Sometimes all you need to make a shelf is a plank of wood, leather straps, and some screws. Small strips of leather (about 1-1/4 inch wide) are wrapped around each end of the wood plank.

Wall shelves are easily the most versatile type of living room storage there is. Stack a few for a minimalist bookshelf or hang a single shelf above the sofa as an art shelf.

“We then add accessories like S-hooks and bins, to create a system for storage that protects items while still keeping them accessible,” she says. 10. Organize the drawers with dividers ...