Living rooms can be hard to get right. They're often busy family rooms where children play, dogs sleep and the grown-ups take a moment with a cup of tea. But come the evening, you probably want to feel cosy and calm and maybe entertain friends, so all the toys and mess need to be tidied away with as little effort as possible.
Living room storage is key to achieving this. Plan it right and you can find huge amounts of extra space to hide things away.
Here are our best living room storage ideas to give you some inspiration.
Bespoke fitted cabinets always look great in a living room. Whether you opt for floor-to-ceiling cabinets, a lower-level cupboard with shelves above, or even a whole wall of cupboards, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Living room storage cabinets also have to contend with television cables, WiFi boxes and other bulky tech items. A fitted cabinet beneath the television can keep it all hidden away.
If you want custom-made cupboards, our designers can visit your home to help you plan your look, decide exactly what you need, and draw up a visual plan to help you imagine how it’s going to look.
Our Shaker-style ranges such as Hatton and Harpsden are great for traditional styling, with panelled doors and painted wood finishes. Elkin and Linje, meanwhile, are all about modern, clean lines and simple shapes. A gloss finish can help brighten a darker room, while a matte finish that matches your walls can help your cupboards blend in seamlessly.
Another option is to invest in some living room storage units that have a dual purpose. An enclosed box bench beneath a window could offer you a window seat and space to hide away toys and board games inside it. A large coffee table with combined storage could be the perfect place to squirrel away books or extra cushions.
If you're short on space, finding clever furniture that can serve more than one function is key to making it all work well.
Shelves are a fantastic way to increase the storage available in your living room while also adding some stylish touches. Books are the obvious addition to any shelf, and they can be used to add a pop of colour to your room if you colour-code the spines into groups.
Family photographs, artworks and lamps also look great when displayed on shelves as they add interest and personality. Smaller things, such as television remotes and cables, are also often found in the living room. Storage boxes are a great way to hide these away, and a few matching ones can look super stylish when they're lined up on the top shelf.
If you don’t have space for shelves, you could use furniture or those living room storage boxes to display some of your photos. Metal locker-style cabinets can add a modern look and work well with plants and coffee table books on top.
Mid-century modern wooden units are also a classic addition to a living room – streamlined, functional and distinctly unfussy, no one will ever know that it's crammed full of toys. And when you display your record player on top, you'll give off some serious cool vibes too.
For help finding clever storage solutions for your living room, book a design visit with one of our experts.
They can help you to make all the right decisions and create a storage system that's perfect for your home and lifestyle.
Living rooms can be hard to get right. They're often busy family rooms where children play, dogs sleep and the grown-ups take a moment with a cup of tea. But come the evening, you probably want to feel cosy and calm and maybe entertain friends, so all the toys and mess need to be tidied away with as little effort as possible.
Living room storage is key to achieving this. Plan it right and you can find huge amounts of extra space to hide things away.
Here are our best living room storage ideas to give you some inspiration
Bespoke fitted cabinets always look great in a living room. Whether you opt for floor-to-ceiling cabinets, a lower-level cupboard with shelves above, or even a whole wall of cupboards, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Living room storage cabinets also have to contend with television cables, WiFi boxes and other bulky tech items. A fitted cabinet beneath the television can keep it all hidden away.
If you want custom-made cupboards, our designers can visit your home to help you plan your look, decide exactly what you need, and draw up a visual plan to help you imagine how it’s going to look.
Our Shaker-style ranges such as Hatton and Harpsden are great for traditional styling, with panelled doors and painted wood finishes. Elkin and Linje, meanwhile, are all about modern, clean lines and simple shapes. A gloss finish can help brighten a darker room, while a matte finish that matches your walls can help your cupboards blend in seamlessly.
Another option is to invest in some living room storage units that have a dual purpose. An enclosed box bench beneath a window could offer you a window seat and space to hide away toys and board games inside it. A large coffee table with combined storage could be the perfect place to squirrel away books or extra cushions.
If you're short on space, finding clever furniture that can serve more than one function is key to making it all work well.
Shelves are a fantastic way to increase the storage available in your living room while also adding some stylish touches. Books are the obvious addition to any shelf, and they can be used to add a pop of colour to your room if you colour-code the spines into groups.
Family photographs, artworks and lamps also look great when displayed on shelves as they add interest and personality. Smaller things, such as television remotes and cables, are also often found in the living room. Storage boxes are a great way to hide these away, and a few matching ones can look super stylish when they're lined up on the top shelf.
If you don’t have space for shelves, you could use furniture or those living room storage boxes to display some of your photos. Metal locker-style cabinets can add a modern look and work well with plants and coffee table books on top.
Mid-century modern wooden units are also a classic addition to a living room – streamlined, functional and distinctly unfussy, no one will ever know that it's crammed full of toys. And when you display your record player on top, you'll give off some serious cool vibes too.
For help finding clever storage solutions for your living room, book a design visit with one of our experts.
They can help you to make all the right decisions and create a storage system that's perfect for your home and lifestyle.
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