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35 living room storage ideas to curb the clutter
As one of the busiest rooms in the house, it's no wonder that sometimes our lounges can house a lot of 'stuff'. While decluttering is always welcome, there are plenty of things we do just need in this space, which is why living room storage ideas are so important.
One of the reasons our living room ideas are so in need of carefully considered storage is that, these days, the lounge is a truly all-use space. From home offices, to playrooms, to home gyms and gaming marathons, our living rooms are no longer reserved for relaxing, but must serve a multitude of purposes.
Since space so so often at a premium, a great place to start is with multipurpose pieces. 'Maximise space in a compact living room by first considering investing in multifunctional furniture,' advises Jenna Choate, Co-Founder, Interior Fox . 'An ottoman footstool is a great place to start, it works as additional seating for when guests visit, creates extra storage, and best of all, a place to put up your feet at the end of a long day. '
'Add shelves to open areas to make the most of empty spaces,' continues Jen. 'Floating shelves or a tall bookshelf that extends to the ceiling will provide ample amounts of storage and a place to showcase decorative items. And then, of course, the possibilities are endless when you go bespoke.'
Living room storage ideas
"When it comes to lounge design, living room storage ideas is one of the most important factors to consider,' says Emma Deterding, Founder and Creative Director, Kelling Designs. 'This is in order to keep your living room organised and a place in which to relax and spend time with loved ones.'
1. Make alcoves work harder
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'Built in storage is one of the best living room storage ideas,' says Ann Marie Cousins, Founder, AMC Design . 'Make sure to take advantage of all the available space, especially when working with small living room ideas. In a period property, there are often gaps either side of the chimney breast which make for great open shelves or cupboards.
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Don't stop at adding storage shelving to alcoves, however. Make this space multifunctional by including a lower, wider shelf which can double as a home office as and when needed.
2. Paint inside shelving to add interest
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Shelving units don't have to be boring. Painting their interior is an easy and budget-friendly way of revamping a simple structure. Alternate tonal colours for a extra design hit ideal for modern living room ideas. Then use this backdrop to display your items to perfection.
'The shelving should be filled with items that spark memories that you treasure,' says Emma from Kelling Designs. 'Be sure to use objects and ornaments of different sizes across the shelving so you have movement. Grouping a larger item with a medium and smaller item will not only keep the grouping, but will create a flow for your eyes to travel with.'
3. Add a pole for handy hanging
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Think outside of the box (or shelf) with living room storage ideas.
Adding a slimline metal pole to your wall can give you more creative ways to stash and display your items.
Hang houseplants, baskets or wire boxes with simple S-hooks and you're good to go. As well as being space saving, this area is easy to dress up and change with the seasons and as living room trends change.
4. Blend it in
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When working out how to design a living room, remember that storage doesn't always have to shout about its existence. If you have a rather busy or maximalist room, you might want to disguise, rather than highlight, your storage.
Take your cabinetry either up high or down low and paint to blend in with your walls. If up near your ceilings they might appear as an architectural feature, and down low they can double as a bench or surface.
5. Make a feature of your shelving
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Alternatively, get loud with your storage. Statement living room shelving ideas can become a focal point in their own right.
Carefully curate the items on display so it has an artistic and considered feel.
'Styling objects on a shelf can be beautiful and decorative,' says Peter Erlandsson, Owner, String . 'Treat your shelf like a canvas and create a work of art on top of it with artfully styled clutter.'
'Not only is it fun to create your own, organic and changing artwork from your own knick-knacks, but it is a great way to save space. When you lift things off the floor and use shelving as a storage solution, you create the illusion of a larger space.'
6. Use contrasting colours for impact
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'Built-in joinery in the form of shelving is ideal for making the best use of oddly shaped rooms, alcoves and recesses,' says Emma from Kelling Designs. 'Not only does it use the space to its best potential, but it also gives you ample storage for everyday items, as well as decorative elements too.'
'From a style perspective, I always recommend choosing a beautiful colour for your joinery that complements your interior design scheme.
