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Hanging furniture: learn how to use this technique in small spaces

Making the most of wall and ceiling space adds versatility, especially in small homes and apartments.

By Yeska Coelho

Submitted at Nov 4, 2024, 5:00 AM

05 min de leitura
Hanging furniture: learn how to use this technique in small spaces
Using carpentry to optimize small spaces has almost become a rule. This use has been evolving, and now, suspended furniture has become a trend to achieve even more practicality in everyday life. The verticalization of spaces helps to make the most of every corner of the environment – and when it comes to apartments or small houses, it should not be wasted.

Suspended shelf


Integration privileges the view of Rio's nature in this apartment. Designed by Ketlein Amorin. In the photo, a living room with a wine cellar, coffee corner, bookshelf and armchair.

(André Nazareth/CASACOR)

A stylish apartment with a hanging bookcase becomes even more beautiful and casual. This model, in addition to making the most of the wall space, also creates an atmosphere full of personality.

Suspended bed


Paola Ribeiro designed an 810 m² apartment full of art. In the photo, a children's room with a suspended bed, muxarabi and bench.

(Romulo Fialdini/CASACOR)

If the room is short on space, but the resident still wants to bring in multiple functions, a smart idea is to adopt a suspended bed to use the lower part as a home office, dressing table or corner for decompression and games.

Suspended armchair


Hanging armchairs are ideal for those who want to position furniture in a central space and highlight the furniture in the room. This is an interesting technique for optimizing small spaces and giving a playful air to the room.

Hanging garden


Adriana Gouveia - Varanda Café. Projeto da CASACOR Minas Gerais 2023. Na foto, café ao ar livre, com paisagismo de kokedamas e cadeiras coloridas.

Adriana Gouveia - Varanda Café. Cafeterias são lugares de boas conversas e de momentos de prazer. Foi o ponto de partida desse projeto: um ambiente externo gostoso, com cores quentes e tons cimentícios que se harmonizam com o paisagismo e convidam à permanência. Fugindo do convencional, detalhes como a (Jomar Bragança/CASACOR)

Perfect for terraces and balconies, hanging gardens are a super beautiful technique. Kokedama, an ancient Japanese technique, is a highly recommended alternative, as it already has a ball that holds all of its roots.

Kitchen niches


Paula Neder transforma cobertura em refúgio com vista para o mar. Na foto, cozinha com ilha, prateleira suspensa e banquetas.

Projeto assinado por Paula Neder. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)

Whether for decoration or to store essential kitchen items, hanging niches bring practicality and functionality to small kitchens. A very common technique is to position them just above the island , with similar measurements. Opting for open options is the best idea for those who want to save space and ensure a more harmonious look for the kitchen.