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The living room is a central gathering place in the home where we relax, entertain and spend long periods of time with friends and family. In order to make the best out of your small living room, your small living room storage ideas need to be clever and well thought out. 

A compact room has to provide a place for your small living room ideas as well as have the same range of items as one with more generous proportions. There is a long list of things to make a home for, books, music, decorative pieces and perhaps kids toys and more - all need to be stored and displayed without creating a crowded and cluttered space or compromising the room’s style.

When planning a compact space, storage ideas should be a top priority. Whether you create built-in solutions or source freestanding designs, to help with your selection, we’ve gathered our top small living room storage ideas and asked the experts to share their insight, too.

Small living room storage ideas

These are the very best small living room storage ideas. They will help you to make the most of space in your small living room and help you organize a living room, but still keep it warm, welcoming and elegant.

1. Combine storage and seating

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For many, seating in a living room takes up the majority of space. By combining your main seating furniture pieces with innovative storage elements you can create practical, multipurpose designs that are perfect for small living rooms.

In this living room by Kimberley Harrison Interiors , the inviting sofa has a beautiful wooden frame that houses a range of draws and units for storage. The frame also creates a platform, much like a shelf, to rest and display items such as books, magazines and throws. The sofa becomes a central feature in this living room space, offering a versatile design with multiple uses.

2. Choose floor to ceiling storage units

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Whether you make the most out of alcove idea and create custom built-in cabinet ideas for family rooms, or buy free-standing units, using floor to ceiling shelving systems can create a practical storage area that maximizes space.

'By using full height shelving systems instead of multiple cabinets you can free up floor space for seating elements and tables in your living room,' says Homes & Gardens' Editor in Chief Lucy Searle.

Whether you want to use shelving systems to display books, or use designs with doors to conceal objects away, there are an array of options to choose from to suit your small living room space.

3. Zone the space

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Simple but highly effective if you want to get the most out of your small living room, cleverly zoning the space and having designated areas for storage and seating can make the room feel organized, streamlined and more spacious. 

In this living space, the cozy seating area is separate to the high shelving units and low storage cabinets, creating a distinct, zoned layout that cleverly embraces the irregular shape of this living room.

Looking to living room layout ideas and keeping certain storage units and furniture pieces away from your central seat space can create clever zones that make the room feel spacious and relaxed.

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If you want to add an element of color and artistic design to your small living room space but have limited areas to hang artwork and wall décor, choosing colorful storage pieces can add both style and practicality to your small living room space. 

'Whether you use paint ideas to elevate built in storage designs, or opt for a colorful sideboard or shelving unit, don’t be afraid of embracing color and pattern in your small living room,' says Jennifer Ebert, Homes & Gardens' Digital Editor.

Embracing color and character with your storage designs can effortlessly add personality to your small living room space without it feeling cluttered and overwhelming.

5. Create sleek alcove storage to correct a small room's proportions

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By lifting these alcove storage cabinets off the floor in this small yet formal living room, the narrow proportions of the alcoves are somewhat mitigated. What's more, the proportions of the focal wall itself are corrected – had they been lined up with the top of the fire surround as is traditional, the room would have felt much taller and therefore narrower.

6. Pick a stand-out piece from your favorite era

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Mid-century modern living room furniture is a design classic and will look stunning whether your home is period or more modern living room. The shape of a mid-century buffet lends itself well to small living room storage – they always have a mixture of drawers and cupboards – and of course the large top can be utilized well too. 

What we love about this room is the juxtaposition of the glass and metal coffee table with the sideboard – two different eras and two different looks but they both work so well together.

7. Place mirrors behind storage to enhance space

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This clever living room mirror trick is a really useful apartment living room idea for making small living room storage appear less bulky. Putting the mirrors behind the shelves enhances the light in the room, makes the alcoves seem wider and brighter, and also reflects the display on the shelves beautifully.

