modern living room design ikea
the living room is the heart of every home. which means that over time, you endup filling it with lots and lots of stuff. here are 4 ways to organizea living room with closed- -open, tech and movable storage. start off with closed storagefor the items you’d rather hide away. we chose a few smaller units; you’llbe surprised at how much they can hold- -especially when you use the whole space,including the insides of the doors. next, group together a few smallercabinets to create a sculptural effect. you can even organize by activity andstore similar items in the same cabinet.
take advantage of all the surface spaceon top of the cabinets! use it as an extra place to display things- -but remember to leave a bit of airto balance out the overall effect. now for the things you wantto store and show off. adjust your shelves to different heightsto create space for your things. start by setting your foundationwith bigger, bulkier items- -and things in boxes thatyou’re not interested in displaying. they can go at the bottom of the bookshelf. next, move on to your books.
place them horizontally or vertically, but theydefinitely don’t need to be in a straight row. then add your more decorative itemslike vases, photos and other collectibles. think about coordinating items by color- -and placing them at different heightsto create some dimension. decorative boxes are greatfor storing smaller items. you can also add glass doors to your shelvesto keep your things dust-free and secure. ok, let’s turn the attention toyour entertainment center- -because it’s often the focalpoint of the room. add essentials to your media storage.
keep things extra tidy by using furniturewith smart cable management. plus some interior organizers for good measure.then start storing away. up above, hang some artwork tosoften the area around the tv. it will blend in nicely and becomepart of a beautiful display. last but definitely not least,we have movable storage. you could use this trolley for pretty much anything. we’ve lined the shelves with non-slip matsto keep everything from sliding around- -and the sides are high enoughto keep things from falling. no matter what your interests are, storage onwheels makes it really easy to bring them with you.
but we’re big fans of entertaining- -and we’ve stocked it with everything youneed for a night of having your friends over. now your trolley is all set up andready to serve your guests. and that’s it! 4 ways to keepyour living room organized- -tidy and stylish all at once. enjoy!