7 new Ikea items that will help you maximize your space

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Ikea, the Swedish furniture giant known for producing affordable, minimalist furniture, is banking on the prediction that millions more people will live in micro-apartments by 2020.

The growing demand for smaller items and space-saving pieces is evident in Ikea's 2017 catalog, which features products designed to help customers get the most out of pint-sized spaces. Available now, it spotlights the new items coming soon to US stores.

If you live in a small apartment, here are seven new Ikea items that could make it feel larger. 

A minimalist standing desk.

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The Knotten standing desk has clean, simple lines and is perfect for tiny apartments or work spaces.

It comes in white, which can help a small room feel airy and bright, and also has a drawer, two ledges, and several hooks for extra storage.

A customizable sectional sofa that lets you choose the shape and size.

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The Vallentuna modular sofa is made of three different pieces (a cushion, ottoman, and armrest), that all come in different colors and materials.

This means you can completely customize the size and shape depending on the amount of space in your living room.

A living room set-up that doubles as a dining room.

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When you live in small apartment, it's important to have furniture that's multi-functional.

The Klimpen table top is incredibly flexible, since it can be placed on top of crates, sturdy boxes or other material to create a long table. When you want more surface space, you and your guests can put it down and eat in the living room. But it's also easy to move or put away when you want to make room. 

The Ps Lovas sleeper sofa, when paired with the table top, is perfect for both lounging and dining. It can also serve as a futon.

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