3 Creative Ways to Style Your Cube Storage

Elevating the Everyday

Cube storage is often dismissed as a "starter" furniture piece—something you pick up from a big-box retailer for a dorm or a temporary fix. But there is a hidden cost to those budget options; particle board sags, and veneers peel after just a few years. After helping thousands of homeowners reclaim their space, we know that a Smart Money Investment in solid wood allows these units to transition from a nursery to a professional office over a lifetime.

To move from a basic storage look to a curated home feature, here are 3 designer ideas to style your cubes.

Idea 1: Master the 50/50 Rule of Visual Balance

The most common mistake is treating every cube the same way. To achieve a sense of Refined Simplicity, you must manage the "visual weight" of the unit.

• The Strategy: Use fabric bins in roughly half of your cubes to hide daily "necessities" like cables, remotes, or office supplies. Leave the remaining cubes open for your Personalized Flourish.
• The Look: Scatter the bins in a random or "checkerboard" pattern. This prevents the unit from looking like a wall of boxes and instead creates a clean, intentional aesthetic.

Idea 2: Create a Modular Room Divider

Because our cubes feature an open-back design and come in various stackable sizes, they are the perfect tool for defining a room without closing it off.

• The Strategy: Mix different unit sizes—perhaps a 9-cube base with a 4-cube top—to create a custom, "stepped" look that fits your specific floor plan.
• The Look: Position the unit between a living area and a workspace. The open backs maintain sightlines and allow natural light to flow through, turning a storage unit into a piece of functional design.

Idea 3: Design Themed "Destination" Zones

Instead of a random assortment of items, treat each section of your unit as a specific destination.

• The Strategy: Group like-items to create a focused story. For a nursery, dedicate a zone to heirloom books. For an office, create a "Tech Zone" for components.
• The Look: Use Depth Layering—place taller items at the back and shorter decorative pieces in front. This creates a professional feel that makes even a simple cube unit look like custom millwork.

Trusted Advisor Tip: The Sag Factor High-end styling only works if the shelves remain level. Since 2003, we’ve been perfecting the art of the solid wood closet and storage system, and we’ve seen the failure of big-box units that bow after just a few months. Investing in 100% solid wood ensures your layout stays crisp and structural for decades, not just a single season.

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