a rectangular table of the same capacity, because chairs tuck in around the curve. Round tables also make it easier to add a fifth seat when needed and remove sharp corners from a compact dining zone.
Do round tables really save space? +
Yes. Round and pedestal tables have no corners projecting into walkways, so they fit into tighter rooms and are safer to move around. A single central leg or pedestal base also frees up legroom compared with a four-legged table, which matters most in small dining and living areas.
Will these pieces work on a small balcony or courtyard? +
Several will. Our powder-coated steel outdoor benches and C-shaped side tables are made for balconies and narrow decks — benches slide under a table when they're not in use, and the steel frames are weather and rust resistant for Australian conditions. Keep upholstered and timber pieces indoors or fully undercover.
Can I pick up, or do you deliver? +
We ship Australia-wide, with most orders delivered in 2–7 business days. Sydney pick up is available from our Central Coast warehouse in Somersby. Book a time with us at the studio in person, or by video call, 6 days a week.
Do you offer a trade program? +
Yes — interior designers, stylists and trade professionals can access trade pricing and support through our trade program. Get in touch and we'll set you up.