As we millenials increasingly flock to cities and learn to make the most of modest floor plans, we often find ourselves looking for space-saving storage solutions—it's no surprise that this multi-purpose furniture post remains popular to this day. Hidden storage is great and all, but what about a furniture design that can easily be taken apart and out of the picture when it's not in use? Since she graduated from the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague in 2011, furniture designer Renate Nederpel has explored various projects in unconventional materials, but one piece in particular stands out when it comes to working with a limited amount of space.
"Pop-Up Linen" is a full-size wardrobe that will house your attire and look good doing it. But the real wow factor lies in its construction: Thanks to its origami-esque construction method, the textile compartment folds completely flat. Pinewood legs slide into the wardrobe's body while cross bars within the paneled interior add structure and support to the otherwise flexible design.
If the images don't provide enough insight on how it all fits together, the assembly instructions are fairly intuitive, a simple task for even the biggest IKEAphobe, who might be prone to losing small parts such as fasteners and screws. Let's not even get started on how what a cinch this would be to transport come moving day.
Nederpel plans on releasing a smaller, cabinet version of this pop-up design as well. You can check out more work from the young designer here.
Via Dezeen
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