8. Use small living room storage to go broken-plan

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We often mention utilizing the space each side of your fireplace and this is how you do it when it’s the main feature of a long living room or open plan space, as interior architect and furniture designer, Alison Henry , explains:

‘In this mews project, the idea was to allow you to see the space architecturally – the full length, width and height – and to maximize the natural light living room ideas available. We managed to achieve this with the use of sliding pocket doors to give privacy when required, as well as bespoke shelving and storage either side of the chimney breast. The feature living room fireplace visually divides the space, conceals the AV requirements, and creates enough shelving for personal items such as photos, books, and decorative pieces. ’

9. Build bespoke cabinetry to fit storage in a small living room

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Bespoke cabinetry is brilliant for creating storage that is specifically tailored to your needs. Think about adding a full wall of large units in your living room.

A living room TV in the middle surrounded by storage is a practical solution and can be softened with the addition of books and favorite pieces. Put some storage, such as DVDs, paperwork and books, behind doors. When planning lighting for a small living room, try lighting open shelves and niches for more decorative items.

'A fitted unit will provide 30 to 40 per cent more storage than a comparable free-standing piece, but the size of the units you choose should depend entirely on the space. Avoid anything too bulky in a small room,’ says Barbara Genda, founder, Barbara Genda Bespoke Furniture .

10. Color coordinate your display

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Clever living room paint ideas are a great way to make a small space feel much larger. Help shelves to recede back into the wall by painting them the same shade as the wall behind. When decorating small spaces, group similar items together in categories or you risk the shelves looking too busy in the room. Only display things that you find attractive to look at.

11. Make the most of existing features

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If your property is old it will no doubt have characterful nooks and crannies for storage. They may be strange spaces with wonky shelving and awkward living room corners inside, but use them nonetheless. 

You can give them a new lease of life by covering the panelling in fabric or living room wallpaper, or put in glass so you can see your wares through it. 

12. Choose slimline small living room storage to enhance space

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The design of a classic lamp table is important in a small living room. If you want to create a spacious feel then choose a design that doesn't have a solid body – if you can see through it, it won’t take up space visually and will help to make that corner feel bigger. It’s all about tricking the eye. 

13. Use a niche corner

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Converting an awkward alcove into a storage or reading nook idea can transform dead space into a bijou library. Add a door if you are looking for a more streamlined effect or simply enjoy the colorful interest that the spines of the books provide. Any carpenter should be able to fit shelves in this style.

14. Introduce symmetry for neatness

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Using symmetry in interior design is guaranteed to create a feeling of balance and harmony. Embracing symmetrical storage designs in your small living room can enhance the feeling of space and make the room feel organized and tidy. 

The two shelving units in this living room elegantly frame the beautiful bay window and create a practical storage and display area for books and ornaments. The units are further complemented by the matching side tables and table lamp designs either side of the sofa, creating a sophisticated and cohesive look.

15. Create the perfect fit

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Bespoke bookshelves and cupboards neatly fill the space around a chimney. But custom furniture can also work around more awkward architectural features such as sloping ceilings, says Philipp Nagel, director of Neatsmith . ‘Choosing bespoke not only creates furniture that completely fits the space in your home but it also maximizes all the available storage opportunities,’ he explains.

This neutral living room color scheme has been brought to life by the display of books, while the concealed storage at the lower level is practical.

16. Create a one-off look with modular living room storage

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A free-standing unit doubles as a room divider, creating a discreet office in this living area – its open design allows light to flow freely through the space. The beauty of this type of small living room storage idea is that it offers a tailor-made solution without the price tag of a bespoke design. Not only can it be put together to fit any size of room, but a statement piece can also act as a work of art.

17. Add an ornate cabinet

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An elegant dresser brings a boldly decorative silhouette to any room. It complements furniture with clean, modern lines to give an on-trend, old-meets-new feel. Glass-fronted display storage requires an ordered approach; use the visible shelves for accessories and conceal practical pieces in the drawers.

