DVD/CD Storage Ideas
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If you live in a smaller apartment or with roommates, it doesn’t mean you have to compromise on storage. Storage isn’t all large cabinets or wide dressers – there are plenty of compact and useful solutions that mean you’ll never trip over a box on the floor again. Below are some DVD and CD storage ideas so you can always easily find your favorite film or song.
Our Picks
Square DVD Storage Idea
Ebern Designs
The square shape of this storage box would be just the thing to slot in an unused corner. Measuring 15 inches tall, it is also stackable, meaning you could place it on a dresser or cabinet if you need to save space.
If you use it to store vinyl records, it can hold up to 70. Additionally, it comes in five different colors.
Designer Advice:
Its matte finish is perfect for blending in with a modern living space.
Rectangular CD Storage Idea
If you prefer rectangular shapes or have more floor than wall free, this rectangular storage solution is perfectly sized for all of your CDs and DVDs. Crafted from sustainable ZBoard and measuring 18.1 inches wide, it’s a chic way to have your media out in the open.
Designer Advice:
Coming in a crisp bright white, this mini cabinet would best suit a living room with a lighter color scheme. Think white or beige walls, and white furniture so everything ties together.
Dark Wood Dvd Storage Solution
Winsome Wood
For a more traditional vibe, this cabinet features a closed drawer and an open shelf so you can organize your media collection completely. Standing 18.9 inches tall, it won’t take up too much space but will allow you to hide away any unsightly DVD boxes.
Designer Advice:
The dark espresso color would look lovely in a room with more colorful decoration. Be careful about pairing it with a lot of darker furniture, as it could make your room look cramped and unwelcoming.
Tall Modern DVD Storage
Ebern Designs
This tower is comprised of four stacked cubes that will store all of your game boxes and other media. It can store up to 144 DVDs or 216 CDs, making it a brilliant investment if you’re planning to grow your collection.
Designed in manufactured wood in a dark wood color that will match most homes, the best feature is that the cubes spin 360 degrees on all sides for easy access – no more having to get up to reach the film you want to watch.
$158.99
Lockable Modern CD Storage
Perhaps you live with children or pets and don’t want them to get into your cabinet – if so this lockable CD/DVD storage is the perfect solution. Made from high-quality MDF and measuring 33 inches tall, it can hold up to 376 CDs.
Streamlined from the outside, this cabinet opens up to reveal a world of storage.
Designer Advice:
The rich brown espresso color would look lovely in a dining room or more traditionally decorated living room.
Seaside Inspired Modern DVD Storage Ideas
Constructed from genuine metal hardware and wood, this cabinet features five shelves on the inside for all of your games and films. Guests will never be able to tell that your collection of DVDs is just inside the double doors.
Designer Advice:
The cool gray color of this cabinet will look cool and refined in your corridor or elsewhere, and the lined design is reminiscent of the seaside and coastal aesthetic. Place it in a room with similar accents to help it blend in.
Narrow DVD Storage
Sauder Woodworking
If you have plenty of floor space but not as much wall space, this cabinet is constructed from engineered wood and measures only 17 inches wide. With four adjustable shelves inside and cord access in a hidden-away back panel, it’s not only practical but stylish, too.
Available in four different wood finishes, this cabinet has a simple design that will complement a modern décor style.
$195.46
Designer Advice:
It would be ideal for an entryway or to place right near a door in your living room.
Wall Mounted CD Storage Solution
Latitude Run®
You can choose from white or black with this floating storage, designed to be mounted on your wall to save space. Crafted from sturdy metal to keep your media collection safe, the design of the shelves means you can store your DVDs and CDs horizontally or vertically.
Designer Advice:
Enhance your storage solution by placing plants, vases, or other small decorative objects on top for a pleasing and attractive look, as it is small details like this that turn a house into a home.
Wire Cool DVD Storage
Winston Porter
For a fun and modern look, opt for a wire storage rack like this one. It has a solid wood base and uses heavy gauge steel so all of your CDs and DVDs will stay firmly in place. Measuring 51 inches high, it will be act as both a storage solution and a finishing touch.
$60.99
Designer Advice:
The distinctive shape will make a statement wherever it is, so we recommend placing it next to a sofa or chair to add dimension to the space around it – that way, it won’t stick out.
