Ready for LiftOff
A coffee table is just a coffee table unless it’s the Functional Coffee Table ($1,395 to $1,595) from BoConcept (1275 West 6th Avenue). With its customizable particle-board finish (in walnut, oak, black, or white) and chrome legs, this shape-shifting piece may look retro, but it has unexpected modern touches, including a dust-grey tempered-glass panel and movable surfaces. Two of its three tabletop panels lift up to reveal storage spaces. The panels are also weight-bearing when lifted, making an ideal place to work on a laptop or have a meal.

Three-in-One
Fold and unfold to your heart’s content and make at least three pieces of functional furniture while you’re at it. The Bingo ($350) by Danish label Softline is a three-piece folding mattress available at Vancouver Special (3612 Main Street). The mattress is made of high-density polyurethane foam and covered in durable wool felt. It comes in a rainbow of colours, making a great accent piece for any room. The Bingo can be folded into a child-friendly seat; a slightly different arrangement with an included metal sheet turns it into a low table. For sleepover guests or naps, simply unfold all three squares to make a cushioned bed.

Now You See It
Looking to instantly modernize a tight living space while minimizing noticeable clutter? These Space Age–y vanishing nesting tables ($179) from Nood (various locations) do just that. Made of translucent, scratch-resistant acrylic, the duo of tables (one large, one small) is eye-catching yet unobtrusive. Showcase your favourite home baubles in a new way by tucking the smaller table under the larger one and pushing them up against a wall. When guests are over, pull the tables apart to create extra counter space and conversation pieces.

Hideaway Bed
With most condos barely large enough to fit a queen- or king-size bed—let alone a nightstand, wardrobe, and dresser—every little bit of space counts. The Spectra Storage Bed ($1,550 queen, $1,975 king) at Parliament (115 Water Street) cleverly stows items under the mattress while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic. The metal-and-wood bed frame includes a quilted foam headboard wrapped in white, chocolate, or grey fabric. The mattress lifts by way of hydraulics to reveal a sizable storage space, perfect for keeping seasonal items, folded clothes, and even extra pairs of shoes.