18. Go for dramatic accents

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Small living rooms need not shy away from bold colors. Dark living room ideas and shades add flair and provide instant impact. Opting for wall-to-wall shelving in a strong color will provide a focal point for the whole room. Use a soft backdrop of taupe to keep the scheme understated while allowing furniture to sing out.

19. Have furniture made to fit

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Make use of the width of a whole wall with bespoke shelves, which mixes display shelves with closed cubbies, so you can show off decorative items and hide away everyday mess, too.

Plus, with a bespoke design, it’s easy to coordinate it to the style of the room with small details such as wood coving or trims, or help it blend into the wall by using a uniform color.

20. Elevate your shelving

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If living room floor space is at a premium, a wall-hung shelf could be the answer. Utilize the space above the couch to hang a single floating shelf or a gallery wall. This is a great option for displaying your favorite artwork or objects, and it is a real feature in itself.

21. Install a window seat – with storage

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Window seats are a brilliant small living room storage solution. 

Tara Benet , a New York-based interior designer, explains their best asset: 'Window seats are an attractive way to integrate hidden storage. This is especially true for certain spaces that double up as playrooms or home offices, where there is lots of clutter that needs to be stowed away. '

For quick, regular access, have doors built into the front of the window seat; for storage that's hidden, design in a lift-up lid beneath cushions. In both cases, dividers or shelves within the window seat will help make the storage truly versatile.

22. Hideaway a home office in small living room storage

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With the doors shut on this home office unit it looks like a normal cabinet, perfectly at home in a living space; open them and you have a fully-functioning home office.

Hidden desks and secret home office ideas are perfect for post-pandemic home working.

23. Pick a color theme in an open-plan space

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If your living space is open-plan and compact, it's really important to keep a theme running between the spaces. The easiest way to do this is to pick the best living room color schemes, materials or even furniture eras with which to furnish your space, as in the room above.

Doing so will create cohesion and blur the divisions between the zones, creating the feeling of an overall, much larger space.

24. Plan storage for kids’ toys

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In a home with young kids, it’s imperative that small living room storage ideas include solutions that suit their belongings. Shelves that accommodate boxes and baskets can be a sound option, allowing you to take these containers down to tidy what’s strewn across the floor and furniture when little ones have gone to bed then slide their belongings back out of the way over night. 

Emma Deterding, founder and creative director of Kelling Designs , recommends custom floor-to-ceiling storage for any compact living room. ‘It will add a sense of grandeur and height, whilst allowing you to display personal touches, decorative items and even plants,’ she says.

You could also opt for a stylish storage basket to hold their toys, and no one would even know that they're there once cleared away from the floor.

25. Swerve hefty storage furniture

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Pay attention to the design of freestanding storage furniture for a small living room. On legs, this sideboard allows views from wall to wall, helping to keep the family room feeling open and airy. Its curvaceous design has a further benefit, creating welcome additional space for passage through a small room.

If you’re opting for tall cabinets instead of a buffet, think glass-fronted versions to make the room visually wider; furniture with open shelving has the same benefit.

28. Swap a coffee table for a trunk

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While a coffee table with a shelf below will provide storage for a small living room, to size up stash space, go for a trunk. With lots of room inside, it can swallow up a whole lot of living room essentials, while its top offers an area for display as well as setting down glasses and cups.

‘Be mindful that one of these is a better option for storing items you don’t need access to daily – for example, you might keep summer pillows there during the winter months,’ says Lucy Searle, Global Editor in Chief of Homes & Gardens. ‘For frequently used pieces, a coffee table with a shelf is more convenient.’

27. Combine open and closed storage

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For most of us, small living room storage ideas should include cabinets and open options such as shelves and cubbyholes. 

‘Think carefully about what you want to store or display and the ease of access,’ when planning suggests Rachal Hutcheson, national retail manager of Sharps . ‘For instance, if you wanted to build a cupboard for book storage or music it would be prudent to think about the heights of the objects and if you need to create pull-outs in order to access each layer.’ 

