Living room STORAGE

Bring order to your living space with hard-working storage that looks stylish too

- LISA FAZZANI

Living rooms are the hub of the home, the place where the family comes together to ☐ entertain. With so much going relax, watch TV, play games or on, it can often feel like you're fighting a never-ending battle against clutter, whether it's newspapers and magazines, books and games, discarded clothes, blankets or children's toys.

Hard-working storage is a must if you're to keep mess at bay and prevent your living room from becoming a family dumping ground. From built-in shelves, cupboards and TV storage to freestanding bookcases, ottomans and coffee tables - provide a home or designated spot for every item and it'll mean you're much more likely to put things away at the end of the day. Take time to think about the type of storage you need - if it's too big it can make a room feel small, too small and you won't have enough room to store everything.

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