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Modular Sofa

The sofa is the centerpiece of a living space and a workhorse piece of furniture, so investing in quality is never wrong, But sofas can be too big to pivot on stair landings or fit through narrow doorways.

Choosing a modular sofa works to your apartment-dwelling advantage in a couple of ways. First, you can configure your sofa to your room-size specifications. Second, modular sofas can be rearranged, broken apart and restyled when you want a new look or set up for a party.

This option from PB Teen (yes, PB Teen!) marries style with function and quality. Customize the upholstery and really make it a statement piece.

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Drop-Leaf Table

Drop-leaf tables offer the best of both worlds. They fold down flush to create a narrow hallway or sofa table, which is easy to maneuver when you move. Then, when you pull it up the sides, it becomes a larger table, perfect for dinner or board games. Another perk: The sides stay attached, so you don’t need separate storage for them as you would a table with leaves. Here are a few studio apartment storage ideas.

This particular table is cool because the trestle-style legs don’t stick out. That means you won’t trip over them or maneuver furniture around them.