28. Select versatile storage furniture

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Bear in mind the temporary storage needs as well as the permanent ones when planning small living room storage. A coffee table usually fills some of this role, providing a place to conveniently set down glasses, cups, books, tablets, and cell phones, for example, but it can prove difficult to fit into a small living room, reducing circulation space.  

Instead, why not go for a nest of tables? It will have a smaller footprint and individual tables can be moved alongside seating as required. 

How do I create storage in my small living room?

Whether you crave a more clutter-free, minimal interior or simply want some extra spots to stash away occasional items or everyday detritus, it can sometimes be hard to work out where to store the seemingly never-ending accumulation of household items.

And if your living space is small, or you have little in the way of built-in storage, it can sometimes be hard to see how to improve things without spending some serious money

Take time to plan your furniture, considering the functions you need and use the most. Going bespoke will allow for a totally tailored finish, but you’ll also find stylish options on the high street.

In living spaces, opt for pieces that can double up as a discreet study area with a pull-out desk. Mila Podiablonska of Absolute Interior Décor suggests opting for coffee tables and ottomans with plenty of space beneath or inside to help you declutter, while the best sleeper sofas are great multi-functional pieces.

Try to avoid over-cluttering an area – if a modest unit is all that will fit, don’t try to put too much in and make the most of it as a feature without filling the wall space above or to the side. The aim is to make the best of the space available to you, adding maximum storage but without eating into your room too much. 

With that in mind, take stock of what items need to be stored and have a ruthless clear out. Bear in mind your budget as well, as you might not want to invest in beautiful built-in shelving if you are not planning to stay in your present home long-term.

Be realistic about what will suit the room and your purse and make it a worthwhile investment.

What storage should every small living room have?

In small living rooms, hard-working living room furniture ideas are a must. Fortunately, there are plenty of options that combine practicality with aesthetic appeal, from concealed storage to streamlined shelving.

Don’t shy away from making a big statement in a small space. Striking furniture will make an impact and hard-working pieces that conceal storage or double up on function will maximize your home’s efficiency. Interior designer Natalia Miyar suggests a bold approach. ‘Proportion is so important; I like to use large-scale furniture as it makes a space seem bigger and more luxurious,’ she says. 

‘The key is to choose carefully. Buy a few large, impactful pieces rather than cluttering a space with lots of small items.’ Bespoke or standalone shelving is a simple way of creating storage, as well as acting a room divider. Open living room shelving ideas can also inject a sense of spaciousness in compact rooms.

Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for a number of years, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing, and the occasional dabble in the social media, commercial and e-commerce space.  Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.

70+ photos, design, modern ideas for the hall

Features of choosing a closet in the hall

Which cabinet can be used?

The following types of structures are used to decorate the hall.

Modular

Thanks to the possibility of different placement of modules, this model has a more interesting look and is perfect for creating non-standard designs. A multi-level slide design will add special showiness, style and originality to the hall.

Pictured is a white modular wardrobe in a modern living room.

Built-in

Represents the most comfortable and optimal solution for small rooms in Khrushchev, as such a product is built into a niche and occupies a minimum of space. To save even more space, such cabinets are sometimes equipped with sliding doors.

Sliding wardrobe

A well-chosen wardrobe is able to organically complement the interior of even a small-sized hall and provide a convenient and quite roomy storage space for the whole family.

The photo shows a wardrobe with mirror inserts in the interior of a small hall.

These designs are particularly practical and can have a wide variety of interiors, in the form of shelves, drawers, floor baskets and other fittings. Also, quite often wardrobes are used as a partition for zoning a room. In this case, the back wall of the structure is equipped with shelves for photo frames and books, or double-sided models are used.

The photo shows the interior of the living room with a three-door wardrobe with a light glossy facade.

Hinged

The classic and most familiar option that can be equipped with shelves or compartments for clothes. Swing products, most often look more massive and occupy a sufficient amount of space.

