Extensions for furniture: storage ideas in unexpected places

Homestyling pros make use of every free space, even if it may seem unusual at first. For example, they place a sideboard behind the sofa or at the foot of a bed. In this way, they extend pieces of furniture, keep the walls free, create storage space and create surprising combinations. You can copy this trick. You just have to keep a few things in mind.

On the sides of the sofa

To put a sideboard behind your sofa, you first have to move it away from the wall and towards the centre of the room. If this is not possible for reasons of space, a sideboard can also become a side extension. Simply place it to the right or left of the seating. There it is discreet and, unlike a coffee table, keeps the area in front of the sofa free. Then you can stretch out your feet or even add a pouf to the area.

At the foot of the bed

A sideboard at the foot of the bed can frame any bed and add an accent to the room. Especially if you dare to go for a fancy design. But it's also enough if it's an additional storage miracle that can accommodate clothes, bed linen or a decoration or two. Instead of a sideboard, a bed bench is also suitable, which can be a chest and seat in one. They save you from converting your made-up bed into a clothes rack or seating area.

Just remember one thing: if you choose one of the extended versions, the room must have enough free space at the foot of the bed. Otherwise, you will only be able to move around to a limited extent.

Planters

222.–

Ferm Living Plant Box

89

Coffee tables

179.–

House Doctor Fari

85 x 35 x 42 cm

1

Benches

129.–

House Nordic Watford

95 cm

10

Planters

222.–

Ferm Living Plant Box

89

Coffee tables

179.–

House Doctor Fari

85 x 35 x 42 cm

1

Benches

129.–

House Nordic Watford

95 cm

10