If you need to maximize the space in your apartment using the right type of furniture can be the difference between feeling cramped and having the adequate amount of leg room to be comfortable and happy with your living area. Here are three tips for choosing space-saving furniture in your Sherman Oaks apartments.

Hidden items: a great way to maximize space is to use furniture that is hidden from sight. Items can range from hidden chairs, concealed changing tables to couch beds. The more furniture you can hide, the better for your apartment.

Double duty: buy furniture that can pull double duty. Pieces like this headboard that also act as a bookshelf, or coffee tables with extra storage.

Skinny furniture: bulky couches and chairs can take up too much space and simply look too cluttered. Go for sleek pieces of furniture that blend into the background.