In minimalism, striving to own items that have more than one function is an important concept. This is to avoid occupying more space than is necessary. If you can find furniture that serves more than one purpose, then choose it over having to own multiple things. For example, instead of getting a movable wall divider and cabinets to separate rooms, you can opt for a floor-to-ceiling open storage. This way, you can divide the room and have somewhere to place your books or pictures. Do not just get a work table. Get one with a built-in file cabinet. By opting for furniture that has more than one use, you can save space and money.