‘Wall Unit’ might not be the first words out of your mouth when you’re thinking of new furniture items for your designer living room. But don’t discount these handy items when you’re redecorating. They are at the forefront of storage accessories on the market, and today’s modern apartment dweller needs more and more clean and effective storage.

The wall units in this picture I found are a good example of practical and clean design. The open shelves can be for display or items that you use frequently, while the cabinet can ‘hide’ items that aren’t as attractive on constant public display. Or the cabinet can help you make your living room a little more minimal by literally minimizing the number of items out and about. Notice how the wall units closely match the low table, console or side table below it—this is also really important. You need to match your wall units to the rest of the furniture in your living room to make sure it’s totally clean.