Furniture storage solutions to maximise storage space in your home

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Furniture storage solutions to maximise storage space in your home

Often credited to Benjamin Franklin, the phrase "A place for everything, everything in its place" is the notion everything has a rightful place and items should be returned to this place when not in use.

But, what if you do not have the space for all your belongings or adequate storage in your home?

When space is limited, this lack of storage tends to be a problem.

This is why KING integrates storage into our furniture designs. From hidden storage under your sofa to generous entertainment units, our furniture is designed to be multifunctional for streamlined living.

From storing seasonally used items to helping you organise your home, the right furniture can provide ample storage without comprising any square footage.

This guide shows you how the right furniture increases storage space in your home.

Hallway tables and console tables such as Eto offers additional storage and can help fill a bare hallway or wall.

Make the most of hallway storage

When looking to maximise storage solutions in your home, don't make the mistake of looking past small rooms or narrow spaces.

One area often neglected and left bare is the hallway. But, this does not mean the solution is bulky storage furniture.

For small spaces consider a console. At around 400mm deep they are ideal for narrow spaces. Choosing a console with drawers is a simple solution for tidying away keys and everyday items that create clutter.

If you have a larger entry space an armoire dresser or sideboard can work well.

Embrace the versatility of a sideboard

First popularised in the 1960s, sideboards are ideal for both storage and display use.

Traditionally placed in dining or living rooms for storing extra dinnerware, sideboards can add storage to any room in your home without compromising on design.

Featured in American Walnut, the Aspen Sideboard can be used in various rooms and areas throughout your home.

Interior stylist, designer, and podcaster Jono Fleming, says to think beyond traditional living room furniture and instead fill your space with versatile designs.

"When I opened the Dainelli Sideboard up, I didn't realise there were going to be drawers inside at the top," Jono explains.

"For apartment living, you end up combining rooms a bit. The sideboard is the TV cabinet, but it is also where I store all my extra plates and platters. Having those multi-purpose pieces of furniture is a huge saver for me."

Jono uses the Dainelli Sideboard, pictured here in American Oak, to maximise storage space in his home.

Whether you need extra storage in your living space, bedroom, home office or dining area, adding a contemporary sideboard will help keep all your extra items behind closed doors.

Depending on where you place your sideboard, it could be used:

As an entertainment unit - A low-profile sideboard can serve as a tv unit or placed under a mounted television for extra storage.
In the dining area - Also known as a buffet, you can use a sideboard to store extra dinnerware or kitchen appliances.
Behind the sofa – A practical and stylish storage solution if your sofa is not flush against the wall. Great for extra blankets, cushions and board games.
Against an empty wall - Similar to using a console in an entryway, you can place a sideboard against a bare wall or hallway. Contemporary low-profile designs won't be overbearing or bulky.
In the bedroom - Also considered a dresser, a sideboard provides extra room to store books, bags, clothes and other items you want to keep for easy access.
In your home office - A sideboard provides practical and contemporary storage—a great alternative to a bulky metal filing cabinet, which can be an eyesore.

Bring multifunctional storage furniture into your living space

Home of the sofa and television, your living space is often the central gathering place in your home and where you spend countless hours with friends and family.

While you want this space to be comfortable and relaxing, you also want to it be functional with easy access to the essentials like extra pillows, blankets, and remotes.

To avoid cluttering your space, consider the below clever storage ideas.

Hidden under-seat storage

Famous for uncompromising comfort and modular flexibility, Delta offers ample hidden storage.

Good for storing bulky items like kids' toys or seasonal throws, modular sofas with hidden under-seat storage effortlessly add storage to your living room without compromising the floor space.

With a modular sofa, you also have the flexibility to change the configuration to best suit your lifestyle and the layout of your space. Along with the flexibility to reconfigure the layout, KING modular sofas, such as Jasper and Delta, easily convert into a comfortable and luxurious bed—an ideal solution if you do not have a guest bedroom.

Coffee tables with storage

The Aspen Coffee Table seamlessly incorporates a slim drawer beneath the top, perfect for discretely storing away items.

More than just a place to rest your feet or place your coffee cup, coffee tables bring style and functionality to your living space.

While coffee tables with drawers provide additional storage, not all living rooms have the space for a large coffee table. If you don't have the space for a large coffee table, consider small side tables for additional space-saving storage. There are also designs with dual levels or open storage such as the Jasper Occasional Table.

The open design of the Jasper Occasional Table features dual levels allowing you to display and store books and other items.

Another option is a KING Sofa featuring the Smart Pocket™ system, allowing side tables to connect seamlessly to the sofa's arms. You can also store remotes and small items within the Smart Pocket™ arms.

With Smart Pocket™ arms you can customise your Delta with Smart Tables, the Lume Light, and other Smart Accessories.

TV and entertainment units with storage

As most TVs easily mount to the wall, many people forgo having an entertainment unit. While this can make the room feel more spacious, placing a contemporary entertainment unit underneath will provide additional storage while filling an unused and empty space.

Designed for flexible living, modular components allow you to position the Vertio Wall System as a room divider, bookcase, shelf, or entertainment unit to provide additional storage in your home.

If you have a lot of books, photo frames and decorative pieces, favour versatile storage furniture such as a bookcase or the Vertio Wall System, which can double as a TV unit or room divider.

Enhance a small bedroom with versatile furniture

The bedroom is where we often need the most storage but never seem to have enough.

A bed with hidden storage is one way to maximise storage space in your bedroom without compromising on style.

Storage beds, such as Jasper and Promenade, add ample storage to small bedrooms without taking up any additional space. With easy-lift gas struts, you can effortlessly raise the bed to access the generous internal storage. The elevated position also allows for simple bed making.

Raise the Serenade Bed using the easy-lift gas struts to access internal storage.

Bring your storage solutions outdoors

Without access to a shed or garage, your outdoor space can become cluttered with tools, toys, equipment and everything else under the sun.

To help bring order to your outdoors, look for versatile outdoor furniture offering the same storage solutions as your functional indoor furniture.

Sofas with hidden storage, such as Jasper Outdoor and Delta Outdoor are ideal for storing extra blankets, pillows, towels and sun umbrellas.

Jasper Outdoor features generous hidden storage to help keep your outdoor space in order.

Similarly, if you have a pool, furnish your pool area with sun lounges offering hidden under-seat storage. Great for storing pool toys, cleaning equipment and extra towels.

Bring your storage solutions outdoors

Regardless of whether you live in a large home or a city apartment, you can never have enough storage space in your home.

Even if you have numerous cupboards and a wardrobe in every room, it seems, more storage is always needed. This is why KING crafts furniture with integrated storage and multifunctional furniture that offers convenient and hidden storage solutions.

If you are ready to design multifunctional storage furniture with KING, you can visit your nearest Showroom or start designing online. Alternatively, you can shop our range of in-stock, Quick Ship Designs, which offer shorter delivery times.

Remember, more storage does not mean you need more furniture. It just means you need the right furniture.

For more inspiration on how to pick the right furniture for your space, read these key considerations for choosing the perfect apartment furniture.