Storage is one of the main concerns in every home, and it always seems that we don’t have enough space for everything but that’s not so! Don’t forget about using vertical space for storage in your home. Getting advantage of this space is a very smart solution, and we’ve gathered some ways to do that in a living room.
What Shelves To Try?
The idea of using vertical space is mainly about wall-mounted and floating shelves that will provide you with a lot of storage and display space. There are many options to choose from, and most of them can be adjusted to any space. Ledges are another popular solution that can be used not only to create a gallery wall but also to store books, lamps, decor and so on. You can also find some creative vertical shelves, for example, for books, or even whole shelving units that include cabinets and other pieces.
A tall corner storage unit is squeezed into the small nook next to the fireplace.
These stained shelves are arranged in a creative way to make them part of space decor.
This sleek wall-mounted shelves take advantage of the vertical space and can be used for storage and decor.
This large shelving unit with a floating cabinet is a perfect idea to get a lot of storage space in a small living room.
This modern shelf looks lightweight and paired with a vertical bookshelf it gives enough space for storage.
Take shelves and attach them vertically to get storage space without wasting wall space.
Surround the doorway with shelves to make use of this usually neglected space.
These shelves take the space next to the door and over it and fill in a blank wall perfectly.
This mid-century modern unit perfectly fits the small piece of wall between the windows.
A couple of shelves under the ceiling will let you display and accommodate some things without taking floor space.
Place a shelf over the doors and under the ceiling to add some storage space without taking floor or table space.
The dark shelf matches the sofa and allows taking books sitting on the couch.
This open shelf over the doors allows to display some stuff without wasting table space.
The wall covered with open shelves is used to store books and it turns the living room into a home library.
These open shelves feature modern bright decor that perfectly matches the space and adds a fun feel to it.
These modern shelves with books and plants perfectly match the mid-century modern space.
These modern metal shelves have a creative and out of the box design and are perfect for contemporary spaces.
This lightweight shelf resembles a ladder and looks very cohesive matching the wall color.
The blank wall is filled in with ledges to hold books and art, and this is a lovely way to make use of this space.
White ledges match the wall color and look almost invisible, and art and books are placed there.
Where To Attach Shelves?
Shelves can be placed in different parts of your living room, and first of all, over the sofa. Here you can create a gallery wall or place some books, just make sure that you won’t bump into them when rising from the sofa. Have two windows? Attach your shelves between them making advantage of this tiny piece of wall. Make use of neglected spaces like those under the ceiling, over the window or door, especially if you don’t have other space. Fill in a blank wall or an awkward nook making it functional. Get inspired!
These shelves are used for displaying art and storing books, and crates under the shelf are great for books, too.
The long ledge over the sofa is used to display art and books, and this is a great idea to decorate a space.
The ledges cover the whole wall and are used to create a fantastic gallery wall in black and white.
This shelf is attached under the ceiling, and it holds books, plants and decor.
This long ledge is used to display art and can be also used for books, candles and other stuff.
This industrial ladder-style shelf with books and decor perfectly fits this awkward corner next to the sofa.
A ladder-style shelf is always a good idea as it accommodates a lot of stuff and almost doesn't take any floor space.
The whole wall is taken by shelves, and this is a smart way to store a lot of books without taking floor space.
This awkward nook with a blank wall is done with floating shelves and a ladder to be able to get everything needed.
This is a whole arrangement of floating shelves used to display and store various things.
A floating vertical bookshelf is a very cool solution for a modern space, you can store a lot of books without sacrificing table or shelf space.
The awkward nook next to the door is taken by comfortable bookshelves with book stoppers.
Such a mid-century modern bookshelf is always a good idea to store and display some things.
This extra tall vertical bookcase is done with multiple shelves and cabinets at the base.
This lightweight shelving unit accommodates a lot of stuff and even a TV and doesn't look bulky.
This acrylic storage unit is adorable: as it's transparent, the objects seem to the floating in the air.
Suspended shelves look almost floating and objects on them seem to be floating, too. (via revistahabitare).
The lightweight wall-mounted shelves create a whole reader's nook, just add seats and a lamp and voila. (via modernshelving).
This corner shelf is a perfect item to store books, and its placement is cool, it leaves a lot of wall space available. (via abeautifulmess).
This ladder-like shelf is used for storage and decor, and it's a smart way to use the vertical space. (via theeverygirl).
These are IKEA bookshelves attached vertically to create a single storage unit. (via livinginashoebox).
This is a classic mid-century modern storage unit doubles as a desk.
A wall-mounted shelving unit can be attached here or there and provides enough storage space.
The whole wall is covered with shelves and it's a perfect solution for a reader's home.
These wall-mounted shelves are a nice solution for storing books and art objects without wasting table space.
The wall is covered with wall-mounted shelves that look lightweight and provide enough storage space.
A vertical bookshelf is always a good idea, it looks spectacular.
This long under the ceiling shelf is used for storing books and its placement is very smart.
This tall vertical bookshelf is ideal for any modern space, add a chair and you will get a perfect reader's nook.