The IKEA KALLAX has been a fixture in every apartment I've had since college. I love it for its simple design and impressive storage capacity, which make it versatile for any room - bedroom, living room, closet, you name it. I thought I was familiar with every color and style of the KALLAX, but I was wrong. I recently stumbled upon a dark, jewel-toned version that stands out because it swaps the classic uniform cubes for shelves of varying heights,
Amount of Storage: Do you want a little storage? Do you need a lot of storage? If you're someone who has a collection of games, accessories, or blankets and pillows, then you'll want one with more real estate. On the other hand, if you're a minimalist who just doesn't have much space to work with in the first place, you can get away with less.
When Bailey first moved in, she admitted that the apartment's layout was a "quirk" that quickly became a design challenge. Instead of pushing all her furniture up against the walls, she wanted to create separate zones and use furniture to define them. What helped with that goal was purchasing a stylish and super-smart loveseat. Pottery Barn's Storage Sofa Really Benefitted This Small Apartment "The best part was that there's actually storage in the cushions," Bailey said at the time of the House Tour. "So I was able to store winter coats and things I don't use very often there."