' With living room feature wall ideas you may want to paint the back of the unit in the same colour and highlight the shelves with the colour of the other walls.
7. Take over a wall
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‘Use floor to ceiling storage units to maximise storage space,' advises Suzanne Duin, Founder, Maison Maison .
'An exposed unit can be styled with books and design ornaments and provide a lovely space to inject some colour into a room. Sage green living room ideas offer soothing and revitalising qualities, making it the perfect shade for this space.'
8. Upcycle a retro cabinet
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A tired old display cabinet can be brought back to life with a thoughtful upcycle using delightfully easy DIY ideas. Clean up, paint in a bright statement shade and use to display treasured items.
For more of a theme you could use this to store items or memorabilia related to the era the furniture is from.
9. Make the most of bay windows
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'If you're working with bay window ideas, think about building a window seat with storage underneath,' suggests Ann Marie from AMC Design. 'This is a great way to make use of potentially wasted space, whilst also doubling as another form of seating.'
Building in drawers will create extra storage and are much more practical than a lift up lid. Use the angled end section as a built-in side table and add cushions on top for comfort.
10. Combine open and closed storage
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Style out your living room with smart shelving that is both open and closed. Create a display opportunity by making a modular shelf unit the focal point of your space.
Then arrange your open shelves with a mix or books and decor, reserving the covered shelving for the more practical things - or just the less attractive pieces!
11. Use fluted glass to hide clutter in style
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Glass cabinets look super chic, but aren't the best if you have clutter or daily essentials to hide away.
Replace your glass frontage with a fluted option which will blur and help disguise the interiors. You'll still have a general idea of the shapes within so do try and stack and sort neatly.
12. Build storage into seating
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If your living room is on the smaller side, you'll want to make the most of every inch of space. A great way to do this is to forgo a traditional sofa and opt for a built-in bench instead, adding storage below and to each side.
Painting the whole thing in the same colour as your living room colour schemes will mean it will blend seamlessly into the room and it won't be obvious it's storing a multitude of sins!
13. Utilise architectural features
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Make the most of every nook and cranny for your living room storage ideas by adapting existing architectural features.
Clad an unused chimney breast by building out a frame, slightly wider than the chimney breast and covering it in two styles of wall panelling ideas.
Dividing the panels at dado height will provide a small ledge for storing and displaying art work, while slim storage cubbies can be used to keep books, accessories and knick knacks.
14. Hide away WFH clutter
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Your living room is already working hard as a space for relaxation, entertaining and playtime, so the last thing you need is paperwork littering every surface, too.
Choose clever freestanding furniture for your home office ideas so you can hide away all the workday essentials come 5pm, like a cupboard-cum-desk. A bureau will blend nicely in a living room too or a coffee table that extends out to become a desk, could also be a great option.
15. Go for bespoke media storage
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Go for multifunctional TV and media storage that will house all your essentials in one hit.
'Creating a bespoke, floor to ceiling unit will help maximise living room storage ideas,' says Philipp Nagel, Director, Neatsmith .
'When organising the unit, consider the items and the space they require. Deeper items should be stored at the bottom and shallower items higher up so the unit isn’t too heavy or encroaching on the room unnecessarily.'
16. Choose side tables with ‘secret’ storage
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Find a home for remote controls, coasters or any other essentials you need within grabbing distance of the sofa but don’t want cluttering up your table tops.
Look for neat nesting tables can be used separately, or when nested together, the smallest becomes a handy hideout for odds and ends.
17. Stash cushions and blankets in an ottoman
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Opt for stowaway storage so you can stash living room essentials out of sight. A roomy ottoman with lift-up lid is brilliant for hiding away spare cushions, bulky blankets or children’s toys.
Choose one that colour co-ordinates with your living room sofa ideas or seating arrangement, or choose a standalone piece in a contrast colour or neutral leather.
18. Quickly tidy with a basket
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Invest in a sturdy tub or storage basket that can tuck under a coffee table or sit next to a sofa or armchair. A brilliant clutter-catcher for books, magazines, iPads or knitting, just chuck everything in at the end of the evening for a speedy tidy-up.
