Not That: Limit your Storage
Don’t choose a coffee table with limited storage. Living rooms tend to collect extra stuff—the last thing you need is nowhere to store it.
Do This: Optimize Shelving
Do employ decorative bins and baskets to group toys and games. Opt for containers without lids for items that are used often, and stick with a simple color scheme when choosing family room storage containers. It will create a sophisticated and cohesive look for your living space.
Not That: Misuse Space
Don’t waste the coveted shelving of built-in cabinets only for decorative items or fill cabinets with disorganized clutter. Try to create rhyme and reason by combining storage with function.
Do This: Have a Home for Everything
Do add organizers to the top of your console table to create a handy family room storage for phones, writing utensils, or daily mail. Place large baskets under the console table to use otherwise wasted space. Give each person their own labeled basket to ensure items are organized and easy to find.
Not That: Fill the Room with Unused Items
Don’t bother with extra furniture and accessories you’ll never use. For example, if one lamp sufficiently lights a space, its mate doesn’t need to be nearby. Also, extra seating can be unnecessary and cumbersome.
Do This: Disguise Storage
Do store out-of-season or infrequently used items near the ceiling to maximize storage space. Also, consider choosing a media cabinet with doors and drawers that can hide the TV and other electronic equipment when they’re not in use.
Not That: Create More Work For Yourself
Don’t put decorative items up high. They’ll be difficult to dust and a challenge to see.
