The storage you incorporate within your living room can make or break this space and have the power to take it from cluttered and chaotic to calm and organised. In a room that is meant to induce a sense of restfulness and feel like a retreat at the end of a busy day, it is crucial that there is a place for everything within your design scheme — whether that is a spot to stow away children’s toys or games consoles, or a space to stylishly display prized possessions out of harm’s way.
Our round-up of storage ideas covers everything from clever multitasking items of furniture to ways of using high ceilings as an extra opportunity to house all your belongings. The kind of storage you choose will very much depend on what you intend to use the room for. For some people this is a space that is purely meant for rest and relaxation — somewhere to switch off, sink into a big squashy sofa and binge watch the latest TV series doing the rounds. For others, it’s a room in which to welcome guests and carry out a spot of entertaining. In some cases, the living room serves as a cosy family space and needs to be able to handle the plethora of items that tend to go hand-in-hand with family life. Once you have a good idea of how you intend on using the space, you can start to build a picture of the types of storage solutions that will best suit your needs.