In the photo there is a white hinged wardrobe located in the entire wall in the interior of the hall.

Display cabinet

It is a product with one or more walls in glass, acrylic or transparent plastic. Display models provide visual storage of items in the form of beautiful tableware, tea sets, porcelain or crystal decor, various souvenirs, figurines and other trinkets that you want to demonstrate and put on public display.

Pencil case

Has a narrow rectangular shape, which makes it especially suitable for small living rooms. Such an elongated vertical single-door design harmonizes perfectly with other interior elements and allows you to achieve interesting compositional solutions.

The photo shows a living room decorated with wooden cabinets.

Suspended

Suspended models can be mounted directly to the ceiling or located in the center of the wall. Higher wall placement, does not interfere with free movement in space, and also allows installation under cabinets of any other furniture.

Combined

Quite often, a cabinet is combined with a computer desk, so it turns out not only to organize a comfortable workplace in the living room, but also to make the design of the room more thoughtful and complete. Sometimes combined models can hide a small sofa or even a bed behind the doors.

Filling options

Basic interior options.

Wardrobe

Wardrobe or sideboard, characterized by the presence of glass doors, behind which put a festive service, porcelain, crystal and much more. This design is especially appropriate if the living room is combined with the dining room. Sometimes these products are combined with a bar with a special compartment for drinks.

The photo shows a cupboard with decorative multi-colored lighting in the interior of the living room.

Under TV

A similar multifunctional furniture element is an alternative interior solution that not only has an original design and harmoniously fits into the design of the hall, but also provides an area with a cabinet or chest of drawers for placing a TV device and a place storage for things. Such a semi-open cabinet is mainly equipped with additional niches, shelves for related equipment, books and more.

The photo shows the interior of the hall with a light corner cabinet equipped with a TV stand.

For clothes

Cloth structures are fully formed and belong to cabinet furniture. The simplest option is considered to be a two-door wardrobe, one half of which involves horizontal storage of items on shelves, and the other - vertical placement of things on a bar using hangers.

Bookcases

Bookshelves or cabinets with books give a room a special atmosphere and form a more serious and slightly austere design.

Dimensions and shapes of cabinets

For a spacious hall, quite roomy, long three-leaf and more full-wall structures are often preferred. This model is able to replace the wardrobe and easily provide a place to store clothes, bedding, books, dishes and other a wide variety of items.

Also, to maintain order in the room, high cabinets are used, which perfectly accommodate a huge variety of things necessary in everyday life. In small living rooms, corner models of a semicircular, trapezoidal or triangular shape will be appropriate. They most successfully use the free space, give the interior style and eliminate bulkiness.

The photo shows a high cabinet to the ceiling in the interior of a small living room.

Radius oval products with smooth lines and a convex or concave shape look very original. Such rounded cabinets can occupy a corner in the room or be located along the wall. They easily follow the curves of the room and are great for decorating a non-standard layout.

Color range

In a small room, cabinets are mostly found in pastel shades, such as sand, gray, beige, milk or white. Models made in light colors do not visually overload and do not weigh down the space, giving it lightness and freedom.

To create an unusual, bright and extravagant design, choose designs in bright and saturated colors, for example, blue, yellow, green, blue, coral, lilac, pink, lemon or any other.

The photo shows the interior of the living room in the loft style, decorated with an open wardrobe in yellow.

To give the environment a special harmony and clarity of lines, products with facades in black or dark wenge are used. Such furniture looks truly luxurious and adds some conservatism and respectability to the interior.

Hall layout examples

Most popular accommodations:

In the photo there is a hinged TV cabinet located in the entire wall in the interior of the living room.

If there is a fireplace in the living room, the cabinets can be installed on the adjacent wall. In this case, it is important that the furniture does not stand out too much against the general background, but only complements the concept of the interior.

The photo shows a window opening in a small living room, equipped with bookcases around.

