The Best Furniture from Our 2024 Small/Cool Design Awards
We cover a lot of cool, small-space-friendly furniture (it’s kind of our thing), but allow me to introduce you to some of the ultimate MVPs. Apartment Therapy just launched its first-ever Small/Cool Design Awards to highlight the most noteworthy, must-see home finds across decor, textiles, lighting, and — of course — furniture, so you can shop for your space with our editor- and expert-approved winners.
Whether you’re wondering which sofa’s worth the investment or need more (chic!) modular pieces on your radar, we’ve got you covered. Check out our best furniture winners from our Small/Cool Design Awards.
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Best Furniture
Sectional: Floyd Two-Piece Form Sectional
Loveseat: West Elm Mella Sofa
Side Table: Sundays Keep Stacking Storage System 2-Piece
Console Table: Room & Board Slim Console Table
Armchair: Walmart Beautiful Drew Chair by Drew Barrymore
Coffee Table: Article Monterey Oak Coffee Table
Dining Chair: Crate & Barrel Hazel Brown Wood Dining Chair
Pouf: Cyrc Houf
Dining Table: Transformer Table Transformer Dining Set — The Practical
Wall-Mounted Table: Ferm Curvature Wall Table
Bed: Tucker Brown Sherpa Kids Full Bed by Jeremiah Brent
What Makes Up This Category of Winners
In this furniture category, we handpicked the most stylish, small-space-friendly pieces that don’t skimp on practicality — and are arguably worth every penny.
Furniture Winners
Small Cool 2024 - Furniture
Floyd Two-Piece Form Sectional Floyd Two-Piece Form Sectional
Floyd
$1,484
Modern, modular, and oh-so-comfy, the low-slung Floyd sectional touts five pre-selected configuration options, or you can fully customize your own. Count on a keep-for-years piece, thanks to its high-quality, stain-resistant fabrics and deep, durable seats designed to be expanded on.
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West Elm Mella Sofa West Elm Mella Sofa
West Elm
$799
This sofa hits all the small-space high notes, from its low-profile bat wing back and its neutral upholstery to its compact frame. The neutral velvet will work with any style home, and you can upgrade to nubby bouclé for just $100 more.
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Sundays Keep Stacking Storage System Sundays Keep Stacking Storage System
Sundays
$770
The styling options are endless with the versatile Keep Stacking Storage System, which comes in two finishes with a built-in drawer and shelf. Use one solo as a nightstand or side table, or combine multiple to create a TV stand or bookcase — they connect both vertically and horizontally.
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Room & Board Slim Console Table Room & Board Slim Console Table
Room & Board
$499
Room & Board’s Slim Console Table deserves a starring spot in any small space, whether it’s functioning as an entryway organizer or media console. Choose from eight compact sizes and configurations — starting at just 7 inches deep — plus 17 color options ranging from sleek onyx to a punchy scarlet.
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Walmart Beautiful Drew Chair by Drew Barrymore Walmart Beautiful Drew Chair by Drew Barrymore
Walmart
$298
This cozy hangout hero is also a budgeting hero. A swivel chair of this size for under $300 is tough to beat. Plus, it's stylish to boot and comes in cream, charcoal, and sage. (Drew Barrymore herself selected the sage one in her Small/Cool space she designed for Apartment Therapy!)
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Article Monterey Oak Coffee Table Article Monterey Oak Coffee Table
Article
$699
Article’s Monterey coffee table packs a sizable, barely there drawer (hello, secret blanket storage) into a minimalist oak frame that looks right at home in any living room. It’s just 36 inches by 24 inches, but you can still maximize the roomy tabletop and lower shelf space.
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Crate & Barrel Hazel Brown Wood Dining Chair Crate & Barrel Hazel Brown Wood Dining Chair
Crate & Barrel
$249
"The fresh curves on this dining chair’s frame create a unique silhouette that will stand out in any space," says Sebastian Brauer, senior vice president of product design at Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids. "It’s also very comfortable, with a neutral rounded cushion seat that looks striking against its warm brown ash frame."
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Cyrc Houf Cyrc Houf
Cyrc
$240
Poufs are the ultimate small-space-friendly item — especially Cyrc's Houf, as it can be used as a planter, stool, seat, or table. Made of recycled PLA and 3D printed on demand, it's also super sustainable and available in a bunch of rich hues.
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Transformer Dining Set - The Practical Transformer Dining Set - The Practical
Transformer Table
$2,350 (was $3,300)
Blending form and function, the aptly named Transformer Table can stretch from a mere 18-inch console size to a 10-foot-long piece that seats 12. Shop this investment-worthy table à la carte, or buy the full dining set with expandable seating. Either way, it's designed to grow with your space.
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Ferm Curvature Wall Table Ferm Curvature Wall Table
Ferm Living
$269
The brass Curvature Wall Table doubles as a wall-mounted squiggly decor piece and a convenient storage spot — all while taking up less than a foot of vertical space. "It's an elegant statement piece for any room," says Priya Vij, founder of Hapny Home. "It makes a strong visual impact with its sleek design."
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Tucker Brown Sherpa Kids Full Bed by Jeremiah Brent Tucker Brown Sherpa Kids Full Bed by Jeremiah Brent
Crate & Barrel
$999
"While we designed the Tucker Sherpa bed for kids, I can see the full size being an easy, elegant solution for a small apartment in the city," says designer Jeremiah Brent of this bed collab with Crate & Kids. "The triangular design with the cozy fabric is a juxtaposition that I hadn’t really seen before."
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How We Picked Our Winners
Of course, there’s so much good design out there, so to compile this list of bests, we first consulted our editorial and commerce teams for the need-to-know products on their radars, plus reviewed a handful of reader-favorite bestsellers. We also welcomed submissions from some of our go-to brands, but to be considered for inclusion, all products must have been released within the past three years and cost under $1,000 (with the exception of sofas).
We tapped a team of in-the-know panelists to share their own design-forward faves as well: Ellen Van Dusen, founder of colorful textile brand Dusen Dusen; Sebastian Brauer, senior vice president of product design at Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids; Priya Vij, founder of cabinet hardware company Hapny Home; Sarah Sherman Samuel, interior and furniture designer; DuVäl, interior designer and Small/Cool pop-up alum; Deirdre Maloney and Minya Quirk, co-founders of online shopping platform Afternoon Light and two of Apartment Therapy’s 2024 Design Changemekers; and Jeremiah Brent, interior designer and Queer Eye star.
2024 Small/Cool Design Awards
Want to see more winners? See here for the full list of winners for the 2024 Small/Cool Design Awards.
All prices were accurate at the time of publishing, but may have changed since then.
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