Buy now: Southwold Star basket, £30, Garden Trading
19. Choose a flexible system
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Start small or scale it up…opting for a modular system will give you the flexibility to do both. Look for high-quality plywood stacking systems with different-sized modules that can be configured to suit the available space. It's easy enough to swap things out if you want a different look, or neat to fit a different space.
Buy now: BOB storage system, from £240 for a single cube unit, Bisley
20. Take storage from floor to ceiling
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Use every inch by taking your storage from floor right up to the ceiling.
It's best to go bespoke, built-in here so you have a perfect fit for whatever alcove or corner you're making the most of. Opt for a combination of shelves and cupboards to give space for display and somewhere to hide the less-lovely stuff.
21. Make shelving mutltipurpose
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Create a spot where you can sit at the laptop or sort admin, without ruining the aesthetic of your living room. Once you know how to put up a floating shelf you can easily create a wall of storage and display space with paperwork hidden away in box files.
Make sure the lowest shelf is at a desk height and is wide enough to hold your WFH essentials. Keeping it wider than the ones above won't disrupt the sleek look.
Buy now: Form Cusko floating shelves, from £14, B&Q
22. Hang easy-access wall baskets
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Target clutter hotspots by installing easy-access storage that will encourage even the youngest family members to put things away.
Fix a few sturdy metal hooks on the wall at staggered heights and hook a handled basket on each.
Willow baskets are great for quick end-of-day tidy-ups for toys, books, magazines, iPads and other stuff that tends to lay about. Plus, they work beautifully as living room wall decor ideas, which is always a plus.
Buy now: Holkham utility baskets, £35 each, Garden Trading
23. Turn shelving on its side
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Turn an awkward alcove into a storage opportunity with a custom-built arrangement. Use regular wooden cubes or box shelving, but instead of fixing to the wall in a straight line, position shelves in a diagonal arrangement. Paint shelves the same colour as the wall for a chic, streamlined look, then fill with your favourite books.
24. Choose multi-functional pieces
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Save space with a coffee table, footstool and storage combined. Look for neat storage drums with removable lids that can be lifted to reveal a cavern of hidden storage inside.
Perfect for blankets, cushions, board games and an extra seat in a pinch.
25. Style for your shelfies
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Soften the hard lines of a dark shelving unit with a selection of plants. Choose trailing varieties and frothy foliage, mixing different heights and shapes to bring the look to life. Selecting a coherent colour scheme really helps when displaying your collections - three to four colours is perfect.
'Remember plants and greenery will add life to your shelving, so be sure to include them to bring a sense of the outdoors in and help ground the space,' advises Emma from Kelling Designs.
26. Add in floating shelves
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Floating shelves are a simple way to achieve sleek and streamlined living room storage ideas. Paint the shelves in the same colour as the wall to disguise them, or a contrast shade to make them sing in the space.
27. Use a combination of storage
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Prevent your space from feeling too cluttered by adding baskets to your shelving.
This double use of storage helps to keep things organised and makes the room at large seem less busy.
Plus it's perfect if you're a stickler for a colour scheme and the daily odds and ends look a bit too chaotic in combination with each other.
28. Go for a wall-to-wall system
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Invest in shelves that run from wall-to-wall in a living room. A run of open shelving or glass fronted cabinets across a living room wall gives you plenty of space to display favourite finds.
Pair with low-level cupboards or drawers for easy access to everyday items that aren't so easy on the eye.
29. Get IKEA hacking
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We love discovering IKEA hacks - and they work perfectly for living room storage ideas. Pushing together a bank of Ivar units creates an unobtrusive, inexpensive storage and display space for all your living room clutter.
Store your books and games inside to keep them neat and out the way.
Paint white for a simple finish.
Buy now: Ivar cabinets, £65, IKEA
30. Frame a window to utilise space
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Make best use of space by framing windows with bespoke storage. Realise the full potential of unused wall space, especially up high, with built-in storage solutions.
Window seat ideas provide the perfect place to sit and make you feel that little bit closer to the outside.