Also, similar products are often used for zoning a hall in a odnushka. A high structure, installed in the right place, will contribute to the division of space into several functional areas.

Pictures of the living room in different styles

For classical and neoclassical style, the traditional solution is rectangular structures made of natural wood in discreet shades. To decorate the facades, mirrors, various glass inserts are used, carved and forged decor is used.

Minimalism involves the use of more rigorous and concise models with blind doors with a plain and even matte surface.

The photo shows a small living room in Scandinavian style with a matte gray cabinet.

Hi-tech, characterized by products with lacobel-coated facades or doors decorated with chrome elements, mirrors, glass, plastic or even leather inserts.

For a cozy and bright Provence, cabinets in pastel colors, decorated with floral ornaments, sandblasting and photo printing, are especially suitable, and for a rustic country, products made of wood with an aging effect will be appropriate.

In the photo there is a paneled wardrobe with a mirror in the interior of the living room in the Provence style.

Contemporary style wardrobes are often characterized by their laconic structure, concealed hardware and smooth doors. Models with plastic and laminated facades made of gloss, fully comply with the trends of this direction.

A selection of photos of the wardrobe in the interior of the hall

In the manufacture of wardrobes, there are both natural and artificial materials. The most popular are wooden structures, less expensive, but at the same time, chipboard products are considered quite relevant. Combined models are also very often used in the interior of the living room.

Exotic and original decor made of bamboo, rattan, natural or artificial leather is sometimes used for facade decoration, and mirror elements are chosen as inserts, visually enlarging the room and adding additional light to it.

The photo shows the interior of the living room with a bookcase located under the stairs.

Living Room Design Ideas

Antique items with an aged appearance look very original. Sometimes these cabinets are decorated with moldings, overlays and other elements. Designs with glass or mirror doors, which can be decorated with sandblasted or stained glass patterns, have no less beautiful design.

The photo shows a wardrobe with a mirror front in the interior of the living room.

Also on the facades there is often a photo printing, which is a modest pattern or a full-fledged large image. An excellent decor is various interesting fittings that give the furniture a kind of accent.

Bar, showcase and other models with decorative lighting have an especially unusual look. They not only attract attention, but also favorably distinguish objects located behind the glass, adding to them shine and glare from LED bulbs.

Photo gallery

The closet in the living room solves many problems associated with storing things and cluttering up the room. In addition, these furniture items can have the most daring design, which especially emphasizes the surrounding interior and good taste.

Wardrobe in the living room in a modern style: photo solutions, types of wardrobes

Contents

Furniture is an integral part of the interior design of any room. In addition, it also affects our perception of a particular style: it is impossible to imagine the classics without the characteristic luxurious elements of a furniture set made of wood with soft upholstery, and minimalism without stylish, laconic pieces of furniture that keep up with the times. Choosing a wardrobe for a living room in a modern style sometimes turns out to be a difficult task, because this element should not only become a functional and practical part of the room, but also fit into the overall idea of ​​the designer.

Loft style will perfectly complement the cabinet with open shelves

Modern living room furniture

Whichever of the directions of modern design you choose, there are things that unite them. In addition to the color scheme and a lot of light, it is impossible to imagine a modern living room without a multifunctional stylish headset. Characteristics for furnishing a modern living room:

Modern cabinet furniture for the living room is very functional and comfortable

When choosing a wardrobe for the hall, we recommend that you follow the same rules. Modern interior design allows you to choose not only roomy, but also an unusual piece of furniture for the room. But before you rush to the store, decide what style will complement your new closet.

Library can be placed on the open shelves of the cabinet

Types of cabinets

Many families refuse a closet in the hall, considering it too bulky in any arrangement. Usually it is replaced by a much less capacious chest of drawers. However, there are small tricks in fastening that will allow you to place the cabinet in any corner of the room and make it convenient for all family members.

Stylish hanging set for the living room

Suspended

What could be more amazing and modern than a floating wardrobe? Recently, this type of furniture is gaining more and more fans. It is best suited for small apartments in which you need to free up floor space and add light to the room. Another of the advantages of this design is that a small child or a domestic cat will definitely not get to things.

