Living Room Storage Solutions:
The living room TV cabinet, display case, and shelving unit aren't just storage stars but also front-row fashionistas in your home décor. They need to be functional, fashionable, and fabulous! Let's see how the design pros tackle wall-mounted storage to fully exploit the living room's singular wall space.
Variety is the Spice of TV Wall Storage:
Ditching the usual, these living room TV and storage units stretch from wall to wall, incorporating TV, display, and storage in one. They come in several styles like 'top shallow, bottom deep,' 'uniform depth,' 'part storage, part open,' and 'niche framing,' each bringing its unique flair:
Top Shallow, Bottom Deep: The shallower top shelves paired with deeper bottom cabinets or floating units minimize the overwhelming feel, making storage accessible and adding a grounded vibe.
Uniform Depth: Perfect for areas with overhead beams, this style softens the sense of oppression and brings a consistent visual flow to the space.
Part Storage, Part Open: For a minimalistic living room, some opt for hidden cabinets or partially open areas, offering visual breaks and amplifying light and space.
Niche Framing: Besides protruding storage, recessed wall storage expands the wall outwards, creating an interesting façade while maintaining storage capabilities.
Living Room Main Wall: Keep it under 60 cm deep!
"When it comes to wall-mounted storage, it's all about the homeowner's needs," says Wang Xianchuan, Director of Feng Mo Design. Whether it's 'top shallow, bottom deep' or other styles, it's crucial to understand what the homeowner wants to store. For book storage, 30-35 cm depth is ideal; lighter, smaller display items can go on thinner shelves. Wang advises that living room cabinets shouldn't exceed 60 cm in depth - anything more is wardrobe territory. Such depth is better suited for drawers or pull-out trays for ease of use.
Exemplary Main Wall Storage Planning: "Hide-and-Seek Cat House"
Wang Xianchuan uses the "Hide-and-Seek Cat House" as an example. With a main wall beam about 60 cm deep, simple cabinet use was impractical. With two cats in the house, the design combined display, storage, and a playful area for the cats, with some parts recessed and others retaining depth for varied storage options. The lower drawers are perfect for hiding TV cables.
Material, Presentation, and Support are Key in Planning
"For the living room's main wall, we focus on visual balance and extension," states Hou Younan, Director of HYN Interior Design Ltd. As the TV wall often sets the tone for the home's entrance, they emphasize the balance and extension in the façade, considering both depth and lateral extension. Different approaches are used depending on the presence of windows or stairs to avoid visual conflict. Hou also reminds homeowners to consider the support strength when designing display shelves, choosing materials wisely, and reinforcing structure if necessary.
So there you have it, folks! A living room TV cabinet isn't just a storage unit; it's a stylish, functional work of art that can transform your space from meh to marvelous! 🌟🏡👀
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