Want to add more storage to your living room space? Here are a ton of DIY living room storage furniture ideas!
The living room is the power house of the home. It’s where you entertain and often bring guests, but also is probably where your family spends a lot of their time together.
You might use a living room to sit and chat, to watch TV, or to lay back and relax. It has a lot of uses.
And, sometimes family rooms need to store a lot of stuff. This could be extra blankets and pillows, board games and puzzles, or general household supplies.
Today I want to chat about hidden storage in the living room – and furniture that you can build to pack more furniture into your family’s space!
How do I optimize my living room storage?
Whether you have a small living room or plenty of space, the best way to optimize your storage is with double-duty furniture. This includes pieces like ottomans that open to hold blankets, TV stands with cabinets for electronics, or display shelves with built in cabinetry.
Additionally, you want to make use of vertical space. This could be on top of a cabinet, along an open wall, or even under the couch. Think out of the box and see where you can fit in a little something extra.
Finally, when in doubt – go with bins. Solid (non-transparent) bins and baskets are your best bet for living room storage. You can put them on a shelf, in a cabinet, or even in the open. But, they help to contain and organize mess and keep it out of sight!
Best DIY living room storage furniture projects
Here are some of my favorite tutorials for storage furniture that you can make for your living room!
Best DIY living room storage furniture
Want to add storage to your living room space? Here are a ton of ideas to inspire your next build!
This side table has a pop-off front - making it perfect for hidden storage of electronics!
A console table is a great way to add storage to a narrow area. This one has a lower shelf, perfect for bins or baskets!
We made these small shelves to go under the bar overhand on our peninsula. They are perfect for storing toys in the living room!
This is a huge media console - with tons of hidden storage!
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Pack in storage and extra seating with a padded storage ottoman!
This sideboard has storage hidden behind doors and is perfect for storing living room or dining room extras.
This storage ottoman opens for storage and has a reversible lid if you need a tabletop!
This is more of an upcycle but I just had to share it - paint can TOTALLY transform a wooden piece, even if it feels dated at first!
This is a sewn ottoman - and it has a secret storage option! So smart!
This wooden coffee table has crate style storage, very convenient especially for a small living room.
This cabinet-style media console packs a big punch with tons of hidden storage!
You would never know at a glance that this coffee table has so much hidden storage!
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Hello, I’m Morgan, half of the creative force behind CharlestonCrafted.com! With a passion for DIY that dates back to 2012, I’ve transformed three homes and now I’m dedicated to helping others craft their dream spaces. Let’s turn your house into a home together!