
Renting often means beginning again in spaces that weren't designed with you in mind. Mirrors you can’t mount, paint colours you can’t change, a tighter stairwell than you remembered at the inspection. The right furniture helps you claim those spaces as your own, offering comfort and flexibility so you don’t have to compromise.
For renters, the best furniture is designed to move with you. Flexible configurations, manageable dimensions and adaptable designs that suit apartments, townhouses and freestanding homes alike.
If you are renting now but envision your own home in the years to come, King Living designs will follow you wherever you land next. Explore our top product recommendations for renters below:
1. Renter-friendly sofas
If you are searching for a sofa that’s easy to shift from home to home, choosing a modular design is the best option.
What is a modular sofa?
A modular sofa is designed as a series of individual modules that can be separated into manageable components for moving day, then arranged and reconfigured to suit your new floorplan.
A modular design allows flexibility in layout, is often lighter to lift than a regular sofa, and is easier to adapt as your family, home or style evolves.
What else to look for in a sofa
- Removable covers suit rental living, allowing for simple maintenance and a refreshed aesthetic over time. Every made to order sofa from King Living features removable covers, with over 30 machine washable fabrics in the collection
- Proportions designed for smaller spaces. Look for gentle curves and streamlined silhouettes that create a smoother visual flow through the room, softening corners and helping the layout feel more open, even in tighter footprints.
Recommended sofas for renters
- Best for seamless moving and simple care: The 1977 Sofa
With an individual 1977 Sofa Chair module measuring 860mm in width, the design suits compact apartments, then expands with additional modules to complement larger living spaces. Each module separates for effortless navigation through hallways and lifts, then reconnects in minutes.
You can start with a standard configuration, or experience endless personalisation options and build your own custom design to suit your rental.
Removable covers can be unzipped and removed for machine washing, ensuring your 1977 Sofa always looks fresh.
- Ideal for compact spaces and flexibility: The Delta 5 Sofa
Ideal for rental apartments and compact homes, the 2026 debut Delta 5 is a modular sofa with more possibilities than ever. Curved in form to suit contemporary interiors, every arm, seat and back reconfigures so you can create a layout that suits your space and style.
With an optional bolster headrest for full body comfort, the Delta 5 Sofa features removable, replaceable covers for ease. Choose select designs with hidden under seat storage, perfect for keeping clutter at bay in smaller spaces, and integrate accessories such as a wireless charging table, Lume smart light and a speaker bracket.
Standout choice: The KING Kube Sofa
Built for modern living, customers choose KING Kube for their rental homes as it's minimalist in form and maximum in impact. Fully modular, you can start small and build big: rearrange a chair, add a module or reshape the whole setup in minutes. Endlessly flexible and seriously comfortable, it moves in step with how you live.
Please note: The KING Kube Sofa is part of the FreeForm Collection and is available in selected markets only.
2. Sofa beds for apartment living and effortless hosting
A sofa bed is one of the most considered renter decisions, especially in studios and smaller homes. Look for designs that convert simply for yourself or overnight guests, without compromising how the sofa looks and feels every day.
- Best for apartments and studios: Oscar Sofa Bed
The Oscar Sofa Bed is a two seater design that folds out to a comfortable double bed, offering an effortless solution for apartment living, home offices and guest bedrooms. Wide, supportive seats and slender arms maximise both lounging and sleeping space within a minimal footprint.
An easy-open design allow Oscar to transform from sofa to bed in a single motion, without removing the back or seat cushions, and includes a supportive Sleep+ Mattress for lasting comfort.
- Designed for ultimate flexibility: KING Sofa Bed
The multifunctional 4-in-1 design transitions in seconds. Configure it as a three seater sofa, chaise or queen bed, ideal for couples lounging and everyday family time. Or separate it into two single beds, perfect for children, sleepovers and movie nights.
Standout choice: Lumo Sofa Bed
Lumo offers the best of both worlds: a compact sofa with refined tailoring by day, and a generously cushioned bed by night. Ideal for apartments, studios, and guest rooms, choose from a low-profile one-seater that unzips into a single bed, or a two seater sofa that transforms into a comfortable bed for two.
Delivered compressed for your convenience and arriving next-day in metro areas, once unboxed, the foam expands and rebounds to its perfect form and optimal comfort. With refined detailing and effortless versatility, it’s a modern solution for spaces where flexibility and style matter.
Please note: The Lumo Sofa Bed is part of the FreeForm Collection and is available in selected markets only.
3. Light to lift coffee tables
An easy to move coffee table is defined by shape and scale. Rounded edges soften tight walkways, while lighter profiles keep apartment living open and calm.
What to look for
- Size and proportion, opting for curved forms that move easily through narrow spaces.
- Versatility for future moves. Choose a timeless design defined by simple forms, neutral tones and minimal ornamentation, that transitions seamlessly between homes and styles.
- Lightweight but functional. Consider lighter designs that serve your needs without complicating your next move.
- Easiest to move around: Myco Side Table
With a base width of 320mm and tabletop measuring 400mm, Myco is petite in proportion and easy to manoeuvre.
The cantilevered base allows the design to tuck neatly beside sofas and occasional chairs, ideal for compact living spaces and minimalist style.
Myco also has single-bolt assembly and is flat-packed, perfect for rentals and tight stairwells.
- Best for creating flow in a small space: Issho Coffee Table
Soft, organic curves guide movement naturally through smaller layouts. The pebble-like silhouette works beautifully solo or paired with the matching Issho Side Table.
At 1197mm, it suits rentals with reliable clearance around the sofa.
4. Dining tables designed for compact spaces
Renters often need a dining zone that stays minimal day to day, then opens up when guests arrive. Extendable dining tables make that balance feel natural.
- Designed for compact interiors: Magnolia Extendable Dining Table
Petite proportions and curved corners suit smaller footprints, with extendable functionality that takes you from 4 to 6 seats measuring 1400mm to 2000mm.
The synchronised glide opens and closes smoothly without fuss, while softly curved corners and reduced width help the design sit comfortably in tighter walkways.
- Best for maximising space: Tasman Dining Chairs
The slender profile and open-back design create minimal visual weight and spaciousness, measuring 525mm. Easily stack up to four chairs when not in use, ideal for rentals where storage and flexibility matter.
5. Outdoor furniture for balconies, courtyards and shared spaces
Outdoor spaces in rentals take many forms. A narrow balcony, a townhouse courtyard, a shared terrace with shifting light. The most considered outdoor furniture is modular, weather-resilient and proportioned for seamless movement.
What to look for
- Modular outdoor seating that can reconfigure as your space changes
- High performance materials designed for outdoor use and durability
- Refined proportions that maximise space without compromising comfort
- Best for evolving layouts: 1977 Outdoor Sofa
Crafted with next generation weather resistance, the modular sofa rearranges to suit evolving seating requirements and expanding with additional modules over time.
With a singular chaise module measuring only 860mm wide and two seater designs available at 1470mm wide, the 1977 Outdoor Sofa offers gentle curves and endless comfort you can relax into in any sized alfresco space.





















