Modern Modular Furniture, Sofas and Storage for Flexible Living

Many homes need to do more than they used to, especially the living room. It might be where you relax, work, host friends, and (sometimes) sleep guests.

That’s why modular furniture has become such a smart choice. Modular pieces are built in parts, so they can change with your space. Done well, this kind of flexible furniture keeps a room feeling calm and considered, not like you’re forcing one room to act like three. Modular furniture is one of the easiest ways to get multifunctional furniture without making a room feel cluttered.

Here are four modular solutions designers use often when clients want modular sofas, modular storage, and a more intentional layout—without giving up comfort or style. Many of these designs reflect the clean lines and durability associated with Italian furniture design.

Flex Sofa: A modular sofa that can keep up

If the goal is a sectional sofa that doesn’t lock you into one shape, Flex is a strong starting point.

Flex is an award-winning modular sofa with sections and mobile backrest cushions you can reposition as needed. In a larger room, those movable backrests help define zones: TV on one side, conversation on the other. When friends come over, you can create a few smaller seating groups in minutes, then pull everything back into one bigger setup later. That means the layout can shift without replacing the sofa:

set it up as an L-shaped sectional for everyday lounging
stretch it into a chaise when you want more lounge space
create face-to-face tête-à-tête seating for conversation
or arrange it as a free-standing bed when someone stays over

Flex also offers an optional custom sleepcover, useful for guests, and also as a protective cover for pets.

For finishes, Flex is available in a wide selection of luxurious Italian fabrics and leathers, with over 50 piping colors, plus COM (Customer’s Own Material).

Low Cabinets: storage that stays visually light

Some rooms don’t need more furniture—they need less clutter in plain sight.

Low Cabinets are a clean solution for modular storage because they keep sightlines open. Designers often place them under windows, along a wall as a media console, or behind a floating sofa in an open plan. They work especially well when a living room needs to stay open and breathable.

Configuration is the advantage here. Choose drawers for the everyday things you don’t want to see (cords, games, extra throws), and open sections for books or objects you actually want on display.

Modular Shelving: a finished wall, without construction

Modular shelving strikes that balance, avoiding the makeshift feel of freestanding units and the inflexibility of traditional built-ins. Designed to look built-in while staying adaptable, it can combine open shelves with closed storage. It can also include integrated lighting—helpful when the wall is doing a lot (media, books, work items, decor) and you want it to feel balanced.

It also pairs well with modular couches or wall beds. When the wall has structure, the room feels designed instead of improvised.

Tango Sectional: seating plus a real guest bed

The question designers hear most: where do guests actually sleep?

Tango Sectional is built for living rooms that need a true sleep solution without giving up day-to-day comfort. It pairs a fully customizable modular sectional sofa with a freestanding queen wall bed, so one zone can handle both.

What makes it work: you can choose from different sofa components (including multiple arm widths), the seats slide to adjust depth, under-seat storage keeps bedding close, and the integrated shelf stays level as the bed opens.

How to choose the right mix

Most spaces don’t need all four pieces. They need the right combination.

If seating is the main problem, start with a modular sofa (Flex is a great example). If the room feels busy, add modular storage first (Low Cabinets are a simple fix). If you want the wall to feel finished, Modular Shelving creates structure. And if overnight guests are part of real life, Tango is the most direct way to add a bed without adding a bedroom.