31. Repurpose vintage storage trunks
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For an eclectic interior full of charm, give new life and purpose to old pre-loved pieces. A storage trunk not only gives a room a sense of history, but can double up as a feature coffee table, too.
32. Consider ladder-style shelving
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Step up your storage with ladder-style shelving. A leaning ladder shelf is a great way to add storage without overwhelming a living room.
As well as being an interesting alternative to more conventional shelving, they are perfect for paler schemes or rooms with limited space. Be sure to secure the frame to the wall for safety.
33. Make use of narrow furniture in alcoves
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Make the most of all the space available to create living room storage ideas. Many living rooms have alcove space either side of the fireplace ideas, this provides a natural solution for storage. The ideal choice is to have bespoke cabinetry and shelves fitted, but it can be expensive.
Keep costs lower with clever free-standing furniture pieces. Use tall, narrow units to best utilise every square inch of storage on offer.
34. Get bargain hunting
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You should be able to pick up sturdy, good-quality solid-wood vintage pieces for much less than you'd pay for them new.
Antique shop fittings and cabinets work brilliantly in modern homes as they offer well-organised storage in a unique piece of furniture that's full of character and personality.
35. Work with an unused fireplace
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If you have an unused fireplace it's tempting to block it up or to use it as a space to house log storage ideas or an electric fire. Come the warmer months you hopefully won't be needing the extra heat, so pop those in a cupboard and use the alcove for storage.
Think piles of colour coded books, your favourite magazines, or a curated collection of vases and lanterns.
How do I maximise storage in my living room?
There are plenty of ways to increase the volume of your living room storage ideas, starting with swapping out old furniture for multipurpose pieces.
'Your sofa should work for you, not the other way around,' points out Dani Burroughs, Head of Product, Snug . 'So if you find you're tight on space think about looking for sofas with storage options. Great for those who are a minimalist rather than clutter collector, a sofa that has the option to lift the seats to reveal ample amounts of storage is the perfect way to keep everyday items stashed away.
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'A storage footstool is another great multi-functional option, ideal as an occasional seat, or as a place to pop a serving tray,' continues Dani. 'The handy hidden storage beneath is the perfect spot for magazines and additional cosy throws.'
Built in storage and shelving is a must,' adds Juliette Thomas, Founder, Juliettes Interiors . 'Living rooms are often spaces for entertaining so keep the floor clear and tidy, and hide items away that aren’t used everyday into statement storage. Whether it’s built into the alcoves or a stunning free-standing bookshelf, it can be a beautiful feature to be admired.'
How do you organise a cluttered living room?
Start by pinning down the rooms main purpose. Is it a living room and also a play area? Is it a place you need to work in? Perhaps it's a space to unwind and read in. For most of us these days, our living spaces have multiple purposes but try to nail down what the room is used for to work out what living room storage ideas you need in relation to what you actually need to store.
'Sort the items into categories,' advises Rob Ellis, Head of Design, dwell . 'Favourite items to display, items that are used everyday (such as remote controls, laptops) and others which can be put away that are rarely needed.'
'Consider packing away the objects that you don’t need on display into cupboards,' continues Rob. 'Display your favourite pieces like books, vases or photographs on a beautiful bookshelf or freestanding shelves, that also offer easy accessibility. For everyday items, manage them into zones such as a tray on a coffee table for a remote control.'
Hiding away any kids stuff will also help to organise a cluttered family living room ideas. 'If like me, you enjoy the look of a more adult room once the kids have gone to bed, ensure you choose furniture with your tastes in mind too,' says Vicky Silverthorn, Professional Organiser at You Need a Vicky . 'You can still buy cube storage very much suited to children’s toy storage, just buy it without the characters or in primary colours.
Instead choose baskets and boxes in colours and styles that still look smart and sophisticated. '
How do you organise shelves in a living room?
Go for a mixture of open and closed shelves for your living room storage ideas, so you can still give yourself plenty of space to hide away the 'ugly' stuff. Open shelves are great to making a display of books, vases and accessories, but things like extra candles, work-out DVD's, and games consoles will be better suited to live behind closed doors.
