The living room is typically the cornerstone of a home's design and often one of the most frequented rooms. I am always on the lookout for ideas on furniture that can serve as storage to keep the living room clutter free as much as possible. In most living room design pictures we see items such as sofas, sectionals, occasional chairs, end tables, and a place for the television. What we don't typically see are good solutions for storage and organizing. I have included seven pictures from the contemporary design collection from Sawaya and Moroni. Even if these are not to your tastes, the designs and shape of these pieces may give you ideas about what can work in your living room. You can always find one in the style that you seek once you see a shape that will fit your decorating style. Via.
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We received an interesting submission from Dar en Art featuring a contemporary bookcase designed by Younes Duret. Called Bibliothèque Zelli, the bookcase is created in a shape that reminds me of a snowflake. This unique design creates interesting pockets of storage providing a creative method for the organization of your items. This piece has a diameter of 140cm and is available in white or black. Pricing is available upon request at Dar en Art.
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So many of us now have virtual office space in our homes, lofts, or apartments where we perform our jobs. One challenge that occurs when the traditional work setting is combined into a virtual home office setting is the amount of books, papers, supplies, and tools of the trade that come into the house. It is important to have a healthy balance between the house and work setting. Often times people struggle with creating the proper space that can accommodate all the needed items for their virtual home office. Bookshelves seem to be increasingly harder to find as the world moves into more of an information age where more documents are stored electronically. The modular bookshelf from Kartell offers an innovative solution for improved organization in the home office. You will see from the picture that there are many cubes that make up the bookshelf. Each cube is a stand alone piece constructed of heavy plastic that has locking mechanisms allowing for it to be easily put together. The modular aspect is that you can create whatever design you might desire. This is a great benefit since each virtual office space is different based on the size and limitations of the room. The modular components can also be placed on castor wheels should mobility be required. More information at: Kartell.
There is a far stretch between your typical bookcase and a really great looking modern shelving unit. Tonin Casa has a robust line of modern furniture some of which we reviewed in a three part series featuring their coffee tables, tv stands, and dining tables this past week. I am equally enamored with the shelving concepts Tonin Casa has to offer, and once again they keep it light and open with a lot of glass and fancy frame work. The four shelving units shown are available in several finishes to fit your modern décor.
Ikea brings an affordable alternative in its Stranda dresser. Priced at $149, this dresser can quickly solve the problem of not having enough clothes storage in the bedroom. Stranda comes unstained which allows you to stain it or paint it yourself to bring the colors or finish of your choosing into your bedroom. Painted white, black, pumpkin, or lime green would perfect this Ikea dresser for the modern bedroom. For a more traditional look, a stain such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany, would create a conservative look. Available at: Ikea - assembly required
