Storage isn't the most exciting aspect of home design. It's functional and requires you to think practically. But get it right and the design of a room will flow. Get it wrong and your storage solutions can feel bulky and overwhelming. 'Storage should never be more than a supporting character in a living room,' says Greg Howe of Searl Lamaster Howe Architects.
You might not have thought it, but there are trends in storage styles too, from materials in fashion to colorways. There is a general trend towards pieces that are slimmer, with concealed features and lighter in coloring. For a living room that is in vogue, these are the storage solutions designers suggest ditching.
