If there is any room in the house that needs heaps of storage, it is the living room. This shared space can quickly become cluttered with a household's stuff, which is why multifunctional furniture is a must to hide clutter in plain sight.
While you could opt for basic baskets, this multi-functional storage table, from Wayfair hides everything from blankets to tech seamlessly, all without your guests suspecting a thing.
The best bit? This fabulous storage idea is currently 39% off for the 4th of July.
Why this blend-in storage table stands-out
With 11 color options to choose from, this round storage table/ottoman is perfect for adding extra storage space to your busy living spaces. The removable top is suitable for use as both a table top and a tray, and the upholstered boucle fabric gives it a far more expensive feel.
Given how busy living rooms can be – offering a place for the family to gather or host guests – your living room storage ideas need to be efficient.
While you could opt for rows of shelving filled with baskets to try and organize a living room, this storage ottoman blends in seamlessly to its surroundings, posing as a simple coffee table but offering much more.
Because it doesn’t look like storage from the outside, the table helps you dodge one of the worst living room storage mistakes, preventing visual noise that can leave you feeling exhausted in your own home.
That is why organizing experts such as Marshall Webber, CMO of Stor-It, wouldn’t be without them in their homes. He shares, ‘Multifunctional furniture has been a booming trend in decluttering and organizational practices. There has also been an increase in ottomans and benches that have hidden storage compartments floating around the marketplace.
'I have absolutely been taking advantage of the trend, as there can be game changers for common areas within the home. For example, my wife and I have one in our front room that makes cleaning up for the kids so easy, as we can tuck and throw everything away when we need to have company over.
I also feel like it is a more stylish option than having a plastic tub or bin sitting in our living room. It’s a win-win for my home!’
Speaking of children, verified shoppers on Wayfair also love how family-friendly this table is, often adding it in as a part of playroom storage ideas or to help organize a family room, thanks to the soft edges and concealed storage.
Wayfair shopper Nichole, for example, shared, ‘This ottoman is perfect! We needed something softer with a little one starting to walk, and it's great. It's lightweight enough for us to move around easily, but not so light that it moves when the baby runs into it. Great color too!’
Similarly, Christine added, ‘Just what I was looking for. Very versatile. I needed a place for my granddaughter's toys in the family room, and it works perfectly and looks very upscale. It’s perfect for blankets, etc. The tabletop flips for two different looks. It came nicely packaged and very easy to assemble. Might just have to get another one.’
What to shop
This leather variant of the boucle storage table is the same in every way besides the exterior material. This version is available in five color ways.
Keep the inside of your storage furniture neat with smaller, stackable plastic boxes, perfect for home tech and cables.
Keep your everyday items such as TV remotes and glasses in easy reach, but off of surfaces, with a handy sofa arm organizer.
No matter how good your storage is, there are some signs you have too much stuff in your living room that you should not ignore.