Think about balance and symmetry when you're organising your living room shelves, yes they are there as a practical tool to store your things, but they can also look pretty too!
'When it comes to the art of display, you should set the look before you begin so that it is styled randomly, but isn't just a whole host of objects that you have plonked into position,' explains Emma from Kelling Designs. 'You want to achieve a beautiful and balanced look so always plan, test and if you feel like you have one thing too many, then you're probably right and should remove something.
Always use uneven numbers and group things in threes or fives - odd numbers help to add balance and are much easier on the eye.'
Additional words by Lisa Fazzani and Holly Walsh
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Ideas for storage in the living room, bedroom, hallway and kitchen
Cabinets and shelves inside them - the most common way to store things in the bedroom, even in the kitchen.
But this is not always the best option. For example, it turns out that the distance between the shelves is too large, so it is inconvenient to view things.
Often some space is empty and cannot be used. So, usually there is no space between the kitchen set and the wall, behind cabinets and in other hard-to-reach places.
Living room
Closets are not often placed in the living room. If there is such a need, then it is better to build in a wardrobe and paint its facade in the color of the walls so that a piece of furniture that is too large does not catch the eye.
On the other hand, racks and shelves can be easily turned into an independent piece of decor. Let's say shelves of an unusual shape or arrangement decorate the wall, and a metal rack or a designer chest of drawers will attract attention, becoming the center of the interior.
In addition, if there are niches in the room, they should also be used - close the facade and arrange a wardrobe or hang shelves and put a desk.
Bedroom
The wardrobe in the bedroom can be built along one of the walls or stand behind the door, near the window.
If the distance between the shelves is too large, this can easily be corrected by stacking containers. For the topmost shelves, baskets or boxes are sometimes used, which are easier to get.
If space permits, a separate linen chest of drawers at the foot of the bed would be a good idea.
Do you have a lot of things? Replace bedside tables with narrow compact chests of drawers.
Kitchen The standard kitchen set has two shelves, and part of the space above them is empty. The same goes for the cabinet under the sink.
Use hanging shelves and baskets to maximize space.
In small gaps - for example, between a refrigerator and a set, between a wall and a stove - we recommend installing narrow drawers.
If the ceilings are high, then the space above the hanging cabinets is suitable for containers or baskets.
Another option is to order a second row of headset directly under the ceiling for rarely used items.
Hallway
A closet in the hallway is always a good idea. It is convenient to clean outerwear in it - this will help to avoid the feeling of a mess.
But when there is no room for it, a wall hanger comes to the rescue. You don't have to limit yourself to just her. Shelves under the ceiling and above the door will cope with the storage of many useful things in boxes and baskets.
And a wall-mounted mesh with hooks allows you to place small things - from keys and bags to hats and shoes that can be hung by laces or eyelets.
Bathroom
Bathroom storage is a particularly challenging task. Usually this is the smallest room in the apartment, but you need to manage to find a place in it for household chemicals, cosmetics, bath accessories, towels.
Great if you can build in a narrow cabinet. It is also good to hide a washing machine in it.
Wall-to-wall wardrobe can be hinged, with mirror fronts. Then it will be almost invisible.
Use the space above the toilet as well - it is usually empty, but a hanging cabinet or a hanger will solve this problem.
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Shelves throughout the wall space. Walls are the most unused area in the house: even where they are at least partially used, there are always several tens of centimeters under the stream that are empty.
Install shelves all around in each room to make use of the ceiling space. It will be possible to place everything that you do not use every day, but keep in the closet. You will be surprised at how much usable space you managed to free up in the closet.
It is permissible to add a few more shelves along the perimeter, dispersing them in different places on the walls.
Before installing them, draw a plan for their location. Ideally, the shelves should make a graphic pattern against the background of wallpaper or paint.
Shelving does not require complex installation work and special furniture assembly skills. Ready-made modules are sold - from the basic ones with two sections to the largest ones with 25. The main advantage of the rack is variability. It transforms as your needs change. Initially, this is a design without a blank back wall. But the base can always be supplemented with hinged doors, baskets, special spacers, thanks to which a drawer is placed in the section.
