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Furniture usually takes up the biggest chunk of square footage in a space, yet we often expect very little of it. A sofa is where you sit and a bed is where you sleep, period. The 2024 Domino Good Design Award winners in the Furniture category up the ante: That sofa can also be a place to perch your drink, and that bed can pass as sculpture.
Smartest Space Saver: Bon Hallway Cabinet by Ferm Living
Bon Hallway Cabinet
Ferm Living
If you’ve got a blank wall, you’ve got room for the coat closet, entryway table, and shoe storage you’ve always dreamed of. This cabinet squeezes a clothing rod, shelving, ledge, and mirror into a mere 27.5 inches.
Biggest Supporter: Bradford Chair by Michael Graves Design x Pottery Barn
Bradford Chair
Michael Graves Design x Pottery Barn
Aging in place and aging in style don’t have to be contradictory. This Pottery Barn armchair—part of its Accessible Home collection—has an extra-tall seat, grab rails, and an adjustable height, all wrapped up in the brand’s iconic modern farmhouse style.
Legendary Ledge: Hamish Sectional Sofa by Soho Home
Hamish Sectional Sofa
Soho Home
Who said you have to have side tables? A wood shelf is incorporated directly into this velvet channel-tufted seat, wrapping around its back to put a reading lamp, cocktail, or stack of magazines within arm’s reach.
Most Secretive Storage: Gio Credenza by Willett
Gio Credenza
Willet
Designer Ben Willett’s amorphous storage would be at home in Alice in Wonderland, but it’s surprisingly versatile. Ten doors hide a mix of drawers and cabinets, and there’s the option to customize yours with a fold-down standing desk—or even a baby-changing station.
Best Bang for Your Buck: Bruno Coffee Table by Castlery
Bruno Coffee Table
Castlery
When we first saw the cost of this coffee table, we did a double take. You’d never guess the of-the-moment brown hue, chunky silhouette, and high-gloss finish would come out to under $1,000—and neither will your friends when they visit.
Record-Setting Shelving: Vinyl Display Cabinet by USM x Symbol
Vinyl Display Cabinet
USM x Symbol
American furniture brand Symbol, known for its audio storage, tapped Swiss modular stalwart USM to craft a suite of shelving specifically for vinyl enthusiasts. The five-piece capsule includes this cabinet, which is outfitted with built-in bookends, a flip-up display shelf, and optional lighting.
Material Mix Master: Element Bed by Kalon
Element Bed
Kalon
In the hands of Los Angeles furniture studio Kalon, humble Douglas fir and aluminum are modern marvels. Layered seamlessly, with nary a single frill, they give this bed an almost floating effect.
Family Favorite: Chunk Play Ottoman by Nugget
Chunk Play Ottoman
Nugget
It’s an ottoman! It’s a climbing block set! It’s the Nugget Chunk! A boon for families short on space, the four foam pieces can transform into tunnels, obstacle courses, or mini lounge chairs—and then nestle neatly come dinnertime.
Best Dream-Turned-Reality: Senna Dining Banquette by Amber Lewis x Four Hands
Senna Dining Banquette
Amber Lewis x Four Hands
Things that live rent-free in our minds: designer Amber Lewis’s custom wicker breakfast nook, circa 2021. With the launch of her Four Hands furniture collaboration this year, we can finally bring home one of our own.
Sleepover Savior: Harper Daybed by Croft House
Harper Daybed
Croft House
Offering a guest the couch has never been so appealing. The Harper is a good 8 inches longer than your standard twin mattress, plus it sports down cushions and top-to-bottom upholstery for an especially soft landing.