Art Nouveau hanging cabinet in the interior of the living room

Corner

Another solution for small rooms, because this cabinet takes up less space with a huge capacity. Side shelves allow you to place not only the necessary things, but also some room decor items.

Living Room Corner Cabinet Modern Style

Modular

Modular cabinets consist of a number of individual elements that form a complete picture. They may include nightstands, hanging or floor structures. The variety and functionality of this type of wardrobe makes it suitable for any interior. You can see examples of mounting cabinets in the photo.

Modular wardrobe with white fronts and black translucent doors, looks very modern and stylish

Types of doors and fronts

It is the closet door that most influences its decorative function. In addition, with its help you can adjust the free space in the room. There are three most common ways to fasten doors: compartment, swing doors or shutter doors. The first option is the choice for small rooms in which you need to save space. The second is perfect for classic living rooms, provides free access to the closet and, in addition, is suitable for attaching door locks. "Accordion" looks very stylish and will be a great addition to modern or minimalist style.

Wardrobe with accordion doors in the living room

Important! Pay attention to whether open doors interfere with movement around the room!

Cabinet fronts are usually made of natural wood, plastic, MDF or glass. The choice of material depends on artistic preferences, the interior design of the room and the financial capabilities of the owner of the apartment. The safest and most expensive choice will be cabinets made from natural materials. But if the living room is not large, you can stay on matte smooth surfaces or glass - they will reflect light and visually enlarge the room.

Open glass cabinet shelves add airiness to the living room

Wardrobe in different styles

Sometimes mixing of several styles is allowed in the living room interior. With the right approach, it looks very extraordinary and interesting. But it should be remembered that every little thing can ruin everything and turn it into bad taste. Therefore, designers often recommend focusing on one style direction, because there is enough room for experimentation here. When choosing furniture and, in particular, a closet for the hall, you should heed this advice and select the elements of the headset for a ready-made base style. Our photos of cabinets in the living room in a modern style will help you with this.

Modern

Art Nouveau cabinets deservedly gained great popularity among the owners of urban apartments. Smooth, frosted surfaces or glass make cabinets compact and stylish, visually increasing the space in the room. An original addition to such furniture will be the neon lighting of the shelves.

Ethno

National motifs will not go out of fashion soon - their original shapes and patterns always look fresh. So, for example, you can decorate the doors of a closet with a laconic pattern, or order non-standard doors for the wall in the living room. The most popular - Scandinavian, African and Japanese motifs - you can see in the photo. Such a wardrobe is best suited for a spacious and well-lit living room or a room with an unusual layout.

Neoclassic

Whatever the achievements of current popular designers, an updated classic is always a good option for a modern living room. A low cabinet made of natural materials with an antique effect will perfectly emphasize the chosen style.

Minimalism

Fans of minimalist style usually opt for cabinets with geometric shapes and absolutely smooth surfaces. Depending on your taste, it can be either a full-wall wardrobe with transparent mirrored doors, or a modular system that replaces the usual wall. In any case, the furniture will create a feeling of spaciousness and maximize the amount of light in the room.

Hi-tech

This high-tech style, like minimalism, does not tolerate pretentiousness and blur. Strict forms, restrained colors, artificial modern materials for the cabinet (plastic, metal and glass) will complement this trend in the best possible way.

The wardrobe will fit perfectly into almost any living room in a modern style, if it matches the overall design idea.

Tip! The dimensions of this piece of furniture also play an important role: for example, cabinets up to more than two meters high are acceptable for classics, while low and squat ones are better suited for modern.

A wardrobe is a must have for any modern living room. Sufficiently roomy furniture is suitable not only for storing things, but for books, dishes or jewelry. But, in addition to its practicality and functionality, the cabinet can also play a decorative role, and with the proper approach, even become a bright accent of the room.

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