A low storage unit is any cabinet, shelf or sideboard style piece that sits below roughly waist height, typically somewhere between 40 and 90 centimetres tall. Low units keep sightlines open, fit beneath windows and wall art, and give you a useful surface on top for lamps, plants and everyday essentials. Choosing well comes down to matching the height to its surroundings, the width to the wall, the style to how much you want hidden, and the finish to the rest of the room.<\/p>\n
Our range of modern storage furniture UK<\/a> homes rely on includes low cabinets, cube units, open shelves and media pieces in a wide choice of finishes. You will find them alongside the rest of our living room furniture UK sale<\/a> collection, which makes it easy to coordinate a whole room.<\/p>\n Tall furniture maximises capacity, but it also takes up visual space. Low storage does the opposite: it keeps the upper part of a wall free, which makes ceilings feel higher and rooms feel larger. That is why low units are so useful in UK homes, where living rooms are often compact and ceilings in newer properties can be modest.<\/p>\n Low storage also gives you a surface. The top of a low unit becomes a natural place for a table lamp, a stack of books, a record player or a tray of keys and post. In a room without a mantelpiece, it often becomes the main display area.<\/p>\n Low units range from compact single cube pieces of around 40 centimetres to long, multi section designs of two metres or more. As a general guide, a low unit looks balanced when it fills somewhere between half and three quarters of the wall it stands against, leaving space at either end so it does not feel crammed in.<\/p>\n Depth is where low storage often outperforms tall units in small rooms. Slim designs of around 30 centimetres deep suit narrow hallways and living rooms. Deeper units of 40 to 50 centimetres hold larger items such as board games, blankets and media equipment.<\/p>\n Closed doors hide clutter completely, which suits family rooms and anyone who prefers a calm, uncluttered look. Push to open doors and handleless designs give a sleek, modern finish.<\/p>\n Open shelves keep everything accessible and on show. They suit books, records and baskets, and they work well as a room divider behind a sofa because they do not block light.<\/p>\n Grid style units with square compartments are versatile and easy to organise with fabric or woven boxes. They suit playrooms, bedrooms and home offices particularly well.<\/p>\n Low chests and drawer units are useful for smaller items that would get lost on a shelf: chargers, stationery, table linen and toys.<\/p>\n A long, low sideboard combines cupboards and drawers in one piece and anchors a dining or living room. Our modern sideboards UK<\/a> range includes many low profile designs that double as media or display storage.<\/p>\n Because low units sit at eye level when you are seated, their finish is noticed constantly. Each finish brings a different mood.<\/p>\n Consider your flooring when choosing. A low unit sits close to the floor, so the two are always seen together. Contrast usually works better than a near match.<\/p>\n A low unit under a window uses space that taller furniture cannot. Measure the height of the sill and choose a unit that sits just below it, leaving space for the window to open and curtains to hang freely. If a radiator sits beneath the window, place the unit elsewhere to avoid trapping heat.<\/p>\n A low unit below a wall mounted screen hides cables, consoles and streaming devices. The unit should usually be wider than the screen for visual balance, and the centre of the screen should sit close to eye level when you are seated.<\/p>\n In an open plan room, a low unit behind a sofa defines the seating area without blocking light. Choose a height just below the back of the sofa, and finish both sides if it will be seen from the dining or kitchen area.<\/p>\n A slim low cabinet in a hallway keeps shoes, gloves and post under control and provides a landing spot for keys. Keep the depth shallow to protect the walkway.<\/p>\n Low storage is especially useful for children, because it puts toys and books within their reach and encourages them to tidy up. Our children’s storage furniture UK<\/a> range includes low cube units and toy storage designed for younger users. For more ideas, our guide to children’s bedroom storage for UK family homes<\/a> explores how to plan storage as children grow.<\/p>\n The top of a low unit is a small stage, and it benefits from restraint. Choose one taller element, such as a lamp or a vase with branches, then add a few lower objects of varied height. A piece of art leaning against the wall or hung just above the unit ties the arrangement together.<\/p>\n Leave some empty space. A crowded surface undoes the calm that low storage is meant to bring. If the unit is functional, a decorative tray keeps everyday items such as remote controls and keys from spreading.<\/p>\n If your low unit will hold a TV, our guide to low TV unit measurements for UK living rooms<\/a> covers screen proportions and viewing heights in detail.<\/p>\n The surface you see is only part of the story. The material underneath affects weight, stability and how the unit copes with everyday life.<\/p>\n For a low unit that will hold a TV or heavy books, a sturdy core and a top panel of good thickness matter more than the finish. For a unit in a child’s room, a wipeable surface may be the priority.<\/p>\n A few errors come up again and again. The first is choosing a unit that is too short for its wall, which can look lost. The second is ignoring depth, so a low unit protrudes into a walkway or makes a narrow room feel tighter. The third is overfilling the top, which turns a calm surface into a cluttered shelf. Finally, many people forget to check that doors and drawers can open fully when a sofa, rug or chair sits nearby. Measure the clearance in front of the unit before ordering.<\/p>\n Low storage quietly improves a room. It keeps clutter contained, frees up the walls and gives you a surface that makes everyday life easier. Choose the height for its surroundings, the width for its wall and the finish for its neighbours, and a low unit will earn its place in almost any room. You can explore the full range of modern furniture at Furniture in Fashion<\/a>, with free delivery to most UK mainland postcodes.<\/p>\n Most low storage units sit between around 40 and 90 centimetres tall, with mid height units of around 60 to 75 centimetres being the most common.<\/p>\n A low unit usually looks balanced when it fills between half and three quarters of the wall it stands against, leaving space at each end.<\/p>\n Yes, provided it sits below the sill, leaves room for the window and curtains, and does not block a radiator.<\/p>\n They are. Low units keep the upper walls clear, which helps a small room feel larger while still providing useful storage and a surface on top.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Low storage units keep clutter contained while leaving the upper part of a wall free, which helps compact UK rooms feel larger and ceilings feel higher. 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Typical Sizes Explained<\/h3>\n
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Width<\/h3>\n
Depth<\/h3>\n
Styles of Low Storage<\/h3>\n
Low Cabinets With Doors<\/h3>\n
Open Low Shelving<\/h3>\n
Cube Storage<\/h3>\n
Drawer Units<\/h3>\n
Low Sideboards<\/h3>\n
Finishes and How They Feel<\/h3>\n
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Where to Use Low Storage<\/h3>\n
Beneath a Window<\/h3>\n
Beneath a Wall Mounted TV<\/h3>\n
Behind a Sofa<\/h3>\n
In a Hallway<\/h3>\n
In Children’s Rooms<\/h3>\n
Styling the Top Surface<\/h3>\n
Practical Considerations<\/h3>\n
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What Sits Beneath the Finish<\/h3>\n
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Common Mistakes With Low Storage<\/h3>\n
Bringing It Together<\/h3>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n
What height counts as a low storage unit?<\/h3>\n
How wide should a low unit be?<\/h3>\n
Can a low storage unit go under a window?<\/h3>\n
Are low storage units good for small rooms?<\/h3>\n