Do you have many books? Arrange the books inside the rack sections, leaving them through. Need to keep something very personal? Privacy will be protected by doors installed on one or more sections. Need to stack a lot of small items? Put them in the box and put it in the open section. Do you often wash the floors and are afraid that the frame will swell? Screw the legs to the bottom tier.
Space around radiators. Most apartments have modern compact radiators that do not take up much space. We suggest installing small rectangular racks between or next to the batteries.
Bathroom cabinets without doors are suitable for this: they are made of chipboard and will definitely not dry out from the heat. It is better to hang lockers at a small distance from the floor - it will be more convenient to do wet cleaning.
It will not be superfluous to add screens for radiators to the shelves. To make the overall furniture composition look perfect, it is worth choosing screens painted with white enamel, which is most often used in finishing bathroom furniture.
Additional clothes hanger in the corner of the room. Even after you install storage shelves on the wall, there are still unused spaces in the room - say, the space behind the door. Putting a closet there is hardly possible, but there is definitely enough space for a hanger.
Useful for storing dresses, jackets and other clothes. To keep hanging items from being conspicuous, it is best to pack them in opaque storage cases with a zipper. For complete camouflage, choose the color of the covers to match the wallpaper.
Pegboard (pegboard) - perforated panel on which brackets are installed - a useful tool. You must have seen them in the store - they hang various small household goods on them. Creativity plus a little paint - and you get a panel that will look organic. And on the balcony, it will definitely fit.
Installing a similar board in your kitchen, you can hang many baskets, rods and hooks designed for this system on it and store small kitchen utensils on the board.
But this is not the only device for hanging small things on the walls. In a frame with an imitation of a baguette, instead of a photograph, you can insert a piece of cardboard with a sheet of cork glued to it. It will be convenient for the hostess of the house to hang jewelry that she often wears on such a board.
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Open storage is sometimes the only acceptable option for a small apartment or studio
Let's be blunt: most housewives will not be pleased with the proposal to arrange storage places in the hallway with open structures. There are many reasons for this: dust accumulates faster on open shelves, things are hidden from prying eyes in closed drawers and cabinets, “emergency” order in the hallway, which has closed cabinets, mezzanines and shoe racks, is easier to put in place than urgently sorting out a pile of clothes on a hanger and a mountain of shoes on the floor - for whom an open hanger is definitely not suitable, it is a large family with children of different ages!
Even the “anti-moth” operation is more successfully carried out in a closed space - inside the cabinet, the means against winged pests work much more effectively than in the open air.
It would seem that closed options have all the advantages.
Who is open storage suitable for?
Nevertheless, open systems exist and are in steady demand. Why? There are reasons, and quite convincing.
Open storage is sometimes the only viable option for a small apartment or studio. Apartment layouts in which the entrance hall exists only nominally also provide a steady demand for open narrow hangers and systems with hooks and small shelves. But crampedness in the hallway is not always the main argument: many people simply do not need voluminous closed cabinets and chests of drawers in the door area.
Open hangers can often be seen in apartments where one or two adults live. An open format is also suitable for those who like to receive guests: a panel with a scattering of assorted hooks for clothes will be more convenient when receiving numerous visitors than a closet with a bunch of hangers. In addition, modern systems look unusual, stylish, and sometimes funny - whoever likes what.
Combination solutions
In addition, there is no rule that furniture can be used either open or closed. The most successful are combinations of these options - for example, a spacious deep closet and a large chest of drawers for out-of-season clothes and shoes, closed mezzanines for long-term storage of everything that a family or apartment owner needs several times a year, and nearby an open hanger with a shelf for hats and an open shoe compartment.
By the way, the recent trend towards the use of lightweight structures in the hallway appealed not only to the owners of small apartments. Suspended small console shelves can be increasingly seen in spacious apartments and country houses.
We should not disregard the seasonal features of the "loading" of the hallway, and the already mentioned arrangement of a comfortable hanger for guests. In summer, the entire outdoor wardrobe will feel great on an open hanger.
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