Extensions for furniture: storage ideas in unexpected places
17/7/2023
Translation: machine translated
Sideboards are often stuck to the wall. Yet they actually come into their own better in the centre of the room. Two ideas on how they can shine as an extension of other furniture.
Homestyling pros utilise every available 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 need to keep a few things in mind.
On the sides of the sofa
To place a sideboard behind your sofa, you first need to move it away from the wall and towards the centre of the room. If this is not possible for space reasons, a sideboard can also be used as a side extension. Simply place it to the right or left of the seating area. It is discreet there and, unlike a coffee table, keeps the area in front of the sofa free. You can then stretch out your feet or even add a pouf to the area.
Source: House Doctor
Source: Ferm Living
At the foot of the bed
A sideboard at the foot of the bed can frame any bed and create an accent in the room. Especially if you dare to go for an unusual design. However, it is also sufficient if it is an additional storage space miracle that can be used to store clothes, bed linen or one or two decorations. Instead of a sideboard, a bed bench, which can be a chest and seat in one, is also suitable. They prevent you from turning your made-up bed into a clothes rack or seat.
Source: Broste Copenhagen
Just remember one thing when making your choice: if you opt for one of the extended versions, the room must offer enough free space at the foot of the bed. Otherwise, you will only be able to move around to a limited extent.
Cover photo: House Doctor
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
