We’re pretty sure that if you asked just about anyone what they wish they had more of in their home, that most people would answer “storage.” It’s kind of the universal thing everyone wants more of, and understandably so—especially in home theaters. Too much clutter in your home theater disrupts the immersive viewing experience. It’s hard to focus on a movie when you’ve got remotes scattered about, blankets thrown on the floor, and a small mountain of media devices in the back.
With a clean and organized viewing space, you’ll know exactly where everything is, and you’ll be able to spend more time focusing on the movie and relaxing in your top-of-the-line media room recliners. Sounds pretty nice, right? Here’s how to make it happen.
Benefits of Hidden Storage
Storage is one thing, but hidden storage? That’s a whole other ballgame. Hidden storage is immensely popular, and for good reason. It maximizes space efficiency without sacrificing unused space solely for storage. That’s the thing with hidden storage—it seamlessly integrates with existing furniture to keep clutter away.
For example, if you have entertainment room couches with tons of extra storage built-in, you’ll be able to easily stash away extras like remotes, charging cables, phones, and any other small items you’re not using currently. With everything unnecessary out of sight, having extra storage in your media room furniture contributes to a clean, minimalist aesthetic. Plus, it can’t be overstated how convenient it is to still have everything within reasonable reach—you just can’t see it.
Different Kinds of Hidden Storage
The beauty of creating hidden storage in your home theater is that you have plenty of storage options to work with. You’ve probably seen those high-end leather home theater chairs that can sit up to three with the option to fold the middle seat up. Or the ones that have built-in storage in the armrest. Those are all great for tucking away smaller gadgets and belongings or keeping food items off your chairs, but what about the big stuff?
Elevated platforms for entertainment room seating—beyond allowing everyone to have a clear view of the screen—can also double as hidden storage in a pinch. Media room recliner risers, when done right, will have extra space beneath them, allowing you to stash belongings underneath them. Maybe you can stash blankets under them to pair with your incredibly comfy media room chaise lounge. Or tuck away electronic equipment that’s not currently in use. You’ll typically have a good amount of under-riser space to work with.
Another popular way to create additional hidden storage is to find an ottoman to pair with those sleek reclining multimedia room seats. It’s kind of a win-win situation, actually. Not only do you get a cozy piece of furniture to throw your legs up onto when you’re sitting in that beautifully upholstered media room recliner made out of fabric, but you also reap the benefits of additional storage. The top of the ottoman pops up, allowing you to make use of the hollow inside to store larger items that don’t see everyday use.
Form and Function Above All
Isn’t it nice when something is both aesthetically pleasing to look at and practical to have around? It always feels like you’ve struck gold. And that’s often how hidden storage goes. The best part is that it can be incorporated into nearly any seating style. If you’ve got multiple elevated back rows for your entertainment room seating, the storage seamlessly integrates with your chair risers.
Other storage options, like basements or large closets, give you plenty of space…but they’re likely a farther walk from your home theater. Grabbing what you need out of storage every time you hang out in the theater room becomes tiring, but having an oversized home theater couch with ample storage keeps things centralized.
No one enjoys clutter, and plenty of studies have proven that visual clutter can lead to brain fog-like symptoms and lower productivity. So, the next time you go to shuffle things through that mountain of items in your home theater, think about the hidden storage solutions and how they can help get your home theater back on track. You’ll be glad you did.