Storage is essential in an open-plan space to prevent it looking cluttered, and this room boasts a range of practical pieces that look sensational, too. An Italian wall and TV unit, with the clean lines that suit this room’s contemporary feel, accommodates an array of media while hiding the leads and cables which make a room look messy. Shelves above provide useful storage and display space, helping personalise the room, while the dark wooden elements tie in beautifully with other dark accents dotted through this scheme, from the armchairs to the shoe storage near the entrance. A slim table by the sofa and a smart coffee table create more useful surface space, but their neat silhouettes help them look unobtrusive.