Whether you live in a small apartment, a crammed condo, or any place that doesn't offer you the right amount of space for your living needs, we get it. Somehow, there never seems to be enough room for your everyday living basics. Under-the-bed storage compartments and creative pantry space savers come to the rescue for small bedroom quarters and tiny kitchen areas, but what about the daunting living room? Couches, coffee tables, TV stands, and other large furniture pieces take up much-needed space, leaving you with little room to work with. The solution? Multipurpose furniture pieces that not only create more room but also offer storage solutions to keep your living room essentials right where you need them.
Check out these affordable pieces from Ikea that will give you and your living room all the space you could ever need, no matter how small the place you call home might be.
Chic and cute, the Lubban Serving Cart ($70) can be used as a bar cart or to show off decor.
Notice the handy shelf underneath the Stockholm Coffee Table ($250).
Store your favorite china in style when you opt for this affordable Ostvik Glass Door ($40).
This trendy Kvistbro Storage Table ($50) comes in dark blue, white, and this cute mint color.
Place everything from remotes, books, trinkets, and more inside the deep compartments of this Brimnes TV Unit ($80).
Display your finest decor on the roomy shelves of this Jonaxel Shelf Unit ($30).
You can use the Laiva Bookcase ($20) to house your favorite pieces of decor.
From decor to books, the Lack Wall Shelf Unit ($60) can display it all.
This sleek Kornsjö Side Table ($40) can easily be moved around to wherever it needs to go.
This versatile Lunnarp Side Table ($40) can be placed next to the couch, bed, or even in the kitchen.
With a sleek white finish, the Bestå Storage Combination ($205) will elevate any room's decor.
This roomy Gaulöv Storage Table ($50) can house blankets, pillows, and more inside it.
Complete with six slots to keep things, the Eket Storage Combination ($110) has space for boxes, books, shoes, and more.
If you appreciate minimalism, the Vittsjö TV Unit ($50) is for you.
The Vittsjö Shelf Unit ($50) is slim enough to be tucked away into a living room corner.
With two roomy shelves, this Listerby Console Table ($99) is so striking and handy.
The Vittsjö Coffee Table ($50) is not only a striking piece of decor, but it can also house things on both shelves.
You can mount the Kallax Shelf Unit ($35) to the wall or rest it on the floor.
This Arkelstorp Coffee Table ($169) can be made larger when needed. There is also additional storage underneath for magazines and books.
Keep your necessities right where you need them in the Eket Storage Combination ($70).
Give your living room an industrial vibe with this Fjällbo Shelf Unit ($119). Use it to display plants, books, coasters, decor, and everything in between.
The beauty of this Vittsjö Shelf Unit ($60) is that it can work in any room. The black shelves are minimal enough to blend in with a variety of style aesthetics, depending on which decor you choose to display.
Give your favorite pieces their room to shine with the help of this Detolf Glass Door Cabinet ($60). Not only will it be a beautiful way to display your decor, it can also hold more than you think.
The Malsjö Glass-Door Cabinet ($399) is ideal for small spaces. The large compartments give way to extra storage, and the long top shelf can be used to hold lamps and photo frames.
Whether you use this in your living room or garage, this Bror Shelving Unit ($78) will provide you with the added area you need to store all kinds of items.
This versatile Billy Bookcase With Glass Doors ($179) will beautifully open up your living room while offering additional shelving options. Also, how chic is this shade of red?
You can mount this simple and useful Kallax Shelf Unit ($35) to the wall or leave it stationary on the floor.
Complete with two visible shelves and one closed storage space, this Eket Storage Combination With Feet ($90) is ideal for living rooms with limited space. Use storage bins to make the most out of the spacious shelves.
Pillows, throws, and blankets belong in this space-saving Färlöv Ottoman With Storage ($199).
This Gamlehul Ottoman With Storage ($69) is not just a footrest — it also doubles as a trendy piece of living room decor!
Elegance meets functionality with the Malsjö Sideboard ($499). With room to address your small space needs and timeless glamour, this piece will steal the show in your living room.
This traditional Hemnes Bookcase ($149) is a simple piece that will make a big statement. Feel free to place books on the shelves or get creative and display artwork and small decor items instead.
A modern twist on the traditional shelves, this Bror Shelving Unit ($201) is sleek and sophisticated.
This Hemnes Glass-Door Cabinet With Drawers ($399) is a versatile piece, offering storage solutions to any room in the house. Place this cabinet in the living room, and use it to display picture frames and books, while using the closed drawers to hide TV remotes and other clutter-causing items.
The Stockholm TV Unit ($399) will blend effortlessly with the rest of your living room furniture.
The open back on this rustic Fjällbo TV Unit ($149) gives you room to adjust TV cables and organize shelves, while the textured front will help to hide the pieces that you store.
This Kallax Shelf Unit ($119) boasts both elegance and functionality. Place lamps, books, figurines, and all other accessories on the open shelves.
Pair this Hemnes Sideboard ($299) with other living room pieces to give your space a whole new feel. Use the closed drawers to keep additional pieces out of sight, and use the top space to place lamps and other small decor.
The exquisite design of the Bror Shelving Unit With Cabinets ($302) will draw attention to its modern aesthetic.
This Hällan Storage Combination With Doors ($258) will give your home a simplistic and modern feel. Keep everything from throw pillows to storage bins and more inside of each cabinet.
Place clutter-causing items behind the sleek doors of this Bestå Storage Combination With Doors ($485), and use the glass doors to show off delicate decor.
Take advantage of the wide shelves and pullout drawers on this Brimmes TV Storage Combination ($179). Plus, it has just the right amount of space for a large TV. A win-win!
With 16 storage cubes and two closed cabinets, this Eket Storage Combination With Feet ($320) will be home to all of your living room needs. Cute organizational bins will help keep each cube extra tidy.
Bring the bar into your living room with the help of this handy Hoghem Bar Cabinet ($299).
Whether you use this Billy Bookcase ($463) to house your favorite reads or to display your favorite pieces of decoration, it will make your living room so sophisticated.
Watch TV like never before with this Liatorp TV Storage Combination ($1,097). The wide open center space leaves room for the TV while the side compartments give you room for other essentials.
The refined style of this Brimnes Cabinet With Doors ($99) will fit in nicely with other furniture pieces.
Make the ultimate use of your living room's surface area with this sprawling Billy Bookcase ($446).
Display cases on the top and hidden cupboards on the bottom! This Bestå TV Storage Combination ($424) has room for your television, cable boxes, and additional accessories.
The bottom level of this Listerby Coffee Table ($129) is perfect for stashing your favorite book or large remotes.
Two places to hold things in one, these Vittsjö Nesting Tables ($80) are small enough to fit in a tiny living room while also being big enough to store everything you need.
Black and white make the sleekest duo on this Billy Bookcase With Doors ($149). Show off your must-read books on the top shelves and hide clutter-making pieces behind the white doors.
Give your living room the upgrade (and storage space!) it deserves with this expansive Billy Bookcase With Height Extension and Doors ($588).
This Bestå TV Storage Combination With Glass Doors ($909) has enough room to fit a large TV and additional pieces of decor inside the glass doors and on top of the lower shelves.
You wouldn't know it, but the sturdy shelves on this Hemnes Storage Combination With Doors/Drawers ($947) are completely adjustable, so they can meet all of your personal needs.
The modern design of the Bror Shelving Unit With Cabinets ($377) will instantly bring your area to life. Store books, picture frames, and even glassware on the shelves, and hide storage bins and papers down below.
This small Hemnes Wall/Bridging Shelf ($102) will add big storage solutions to your space.