Five pieces of affordable living room furniture to suit the whole family
Is the living room the heart of your home? If your living room has been converted to the place where you work, play, exercise and enjoy your free time, here are some furnishings and accessories that will help you keep it tidy and make your life that bit easier. You’ll have some multifunctional furniture that can store all the things you have in your living room. When you need something, it will be right there. Make a note of these affordable furnishings and accessories that keep your living room tidy!
1. KALLAX storage unit, the easiest way to get organised
You’ve probably heard of our KALLAX storage unit, an affordable essential for any home. You can get a two-shelf unit for less than EUR 20. It’s a shelving unit that can be attached to the wall or left on the floor. We also have huge selection of boxes and baskets that fit the KALLAX range perfectly, making storage so much easier. The shelving unit is perfect as a TV unit, with places to store everything you don’t want on show, like toys, blankets, magazines, paperwork and sports equipment.
2. LACK: our most versatile table
Another IKEA classic is the LACK side table: a great addition to your living room for less than EUR 10. Why? Well, because it’s light and practical, because you can use it as a coffee table, or as a desk for the little ones to play on and do their drawings or homework, or as a side table for your work stuff if your living room is doubling as a remote office.
Watch this video to see how you can give it your own touch with a few simple decoration tricks.
3. RÅSKOG: the trolley that transports your office
Not only is this one of our most iconic trolleys, it’s a multifunctional accessory that means everything you need will always be at hand. That’s why we love it! It’s perfect if you’re short on space at home and working from the dining room table. These trolleys keep all your office supplies handy when you’re working. Then just move them out of the way when you’re done. You can also use it to keep all your exercise things in one place, or even your children’s school supplies for homework or painting.
4. BOSNÄS: the footstool for everyone
This footstool is perfect for storing toys so your kids can grab them whenever they want. You can use it as an extra seat for guests or even rest your feet on it when you want to chill out in your living room. Isn’t it amazing that a piece of furniture with three different functions is less than EUR 20?
For even more ways to organise your children’s toys, watch this video where we showcase our best storage furniture.
5. FLÅDIS: a decorative storage basket
Baskets are the ideal storage solution for living rooms because they’re affordable, practical and look good. Did you know, though, that this product is both handwoven and made from 100% renewable material?
FLÅDIS comes in at less than EUR 10 and can be used to store blankets, teddies or toys, magazines and books, or even as a beautiful plant pot. These baskets take up hardly any space and fit snugly in a corner, yet add a nice decorative touch to the room. IKEA has baskets in all sorts of sizes and materials, so you can choose one that best fits your living room.
What do you think of these basics for tidying up your living room? Remember that these are just most affordable ones and we do have other options for different budgets and needs. The links below go to our range of living room furniture, if you want to get something, and an article with tips on how to keep your living room tidy.
We love it when customers use our products creatively. Why not try to do something new with them yourself? But do remember, any modifications or changes that you make to IKEA products will prevent them from being resold or used for their original use, thus invalidating IKEA product warranties and your right to return.
