The IKEA Hack That Gives You An Amazing Wrap-Around Couch Console

Whether you need additional storage space, want to boost your home's functionality, or wish to create visual separation in an open concept living room, adding a wrap-around couch console can help you achieve all of the above. These units maximize dead space by giving you a side table built for increasing storage. Additionally, it's a great way to add more interest to your design by emphasizing distinct zones. However, purchasing or building custom wrap-around consoles can be pricey, and is not suitable for those on a tight budget. Further, premade consoles may not meet the sizing needs of the space.

If you crave the elegance and functionality of a wrap-around couch console, you might be delighted to know that DIYing the perfect design could be achievable for a much lower price than custom builds. IKEA has a unique side table that makes adding a couch console simple and effective. By linking together a couple of Holmerud side tables from IKEA, you can set up a pseudo-custom wrap-around couch console that looks nearly identical to expensive counterparts. Once it's set up, all you'll need to know is how to decorate a console table to show off your unique build. So, here's how you can create a wrap-around unit with the IKEA Holemrud table.

Prebuilt wrap-around couch console tables like the West Elm Wallace Modular Corner Console or the Socialite Family Mara Angle Shelf can retail for upwards of $1,500. To achieve the same gorgeous look on a budget, you can scoop up two to four IKEA Holemerud side tables for $50 each. This DIY living room storage idea can give your home a customized look without draining your wallet. Simply measure the length and width of your couch where you intend to place the wrap-around console. The average length of an L-shaped sofa is 85 inches, with a width of 54 inches. The IKEA Holmerud shelf is 31.75 inches in length. So, to extend behind the back and side of an average L-shaped couch, you would need four Holemerud shelves, which will leave some room to spare.

Line two to three shelves along the back of the sofa, with one shelf extending beyond the edge. Then, place an additional shelf along the side of the couch, ensuring that the side table and back table line up to form a clean edge. The great thing about this shelf is that it can link with itself, and you can rotate the table so there is a flat side facing outward, or opt for the open shelving face. With versatile positioning, this budget-friendly piece of furniture that can also maximize your storage space is a unique and chic addition to your living room.