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Modern Dining Room Storage Ideas For Organisation
Published: 09/11/2024
- Categories: Dining Room -
Does preparing dinner feel like a scavenger hunt as you dig through cabinets looking for serving pieces? Dream of guests oohing and aahing over your chic tablescapes rather than eyeing the clutter?
With modern dining storage solutions, you can turn any confused or overlooked dining space into a welcoming and well-ordered oasis, with dinner essentials close at hand, and all hot messes out of sight.
Read on as we round up some of the best modern dining room storage ideas and furniture solutions to help you find the inspiration your dining space has been waiting for.
How to add storage to your dining room: 5 simple tips to get started
While you may be excited to race to hit the checkout with the first vintage credenza you fall in love with, a little forethought and planning always pays off. Here are a few steps to get started with adding storage to your dining room:
- Take stock of your dining space
Look at how your dining space is functioning right now. Where are the ‘sore points’ you want to improve, and what’s your ideal vision for the space? Now is also the time to take stock of which items you want to be able to use, store and display in your dining room, and which can be relocated to another space. - Function first
Think about utility before style when you’re considering what storage pieces you want to add. Will easily accessible cabinets and drawers be more practical than high shelves? Is there enough room for floor-level storage, or do you need to maximise space with vertical storage? - Explore built-in and freestanding storage options
There are plenty of options for both kinds, but you’ll want to weigh up the pros and cons in light of your space and your future needs. Built-in cabinetry will save floor space but can't be easily relocated. Freestanding furniture may use up more floor space but adds a lot more flexibility – many pieces are multipurpose and can be used elsewhere in your home if your needs change. You may want to consider a mix of built-in and freestanding storage. - Zone your storage space
Divide your storage into intuitive sections—have a designated spot for ‘everyday’ dinnerware, and another for sets you’ll use for special occasions. Store heavier serving dishes and tall items like candlesticks lower down than breakable glasses. Clearly defined spaces will help prevent clutter and ensure a seamless dining experience with less fuss. - Display your favourites
Closed storage like drawers and cabinets with doors are handy for storing the more ‘functional’ sets and pieces. Incorporate open shelving or glass-front cabinets to put your prettier dinnerware and décor on display, together with ambient accent lighting. That way your storage pieces can double as elegant décor.
10 Modern dining room storage furniture ideas
Struggling to picture the best storage solution to add just the right combination of functionality and style to your dining space?
Here are 10 of our favourite modern dining room storage furniture ideas you can use to organise and add a hearty helping of style to your space:
Featured Product: Peyton Sideboard
- Modern Dining Room Sideboards
Sideboards are a stunning modern addition to any dining room ensemble. Most sideboards offer different configurations of closed cabinet storage and an ample display surface, making them convenient and versatile storage options you can reuse in different rooms.
Choose a sideboard with drawers for discreet cordoned-off storage to stash your table linens and smaller serving pieces.
Go with a modern sideboard with shelves for display space where you can showcase your favourite fancy dinner sets, or mix it up with décor items.
Featured Product: Vancouver Console Table
- Modern console tables
A console table offers a sleeker, more streamlined option when you just need a moderate serving surface and a few drawers or a shelf for basic dinner items.
You can also find consoles with extra storage in the form of added drawers or shelving that still maintain a smaller floor footprint.
- Dining room storage cabinets
If you need more storage space without sacrificing floor space, go for a tall storage cabinet to maximise vertical space and keep necessities neatly tucked out of sight.
A storage cabinet with a mirror is a great way to add extra depth and dimension to your dining space.
- Dining room corner cabinet
For dining rooms where the dining set takes up most of the space, a vertical corner cabinet may be the answer to squeeze in some much-needed storage without making guests feel cramped.
Featured Product: Vancouver Room Divider Display Unit
- Dining room display units
When you’ve got the space and the goods, show them off with an open or glass-front display unit that keeps your collection beautifully organised.
- Dining room shelving units
Standalone shelving units make for a versatile and stylish storage solution for dinnerware and favourite décor items, many coming with customisable shelves. Easily repurpose the unit for any room in your home.
- Bookshelf for dining storage
There’s no reason you can’t use a bookshelf for dining room storage. Repurpose an existing bookshelf or purchase a bespoke piece that complements or contrasts your dining set to add character and functionality.
- Ladder shelf
Add some beautiful farmhouse or rustic charm (along with some handy storage!) to your dining space with a ladder shelf. Versatile tiers let you group similar dinner essentials. Add some oversized spice jars or a few potted herbs to marry your kitchen and dining room vibes.
- Room divider display shelf
A room divider display shelf is the perfect solution if you want versatile storage that will help partition an open-plan dining space. Display a combo of showcase dinnerware and decorative accents for a stunning showpiece.
- Wine storage for dining rooms
For the perfect pairing of taste and sophistication, select a unique wine rack to add a functional art piece (and a guaranteed conversation starter) to your dining area. A sideboard with a built-in wine rack offers a multipurpose storage piece to keep your favourite blends close at hand, so you can keep the conversation flowing!
Where to find modern dining room storage furniture?
With so many gorgeous and functional dining storage furniture options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect piece to bring order and style to your dining space.
Elevate your dining room into a showcase of your individual taste and style with Cielo's wide range of contemporary storage furniture pieces. Our exclusive designs marry high-quality craftsmanship with beautiful finishes and thoughtful storage features. Browse our extensive collection of sideboards, display cabinets, shelving units and more online today.