5 Things to Put Behind a Sofa

In a small space, figuring out where to put the sofa is key, but figuring out what to put behind it is equally important. That space behind your couch can be used for shelving, storage, and more if you plan your layout well...

 

Shelving, whether wall-mounted or freestanding, creates a dramatic backdrop behind the sofa. In the middle of a room, you can use open shelving to divide a space and anchor your couch. (This photo is from our old apartment. We've since given away the shelves, but this arrangement served us well for a long time.)

This sweet steup is from Design Sponge's Sneak Peak of Tonya and Mike Sutfin. They created a breakfast nook behind their couch using a folding table and a couple of chairs.