With all of the time we’ve spent sheltering in place, working from home, or just laying low over the past year or so, our houses have never had to work harder—and spaces that can serve more than just their typical purpose have never been as valuable. Dining areas morphing into conference rooms for virtual meetings, living rooms doubling as workout spots, and kitchens acting as remote-school and homework stations are all now de rigueur. And we’re realizing, more and more, that it’s actually pretty easy to use a space in multiple ways when it’s set up with pieces that are adaptable, easy to move around, or made for multitasking.
One of our top sources for furniture that can redefine a room is Frontgate, the Cincinnati-based home-goods retailer known for high-quality indoor and outdoor accents. Click through the shoppable collection above and read more below to discover how our favorites from Frontgate can make the most of your spaces.
When you want to be able to transform a room fast, your best bets are pieces with adjustable shelves, pull-out surfaces, or other flexible features. A spacious armoire with shelves for wine and glassware plus a hidden work surface inside, for example, makes it easy for your room to be an office during the day and a happy-hour hangout at night. A glass-front cabinet for dishware and linens can double as a bookshelf, and a desk with retractable surfaces on each side can also act as a vanity. Instead of choosing a basic pool table, why not try one that converts to a dining table? And an oversize woven basket is the ultimate multitasker—use it to store blankets, hide toys, or just bring some warmth and texture to a stark corner.
Want more customizable and convertible options? Check out three other popular picks.
With brass nailhead detail and casters for easy portability, these padded panels are an elegant way to divide or change up a space instantly.
This mirrored piece looks like a classic cabinet, but as soon as you open the doors, it's a desk too, with a surprise pull-out work surface.
With a hidden extendable surface above the doors, this carved sideboard with velvet-lined drawers is ideal for both storing and serving.
