Making the Most of Your Media Storage

The simplest decision to make when considering a storage solution for your television and media is probably whether you’d like an open solution or a closed solution.

With sliding doors, you choose what is open to view! Also, sliding doors are a

great space-saver if your don’t have a lot of room to work with.

If you have an extensive DVD, CD, video game, etc. collection and want to show it off: open is probably the way you’ll want to go.  If you’re looking for a solution that will look clean and uncluttered, and will allow you to store a variety of things, you may be more interested in a closed solution.

A flexible media storage system lets you use every available space –

from awkward corners to over the door!

In either case, make sure to find a unit that is flexible.  If you want to be able to store everything from LPs to books to CDs: a unit with adjustable shelves will help you make the best use out of the space that you have.  A system with a variety of different types of shelves and inserts allows your storage unit to flex and change with your tastes and collections. A system offering solid and glass doors, both hinged and sliding will allow your unit to keep clutter under wraps, but also let you choose to use some spaces for display.

The living room is just for that: living! Flexible storage keeps clutter at bay and

Lets the whole family share the space.

If you have children, keep their games and movies within their reach in a cabinet or drawer near the bottom of the unit.  (Closed storage can provide a great place for puzzles, books and toys as well!)

Bonus Tip!

Don’t underestimate the power of cable management!  In an era of video game systems, DVD players, sound systems, and cable boxes – you may have a mile of cable tucked behind your television!  Keeping the cords and cables bound and labelled doesn’t just make the area visually restful, it can reduce the headache of any future moves or reorganization.