FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A 48-year-old Bahamian woman has unveiled a multi-use bench that transforms into both a single and double bed. Kenya McKenzie, an entrepreneur and founder of Baha Furniture, said her invention was born out of necessity — and by accident — 20 years ago and shortly after she got married.
McKenzie said the idea came from living in a small two-bedroom condo, where she needed a multifunctional piece of furniture. “I didn’t want a sofa bed because they were very uncomfortable,” she said. “So, I thought of this idea of having something that looks like a bench and converts into a full-size bed.
“I couldn’t find anything online to describe or even show my carpenter what I wanted. He said if I sketched it for him, he would be able to make it.”…