Gone are the days when living room wall units were just simple arrangements consisting of boxes of shelves that merely served the purpose housing the television, music system, video games and some other accessories. The more modern wall units however, come with more stylish and functional options that help take the concept of segmented storage to a whole new level altogether while not taking up too much floor space. Accordingly, here are 7 such living room wall unit designs that would most definitely appeal to the contemporary, dynamic and modular household.
Multi-functional wall units
Having a multi-functional unit such as this one can help provide the perfect storage solution for a number of knick-knacks and accessories that would otherwise end up cluttering the living room. Leaving aside a space in the center for the television, the wall unit comes with several segments that would help you store your books, pictures, video games, DVD collections and so on. Note the central closed panel near the top, which can be used to house more private stuff.
Colorful wall units
The olden day wall units came in a single color that would need the perfect backdrop to stand out. The more modern living room wall units work the other way around. Case in point: the wall unit below which comes in a bright combination of white and orange, which when placed against a simple backdrop, looks extremely stunning. Note how the television has its own dedicated space away from the storage section for a more uncluttered view.
Contemporary wall units
This particular wall unit scores brownie points for its bold, protruding ends. These give the entire arrangement more depth. A television grabs center stage while glass racks on the right side offer storage options for the DVD console and other equipment. Look closely and you will be able to see drawers on the sides of the unit that can be used as storage space for larger items.
Free standing wall units
Perhaps you are not that keen on the closed wall unit and prefer one that is open. In that case, consider the design below where a simple rectangular box acts as the base for the television while a couple of freestanding shelves above carry the books an pictures. A separate cupboard like wall unit on the right hand side is used to store the other items like books, magazines, video game consoles and DVD collections.
Modular wall units
Contemporary homes today require modular wall units that can be re assembled or re-designed periodically. Consider the living room wall unit design given below. The unit comprises of a vertical wall unit in the shape of a locker and has multiple compartments for storage purposes. The beauty of this design is that it can be placed on its side horizontally when the need arises, thus making it a design that is best suited for homes whose interiors keep on changing periodically.
Multiple shaped wall units
Traditional wall units comprised of storage compartments of the same size. The modern ones however, offer a fresh of breath air in this department by incorporating different shaped and sized wall units in the central design of the wall unit. This in turn, would provide you with various storage options in the same room.
Asymmetrically designed wall unit
The more modern wall units come in asymmetrical designs that are both eye- catching and functional. The wall unit shown below consists of taller units at the ends. In addition to making an otherwise normal wall unit look stunning, this addition would ensure that accessories placed on the unit don’t slide off.
Contemporary wall units are all about maximizing style and functionality while minimizing used floor space. From free standing shelves, multiple shaped and asymmetrically designed wall units to modular and multifunctional wall units, there are many modernistic designs to choose from for your home’s wall unit.